“The chin is profoundly underappreciated as an element of facial beauty. A recessed chin makes the nose appear larger, the neck shorter, and the profile unbalanced — regardless of how attractive every other feature is. Conversely, a well-projected chin frames the entire face and makes the nose appear proportionate even without rhinoplasty. I show digital imaging to every rhinoplasty patient with a recessed chin — the profile transformation is often the most dramatic thing they see in the consultation.”
What chin augmentation can do for you
Chin augmentation corrects a recessed profile by adding permanent structural projection — either via a custom silicone implant or sliding genioplasty. The procedure rebalances the entire profile in a way that rhinoplasty alone cannot achieve.
- Love your profile — a projected chin is the single feature that most reshapes the side view of the face.
- Stronger jawline from every angle — an implant-supported chin anchors the jawline front-to-back, not just straight on.
- Permanent in one outpatient procedure — medical-grade implant sized precisely to your face; no filler maintenance, ever.
- Balances your facial features — nose, lips, and neck all read in better proportion once chin projection is correct.
- Matched to your anatomy, not a template — feminine or masculine shape, size scaled to your bone structure — never oversized.
Ready to discuss your chin augmentation goals?
Understanding chin augmentation
What chin augmentation is
Chin augmentation corrects a recessed profile by adding permanent structural projection — through either a custom silicone implant or a sliding genioplasty. The procedure rebalances the entire profile in a way that rhinoplasty alone cannot.
Who chin augmentation is for
If any of the following describes you, chin augmentation may be worth exploring:
Note: Approximately 30% of rhinoplasty candidates also benefit from simultaneous chin augmentation. Dr. Truesdale evaluates the relationship between nose and chin during every rhinoplasty consultation — the right chin projection meaningfully changes how the rest of the profile reads.
What makes Dr. Truesdale’s approach different
Dr. Truesdale’s approach to every procedure reflects a consistent set of principles — the same standards that inform every consultation, every surgical plan, and every post-operative follow-up.
Restraint, Not Over-Correction
The most over-done procedures in facial aesthetics are over-done because someone kept going past the right stopping point. Dr. Truesdale's rule: when the result is right, stop — even if more could technically be done. For chin augmentation, that means selecting the smallest implant that achieves the right balance — never the largest.
The Artist's Eye
Before becoming a surgeon, Dr. Truesdale was a trained portrait artist. That lens shapes every decision — proportion, light, shadow, the relationship between every feature — in a way purely clinical training alone does not. For chin work, that lens reads the entire profile and the front-view jawline simultaneously, sizing the implant to harmonize both.
Personal, Start to Finish
Every consultation, every surgical plan, every procedure — performed personally by Dr. Truesdale. No delegation to coordinators, PAs, or residents. Dr. Truesdale is personally involved every step of the way. Every chin implant is placed and the pocket sized by Dr. Truesdale. The fit determines the result.
Natural Is Non-Negotiable
The only acceptable outcome is one that no one can identify as a procedure — a result that reads as a better version of you. No pulled look, no frozen expression, no obvious work. The chin-augmentation goal: a stronger profile that reads as genetics, not as obvious enhancement.
“Balance is the rule of the face. A weak chin imbalances everything — including how the nose reads.”
— Dr. Carl Truesdale, MD
Chin augmentation before & afters
Real chin augmentation patients of Dr. Truesdale. Implant size is matched precisely to each face for a result that reads as natural bone structure.
Your transformation starts with a conversation.
From first consultation to final reveal
We always tell our patients to ‘trust the process.’ You are in good hands on every step of the journey to your unique masterpiece.
Consultation
Personal session with Dr. Truesdale — facial analysis, honest assessment of candidacy, and a clear plan for what the procedure can and cannot achieve.
Planning
Medical clearance, pre-operative instructions, and a personalized plan Dr. Truesdale reviews with you before the day of the procedure.
Procedure Day
Implant placed through a small hidden incision either inside the mouth or under the chin under MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) with IV sedation — gentle, deep sedation comparable to a colonoscopy, administered and monitored throughout by a hand-selected, board-certified anesthesiologist. Expect swelling that may peak or briefly increase on Days 3–4 — this is normal. If at any point the implant feels loose or dislodged, contact the office immediately.
Healing
Regular diet as tolerated. For intraoral incisions: salt-water or mouthwash rinse after every meal; avoid sharp or crunchy foods. Sutures removed at the Day 7 follow-up.
Contour Settles
Most swelling resolved. Chin projection and jawline shape becoming visible.
Look and Feel Like a Masterpiece
A defined, balanced jawline that reads as yours only better.
