Chin Implants

The chin is one of the most influential features in facial profile and proportion — its size, projection, and definition shape the way every other feature is perceived. When the chin is naturally underdeveloped, recessed, or asymmetric, the result can be a face that appears less balanced or that allows surrounding features to dominate. Chin implants, also known as chin augmentation or genioplasty with implant placement, offer a long-lasting surgical solution to enhance the size, projection, and contour of the chin. By placing a precisely sized implant over the existing chin bone, Dr. Khosh can rebuild the lower-face structure in a way that integrates seamlessly with the patient’s natural anatomy. Once healed, the implant feels and behaves like a natural extension of the underlying bone — indistinguishable from the patient’s own facial framework. Chin implants are one of several procedures within the broader category of chin and cheek enhancement, and Dr. Khosh evaluates each patient’s full facial profile during consultation to determine the most balanced approach.

Few facial plastic surgeons in New York bring the institutional and surgical depth that Dr. Maurice Khosh offers to chin augmentation. Dual board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Khosh is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics at Columbia University Medical Center and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Medical Center. He holds active hospital privileges at NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai West, the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Infirmary (MEETH), and Lenox Hill Hospital — the kind of institutional credentialing that reflects ongoing peer review and the safety standards required for surgical procedures performed under general anesthesia. Recognized as a perennial Castle Connolly Top Doctor, a Patients’ Choice Award recipient, and a Super Doctors New York Rising Star, Dr. Khosh brings three decades of facial surgical experience to every chin augmentation procedure — selecting between custom-made and standard manufacturer implants based on each patient’s specific anatomy rather than on what is most convenient to provide.

What Chin Implants Can Accomplish

The chin sits at the structural foundation of the lower face, and its proportion to the nose, the upper lip, and the neck determines much of how the profile reads. A well-balanced chin allows the rest of the face to look harmonious; an underdeveloped chin can make the nose appear larger than it is, soften the jawline, and contribute to the appearance of a heavy or undefined neck. Chin implants address all of these concerns by physically extending the chin bone outward and downward to the projection that best matches the patient’s facial proportions. The implant is positioned directly over the natural mandibular bone, where it integrates with surrounding tissue over the following weeks and becomes a permanent extension of the underlying skeletal structure.

“The chin is one of those features where small adjustments produce visible profile changes. The difference between a five-millimeter implant and a seven-millimeter implant can be the difference between a balanced profile and one where the chin is slightly stronger than the rest of the face wants. Sizing is a careful conversation, not a default.” — Dr. Maurice Khosh

Chin Implants for Men and Women

Both men and women benefit from chin enhancement, though the aesthetic goals are typically different. For men, a stronger chin can add definition and masculinity, particularly for patients whose naturally weak or recessed chin or jawline allows other features to dominate. For women, a properly proportioned chin can balance the upper and lower thirds of the face — producing a more refined profile and softening the appearance of a “bird-like” or pointed lower face. In either case, the goal is proportion and harmony, not dramatic transformation. Dr. Khosh evaluates each patient’s full facial proportion during consultation, often using profile photography to identify the implant size and projection that will best complement the patient’s natural features.

Selecting the Right Chin Implant

Dr. Khosh offers patients two distinct implant pathways, allowing the choice to be made based on each patient’s anatomy and goals:

• Custom-Made Implants: Designed individually for patients with asymmetric chin anatomy or unique projection requirements
• Standard Manufacturer Implants: Available in a range of pre-formed sizes, shapes, and projection profiles, allowing precise matching of the patient’s facial proportions
• Implant Materials: Most commonly silicone or porous polyethylene, each with different integration profiles and removability characteristics
• Placement Approach: Submental (under the chin) incision or intraoral (inside the mouth) incision, depending on the implant and the patient’s anatomy
• Combined Procedures: Often performed alongside neck lift, facelift, or rhinoplasty to balance the overall facial proportion

What to Expect from the Procedure

Chin implant surgery, sometimes referred to as genioplasty, is performed under general or twilight anesthesia in an accredited surgical setting. Dr. Khosh typically places the implant through a small incision made under the chin — the natural crease in this area makes the incision easy to hide and virtually undetectable once healed. The implant is then carefully sized, positioned, and secured to ensure precise contour and symmetry. Chin implants are often combined with neck or face lifts in older adults who are seeking to improve their overall youthful appearance, or with rhinoplasty in younger patients who want comprehensive profile refinement. Recovery typically involves some swelling and mild discomfort during the first one to two weeks, with most patients returning to social activities within ten to fourteen days. The final contour becomes visible as swelling resolves over the following weeks and months.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Khosh for Chin Implants

• Institutional Credentialing: Active hospital privileges at NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai West, MEETH, and Lenox Hill
• Former Columbia Faculty Leadership: Past Director of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics at Columbia University Medical Center
• Custom and Standard Implant Options: Full range of implant pathways available, with selection based on the patient’s anatomy rather than the office’s inventory
• Comprehensive Profile Planning: Chin implants evaluated alongside neck lift, rhinoplasty, and facelift options for the most balanced result
• Park Avenue Convenience: Private Upper East Side practice serving patients from across Manhattan and the tri-state area

Schedule Your Consultation in Manhattan

The right approach to chin augmentation depends on careful evaluation of your full facial profile, your goals, and how the chin should relate to the surrounding features. Dr. Khosh offers thorough consultations to determine the implant size, shape, and projection that will best complement your individual anatomy. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Khosh at his Park Avenue office in New York City, call (212) 339-9988 or contact us online to request an appointment.