Genioplasty / Chin Surgery

If your chin is too large or too small, it can affect all of your facial features. A small chin can make your nose look larger or your lips thinner, while a large chin can dwarf attractive features such as your eyes.

Chin surgery (genioplasty) can reduce or increase the size of your chin, or reposition it to help balance your profile.

As a Craniofacial Surgeon, Dr Hunt has the perfect skills to allow him to assess the proportion of your face and tailor a procedure that is best suited to you

Considering Genioplasty?

There are some common questions that many people who are considering chin surgery ask, such as:

Is it for me?

A chin surgery is a highly personalised procedure and the outcome will be different for everyone. That is why before you make any decisions you will have a consultation with Dr Hunt to discuss your needs and goals for the surgery.

During this consultation, Dr Hunt will evaluate your general health as well as your face, including the skin, muscle, fat, and underlying bone. He will explain the factors that can influence the outcome of your surgery, and photographs will be taken for your medical record.

After the consultation, a quote will be prepared that will include your surgical, anaesthetic, and hospital fees.

What's involved?

Chin surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic, given by an anaesthetist, in an accredited hospital, so you are assured of the best care.

Chin surgery involves either placing an implant or reshaping the bone of the chin. Scarring is minimal as the incision is usually made inside your mouth.

Post-operatively a special bandage is placed around your jaw and chin.

When can I go home?

You will usually stay in hospital overnight, although in some cases you may go home on the same day. When you get home you should rest in bed with your head elevated for the first day, and then limit your movements to around the house for the next 2 or 3 days. Moving about too much may cause bleeding, and will also increase your pain.

You will experience some swelling for a few days after surgery.

When you are discharged you will be given a prescription for pain medication, which will minimise your discomfort. You should take only the pain medication prescribed, and eat before you take it or it might upset your stomach.

Eat lightly for the first few days after surgery and then resume your normal diet.

Make sure you get plenty of fluids.

Will I have to return for post-operative care?

You will return to Dr Hunt’s office within the first week after surgery. Any sutures will be removed at this time.

You will have follow-up visits on a regular basis over the next year to ensure the desired result is maintained.

How long will I be off work?

You should plan on taking 7 to 10 days off work.

When can I resume my normal activities?

You should plan on minimal activity for at least 48 hours after surgery.

You should resume your normal activities as soon as you feel comfortable.

When will I see the end result?

After your dressings have been removed you will immediately notice a change in the shape or size of your new chin. The full effect will be clear in approximately 6 weeks.

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A proportionate chin size is important for facial balance and the size of a chin can be increased or decreased to create a more pleasing appearance to the lower face.