Male chin augmentation surgery enhances the size, projection or shape of the chin to improve facial proportions and profile balance. It may be suitable for men who feel their chin appears small or recessed in relation to their nose, lips and jawline.

Chin augmentation may help address: A small or underprojected chin. Limited definition at the front of the jawline. An imbalance between the chin and other facial features. Certain chin asymmetries, depending on their cause.

A chin implant adds projection or shape by placing a specially designed implant over the existing chin bone. Sliding genioplasty involves cutting and repositioning part of your own chin bone, then securing it with small plates and screws. It can offer greater flexibility for certain changes in chin position.

The surgeon makes an incision either beneath the chin or inside the mouth, creates a pocket over the bone and positions the implant. The incision is then closed with stitches.

The aim is a result that suits your face. Implant size, shape and position or the amount of bone movement are chosen according to your anatomy and preferences.

Many patients return to desk-based work after approximately one week, although some need longer.

Gentle activity can usually resume before strenuous exercise. Heavy lifting, intense training and contact sports should wait until your surgeon confirms that healing is sufficient.

A change in profile may be visible early, but swelling can initially disguise the shape. The contour becomes clearer over the following weeks and months. Bone surgery may require a longer period for healing and settling.

In suitable patients, it may be combined with rhinoplasty, chin liposuction or other facial procedures.