Plastic Surgery W1 Ltd

The chin is an important facial feature which creates a defined but balanced profile. There are two main reasons for augmenting the chin; the first is to rejuvenate a sagging chin and the second is to improve or correct a receding chin, which will enhance the profile of the face.

The chin should give good definition and balance with your facial features. The operation to improve a loose or drooping skin over the chin and jaw is a lower facelift (see facelift). However to augment the chin profile a silicone implant is inserted below the skin to create improved definition.

Length of surgery:	1 hours
Anaesthesia:	General anaesthetic.
Overnight or Daycase:	Day case or 1 Night Stay
Risks / Complications of Surgery:
Frequent:	Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness.
Infrequent:	Infection, unsightly scarring, bleeding (haematoma), permanent numbness, facial nerve injury.
Recovery:	5 – 10 days until socialising with close friends and family 2 weeks until return to work and normal social engagements with make up 3-4 weeks until swelling disappears 6 weeks until return to gym and other strenuous activities 12 weeks until final result – scars continue to improve over the next 12 months.
Duration Of Results:	Permanent

Plastic Surgery W1 Ltd
Suite 1, 14 Queen Anne Street
London W1G 9LG
t 020 7079 0050 f 020 7079 0051