Chin Implant

Intro to the Lower Facial Structure

The lower facial structure consists of the chin, the upper area of the neck, and the jawline right above. Beauty in both genders is based on artistic basics such as balance, symmetry, and equal proportions. When one of these factors is out of balance, the rest of the face is strangely out of proportion and odd to look at. When everything is in its perfect place, shape, and proportion however, beauty is inherent and inescapable.

A beautiful woman has a face that is curved and graceful, with a smooth chin and gentle jawline that complements her facial structure.

The face of a handsome man shows strength, with a chiseled jawline and solid chin to match. This gives him a masculine, chiseled profile.

If the structure that you see in the mirror every day is not exactly what you want it to be, there is hope with Dr. Shapiro's aesthetic eye and highly-trained hand.

Neck and Jawline Procedure

With facial surgery by Dr. Shapiro a Scottsdale plastic surgeon, your facial structure will be more balanced and finely tuned, becoming more attractive, graceful or strong, than ever before.

For the jawline and upper neck region, Dr. Shapiro will use a small amount of liposuction and other facial surgery techniques to improve the jawline and neck. He will remove unnecessary fatty tissues to improve the overall gracefulness of a woman's facial curvature or the chiseled profile of a man's jawline.

Chin Implants

Silicone implants or soft tissue fillers can be used to improve the shape of a chin. This is especially relevant for men as they are expected to have strong – though not protrusive – chins that demonstrate masculinity.

The procedure itself is minimally invasive and uses only a small incision hidden beneath the chin. There is a fast recovery time with very little bruising post-operation. Implants have a long-standing record of being safe to use and have very few complications. Possible complications include numbness or infection, which may require Dr. Shapiro to remove the implant temporarily.

Further Facial Enhancement

If an implant is not the way you want to go, enhancement of the chin and jawline can also be made by using soft tissue fillers. These include Radiesse® or Sculptra®, man-made tissue fillers that have a lasting period of two to five years.

Dr. Shapiro a Scottsdale plastic surgeon can also use a fat transfer technique by using your own fat cells to enhance your chin or jawline. This is a very natural, re-routing of the fat tissues in your body that are detracting from your overall beautiful appearance. It leaves a natural feeling result and is very unlikely to have any complications at all.

These areas can be addressed by Dr. Shapiro individually or in combination with other facial procedures for further enhancement.