Chin Surgery (Mentoplasty) in Atlanta
Mentoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure designed to improve the shape, size, or projection of the chin. The chin plays a key role in facial harmony. When it is recessed, overly prominent, or disproportionate, it can affect the overall balance of the face.
This procedure helps achieve a more defined profile and better proportion between the chin, nose, and jawline.
Anesthesia
Moderate Sedation
Recovery
2 to 3 weeks
Procedure time
1.5 hours
Results
Immediate
How is Mentoplasty performed?
Mentoplasty can be performed in different ways, depending on the patient’s needs. It may involve the use of implants to enhance chin projection or techniques to reduce or reposition the existing bone.
Incisions are usually made inside the mouth or in less visible areas, aiming for a natural and aesthetic result. The procedure is performed under anesthesia and is fully customized.
Candidate for Mentoplasty
A good candidate is someone with a weak chin, lack of jawline definition, or unbalanced facial proportions.
Mentoplasty recovery
After surgery, it is normal to experience swelling, sensitivity, and some discomfort in the chin area. If the procedure is performed inside the mouth, specific hygiene care must be followed.
Most patients can resume daily activities within a few days, although swelling will gradually subside.
What can you expect from Mentoplasty?
The result is a more balanced face, with a chin that harmonizes with the rest of the facial features. As swelling decreases, you will notice an improvement in your profile and facial definition.
It is a change that, while subtle, has a significant impact on overall facial aesthetics.
Mentoplasty results
Results begin to be noticeable within a few weeks and are fully appreciated between 3 and 5 months.
Once the recovery process is complete, the chin appears more defined and proportionate to the face. Results are long-lasting and stable over time.
At Mendoza Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of financing options to help you undergo your procedure in a flexible and secure manner.
We partner with companies like Cherry, CareCredit, and PatientFi—platforms that offer payment plans tailored to your needs, streamlined processes, and options that make it easy to start treatment without paying the full amount upfront.
The cost of each procedure may vary depending on each patient's needs, as all our treatments are customized.
How long does it take to recover from Mentoplasty surgery?
Recovery may take one to two weeks, but this can vary depending on the patient. Swelling and bruising will gradually subside, and full recovery is expected within three to five months.
How will the surgery affect chin sensitivity?
It is common to experience temporary changes in chin sensitivity after surgery. This is usually temporary, and sensation typically returns within weeks or during the first few months.
Does Mentoplasty significantly change the face?
It improves facial harmony while always aiming for a natural-looking result.
