FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON VIRGINIA
Chin Augmentation
Dr. V enhances chin projection and jawline definition to create balanced facial harmony, correcting weak profiles with precision and natural-looking results.
Chin Augmentation
Dr. V enhances chin projection and jawline definition to create balanced facial harmony, correcting weak profiles with precision and natural-looking results.
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON VIRGINIA
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About Chin Implants
Chin augmentation (chin implant) is a surgical procedure that is designed to enhance the proportions and structural balance of the facial profile, and is often performed as a corrective procedure for patients who present with a receding or a weak chin.
How to Reshape Your Chin
During a chin augmentation surgery, our Nortern VA facial plastic surgeon Dr. V places a silicone or biocompatible implant as a means of increasing the dimensions of the lower jaw. The chin implant serves to elongate the face and creates the appearance of a stronger and/or wider chin, which translates to a more prominent jawline and symmetrically balanced face. Many patients elect to undergo chin implant surgery as a permanent cosmetic enhancement measure after first trying temporary chin augmentation options (i.e. temporary soft-tissue dermal fillers).
Why Choose Dr. V?
Chin augmentation is a complex, detail-oriented procedure that should be performed only by an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon with a deep understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics - such as Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V). Patients consistently praise her expertise, refined aesthetic judgment, and warm bedside manner, as well as her extensive experience performing chin implants at her office in Chantilly, VA.
Patient Testimonials
This is what our patients say about their experience with Dr. V.
View all Testimonials"Dr. V. is a caring, knowledgeable, skilled, talented and gifted surgeon with a heart of gold. I would highly recommend her."
"Dr. V. was always courteous and friendly. She went out of her way to accommodate her patients when so many of us had missed appointments during snow days. She kept her office open just for me way past her usual closing time. She has a keen eye for things which always bothered me but my previous surgeons had glossed over."
"My experience with Dr. V has been nothing short of amazing — She not only has top notch skills as a surgeon, but also she shares such sensitivity and caring towards her patients. I have been so pleased with the results I have obtained — but it has been based upon her determination for perfection. She is a doctor I proudly recommend."
"Dr. V. is a caring, knowledgeable, skilled, talented and gifted surgeon with a heart of gold. I would highly recommend her."
Day of Surgery
Because chin implants are offered in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, chin augmentation surgery is highly customizable, and can be tailored to fulfill the unique aesthetic preferences of each patient. After assessing your facial bone structure and listening to your surgical objectives and aesthetic preferences, Dr. V will work collaboratively with you to select the optimal chin implant option and surgical technique for your specific anatomy and cosmetic goals. Chin augmentation surgery is typically performed in an outpatient setting under IV sedation or general anesthesia, and takes approximately 30-60 minutes (unless it is performed in conjunction with other facial enhancement surgeries). During the chin augmentation procedure, Dr. V will make a small incision inside the mouth (for biocompatible implants) or under the chin (for silicone implants), and will then create a pocket directly over the lower jawbone to accommodate the implant. After placing the implant inside the pocket, Dr. V. will affix it to the bone or soft tissue in order to secure its placement prior to closing the incision.
Chin Augmentation Recovery
After chin implant surgery, pain medications are provided to relieve any soreness and swelling, and the chin is taped to prevent the implant from shifting as a result of post-surgical swelling in the jaw region (elevating the head also helps minimize swelling). Patients should arrange for someone to drive them home after the procedure; however, most individuals are able to resume light activities after the anesthesia wears off. It is common for chin implant patients to experience the minor side effect of temporary numbness in the lower lip region, which is similar to what one might experience after receiving novocaine at a dentist appointment. Patients whose incisions were closed with dissolvable stitches placed inside of the mouth (as with biocompatible implants) will be restricted to a soft or liquid diet for a few days after surgery. The dissolvable stitches utilized for biocompatible implants will naturally dissolve within several weeks. Patients whose chin augmentation involved a silicone implant (incision under the chin) will return to Dr. V's office in approximately one week in order to have the stitches removed.
