Chin Augmentation
Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, GA
The chin is an integral part of facial symmetry and harmony. In individuals who have a weak chin, it can lead to a disproportionate profile. This leads to a poorly defined neck and even impacts the way your nose looks on profile, which looks larger than it is in individuals with weak chins. Chin augmentation is a popular cosmetic procedure designed to improve the appearance of your chin, creating an overall more aesthetically pleasing profile and facial symmetry. As a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Walker has the skill and expertise to create the beautiful results you are looking for. Walker MD is conveniently located, just 20 minutes from Downtown Atlanta, 15 minutes from Buckhead, 12 minutes from Brookhaven, and 30 minutes from the world’s largest passenger airport: Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, serving essentially every destination in the U.S. and around the world.
What Is Chin Augmentation?
Dr. Walker’s popular Atlanta chin augmentation is a highly sought-after treatment that improves the look of your jawline and chin. Very popular among both men and women who have a recessed or narrow chin, a chin augmentation can be a life-changing treatment. Facial balance and harmony through proper proportions are important aspects of the aesthetic appearance of your face. Chin projection and shape are important aspects of the appearance of your jawline, your under-chin, and your nose. A stronger and refined chin tightens the skin under your chin for a more chiseled look. Chin augmentation is an excellent procedure with minimal downtime to improve your profile if you have a small and/or recessed chin.
Generally, chin augmentation may be performed with facial fillers (Radiesse, Juvéderm Voluma, or Restylane Lyft), fat grafting, or utilizing an implant for permanent results with minimal downtime. Although there are different materials available for chin implants, Dr. Walker exclusively uses silicone implants for a more natural feel. In fact, once healed, chin implants feel so natural that they’re not recognized easily, if at all, on touch.
What Are the Benefits of Chin Augmentation?
Dr. Walker in Atlanta focuses on nuanced, natural-looking outcomes that enhance your attractiveness and confidence. Benefits of chin augmentation include:
- Highly customizable to your preferences and goals
- A more balanced, attractive profile
- Improving harmony among the features
- Enhancing the overall facial shape
- Heightening confidence
- Long-lasting changes
Who Are the Best Candidates For Chin Augmentation?
Chin augmentation is a very popular and common procedure for both men and women. It is commonly performed in conjunction with a rhinoplasty to improve the facial profile and create facial harmony, as a weak chin can make the nose appear larger than it is. Dr. Walker will review your medical history and make sure that there are no illnesses or medical conditions that would preclude you from having this wonderful procedure done. Ideal candidates for chin enhancement (augmentation) exhibit the following:
- Small or receding chin
- Normal-sized mandible (jaw)
- Normal bite/occlusion – upper and lower meet up correctly
- Good general health
- Non-smokers heal faster than smokers and have a lower risk of infection.
- Physically healthy
- Physical maturity and no longer growing
- Realistic expectations for the improvement of facial contours
What’s the First Step?
To get started with chin augmentation in Atlanta, GA, you will meet with Dr. Walker and his experienced team for an initial consultation. During this first session, Dr. Walker will listen to your goals for your appearance, provide an in-depth response to your questions, and begin formulating a unique treatment plan tailored to your needs. He will discuss the risks, recovery time, and potential results of chin augmentation, ensuring you understand the limitations and potential outcomes of the procedure. You will be given a financial estimate the same day from our Patient Care Coordinator. Once your treatment date has been set, we will provide instructions to help you best prepare for your procedure.
What to Expect on the Day of Male Rhinoplasty Surgery
A chin implant can be performed under mild sedation or local anesthesia in the office. Oftentimes, though, it is performed under general anesthesia as part of other facial procedures such as a rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, or neck lift. A short, essentially invisible incision is carefully placed in the crease under your chin. Dr. Walker then places the implant into a tight pocket on the mandible and secures it in place. He typically uses a silicone implant, which he can sculpt as needed to compensate for pre-existing asymmetries of the chin or jawline. Chin implants are designed to be long-lasting without the need for future change. They are available in various sizes and shapes to address your specific needs. During your consultation, Dr. Walker will discuss your goals with you and will recommend an implant that’s right for you.
Chin Augmentation Recovery
Following chin augmentation surgery, you should expect to be away from work and recovering from your procedure for about one week. Work from home is possible during the first week. Swelling, redness, and bruising may rarely take up to two weeks to completely subside, at which time you will be able to see the full extent of the change to your facial contours. Temporary chin numbness is expected. The smile may also temporarily feel slightly different. Sutures under the chin are left in place for one week. Chin enhancement surgery creates an immediately visible outcome, which usually leads to instantaneous satisfaction for Dr. Walker’s clients. Strenuous activities and contact sports are to be avoided for the first month.
How Much Does Chin Augmentation Cost in Atlanta, GA?
During your consultation in Atlanta, Dr. Walker will discuss your treatment goals, and his team will go over pricing with you, which will depend on the type of augmentation procedure chosen as well as any other procedures you may have. Always keep in mind that, rather than seeking the best deal, you also should consider credentials and training, all of which impact procedure safety and outcome.
Why Choose Dr. Walker?
Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS, is a double-board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA, who delivers exemplary results and a seamless, rewarding treatment experience. He utilizes today’s most advanced techniques to minimize risks, downtime, and discomfort.
Dr. Walker began his illustrious career with a demanding five-year residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery accredited by the ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) at the University of Miami. During his final year, he was selected as Chief Resident. Dr. Walker was then chosen from around 40 surgeons for a prestigious one-year fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery accredited by the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) at the University of Illinois – Chicago. He served as a clinical instructor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Illinois – Chicago, where he offered insight and training for the ENT residents at UIC.
Dr. Walker is an active member of the following:
- The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
- The American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- The American Medical Association (AMA)
- The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
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Consultation
Chin augmentation can bring balance and definition to your profile, helping you achieve a more harmonious facial appearance. To learn more, contact our office today to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Walker in Atlanta, GA. This important first step allows you to explore your aesthetic goals and begin a customized journey toward enhanced facial harmony and confidence.
WalkerMD Facial Plastic Surgery is conveniently located 10 minutes from Buckhead, 12 minutes from Brookhaven, 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta, and 30 minutes from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport – the world’s busiest airport by passenger count.
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