Ask Dr. Elliott: Common Questions About Chin Surgery

While it may not be as common as the facelift or eyelid surgery, chin surgery is another procedure that I receive a lot of inquiries about. The chin is a very prominent part of a person’s face, so it makes sense for people to want a chin they can feel proud of. To help my prospective patients achieve a more clear understanding of the possibilities that chin surgery can provide, I wanted to take some time to answer a few common questions about the procedure.

Will undergoing chin surgery affect the proportions of my facial features?

This is a concern that I take very seriously. After all, an improved chin doesn’t help a patient much if it negatively affects how they feel about the rest of their face. These are factors that we will discuss at length during the pre-surgery consultation. During surgery, I make sure that the chin remains in proportion with the other facial features. This is also why many patients choose to undergo chin surgery and rhinoplasty as a combination procedure.

Can chin surgery be used to address a double chin?

Yes. In fact, this is one of the more common applications for this procedure. An undersized chin can accentuate the appearance of excess fat under the chin that causes the appearance of a “double chin”. For patients who are looking to address this area, I recommend combining chin augmentation with liposuction of the chin to provide a more slender and attractive jawline.

Can chin surgery help me if I want my chin to be less prominent?

Absolutely. While many people hear chin surgery and immediately think of it as a remedy for a weak or undersized chin, the reality is that some patients are interested in reducing the prominence of their chin. I perform chin reduction surgery by making a small incision just under the chin. I am then able to carefully sculpt the chin to reduce its size and/or alter its shape.

Like the other cosmetic procedures that I perform, I work hard to tailor each chin surgery procedure to the specific needs and desires of every individual patient. For more information on chin surgery or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery tips, news, videos, and much more.