Chin Implant (Mentoplasty)
Does your chin stick out too far — or not far enough? Chin augmentation or reduction surgery can significantly improve your facial balance and self-confidence.
When to Consider Chin Surgery
Does your chin stick out too far — or not far enough?
Your chin is one of your most distinctive facial features. If yours seems to disappear into your neck or is out of proportion with your forehead, cheeks and nose, chin augmentation or reduction surgery can greatly improve your appearance.
Chin surgery, also known as mentoplasty, is a relatively straightforward procedure that can significantly enhance your facial structure and increase your self-confidence. Dr. Robinson can strengthen your profile by correcting a weak chin or reducing one that appears too prominent. The surgery can involve reshaping your chin bones, moving them forward, or using implants to achieve facial proportion.
Dr. Ernest B. Robinson is a Board Certified Specialist in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with more than 20 years of experience performing cosmetic and corrective mentoplasty on his patients from Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills and Santa Ana in Orange County and beyond. If you're considering chin implant surgery for yourself or your child, contact Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery in Aliso Viejo to request a consultation.
Communicating Your Goals for This Procedure
During your consultation appointment, Dr. Robinson will explain how redefining your lower jaw will give your face balance and symmetry. He'll take your complete medical history and examine your facial structure to determine how he will create a new jawline to enhance your natural features.
He will also discuss realistic expectations, explain how chin implant or reduction surgery is performed, and answer any questions you may have. As with other facial procedures, chin cosmetic surgery can be a stand-alone treatment — but to achieve the most natural-looking results, Dr. Robinson's patients often choose to combine it with other procedures such as nose reshaping or facial liposuction.
For the most harmonious facial result, many patients combine chin surgery with Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) or Facial Liposuction — Dr. Robinson will advise you on the best approach for your individual goals.
➕ Chin Augmentation
Uses a biocompatible implant or bone repositioning to build out a weak or receding chin — strengthening the profile and improving overall facial balance and proportion.
➖ Chin Reduction
Reshapes and repositions the chin bones to reduce a chin that appears too prominent — creating a more balanced, natural facial structure and profile.
- Complete medical history review and facial structure examination
- Discussion of augmentation vs. reduction approach
- Honest assessment of realistic expectations and outcomes
- Exploration of complementary procedures for full facial harmony
- Personalized surgical plan tailored to your individual anatomy
Surgical Techniques to Achieve Your Desired Outcome
Dr. Robinson performs chin enhancement surgeries at the Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery office and at Pacific Hills Surgery Center, using either local or general anesthesia. Surgery takes one to three hours depending on the extent of the procedure.
💎 Chin Implant Technique
Dr. Robinson makes a small incision inside the mouth or in the natural crease under the chin. He gently creates a pocket in front of the chin bone, positions a natural-feeling biocompatible implant, secures it with dissolvable sutures, and closes the incision with stitches.
🔬 Chin Reduction / Reshaping Technique
An incision is made inside the mouth along the lower gum. Dr. Robinson repositions the chin bones into the desired position, secures them in place, and closes the incision — leaving no external scarring.
Anesthesia & Surgical Setting
Performed at Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery or Pacific Hills Surgery Center under local or general anesthesia for your complete comfort. Duration is one to three hours depending on procedure complexity.
Carefully Placed Incisions
For implant surgery, a small incision is made inside the mouth or in the natural crease under the chin. For reduction, the incision is inside the mouth along the lower gum — neither location leaves visible external scarring.
Implant Positioning or Bone Reshaping
For augmentation, tissue is gently stretched to create space and the implant is precisely positioned and secured. For reduction, the chin bone is repositioned to the desired location and secured into place.
Biocompatible Implant Material
Dr. Robinson uses a natural-feeling implant material developed more than 50 years ago that is fully biocompatible with body tissue. Chin implants are firm, flexible, infection-resistant, and available in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit your individual facial structure.
Closure & Dressing
Incisions are closed with stitches. A dressing or bandages is applied and worn for two to three days following surgery to support the new structure and minimize swelling.
Recuperating After Your Chin Surgery
The doctor will apply a dressing or bandages that you will wear for two to three days. It's normal to experience mild swelling, bruising, or discomfort in the first 24 to 48 hours after your procedure, which can be treated with mild pain medication.
Chewing will be limited for the first 24 hours, and you'll be placed on a soft food diet for the first day or two. It's important to have someone stay with you to assist in your care for the first few days; if you're away from home, our staff can help you arrange for aftercare.
Dr. Robinson will remove your stitches after a week or two. The average recovery time following chin surgery is less than a week, but many patients feel up to resuming their normal activities within just a few days.
Expected Results from This Procedure
Chin implant or reduction surgery will create structural balance in your face, enhancing your appearance in a remarkable way. You'll notice the initial outcome almost immediately, but your newly refined jawline won't fully emerge until the swelling subsides — usually within four to six weeks.
Incisions inside your mouth leave no visible scarring. If an incision was made under your chin, the scar should fade and become imperceptible over time when properly cared for and protected from the sun.
If your chin appears weak or protrudes too much, you can have it corrected and increase your self-esteem. Call (949) 831-5900 or use the appointment form to schedule your consultation.
- Stronger, more defined facial profile and jawline
- Improved facial balance and proportion with other features
- Initial improvement visible almost immediately after surgery
- Final refined result visible within 4–6 weeks as swelling resolves
- Internal mouth incisions leave absolutely no visible scarring
- Under-chin incision fades completely with proper sun care
Before & After Results
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