Facial Chin Augmentation

Although the chin is an often overlooked aspect of facial aesthetics, it remains a pivotal feature that significantly influences overall facial attractiveness and maintains facial balance. Facial chin augmentation or genioplasty is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure that enhances facial aesthetics by refining the chin's appearance and addressing horizontal chin deficiency, soft tissue loss, and pre-jowl volume loss. To fully appreciate the benefits of chin augmentation for the patient and ensure optimal results, surgeons must be skilled in performing a complete facial evaluation to thoroughly understand the relevant anatomy and executing precise surgical techniques when assessing chin augmentation outcomes. Although several techniques are available for chin augmentation, including osseous genioplasty, this activity focuses on utilizing alloplastic chin implants. Alloplastic chin implants are commonly used for augmentation following a comprehensive patient assessment to determine the appropriate implant type and size. Chin augmentation significantly contributes to facial balance and attractiveness, underscoring the necessity for a thorough evaluation and precise surgical technique facilitated by an interprofessional healthcare team.