The Seven-Step, 7-Minute Chin Augmentation

Microgenia, or a recessed/weak chin, plays a significant role in facial disharmony. Although patients with severe microgenia, malocclusion, long-face syndrome, or other significant orthognathic problems are not suitable for chin augmentation alone, many people have mild to moderate microgenia that would benefit from implant-based chin augmentation. Assessment of the chin is included in any critical analysis of the face and plays a key role in the planning of all facial aesthetic procedures. The ideal chin is thought to extend to or just behind a vertical line dropped from the nasion or the upper lip vermilion on profile. The authors describe their efficient, safe seven-step approach to chin augmentation.

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Microgenia, or a weak chin, is a significant factor in facial disharmony. While patients with severe microgenia or other orthognathic problems may not be suitable for chin augmentation alone, implant-based chin augmentation can benefit those with mild to moderate microgenia. Assessing the chin is crucial for planning facial aesthetic procedures, and the authors present their efficient and safe seven-step approach to chin augmentation.