Chin Implant

Chin implants offer permanent facial enhancement. However, they can always be removed and exchanged if desired.

Yes, chin implant surgery is considered a safe procedure. The implant is made of an FDA-approved biocompatible silicone elastomer that has been used in different types of medical implants for decades. However, as with any surgery, there are certain risks, such as an adverse reaction to anesthesia, infection, or internal bleeding. The implants are solid silicone elastomers, therefore there is no chance for leakage or health concerns that silicone breast implants may present.

Dr. Bolourian has been performing facial plastic surgery for over 20 years. One of his favorite and highly gratifying procedures he performs are facial implants including chin implants. When asked about various complications about chin implant surgery, his confident and sincere response is; chin implants when performed on the right individual by the right surgeon, it is the most predictable and satisfactory procedure in the entire realm of facial plastic surgery.

There are computer software programs that can give a false sense of how a chin implant will look on one's face. Dr. Bolourian’s approach to choosing a right facial implant is different. At your consultation, Dr. Bolourian will explore all available options in terms of shape and size to determine which implant is right for you. When it comes to facial implant augmentation, in particular chin implants, we do not take a one size fit all approach. This is where experience comes into play. Dr. Bolourian’s education and surgical training in Maxillofacial and Aesthetic Surgery puts him in a very unique position to understand and guide you to choose the right chin implant Mission Viejo patients will need to fit their face and character.

performed through a very small incision under the chin. We have not had one patient concerned about the scarring after a chin implant incision. If you are prone to hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation, we will easily perform your Mission Viejo chin implant surgery through an intraoral incision.

No. Silicone chin implants have stood the test of time. They are safe and predictable. Having performed thousands of facial implants, we have never had to consider removing an implant. The implant becomes part of you and after a while you don’t even know it is there.

Both approaches are used to place chin implants. We will discuss the options with you, taking into account your anatomical considerations, desired outcome, and personal preferences to determine the most appropriate approach for your chin implant procedure.

We place most of our chin implants through an extra-oral approach. The incision is usually placed in a natural skin fold, which helps conceal the scar and make it less noticeable. Over time, the scar often fades and becomes less visible. The quality of the scar depends on factors such as the surgical technique and how carefully the incision is closed, individual healing response, and post-operative care. Proper care can minimize scar formation and improve healing.

Most chin implants used worldwide are silicone-based. When silicone implants are placed over the jawbone, they usually form a natural capsule around them. These implants are typically straightforward to remove if needed, often through a small submental incision. In contrast, porous implants like (Polyethylene) or ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) implants have a rough surface that allows tissue to grow into the implant. This can make removal more challenging because the tissue growth within the implant can adhere to it. While removing Polyethylene or ePTFE implants is more complex due to this tissue integration, it is certainly feasible with the right surgical techniques.

When chosen and placed correctly, chin implants can provide a natural-looking enhancement. The implant’s size and shape should be tailored to your facial features to achieve a balanced and harmonious appearance.

Dr. Bolourian is a facial plastic surgery specialist with advanced training in chin and facial implant surgery. He will thoroughly evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your aesthetic goals, and recommend the most appropriate implant type and size tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves on offering personalized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. You can trust that you will receive honest and expert advice in selecting the right chin implant for you.

Yes, non-surgical options include dermal fillers and fat grafting. These alternatives can offer temporary improvements but may not provide the same level of enhancement as surgical implants.

Risks include infection, implant displacement, swelling, bruising, scarring and asymmetry. Proper surgical technique and post-operative care help minimize these risks. We can proudly say that infections are extremely rare in our practice since we utilize an accredited surgery center to perform all surgeries and follow strict infection control protocol.

Recovery typically takes about 1-2 weeks. Initial swelling and bruising should subside within this period, though full recovery and final results may take a few months.

During the preoperative consultation, Dr. Bolourian assesses your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals. This evaluation helps determine how closely a stock implant matches your needs and whether modifications are necessary. Dr. Bolourian can carve or contour stock implants during the surgery to better adapt them to your facial contours. This might involve trimming or adjusting the implant to achieve a more precise fit. Sometimes, we test different stock implants during surgery to find the best fit before finalizing the choice. Of course there are always customization options. Some stock implants can be slightly modified to improve their fit and address inherent squareness that some chin implants may cause. In certain cases, we might add an additional implant or carve a silicone block to the chosen chin implant to achieve better results, though this approach is less common and depends on the implant’s design.

In our practice, we secure our chin implants with tiny screws to ensure stability and to some extend bone erosion. Although bone erosion may occur despite this technique, we believe it helps with the amount of erosion chin implants may cause.

The cost of a chin implant can vary significantly. A standard chin implant, without any modifications or additional procedures, may cost up to $6,000. Additional expenses may arise if extra implants are used or if other procedures are performed alongside the chin implant.