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Chin Augmentation (Chin Implants)

The Cosmetic Institute welcomes chin augmentation patients from Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.

What is Chin Augmentation?

At The Cosmetic Institute in Los Gatos, CA, we offer chin augmentation as a way for our patients to restore harmony and symmetry to their facial features. The goal for Dr. Howard S. Sutkin is to use chin implants to accentuate your good traits and downplay your flaws. Many of our chin augmentation patients have a weak jaw that makes their face appear unbalanced. Another drawback to a weak chin is that it can make a regular-sized nose look exaggerated or make a large nose appear even larger. With our chin augmentation in Los Gatos, we have helped men and women from San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Campbell and beyond enhance their facial appearance.

Los Gatos Chin Augmentation: Before and After Pictures

Because chin implants can change the basic structure of your face, it is important that you understand all aspects of the procedure. To get a realistic idea of what you can expect, please look at some of our Los Gatos chin augmentation before and after pictures.

Am I a Good Candidate for Chin Augmentation?

Certain stereotypes are associated with particular chin shapes and sizes. For instance, a small chin may convey weakness and vulnerability, or a pointed chin may be correlated with a “witch’s chin,” creating a negative association. If you are bothered by the size or shape of your chin, then you may be a good candidate for chin implants at our Los Gatos facility.

How is Chin Augmentation Performed?

After Dr. Sutkin talks with you about your desired chin shape and size, he will select an implant design that best suits your needs. Sizers, as well as computer imaging, can help in making this choice. When you undergo the operation, Dr. Sutkin will place the chosen chin implant through a very small incision under the chin. Many patients opt to pair their chin augmentation with rhinoplasty to further balance out the proportions of their face.

What Can I Expect After Chin Augmentation?

Once the chin implant surgery is complete, the incision is dressed with gauze or a protective bandage. Some swelling and bruising may occur. Complications with chin augmentation at our Los Gatos office are rare, but could include infection of the area and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. Any infection will be treated with antibiotics; in extreme cases, treatment may involve removing and replacing the implant. When the healing is done, the chin augmentation scar is barely detectable and your face will be very naturally balanced, so it is rare that anyone will notice the implant.

What is the Cost of Chin Augmentation in Los Gatos?

Los Gatos chin implant prices will be different for each individual case. To better determine what chin augmentation costs would be for you, please set up a consultation with Dr. Sutkin today.

Chin implants can be an effective way to improve your profile or fill out a narrow chin. If the surgery interests you, then Dr. Sutkin and his medical team encourage you to ask as many questions as you can. We want you to be well-informed about our chin augmentation in Los Gatos, so you can make the best choice for you. Our expertise can help men and women from throughout the area, including residents of San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and Campbell.