Chin Reduction Surgery

Chin reduction, also known as a mentoplasty or genioplasty, is a surgical procedure that addresses the beauty and balance of the face by carefully reducing and reshaping part of the bone tissue that makes up the chin. This procedure enhances the appearance of the lower jawline, the neck and the area around the chin, thus minimizing the projection of an overly-prominent chin. The aim of the procedure is to enhance the patient's facial appearance and, thus, help them raise their self-esteem and confidence.

Chin reduction surgery is a safe and straightforward procedure that involves placing an incision either within the mouth or beneath the chin, to allow access to the chin bone. During surgery, a pre assessed amount of bone tissue is removed to reduce the chin’s height, width, or both as necessary, and the tip of the chin is then reset in place in a now less prominent and more complementary manner.

• Creates an equal balance and nice proportion between the nose and chin, thus bringing balance between them
• Can be performed in conjunction with other facial procedures like facelift and rhinoplasty for elegant appearances
• Patients are capable of defining their desired chin adjustment goals easily
• It is a permanent procedure

Candidates for chin reduction surgery include patient who:

• Have a large or protruding chin that they feel is too long or too wide
• Are in good physical and mental health
• Are unhappy with the appearance of their chin profile
• Have realistic expectations regarding the results of the surgery
• Are at least 20 years old

Patients will be personally advised on how to prepare in their private consultation before surgery. As a rough guide, however, one would avoid blood thinning medications including Aspirin, cease smoking for several weeks before and after surgery, and eliminate alcohol consumption for 3-4 days.

Following surgery, patients will experience mild to moderate inflammation, bruising and tightness around the chin. Pain can be managed by pain medication and ice packs will help reduce inflammation. As we want to limit stress and pressure as much as possible, the diet will begin with liquids and progress to soups and soft foods for 3-4 days, returning to a regular diet on about the fifth day after surgery.

Dr. Javad Sajan is a leading cosmetic surgeon in Seattle who focuses exclusively on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and body. To his decades of experience and accomplishments, he adds a caring and personal touch that places patient results above all else. Voted among the 10 Best plastic surgeons by AIPS, and ranked the #1 plastic surgeon in Seattle, our team is also highly credentialed and qualified to bring you the very best in care.