Chin Implant Turkey

A chin implant generally suits people with a mildly to moderately receding chin, a normal bite and a chin height that does not need changing. If the chin needs to move vertically, sideways or by a large amount, genioplasty is usually a better option.

Implant size and shape are selected by assessing your side profile, the relationship between your chin, lips and nose, and your facial proportions. Sizers may be used to compare options, so the final implant enhances your profile without looking oversized.

The cost of a chin implant depends on the implant type and size and on whether it is combined with another procedure, such as rhinoplasty. After your profile is assessed, the confirmed price, including the implant, anaesthesia and follow-up, is provided in writing before you travel.

A chin implant is usually a simpler and quicker operation than genioplasty, because no bone is cut. However, it can only add forward projection, so it is the more economical choice only when your chin does not need the wider range of movement that genioplasty offers.

Yes. The implant, the surgery, the anaesthesia and the follow-up appointments are included in the quoted chin implant price. Your written plan names the type and size of implant planned for you before the operation. Any additional procedures are itemised separately.

A chin implant is placed either through a small incision under the chin, which leaves a fine scar in a natural shadow, or through an incision inside the mouth, which leaves no external scar. Your surgeon recommends the approach that best suits your anatomy.

A chin implant is placed in a snug pocket over the bone and may be secured to prevent movement. Displacement is uncommon, but it can occur, particularly early on, which is why supportive taping and avoiding pressure on the chin are recommended during healing.

Most issues after a chin implant are short-lived: swelling, bruising and temporary numbness of the chin skin. The implant-specific concerns are infection and the implant shifting from its pocket, and rarely the bone beneath can remodel over years. If infection develops, the implant may need removing and replacing once healing is complete. Good wound hygiene reduces the risk of infection.

Chin implant surgery is a relatively short procedure compared with most facial operations, particularly when performed on its own. Your surgeon gives an estimated operating time, which may be longer if the implant is placed as part of a combined procedure.

Most chin implant patients stay about a week, which allows the surgeon to check the incision and implant position and remove any stitches before you fly. If the implant is combined with rhinoplasty, the stay follows the longer rhinoplasty schedule.

Many people return to office work around a week after chin implant surgery, once swelling has eased. Activities that could knock the chin, such as contact sports, should be avoided until your surgeon confirms the implant has settled. Sleeping on your back also helps avoid pressure on the implant.

Most swelling after a chin implant improves within the first few weeks, allowing the new profile to become visible. Residual swelling can take one to three months to resolve completely, after which the final contour can be judged. Follow-up reviews confirm that the implant is sitting correctly.

Once healed, a well-positioned chin implant usually feels firm and natural to the touch, similar to the underlying bone. Some patients are aware of it in the early weeks, but this sensation typically fades as swelling settles. Temporary numbness of the chin skin can also take a few weeks to resolve.

Yes. A chin implant can be removed or exchanged for a different size if needed, for example because of infection, displacement or a change in preference. This reversibility is one of the practical differences between implants and genioplasty. Removal usually restores the chin close to its original shape.