At a Glance

If you feel like your facial balance is out of proportion, particularly in the lower third of the face, you may benefit from a chin implant.

Centre for Surgery use specially customised silicone implants which are inserted into your jawline.

Chin surgery can be done on its own or can be performed in conjunction with procedures such as rhinoplasty, fat transfers to face or a facelift.

About

There are numerous benefits to undergoing chin implants, including:

Defined jawline improving the overall facial feature
Improves receding, weak jaw
Enhances neckline
Helps boost self-esteem

Candidates

All patients should be in good health and have realistic expectations about what can be achieved with chin implants surgery.

We do not treat patients below the age of 18 years of age.

Healing is better if patients refrain from or quit smoking.

The chin implants procedure is performed purely for cosmetic purposes, to help improve one’s image and self-esteem.

Good candidate includes people with:

Weak, receding chin
Prominent nose and do not want to have a rhinoplasty
Do not like the structure of their chin
Fleshy neck

Are you a good candidate for chin implants? You may wish to look at what finance we have available.

Procedure

The consultation begins by having an opportunity to discuss your ideas, concerns and expectations about the chin implants procedure with your surgeon, and ask any relevant questions you may have.

Your chin implants surgeon will:

Take a focused history and examine you
Explain the chin implants procedure
Take your needs and preferences into account when deciding on the most appropriate treatment option for you

A chin implants surgeon can be either from a plastic surgery, ENT surgery or maxillofacial surgery background. All three specialities are fully trained to perform chin implants. Prior to undergoing any surgery, make sure you are aware of the risks involved with travelling abroad and seeing a surgeon who is not qualified to perform this procedure.

Chin implant surgery is a safe way to make your face in proportion. The surgery generally involves cutting the jaw and resetting the alignment of the jaw to restore proportions.

However, Centre for Surgery performs chin surgery with implants, a procedure we are renowned for.

Prior to surgery, your surgeon will be able to show you what the chin implant will look like using a 3D reconstruction.

The surgery will be performed under a local anaesthetic. You will be awake throughout the procedure, but you will be unable to feel any discomfort. A small incision will be made under the chin. This will be made in the natural crease, so any scarring will not be noticeable. The implant is then inserted, and the incision is stitched shut.

Chin implant surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure, so you will be able to return home once the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off.

Recovery

During the recovery period for your chin implant surgery, you may feel some pain and discomfort for the first few days. You can ask your surgeon what pain management medications are appropriate to take during this time. You may experience some bruising and swelling, but this is a normal side effect. To reduce this, you can apply a cold compressor.

You will have to be on a soft diet for 10 days while the incision heals. You will have to avoid vigorous physical activity for four weeks.

The sutures will be removed after one week. You will also be given antibiotics to take for a week to ensure you do not get any infections.

FAQs

Am I an ideal candidate for chin implants?

Chin implants are ideal for both men and women who wish to achieve a defined appearance of the chin and the jawline. Most importantly you must have realistic expectations about the results.
How is chin surgery performed?

A pocket is created by making a small incision either inside your mouth or under the chin
The chin implant is then placed inside the pocket, which is usually attached to the bone and tissues using sutures or screws
The incisions are then stitched back with sutures that will heal within the first few days
How long does the procedure take?

The procedure takes approximately one hour for completion.
What is the recovery period going to be like?

You may experience a little discomfort for a day or two following your surgery, but you will be able to return to your normal activities after that. We recommend you to apply a cold compressor to reduce bruising and swelling if need be. You should have a soft diet for up to ten days until the incisions heal completely, and vigorous physical activity can be resumed after 4 weeks.
What results can I achieve from chin implants?

The results of chin implants can be and most patients experience an improvement in their facial structure for the rest of their lives. However, in very few cases the implants will have to be removed if the incisions get infected.
Are there any risks associated with chin implants?

A few complications that are associated with the procedure are infection, implant shifting and temporary numbness, but these can be avoided with maximum safety optimisation.
Will I experience bruising and swelling?

You may experience swelling and bruising for the first few days following your surgery and cold compressor is recommended to reduce it.
How do I know if I should go for chin implants, necklift or facelift?

