Chin Lift

Procedure Description:

Chin lifts are a cosmetic surgical procedure performed, often as part of a facelift to enhance the pronouncement of the chin on men or women.  Chin lift surgery is performed when there is evidence of a receding chin or drooping chin.   A loosening of the outer layer of skin causes drooping chin to take place and chin lift plastic surgery is designed to tighten the tissue around the chin and neck.  Chin lifts are often done in conjunction with chin implants where a small incision is made and a customized chin implant is placed within the chin.  This type of cosmetic surgery is often performed to enhance a patient’s profile, however, chin lifts are also performed to correct extensive chin damage such as those received from a fall or auto accident.

Time Required:

Chin lifts can be performed in 1-2 hours.

Side Effects:

Side effects with chin lifts can include temporary tenderness, numbness, swelling, and weakening of the mouth.

Duration of Results:

Chin lifts are long lasting and a chin lift combined with a chin implant can be permanent.

Can be Combined With:

Chin Implant, Brow lift, Jaw Thrust, Facelift and Mid-Facelift, and Liposuction