Chin Augmentation (Mentoplasty)

Mentoplasty (Chin Augmentation)

A weak chin, weak jaw, or recessed chin can make the nose look disproportionate and larger. This weak chin (microgenia) can also make the neck appear less defined. In addition, an underdeveloped chin can falsely convey to others a perception of weakness femininity in a male. A chin implant is one option that can enhance the chin providing balance and harmony to the face.

Chin implantation can be performed alone, but is often performed with a facelift or a rhinoplasty (nose job). Performed with a facelift or rhinoplasty result by providing harmony and balance between the nose and the chin. Not every rhinoplasty requires a chin implant, but the chin is often overlooked in a nasal evaluation, and may be a very important part of achieving a natural appearing, balanced result. Dr Funk uses special implants that are designed to appear natural and undetectable. During your consultation he will carefully evaluate your facial bone structure to determine if chin augmentation is right for you.

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What is a prejowl implant?

Female patients who have heavy jowls (the fatty sagging skin along the jawline) may notice a more square or masculine jawline. Women’s jawline should be heart shaped. The recess or depression in front of the jawline can be filled with a prejowl implant. Prejowl implants are modifications of chin implants performed to rejuvenate the jawline. They do not add any projection to the chin, instead they are designed to fill in the hollow region in front of the jowl. This region is called the prejowl sulcus.

Women may also receive injection to the prejowl area with a filler such as Radiesse, Perlane, or Juvederm. This provides a more heart-shaped appearance to the jawline with less downtime, bruising, or pain.

What will a chin implant do for me?

A chin implant will enhance the appearance of your jaw giving you a stronger chin, especially on profile. Chin augmentation provides balance and harmony between the nose and the cheeks. A weak chin may lead the nose to appear disproportionately large. Chin augmentation can be performed alone, or in conjunction with a rhinoplasty (nasal surgery). Chin implantation may also be performed along with a neck lift or facelift in order to create a natural distinction between the face and neck.

