Achieve a More Youthful Profile: The Power of Chin Augmentation

Changing your appearance can have a significant impact on your confidence. Even subtle changes can help you meet the world with more self-assurance. A cosmetic procedure with high satisfaction rates is genioplasty, also known as chin augmentation. 

At Oral & Facial Surgery of Mississippi, we understand the importance of feeling great about how you look. Board-certified surgeon Dr. Michael R. Nichols offers cosmetic procedures such as chin enhancement surgery to help you achieve the look you desire. 

Balanced facial proportions are a critical component of beauty, and the shape of your chin plays a crucial role in providing that balance. 

Benefits of chin augmentation

People choose to have chin surgery for three main reasons:

• Better definition
• An improved jawline
• Improved facial harmony

A chin implant adds volume, improving definition and helping to sculpt your jawline. When combined, those two effects result in better overall balance and proportion of your facial features. 

Although balance and harmony are hallmarks of beauty, most people perceive the change as subtle. It’s a change that’s not noticeable but produces significant improvement. 

The implant

A chin implant is composed of biocompatible materials that feel similar to natural tissue. Dr. Nichols molds the implant to your chin, determining the shape and size to meet your goals. 

The result looks and feels natural. In most cases, it’s impossible to know that a person has undergone a genioplasty based on their appearance. 

What to expect

When you undergo chin surgery at Oral & Facial Surgery of Mississippi, Dr. Nichols begins by making a small incision either under your chin or inside your mouth to insert the implant. He secures the implant and closes the incision. 

In some cases, he repositions the natural bone in your chin to create the desired shape. 

For the first two weeks after the procedure, you’re likely to experience some swelling and bruising. You may need to wear an elastic dressing for a while. Any discomfort you may experience is generally mild and easily controlled with medication that Dr. Nichols prescribes. 

Once your swelling subsides, you can see the results of your procedure. And, if you’re like the majority of people who choose this surgery, you’ll be delighted. 

If you have questions about genioplasty or other cosmetic procedures, schedule a consultation today with Dr. Nichols at Oral & Facial Surgery of Mississippi in Flowood, Mississippi. 

He’s happy to answer your questions and can use state-of-the-art technology to help you envision how chin augmentation could change your appearance.