Mentoplasty or chin surgery is a surgical procedure that enhances facial harmony by:
✔ Reshaping and repositioning the chin
✔ Correcting disproportionate facial features
✔ Improving jawline definition
✔ Creating balanced facial aesthetics
Types of Chin Surgery
1. Chin Augmentation
Purpose: Enhances a weak or recessed chin
Methods:
Silicone or porous polyethylene implants
Fat grafting from patient’s own tissue
Results: More prominent, defined chin
2. Chin Reduction
Purpose: Reduces an overly prominent chin
Methods:
Bone reshaping (osseous genioplasty)
Soft tissue adjustment
Results: Softer, more proportional chin
Ideal Candidates
This procedure benefits those with:
A chin that’s too small or too large
Poor jawline definition
Facial imbalance (weak or dominant chin)
Desire for improved profile
The Surgical Process
Consultation: 3D imaging for surgical planning
Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general
Technique:
Implant placement through intraoral or submental incision
Bone reshaping for reduction cases
Closing: Dissolvable sutures
Recovery Timeline
First 72 hours: Swelling, mild discomfort
Week 1: Return to light activities
Weeks 2-4: Majority of swelling resolves
Final results: Visible after 3-6 months
Combination Procedures
Often performed with:
✓ Rhinoplasty (nose job)
✓ Neck lift
✓ Facelift
✓ Jaw contouring
Dr. Alireza Pourseirafi is a board-certified ENT specialist and facial plastic surgeon with: 18+ years of specialized rhinoplasty experience Membership in the European Academy of Facial […]
