Chin Implant Midtown NYC

Are You Interested in Chin Augmentation?

For many individuals across NYC, a lack of facial definition and poor facial contouring are two of the most common aesthetic issues known today. And while many patients will look to treatments such as Botox and fillers to remedy their issues, in most cases this is simply just a band aid for the issue and isn’t actually getting to the root of the problem. Whether it might be due to aging, excess weight gain or even genetics, many facial contouring issues can be addressed by treating one simple, yet often ignored area, the chin. According to Dr. Richard Swift, the top plastic surgeon for a chin implant Midtown NYC has to offer, due to the shape of certain faces, or excess skin and fatty tissue many patients will lose the overall contouring and shape of their face over time. As things progress it will only become worse as the effects of gravity run their course. This can all be changed using a chin implant. In this article, we will be going over some important things to know if you are considering a chin augmentation procedure.

The Jawline and Facial Harmony

Especially important for male plastic surgery patients, the jawline area is vital to the overall definition and harmony of the face. According to Dr. Swift, the top surgeon for a chin implant Midtown NYC has in practice, adding volume and enhancing the shape of the chin can drastically improve one’s face. It ensures a patients face is less rounded and becomes more elongated. This will work to thin out the face overall, while making the patients facial features pop. In doing this, it will also add symmetry to the face and ensure someone’s facial features are in a better ratio amongst one another.

What is Chin Augmentation Surgery?

Sometimes referred to as a mentoplasty, a chin enhancement procedure involves the placing of an implant in front of the chin bone. According to Dr. Swift, the best plastic surgeon NYC has in practice, this procedure is fairly simple in comparison to others and therefore patients are far less likely to experience unwanted side effects or risks. Depending on the level of enhancement you desire, the implant can come in different sizes and shape. For some patients, who might be suffering from symmetry issues in their chin, it can also be shaped specific to your needs. With such a procedure, patients can achieve the attractive, more symmetrical facial contours they’ve always wanted.

Considering a Chin Implant?

The chin enhancement procedure has come a long way over the years. And while it’s grown in popularity of late, many patients are still fairly uneducated as to what it entails and why they might want to have one done. The most common reason for someone to get a chin implant is having a small, less prevalent chin that makes their face look more rounded and less attractive. It is scientifically proven that humans find longer, more almond or oval shaped faces more attractive than round faces. And with such an implant patients can achieve such a look. Especially important for men, having a weak jawline can hamper your overall appearance and make you look less desirable to partners subconsciously. As fair or unfair as evolution might be in that regard, it’s true, the good thing is that with a simple chin implant, patients can enhance the look of their chin, jawline and face overall. Another common reason to consider this procedure is to remedy symmetry and proportion issues. The chin implant is altered in any way you might need, tailor made to solve your specific issues.

Benefits of a Chin Implant

There are many benefits to a chin implant, some of the most important ones include:

Reducing the prominence of a double chin.
The implant can also be combined with certain other procedures including things like fillers, Botox amd other surgical procedures.
Brings overall balance to the face and improves the look of features like the eyes, nose, and even the ears.
Improves overall attractiveness and confidence. Scientifically proven that a strong chin is more attractive to humans.

The Procedure

The procedure is generally done outpatient and most patients will be able to return home on the same day. You’ll be placed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on your specific procedure needs. The procedure time itself is almost always below an hour, unless a combination of procedures are being done. Dr. Swift, the top surgeon for chin implant Midtown NYC has to offer, will begin with a small incision under the chin but sometimes within the mouth itself. The implant is simply added as needed, and the small incision is then closed, sutured and bandaged. While there can be complication to any form of surgery, because of the simplicity of this procedure many of the risks and sides are mitigated. For more information on the chin augmentation procedure be sure to contact Dr. Swift today.