Individual timelines vary. Dr. Truesdale sets realistic, patient-specific expectations during your consultation — not exaggerated claims.
See if Chin Augmentation is right for you.
See the work in motion
Dr. Truesdale on technique, philosophy, and patient stories — from his self-produced Beyond the Surface docuseries and his educational content library.
Chin Augmentation FAQs
Bring your own questions to consultation — Dr. Truesdale personally answers every one. Below are the questions patients ask most often about chin augmentation.
The strongest candidates have a recessive chin that is throwing off your profile or making your neck look shorter than it actually is. Dr. Truesdale evaluates you personally in consultation and only recommends the procedure when it will genuinely help. If a different approach would serve you better, he’ll tell you that too.
Implant is simple, permanent, and reversible. Sliding genioplasty moves your own bone and is best when large projection changes are needed or the chin is vertically short. Filler is temporary and better suited to minor refinement. Dr. Truesdale walks through the options with digital imaging during consultation.
Most patients describe the discomfort as mild to moderate. Dr. Truesdale’s team is available throughout recovery — you are not managing discomfort on your own. See “What kind of anesthesia is used?” for details on intra-operative comfort. Dr. Truesdale’s team is available throughout recovery — you are not managing discomfort on your own.
Our surgical procedures utilize a patient-focused anesthesia technique known as MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) and IV Sedation, ensuring your maximum comfort and safety. This method provides a level of gentle, deep sedation comparable to the comfortable experience many patients have during a colonoscopy, which we have found helps make patients less fearful. The anesthesia is administered intravenously and meticulously monitored by a hand-picked group of board-certified anesthesiologists, who are dedicated to your well-being throughout your entire procedure.
Plan on 7–10 days of social downtime. Expect mild facial swelling and tightness around the chin that resolves over 2–3 weeks. Light cardio resumes at 2 weeks; most patients are cleared for strenuous exercise at about three weeks, at a follow-up visit. Your follow-up appointments along the way are conducted by Dr. Truesdale and our physician assistant, with Dr. Truesdale seeing you personally at the key milestones.
That’s the entire standard Dr. Truesdale designs for. A chin augmentation should balance the profile — never dominate it. Every patient is evaluated in a seated, relaxed state beforehand so the target is based on your real anatomy — never on an idealized template.
Permanent. A silicone chin implant does not need replacement. Sliding genioplasty repositions your own bone permanently.
Yes. A significant portion of Dr. Truesdale’s patients travel from across the United States and internationally. The process begins with a virtual consultation with Dr. Truesdale himself (not a coordinator), followed by in-person pre-procedure evaluation. Our patient-care coordinators help arrange travel, accommodations, and local transportation, and Dr. Truesdale’s team conducts virtual follow-ups after you return home.
Request a consultation through the form at the bottom of this page, email contact@doctortruesdale.com, or call (424) 363-4112. Our team responds within one business day to schedule either an in-person consultation at 150 S. Rodeo Drive, Suite 360, Beverly Hills, or a virtual consultation worldwide. Every consultation is conducted personally by Dr. Truesdale.
Chin augmentation can be performed at any adult age once facial growth is complete — typically from age 18 onward. Many patients pursue it in their 20s and 30s for profile balance, and Dr. Truesdale also performs chin augmentation alongside facelift in patients in their 50s and 60s where restoring chin projection rejuvenates the jawline dramatically.
The cost of chin augmentation can vary based on the patient’s situation, including if it is a revision surgery and if this surgery will be combined with other surgeries or treatments. The total cost may include the surgeon’s fee, operating room fees, and anesthesia fees. At Truesdale Facial Plastic Surgery, we believe the surgeon’s philosophy and experience, and your comfort with him, are just as important as the final cost of the surgery. We can provide an approximate range for this procedure over the phone, and your patient care coordinator (PCC) will confirm the pricing for you after your consultation with Dr. Truesdale.
Schedule your chin augmentation consultation
One procedure. Permanent results. The profile transformation that digital imaging will make immediately clear — and that you will enjoy for life. We respond same-day, Monday-Friday.
Book a Surgical Discovery Call online
After clicking the booking link, select “new patient” under Schedule Your Appointment and fill out the form to see our current availability for a Surgical Discovery Call with a Patient Care Coordinator and book immediately. Call us (424) 363-4112 for additional appointment times and information.All times are based on Los Angeles, Pacific Time (PT).
Book Discovery Call →Prefer to share details first? Submit the form and a Patient Care Coordinator will reach out the same business day (Monday–Friday).