Chin implants focus more on helping people achieve a defined jawline structure, whereas, other procedures such as neck lift and facelift are for people who are looking for tighter skin on the neck area for a younger appearance.

If you are still unsure, you can discuss this during your consultation with the surgeon who can give you his advice to help you with your decision.
Can chin implants be performed with other procedures such as neck liposuction?

Yes, certain procedures like neck liposuction or facelift removes fat and tightens skin and chin implants can be done on top of that to give you an improved and defined appearance overall.
When can I go back to the gym?

You can go back to your normal routine after a few days following your surgery, however, extensive exercise should be avoided for at least 3 weeks to let your body heal completely.
For men, does shaving affect the results?

Men may shave their entire face including the chin area with a straight edge blade a few days after the surgery, but we recommend you to use an electric razor only after about 10 days.

tim bassett

13:19 07 Jan 20

Cannot recommend this place enough I’ve just had liposuction done on the sixth of the first 2020 I know you pay slightly more in this country but for the service it is money well spent from the very first phone call to the after-care phone call I’ve just had has been amazing I can’t thank them enough

Mr Griffiths

06:35 21 Dec 19

This is the 1st time I have ever visited a Private surgery. I had been doing my due diligence and found other surgeries just wanted to talk about money and not about what I wanted. Within Five minutes of meeting Dr Omar Tillo, I knew that I had found the right person for me. Dr Tillo and his entire team offer a first class service, I cannot rate this practice enough and would recommend them to anyone. The office and more importantly the operation area is spotless, nothing was rushed and all the way through from the nurses, anesthesiologist and finally Mr Tillo informed me of what was happening and that I was Ok. I am not one for surgery but wanted to change something that I wasn’t happy with, my only regret is that I didn’t do this sooner. The reason for this post is to reassure anyone looking for a good practice to change their lives. This place is top draw.

Patrick Cardoso

08:17 09 Nov 19

I would recommend anyone looking to have a cosmetic surgery to visit the Centre For Surgery. I had two procedures done the same day, forehead osteoma excision and an open septo-rhinoplasty under their general anaesthesia technique – known as ClearSleep™, it allows you o be discharged the same day, right after the surgery you'll be able to get up and dress yourself with very little drowsiness that subsides within the following 30 minutes. The medical technique used by the surgeon for the rhinoplasty also made my recovery period very easy with little bruising and swelling that went away very quick. I didn't take any pain-killers as there was no need for them, only antibiotics pills for a week and some antibiotic cream for the incision between the nostrils.The process from first consultation to post-operative visits was a bliss. Nikesh Shah the patient coordinator was fantastic and made it all very easy for me as I live 6700 miles away from London and we needed to work around my visits to the UK. Dr Onur Gilleard is the kind of Surgeon you want, knowledgeable, patient, calm and reassuring, I had two visits pre-surgery and one post-surgery with him, every time I felt I was what mattered the most at that moment. The Nurses and the Anesthesiologist were fabulous during the day of the surgery, I wasn't particularly nervous but they made sure I had any questions answered prior to the surgery and had smile on their faces all the time while displaying high professionalism at all times. Post-operative visits went very well and eight days after my surgery I was flying back. It's been almost two months now and I'm very pleased with the results, which are very natural and most people after the second week couldn't tell I had any procedure done. You can have a chaperon and driver booked by the Centre For Surgery to go back to your hotel, it was a great service. Post-surgery you will be called every day to check how you are doing/feeling and if there is anything you need until you decide that the calls can stop.Overall a fantastic experience with the Centre for Surgery and their staff, which I have already recommended to many of my friends looking to have a cosmetic surgery.

Sadije Peposhi

21:43 05 Nov 19

Dr. Omar Tillo performed a bilateral otoplasty a few weeks ago and the results are better than I ever expected. I am very happy that I chose Dr. Tillo to perform my surgery. I visited both clinics for various appointments and they both are of a very high standard; all staff members were professional and very caring. I would highly recommend this practice. Thank you for the amazing job you performed.

Hailey B.

13:48 21 Oct 19

The staff and service were amazing. From the first contact I made with the centre, their patient administrators were very helpful, knowledgeable and...

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