CHIN AUGMENTATION IN MUMBAI
Enhance Your Facial Harmony
Refine Your Profile with Expert Chin Enhancement
A balanced and proportionate chin can significantly improve facial aesthetics. Chin augmentation, also known as genioplasty or mentoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that enhances the size, shape, and projection of the chin. At Cosmetic Surgery Mumbai, Dr. Manojkumar J. Manwani performs customized chin augmentation procedures to help patients achieve a well-defined and attractive profile.
What is Chin Augmentation?
Chin augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to reshape or enhance the projection of the chin. It is ideal for patients with a recessed or weak chin who wish to achieve better harmony between their facial features. The procedure can be surgical (using implants or bone advancement) or non-surgical (using dermal fillers), depending on individual needs and goals.
Types of Chin Augmentation Procedures
1. Chin Implants
A small, biocompatible implant is placed through a tiny incision (usually inside the mouth or under the chin) to enhance chin projection. This option provides permanent and natural-looking results with minimal downtime.
2. Sliding Genioplasty
This surgical technique involves cutting and advancing the chin bone itself. It is recommended for patients needing more significant changes in chin structure. It offers highly customized and long-lasting results.
3. Non-Surgical Chin Augmentation (Fillers)
Dermal fillers can be injected to temporarily enhance the chin’s shape and size. This is a quick, non-invasive option with no downtime and is ideal for patients seeking subtle, short-term improvements.
Benefits of Chin Augmentation
Improved facial symmetry and proportions
A stronger, more defined jawline
Enhanced side profile
Boost in confidence and self-image
Quick recovery and long-lasting results (for implants/surgery)
Who is an Ideal Candidate?
You may be a good candidate for chin augmentation if you:
Have a recessed or underdeveloped chin
Want better facial balance or profile definition
Are in good overall health
Have realistic expectations about the results
Chin augmentation can also complement other facial procedures, such as rhinoplasty or jaw contouring, for complete facial harmony.
CHIN AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE
Procedure
The procedure begins with a thorough consultation, where Dr. Manwani will assess your facial features and recommend the best augmentation method. Chin implant surgery typically takes 45 minutes to an hour and is performed under local or general anesthesia.
Steps include:
Marking and planning the chin enhancement
Creating a small incision (intraoral or submental)
Placing the implant or advancing the bone
Closing the incision with dissolvable sutures
Patients are usually discharged on the same day.
Recovery and Aftercare
Mild swelling and bruising may be present for 5–7 days
Soft diet may be recommended initially
Avoid vigorous activity for 1–2 weeks
Results are visible immediately and improve as swelling subsides
Regular follow-up is scheduled to monitor healing
Dr. Manwani provides complete guidance for post-operative care to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results.
RECOVERY AND RESULTS
Dr. Manwani will advise an overnight stay or send you home to rest following surgery depending on your health. Cold packs and painkillers can help with the occasional soreness, small bruising, and little swelling. Your face could feel constricted and constrained. During your rehabilitation, it’s crucial to adhere to all dietary and exercise limitations as well as specific oral hygiene guidelines. There will also be pain in the donor locations if fat grafting is done.
Any oral stitches will gradually disappear in 7 to 10 days. While some movement may still be restricted when speaking and smiling, the majority of the edoema and bruising should have subsided. Your liposuction’s sutures will be taken out.
After two weeks, the majority of patients are prepared to return to their regular jobs.
Any numbness should go away in one to two months, and the facial tissues should have adjusted well to the implant(s) or transferred fat, allowing for greater range of motion. Your facial structure will be more defined and balanced, and the effects will be more obvious.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
WHY CHOOSE DR. MANWANI ?
With over 30 years of experience in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Manwani combines surgical expertise with artistic precision. His patient-centered approach ensures that each treatment plan is tailored to your unique facial structure and goals. At Cosmetic Surgery Mumbai, we use FDA-approved implants, advanced techniques, and hospital-grade safety protocols to deliver consistently natural and satisfying results.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Chin implants and sliding genioplasty offer permanent results. Fillers last 12–18 months.
No, the incision is usually placed inside the mouth or under the chin, leaving minimal or no visible scars.
Most patients return to work within a week. Full recovery takes 2–3 weeks.
Yes, it is often combined with rhinoplasty or neck liposuction for a balanced look.
Yes, they are made from biocompatible materials and have a long safety record.
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BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION
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If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment with Dr Manwani, please contact us.
