Chin Augmentation in Chicago

In today’s market, there are multiple options for chin implants involving different materials and sizes. You will discuss this with your surgeon and decide what is right for you. The great thing about chin implants is that they are solid and generally do not “break” like other body implants. That means that once the tissues have healed, the implant should ideally last your lifetime.

Incisions can be made either inside the mouth or underneath the chin. There are pros and cons to each type of incision, and your surgeon will discuss these with you. You can then decide which incision is right for you.

It is generally challenging to make the chin too big with implant augmentation. Your surgeon will discuss different types and sizes of implants with you, giving you a good idea of what to expect following surgery. Dr. Warner and our team have been uniquely trained to do everything possible to provide you with a natural result.

Two major sensory nerves are coming out near your chin, which can be affected during surgery. Fortunately, even if you have some numbness in your lower lip, this is almost always temporary. In cases of persistent numbness, your implant may need to be revised, but this is very rare.

Whether you are awake or asleep for surgery is dependent on your preference and also your surgeon’s preference. We can perform chin implant surgery in the local office for most patients. If you are not undergoing additional procedures that need to be done in the hospital, implant placement in the office is very common. Some patients want to be under “twilight” because they feel it’s more comfortable than local anesthetic or because they are undergoing additional procedures (like a facelift). Some patients who want to have the procedure done in the hospital also prefer “twilight” because they feel it is safer than general anesthesia. Other patients choose general anesthesia because they “want to be out” and not know what’s going on. It is essential to remember that general anesthesia is very safe for those patients who are generally healthy. You will discuss your anesthetic options with your surgeon during the consultation, and you can decide what is right for you.

Facial harmony is a term used to describe how all of the different components of your face fit together to create an overall pleasing appearance. When you have finally decided that you would like to speak to a surgeon regarding your eyes, you should expect a thoughtful and thorough discussion. It would be best if you arrived at the consultation prepared to discuss your concerns about your chin. We want to understand what exactly is bothering you, discuss these issues with you, and provide you with options. A thorough facial evaluation in preparation for surgery will entail your surgeon discussing your entire face with you, not just your expressed concerns. This evaluation is executed for multiple reasons. First, it is vital that you understand the aging process and what is happening to your facial tissues. Second, your overall facial appearance is made up of many components – changing only the thing you have pointed out to your surgeon may have an impact on another part of your overall facial harmony. Third, if you are thinking about more than one aspect of your face, it is often easier to undergo one operation rather than a second operation in the future. Lastly, we want you to have the most exceptional results possible - we will discuss your concerns and what our team feels may be necessary to help you achieve that goal. It is also expected to undergo neck liposuction to help achieve an ideal chin/neck contour, and we can discuss this during your consultation.