Project Confidence
Bringing the size and shape of the chin into harmony and balance with the rest of the face with chin augmentation can have stunning results and improve the overall facial aesthetic. Dr. Claire Melancon at Audubon Plastic Surgery, New Orleans, LA, performs Chin Implant procedures often in the office under local anesthesia, giving beautiful results to patients with minimal discomfort and downtime.
Refined Facial Structure
A Chin Implant is considered a "permanent" surgical option used to address a recessed or "weak" chin. The implants are made of firm but flexible medical-grade silicone, which comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and are precisely placed to resemble the natural bone structure. Our New Orleans Chin Implant procedure can add strength and definition to the chin and jawline for an ideally contoured appearance.
Know Your Options
Both Chin Implants and dermal fillers can be used to enhance the appearance of the chin, but they have distinct differences. Dermal fillers are typically made with hyaluronic acid and are injected into the chin area to sculpt and add volume. This is a minimally invasive, non-surgical method and requires no downtime, but it is not permanent, and most HA fillers will last only around six months to a year. Chin implants require a surgical procedure that is permanent unless the implant is surgically removed.
Sculpted And Contoured Confidence
The chin is an area where even subtle changes can make a huge difference in overall facial harmony and balance. With Chin Implants New Orleans patients can enjoy:
Is This Procedure For You?
Chin augmentation is not just about creating a stronger, more projected chin and sculpted jawline. It can also provide balance to the overall facial structure. Candidates for chin implants may want to create more facial harmony between their chin, nose, or cheekbones. Chin implants can improve proportions, strengthen a weak chin, address asymmetry, correct a double chin that is created by low chin projection, and other enhancements. Since this is a surgical procedure, patients should be in overall good health, close to their goal weight, and be non-smokers.
Get To Know YourNew Orleans, La, Plastic Surgeon
During a consultation with Dr. Melancon, she will spend time learning about your aesthetic goals and health history and perform an examination. If you determine together that chin implants are the optimal choice for you, a custom treatment plan will be created, including detailed information on how to prepare for surgery, including possible lab work or adjustment of any medications.
Surgical Excellence Meets Artistic Design
After discussing with you and determining your goals, Dr. Melancon will select the optimal size and shape implant with your ideal proportions. Typically, an incision is made within the mouth or just under the chin, depending on whether the procedure is combined with neck liposuction and the implant is placed along the bone. This procedure may be performed under local anesthesia in the office or under anesthesia, depending on the patient, and usually takes about one to two hours.
Looking Toward Great Results
Most patients will have some tenderness or soreness in the chin, and some may experience mild, temporary numbness or a stretching sensation for a while, along with very slight motion changes while the muscle of the chin heals. These symptoms will eventually subside on their own. Optimal results after Chin Implant surgery will appear around one to three months and are permanent.
With the ideal blend of expertise and artistry, Louisiana native Dr. Claire Melancon strives to give her patients balanced, natural aesthetic outcomes. As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Melancon has a stellar education, research, and writing credits and a reputation for serving her patients with care.
We are here to help you get started on your chin implant journey. Call us at 504-264-7833 to speak with one of our helpful staff and book your private consultation with Dr. Melancon. You can also message us through our convenient online messaging system, self-schedule, or submit a consultation request by submitting the simple contact form here on our website.
Chin augmentation is a popular enhancement technique that has grown more common over the last decade.
Most patients experience some discomfort or mild pain after a Chin Implant procedure, but it is moderate and temporary.
Chin Implants are made from safe medical-grade material, and the procedure is considered safe and relatively minor.
In most cases, chin implants are permanent and will last a lifetime.
Please see the pricing information on our Pricing page. The price of chin augmentation varies depending on whether the procedure is performed in the office under local anesthesia or in the operating room under anesthesia.
At Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery, we know one of the most challenging parts of this process is the first step. We are a welcoming, restful place for you to come and learn about all the ways you can live life to the fullest and be the most beautiful you. Call or click to schedule a consultation to learn how you can breathe easy at Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery.