Chin Implants Before & After Photos

Dr. Funk performed a chin implant in Houston on this patient with a recessed chin. Chin augmentation can improve the balance and harmony of the face.
Dr. Funk performed a chin implant in Houston on this patient with a recessed chin. Chin augmentation can improve the balance and harmony of the face.
Chin implant was performed on this male patient in Houston Texas.
Chin implant was performed on this male patient in Houston Texas.
Chin implant on this male patient was performed in Houston to widen his jaw and add projection on the lateral view. Rhinoplasty was also performed for a crooked, long nose with a nasal hump.
Chin implant on this male patient was performed in Houston to widen his jaw and add projection on the lateral view. Rhinoplasty was also performed for a crooked, long nose with a nasal hump.
Chin implant was performed for this male patient in Houston. Lower eyelid surgery and liposuction of the neck was performed at the same time.
This male rhinoplasty patient had a chin implant also performed in Houston to create a better balance between his nose and chin. Chin augmentation with rhinoplasty is a common combination for our Houston patients.
Chin implant and rhinoplasty were performed on this Houston patient. Her face is now more balanced and proportional.
Chin implant and rhinoplasty were performed on this Houston patient. Her face is now more balanced and proportional.
This Houston chin implant patient had previously undergone a rhinoplasty as well. He now desired a stronger jawline and chin with chin augmentation or chin implant. Notice that this gave him a wider more square jaw and improved the profile.
This Houston chin implant patient had previously undergone a rhinoplasty as well. He now desired a stronger jawline and chin with chin augmentation or chin implant. Notice that this gave him a wider more square jaw and improved the profile.
This Houston chin implant patient also had neck liposuction and rhinoplasty performed at the same time. Notice how much more balanced her face is now.
This Houston chin implant patient underwent chin augmentation and rhinoplasty. Notice how he has a more square jaw appearance after chin implant on the frontal view and a better balanced face on the profile.
This Houston chin implant patient underwent chin augmentation and rhinoplasty. Notice how he has a more square jaw appearance after chin implant on the frontal view and a better balanced face on the profile.
This Houston chin implant patient had a rhinoplasty and chin augmentation performed. Her face is now more balanced and refined.
This Houston chin implant patient had a rhinoplasty and chin augmentation performed. Her face is now more balanced and refined.
This Houston chin implant patient underwent chin augmentation. Her profile and frontal view improved significantly.
This Houston chin implant patient underwent chin augmentation. Her profile and frontal view improved significantly.
This Houston chin implant patient underwent chin augmentation and rhinoplasty. Notice how her jawline is more defined and her face appears more balanced on her profile.
This Houston chin implant patient underwent chin augmentation and rhinoplasty. Notice how her jawline is more defined and her face appears more balanced on her profile.
This Houston chin implant patient also underwent rhinoplasty for a crooked nose and nasal hump. Now her features are more well balanced and recessed chin has been corrected with chin augmentation.
This Houston chin implant patient also underwent rhinoplasty for a crooked nose and nasal hump. Now her features are more well balanced and recessed chin has been corrected with chin augmentation.
This Houston chin augmentation patient underwent rhinoplasty in addition to chin implant. Notice how much more balanced his face is now after surgery.
This Houston chin augmentation patient underwent rhinoplasty in addition to chin implant. Notice how much more balanced his face is now after surgery.
This Houston chin implant patient had a severely recessed chin and created better balance for her profile with chin augmentation.
This Houston chin augmentation patient had a rhinoplasty and chin implant. Her face is more balanced and harmonious now.
This Houston chin augmentation patient had a rhinoplasty and chin implant. Her face is more balanced and harmonious now.
This Houston chin implant patient had previously undergone rhinoplasty and now wanted a more balance profile.
This Houston chin implant patient had previously undergone rhinoplasty and now wanted a more balance profile.
This Houston chin implant patient underwent chin augmentation and previous rhinoplasty to create a more balanced and harmonious face.
This Houston chin implant patient underwent chin augmentation and previous rhinoplasty to create a more balanced and harmonious face.
This Houston chin implant patient had a recessed chin. Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation created a more balanced profile and softer appearance.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a crooked nose and a recessed chin. Rhinoplasty with chin implant improved her profile and created a more heart shaped face where the focus is now more on her eyes and cheeks.
This Houston rhinoplasty patient had a crooked nose and a recessed chin. Rhinoplasty with chin implant improved her profile and created a more heart shaped face where the focus is now more on her eyes and cheeks.
This Houston chin implant patient desired a stronger jawline and better balance for his face.
This Houston chin implant patient desired a stronger jawline and better balance for his face.
This South Houston chin implant patient desired a stronger jawline. Rhinoplasty was also performed at the same time.
This Houston chin implant patient desired a stronger jawline. Chin augmentation and rhinoplasty were performed.
This Katy, TX chin implant patient now has better harmony and balance to her profile after chin augmentation.
This Houston chin implant and rhinoplasty patient now has a more balanced profile with more harmonious chin and nose.
This Texas patient had a chin implant or chin augmentation performed in Houston. Notice how her face is more balanced now.
Chin implant for this patient from Spring, Texas truly improved her profile and created better balance for her face.
This Katy patient desired chin augmentation or a chin implant. Notice the stronger male jawline.
This Katy patient desired chin augmentation or a chin implant. Notice the stronger male jawline.
This Houston patient underwent rhinoplasty and chin implant. Notice how much more balanced her profile is now after chin augmentation.
Chin implant was placed in this patient with an obviously recessed jawline and chin. A larger chin implant is placed in a male patient to provide a more masculine and stronger jawline.
Chin implant was placed in this patient with an obviously recessed jawline and chin. A larger chin implant is placed in a male patient to provide a more masculine and stronger jawline.
Chin augmentation using silicone implant and revision rhinoplasty on this patient for a pollybeak deformity and weak chin.
A small chin implant can make a significant change in the proportion of the face with an improved profile and more facial harmony.
Chin implant and nose surgery or rhinoplasty on this patient for a nasal hump and slightly recessed chin. Notice how much more balanced her face is after this facial plastic surgery. Neck liposuction was also performed.
Chin implant and nose surgery or rhinoplasty
Chin implant and nose surgery or rhinoplasty
Chin implant and nose surgery or rhinoplasty
Patient had blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty and a chin implant to obtain a stronger jawline, more youthful eyes, and a balanced appearance.
This patient had a severely recessed chin requiring a large silastic chin implant to provide balance and harmony to her facial features.
This patient had rhinoplasty and a chin implant to obtain a softer, more feminine, and balanced appearance.
This patient had rhinoplasty and a chin implant to obtain a softer, more feminine, and balanced appearance.
This patient underwent rhinoplasty with chin implant to improve balance and harmony to her face.