# Chin Implant

> Citation bundle for Chin Implant on The Treatment Registry.
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- Category: cosmetic-surgery

## Description

Chin augmentation using surgical implants alter the underlying structure of the face, intended to balance the facial features. The specific medical terms mentoplasty and genioplasty are used to refer to the reduction and addition of material to a patient's chin.

## Overview

Chin augmentation using surgical implants alter the underlying structure of the face, intended to balance the facial features. The specific medical terms mentoplasty and genioplasty are used to refer to the reduction and addition of material to a patient's chin. This can take the form of chin height reduction or chin rounding by osteotomy, or chin augmentation using implants. Altering the facial balance is commonly performed by modifying the chin using an implant inserted through the mouth. The intent is to provide a suitable projection of the chin as well as the correct height of the chin which is in balance with the other facial features.

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## Peer-reviewed outcome rates

- **Complication rate:** 12.60% (range 7.50–17.70%) — from 2 cited sources

## Cited authors

- Richard D Zeph — Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA. rzeph@zephcosmeticsurgery.com
- Carlo M Oranges — From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva.

## Sources

- [Chin Augmentation Techniques: A Systematic Review.](https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000010079) — Plastic and reconstructive surgery (accessed 2026-06-28)
- [Custom-designed chin augmentation.](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2007.09.007) — Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America (accessed 2026-06-28)