It’s all about understanding chin anatomy. Chin augmentation and jaw augmentation starts from the front of the chin, also known as the anterior of the chin. When you’re using filler, you really need to understand what your overall shape and goal is. Most females prefer a V-shape to the chin. A V-shape is a much more feminine look than the classic shape that most men prefer, which is going to be square. A square look is very masculine. One of the nice things about using fillers is you can match a patient’s expectations by choosing the right filler and right technique. When injecting filler, most patients can appreciate a noticeable change along the chin and jaw area right away.
The benefits of chin augmentation are that you can align the nose, lips and chin together. There is a line in plastic surgery called the RICKETTS LINE, and that line should connect the tip of the nose, lips, and chin. In order to have a balanced profile.
The favorite type of fillers really depends on what the patient’s goals are. If the patient is seeking minor changes to the chin, often a thicker HA product such as Restylane Lyft or Voluma will work well. On the other hand, if the patients were wanting more volume and even more fullness, a product like Radiesse can provide a little more impact.
The key element here is making sure your injector knows how and where to place the filler in the chin. Not fully understanding chin anatomy can lead to unsightly results, and even some cases can be dangerous. Choose your injector wisely. All of our expert injectors have a minimum of one year training under Dr. Shah and Dr. Sameea.