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Elevating Facial Harmony Through Structural Precision

As a highly trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Chung blends surgical precision with aesthetic restraint. His highly individualized approach addresses naturally recessed contours and changes from age-related volume loss, always enhancing facial symmetry while preserving each patient’s unique character.

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What Is Chin Augmentation?

The chin’s shape and projection are influenced by multiple anatomical elements, including:

  • The position and size of the mandibular bone
  • Soft tissue volume in the chin and jawline
  • Skin laxity and fat distribution
  • Overall facial proportions

Our chin augmentation in McKinney enhances the size, shape, or projection of the chin to improve facial harmony. Depending on your goals and anatomy, it can be performed surgically using a customized implant or through structural fat grafting.

Common concerns that chin augmentation can address include:

  • A weak or recessed chin
  • Disproportion between the chin and other features
  • Poor jawline definition
  • Facial asymmetry
  • Neck laxity or fullness due to insufficient chin projection

By strengthening the contour of the lower face, chin augmentation can refine the jawline, improve the profile, and enhance the results of complementary procedures such as rhinoplasty or neck lift.

Dr. Chung performs a comprehensive analysis of your facial structure before recommending a surgical plan. For many patients, enhancing chin projection improves the chin itself and the overall balance between the nose, neck, and lips, creating a more refined, elegant silhouette from every angle.

Chin Augmentation Techniques

Chin Implant Surgery

  • A biocompatible implant is placed through a small incision (often hidden under the chin) to increase projection and reshape the contour
  • Implants come in a range of shapes and sizes and are selected to blend seamlessly with your natural bone structure
  • Offers permanent, predictable enhancement with minimal downtime

Fat Grafting

  • Your own fat, harvested from another area of the body, is purified and strategically injected into the chin for subtle, soft-volume enhancement
  • Best suited for patients seeking mild augmentation or combining procedures for comprehensive facial rejuvenation

Sliding Genioplasty

  • In select cases requiring significant structural correction, the chin bone may be advanced or repositioned for functional and aesthetic improvement

Benefits of our Chin Augmentation

  • Improved balance between facial features for a more harmonious appearance
  • Enhanced jawline definition and structure
  • A more proportionate relationship between the chin, nose, and neck
  • Correction of a weak or recessed chin for a stronger, more confident profile
  • Refined neck contour by reducing the appearance of fullness beneath the chin
  • Long-lasting results that maintain natural facial expressions
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Are You a Good Candidate for Chin Augmentation?

You may be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Have a naturally small or recessed chin
  • Desire a more defined jawline and neck contour
  • Are in good health with realistic expectations
  • Do not smoke or are willing to stop prior to surgery
  • Are not currently taking medications that increase surgical risk (e.g., blood thinners) or are willing to pause under supervision

Have not experienced severe jaw trauma or have been medically cleared for elective surgery

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Why Choose Setty Plastics & Aesthetics?

Chin augmentation demands an artistic eye for balance and proportion. Dr. Michael Chung completed his training at UT Southwestern, the nation’s #1 plastic surgery program. His expertise in facial skeletal structure, soft tissue anatomy, and aesthetic harmony

allows him to deliver results that are never gener, only tailored to you.

All procedures are performed in our AAAASF-accredited private surgical suite, equipped with advanced technology, board-certified anesthesia providers, and the highest safety standards.

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What to Expect During Your Consultation

Your experience begins with a private, in-depth consultation with Dr. Michael Chung, who will comprehensively analyze your facial structure before recommending a surgical plan. During this appointment, you can expect:

  • A detailed assessment of your facial profile and proportions
  • Review of your medical history, lifestyle, and goals
  • Digital imaging or simulations, when appropriate
  • Discussion of surgical techniques, such as chin implant placement or fat grafting
  • Exploration of combination procedures to achieve optimal facial harmony
  • A clear, transparent cost estimate and financing options

Chin augmentation alone typically costs $5,000 to $8,000, but pricing is adjusted if it is performed alongside other facial surgeries.

Chin Augmentation Procedure

Our chin augmentation in McKinney is typically performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the technique. Dr. Chung places a small incision beneath the chin or inside the mouth to insert the implant or perform fat transfer. The procedure generally takes 1 to 2 hours, after which you'll return home the same day with a compression wrap and recovery instructions.

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Recovery and Results

  • Week 1: Swelling and tightness begin to subside; sutures are removed (if external).
  • Week 2: Return to work and social activity.
  • Weeks 4–6: Final contour begins to emerge.
  • 3+ months: Complete healing; results feel entirely natural and integrated. With proper care, chin implants are permanent and long-lasting. Fat grafting may require touch-ups but can also provide long-term improvement.
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Related Procedures to Enhance Results

  • Rhinoplasty: Balances the nose and chin for a proportionate profile.
  • Neck Lift or Liposuction: Enhances the jawline and refines the neck contour.
  • Facelift: Addresses jowling and sagging in the lower face.
  • Buccal Fat Removal: Slims the cheeks and enhances bone structure.

Chin Aug FAQ

What are the risks of chin augmentation?

How do I choose between a chin implant and fat grafting?

Can chin augmentation improve the appearance of a double chin?

Will chin augmentation change my smile or how I speak?

Can chin augmentation correct facial asymmetry?

Is the implant visible or detectable to the touch?

Will I need to replace my chin implant in the future?

What are the risks of chin augmentation?

  • While complications are rare in the hands of a skilled surgeon like Dr. Chung, potential risks include infection, implant shifting, prolonged swelling, numbness, contour irregularities, or dissatisfaction with size or shape.
  • These are minimized through precise implant selection, sterile technique, and close postoperative follow-up in our accredited surgical suite.

How do I choose between a chin implant and fat grafting?

  • A chin implant provides a permanent, defined projection.
  • Fat grafting offers a subtle enhancement, ideal for natural volume restoration.
  • Dr. Chung will help you choose the technique that best suits your anatomy and goals.

Can chin augmentation improve the appearance of a double chin?

  • A chin implant can enhance the chin's angle for a sharper profile.
  • If there's excess fat or skin, Dr. Chung might suggest combining it with neck liposuction or a neck lift for better contouring.

Will chin augmentation change my smile or how I speak?

  • Temporary changes in sensation or muscle movement may happen as swelling decreases, but usually resolve in weeks.
  • Dr. Chung's precise placement avoids interfering with speech and expression muscles, keeping your smile natural.

Can chin augmentation correct facial asymmetry?

  • Yes. A chin implant or fat grafting can address mild to moderate asymmetries in projection or width.
  • For more complex asymmetry involving the jawbone, Dr. Chung may recommend sliding genioplasty or combining chin augmentation with other facial procedures to restore balance.

Is the implant visible or detectable to the touch?

  • No. Implants are custom-selected to blend with your bone structure and placed deep beneath the tissues.
  • Once healed, the implant feels like a natural extension of your chin and is not visible under the skin.

Will I need to replace my chin implant in the future?

  • Modern chin implants are made from durable, biocompatible materials that do not degrade over time.
  • Most patients enjoy lifelong results without replacement unless they desire a different size or shape, or experience trauma to the area.

Contact Us Today

If your expression no longer reflects how vibrant you feel, it may be time to consider surgical brow rejuvenation. Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Michael Chung at Setty Plastics & Aesthetics to elevate your features, not change them.

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