Chin Filler

 

672mm | Chin Filler

Chin filler is a non-surgical procedure where filler material is injected to enhance the chin’s shape and projection. It’s chosen when the chin is short or recessed—making the face appear more balanced without surgery. It can also improve the appearance of a protruding mouth or create a slimmer V-line when surgery feels too burdensome.

Common filler types include:

• Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers: Soft and naturally absorbed in under a year.

• Calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) fillers: Firmer, longer-lasting, ideal for bone-like projection.

• Autologous cartilage filler: Made by harvesting rib cartilage, processed into ultra-fine particles and injected. It’s biocompatible and natural.

Precise technique is key. Anatomical landmarks like the pogonion, gnathion, and menton must be understood, and care taken to avoid arteries like the inferior labial artery and mental artery. The ideal injection plane is beneath the mentalis muscle to minimize movement and ensure stability. For short chins, focus is placed on the gnathion area; for retruded chins, on the pogonion.

In some cases, Botox is used to relax the mentalis muscle and help cartilage filler stay fixed while it stabilizes during the first 3 weeks.

Chin filler is an alternative to genioplasty, helping with mild to moderate chin retrusion. However, it has limitations—especially with severe deformities or protrusions. As it involves injecting liquid or microparticle material over the bone, consultation with a facial bone specialist is key to determining if filler or surgery is more appropriate.

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