Chin Surgery

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If you’re looking to enhance your facial proportions, chin surgery can refine your profile and bring balance to your features. Dr. Michelle J. Place, a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Ramon, CA, specializes in chin augmentation and chin reduction to help you achieve a well-defined, natural-looking appearance.

What Is Chin Surgery?

Chin surgery, also known as genioplasty or mentoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the chin to improve facial symmetry. Depending on your aesthetic goals, Dr. Place may recommend:

• Chin Augmentation: Enhancing a recessed or weak chin with implants or bone reshaping.
• Chin Reduction Surgery: Sculpting and refining a prominent chin by reshaping the bone.
• Chin Reshaping: A combination of augmentation and reduction to achieve a well-balanced appearance.

Dr. Place customizes each procedure based on your facial structure, ensuring natural-looking results that complement your unique features.

Benefits of Chin Surgery

Chin enhancement procedures offer both cosmetic and functional benefits, including:

• Improved facial harmony and balance
• A stronger, more defined jawline
• Enhanced confidence in your appearance
• Correction of asymmetry or congenital deformities
• A better-proportioned profile, especially when combined with rhinoplasty

Am I a Good Candidate for Chin Surgery?

You may be a suitable candidate for chin surgery if you:

• Feel your chin is too small, too large, or asymmetrical
• Want to improve the definition of your jawline
• Have a recessed chin that affects your overall facial proportions
• Are in good overall health with realistic expectations
• Are considering rhinoplasty and want to balance your facial profile

During your consultation, Dr. Place will evaluate your facial structure and discuss the best approach for your needs. She may also recommend complementary facial procedures.

What to Expect: Chin Surgery Procedure & Recovery

The Procedure

Chin surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Depending on the procedure:

• Chin Augmentation: A small incision is made inside the mouth or under the chin to insert a biocompatible implant.
• Chin Reduction: The bone is sculpted and reshaped to create a more refined appearance.
• Chin Reshaping: A combination of augmentation and reduction techniques may be used to achieve the best results.

Recovery Timeline

• First Few Days: Mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort are common.
• 1 Week: Most patients return to work and normal activities.
• 2–4 Weeks: Swelling continues to decrease, and results become more visible.
• 3 Months: Final results settle as residual swelling fully subsides.

Dr. Place provides personalized aftercare instructions to support a smooth and comfortable recovery.

Why Choose Dr. Michelle J. Place for Chin Surgery?

Dr. Place is a highly experienced plastic surgeon with over two decades of expertise in facial aesthetics. Her meticulous approach and commitment to natural-looking results make her one of the best plastic surgeons for chin surgery in San Ramon and the San Francisco Bay Area. She prioritizes patient care, ensuring each procedure is tailored to enhance your unique features while maintaining facial harmony.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Schedule Your Consultation

If you’re considering chin surgery in San Ramon, Dr. Michelle J. Place is here to guide you through every step. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your aesthetic goals and learn how chin surgery can enhance your facial proportions.

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