Day of Surgery
Because chin implants are offered in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, chin augmentation surgery is highly customizable, and can be tailored to fulfill the unique aesthetic preferences of each patient. After assessing your facial bone structure and listening to your surgical objectives and aesthetic preferences, Dr. V will work collaboratively with you to select the optimal chin implant option and surgical technique for your specific anatomy and cosmetic goals. Chin augmentation surgery is typically performed in an outpatient setting under IV sedation or general anesthesia, and takes approximately 30-60 minutes (unless it is performed in conjunction with other facial enhancement surgeries). During the chin augmentation procedure, Dr. V will make a small incision inside the mouth (for biocompatible implants) or under the chin (for silicone implants), and will then create a pocket directly over the lower jawbone to accommodate the implant. After placing the implant inside the pocket, Dr. V. will affix it to the bone or soft tissue in order to secure its placement prior to closing the incision.
Chin Augmentation Recovery
After chin implant surgery, pain medications are provided to relieve any soreness and swelling, and the chin is taped to prevent the implant from shifting as a result of post-surgical swelling in the jaw region (elevating the head also helps minimize swelling). Patients should arrange for someone to drive them home after the procedure; however, most individuals are able to resume light activities after the anesthesia wears off. It is common for chin implant patients to experience the minor side effect of temporary numbness in the lower lip region, which is similar to what one might experience after receiving novocaine at a dentist appointment. Patients whose incisions were closed with dissolvable stitches placed inside of the mouth (as with biocompatible implants) will be restricted to a soft or liquid diet for a few days after surgery. The dissolvable stitches utilized for biocompatible implants will naturally dissolve within several weeks. Patients whose chin augmentation involved a silicone implant (incision under the chin) will return to Dr. V's office in approximately one week in order to have the stitches removed.
Day of Surgery
Because chin implants are offered in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, chin augmentation surgery is highly customizable, and can be tailored to fulfill the unique aesthetic preferences of each patient. After assessing your facial bone structure and listening to your surgical objectives and aesthetic preferences, Dr. V will work collaboratively with you to select the optimal chin implant option and surgical technique for your specific anatomy and cosmetic goals. Chin augmentation surgery is typically performed in an outpatient setting under IV sedation or general anesthesia, and takes approximately 30-60 minutes (unless it is performed in conjunction with other facial enhancement surgeries). During the chin augmentation procedure, Dr. V will make a small incision inside the mouth (for biocompatible implants) or under the chin (for silicone implants), and will then create a pocket directly over the lower jawbone to accommodate the implant. After placing the implant inside the pocket, Dr. V. will affix it to the bone or soft tissue in order to secure its placement prior to closing the incision.
Chin Augmentation Recovery
After chin implant surgery, pain medications are provided to relieve any soreness and swelling, and the chin is taped to prevent the implant from shifting as a result of post-surgical swelling in the jaw region (elevating the head also helps minimize swelling). Patients should arrange for someone to drive them home after the procedure; however, most individuals are able to resume light activities after the anesthesia wears off. It is common for chin implant patients to experience the minor side effect of temporary numbness in the lower lip region, which is similar to what one might experience after receiving novocaine at a dentist appointment. Patients whose incisions were closed with dissolvable stitches placed inside of the mouth (as with biocompatible implants) will be restricted to a soft or liquid diet for a few days after surgery. The dissolvable stitches utilized for biocompatible implants will naturally dissolve within several weeks. Patients whose chin augmentation involved a silicone implant (incision under the chin) will return to Dr. V's office in approximately one week in order to have the stitches removed.
Meet Our Medical
Director: Dr. V
At the Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts, located in Chantilly, Virginia, Dr. V has the background, experience, and clinical skill-set to ensure that her patients achieve optimal results from their chin augmentation procedures. Dr. V is double board certified in the field of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and through her extensive training, experience, and achievements, she has built a reputation as one of the leading facial plastic surgeons in the nation.
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Still Have Questions?
If you are interested in learning more about our chin augmentation procedure, please contact The Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts today. We look forward to speaking with you, and to scheduling your initial consultation with Dr. V.