Facial Implants

What Are Chin Implants?

Chin implants, also known as chin augmentation or mentoplasty, involve placing a small, custom-shaped implant over the existing chin bone to increase projection and definition. The implants are made from biocompatible materials that integrate naturally with your facial structure, ensuring durable, long-lasting results.

This procedure helps create a more harmonious balance between your chin, jawline, and nose, often transforming how your profile appears from every angle. Many patients choose chin augmentation as a standalone procedure, while others combine it with rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) or neck liposuction to achieve a more refined and proportionate facial appearance.

For those concerned about fullness beneath the chin, combining chin liposuction with an implant can further enhance definition and deliver a cleaner, sharper jawline contour. You can learn more about this option in our in-depth guide, Is Chin Liposuction Right for You?

Benefits of Chin Augmentation

Patients who undergo chin implant surgery in London at our clinic often report a significant boost in confidence and satisfaction with their appearance. Key benefits include:

• Improved facial balance and symmetry

• A more defined and attractive jawline

• Correction of a weak or recessed chin

• Enhanced profile aesthetics, particularly in side-view photographs

• Long-lasting, natural-looking results that complement your features

Because each chin implant is precisely shaped to suit your bone structure and aesthetic goals, results can range from subtle refinement to a more noticeable improvement in facial proportions.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Chin Implants?

The best candidates for chin augmentation in London are healthy adults who feel their chin appears too small, recessed, or undefined, causing facial imbalance. You may also be a good candidate if:

• You want to create a stronger jawline definition 
• You’re seeking to improve side-profile harmony between your chin and nose 
• You feel your neck and lower face would benefit from more contour 
• You’re considering combining your procedure with a facelift or rhinoplasty for a more comprehensive enhancement

If you are interested in rejuvenating your overall facial appearance, a facelift procedure may also be considered alongside chin augmentation for more complete results.

During your consultation at London Private Hospital, our surgeons will carefully assess your facial structure, skin quality, and goals. We’ll discuss your options including implant size, shape, and placement to design a plan that enhances your natural features while maintaining facial harmony.

The Chin Implant Procedure

Chin implant surgery is typically performed under local or general anaesthetic, depending on your comfort and the complexity of your case. The procedure usually takes between 45 and 90 minutes.

A small incision is made either under the chin or inside the mouth, ensuring minimal visible scarring. The surgeon then creates a pocket over the chin bone and precisely positions the implant to achieve the desired projection and contour. Once the implant is in place, the incision is closed with fine sutures, and a light dressing is applied for support.

Our surgeons use advanced techniques and materials, as detailed on our Facial Implants page, to ensure that the results look completely natural and move harmoniously with your facial expressions. Most patients can return home on the same day as their procedure.

Recovery and Aftercare

Following your chin augmentation surgery, you may experience mild swelling, tightness, or bruising around the chin area. These symptoms usually subside within a few days, and most patients return to work within a week.

To support proper healing, it’s important to avoid strenuous activities and to sleep with your head elevated for the first few nights. You’ll receive full aftercare guidance and have follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery and ensure optimal results.

Within a few weeks, as swelling diminishes, the final results will become visible revealing a more sculpted, balanced, and confident jawline.

Combining Chin Implants with Other Facial Procedures

For patients seeking a more comprehensive enhancement, chin implant surgery can be combined with other treatments, such as:

• Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) – to improve balance between facial features

• Neck liposuction – to reduce submental fullness or double chin

• Facelift surgery – to tighten sagging skin and restore youthful contours

Combining procedures allows for harmonious, natural-looking results while minimising total recovery time.

Why Choose London Private Hospital for Chin Implant Surgery?

At London Private Hospital, we’re proud to be one of the leading clinics for chin implant surgery in London. Our highly qualified surgeons have extensive experience performing chin augmentation and facial implant procedures, achieving natural-looking, proportionate, and long-lasting results.

We understand that every patient’s facial structure and goals are unique which is why we take a bespoke, patient-centred approach. From your first consultation to your recovery, our dedicated medical team ensures that your comfort, safety, and satisfaction are always prioritised.

Our state-of-the-art facilities, advanced surgical technology, and commitment to excellence make us a trusted choice for patients across the UK seeking chin reshaping surgery in London.

Book Your Consultation

If you’re ready to enhance your confidence and refine your facial profile, book your chin implant consultation with London Private Hospital today. Our experienced surgeons will guide you through your treatment options and design a plan tailored to your aesthetic goals.

Take the first step toward achieving a more balanced, confident, and refined appearance with chin augmentation surgery in London a subtle yet powerful way to enhance your natural beauty.