Chin and Jaw Implant in NYC

Surgical chin and jaw definition for a stronger, more balanced facial profile.

A well-defined chin and jawline are central to overall facial harmony. At StudioMD, chin and jaw implants are placed by board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in creating results that are proportional to your natural features, never exaggerated. Whether you are looking to strengthen a recessed chin, define a soft jawline, or both, StudioMD has been helping patients across New York achieve meaningful facial balance through expert surgical care since 2008.

What Is a Chin and Jaw Implant?

A chin and jaw implant procedure involves placing a solid silicone implant over the existing bone structure to add definition, projection, or width to the chin and lower jaw. While chin implants are a well-established procedure on their own, they can also be selected and positioned to extend slightly along the jawline, which surgeons sometimes refer to as winged positioning. This makes it possible to address both chin projection and jawline definition in a single procedure. The implant sits in direct contact with the bone, giving it a natural feel and permanence that non-surgical options cannot replicate.

The Chin and Jaw Implant Procedure

Chin and jaw implant surgery at StudioMD is typically performed under general anesthesia in our Joint Commission-accredited facility. Your surgeon makes a small incision either inside the mouth along the lower gum line or through a small, well-concealed incision beneath the chin. A pocket is created directly over the bone, and the implant is carefully positioned and secured. The specific implant size, shape, and projection are selected based on a detailed analysis of your facial proportions. Most procedures take about one hour, and patients return home the same day.

Benefits of Chin and Jaw Implant Surgery

A well-placed chin or jaw implant produces lasting structural improvement to facial balance. The benefits patients most often notice include a more defined profile, a stronger lower face, and better overall facial proportions. For patients whose chin recedes or whose jawline lacks definition, even a modest implant can create a meaningful visual change. Unlike injectable fillers, a surgically placed implant provides a permanent, stable result that does not require ongoing maintenance. Results feel natural because the implant integrates with your existing anatomy.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Chin and Jaw Implant?

The best candidates for chin and jaw implant surgery are adults who have a recessed or underprojected chin, a soft or undefined jawline, or facial asymmetry affecting the lower face. Ideal candidates are in good general health, have completed facial bone development, and have realistic expectations about what the procedure can achieve. Your StudioMD surgeon will evaluate your facial proportions and profile carefully during your consultation, which may include imaging to help you visualize potential outcomes.

Chin and Jaw Implant Pricing

$5900

Why Choose StudioMD for Dermaplaning?

StudioMD's plastic surgery team has deep expertise in facial procedures and understands the subtlety required to create results that look natural and feel right. Our surgeons take time to study each patient's individual facial proportions before making implant recommendations, because the goal is not a dramatic change but a balanced one. With procedures performed in a Joint Commission-accredited facility and a team that has been part of the New York aesthetic community since 2008, you can trust that your care and your results are in experienced hands.

Meet Your Providers In aesthetics, provider quality & experience mean everything.

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Dr. Ali Khan, MD

Physician

Dr. Ali Khan, with 18+ years in aesthetics, is a Smartlipo pioneer with 5,000+ procedures performed. He specializes in liposuction, injectables, hair restoration, and minor surgical treatments.

Dr. Anni Wong, MD

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Anni Wong is a fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced training from the University of Pennsylvania and a residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai. She specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty, lip lift, and a comprehensive range of surgical and nonsurgical facial procedures. A New Jersey native and Alpha Omega Alpha honoree, Dr. Wong is known for her precise technique and commitment to natural, balanced results.

Dr. Sadaf Qazi, DO

Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Sadaf Qazi is a skilled cosmetic surgeon specializing in body contouring, facial procedures, and injectables. Her expertise spans tummy tucks, BBL, liposuction, breast augmentation, blepharoplasty, and advanced dermal filler techniques.

Dr. Amar Singh, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Amar Singh is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Trained in multiple fellowships, he specializes in facial plastic surgery, liposuction, injectables, and advanced laser treatments, while actively teaching future surgeons.

Dr. Sanja Kolarov, MD

Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Sanja Kolarov, a board-certified physician with 17+ years of experience, specializes in injectables, laser treatments, liposuction, hair restoration, and regenerative therapies, providing patients with advanced, medically guided aesthetic care and natural results.

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez, MD

Physician

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez is an experienced Primary Care Physician with 13+ years of experience and specializes in dermal fillers, wellness, and skin rejuvenation treatments. Her caring approach to her patients is to provide the best preventative care modalities and evidence based medicine possible to maintain their long term health and wellness.

Dr. Meredith Corson, DO

Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Meredith Corson is a seasoned Primary Care Physician specializing in anti-aging medicine, promoting both internal and external wellness. With over 16 years of experience, she has honed skills in toxins applications, biostimulator fillers, and wellness treatments, earning a solid reputation in facial aesthetics.

Vanessa Sanchez, NP

Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner

Vanessa Sanchez, a board-certified nurse practitioner with 8+ years of experience, specializes in women’s health, injectables, and advanced anti-aging. She also provides personalized weight loss treatments designed to support long-term aesthetic and wellness goals.

Dr. Afnan Talat, MD

Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Afnan Talat, a board-certified physician with 9+ years of experience, specializes in aesthetics, weight loss, and sexual health. Her background in skincare science informs her expertise in botox, fillers, and anti-aging medicine.

Dr. Jeena Zachariah, MD

Board-Certified Physician

Dr. Jeena Zachariah is a board-certified physician with over five years experience in aesthetic medicine. She excels in facial optimization through the use of neuromodulators and dermal fillers, performs radiosurgeries, body contouring injections and hair restoration surgeries, demonstrating a keen eye for detail in every procedure.

Maria Rivera, RN

Clinical & Operations Director for Hair Restoration

Maria Rivera has over twenty years of experience in the medical field and hair restoration and is a leading expert in FUE, FUT, hair injections and everything else about hair loss treatments and procedures.

Niki Ioannou, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Niki Ioannou specializes in advanced injectables including Botox, Fillers, Sculptra, and Radiesse, as well as non-surgical weight loss treatments. Known for her precision and personalized care, Niki combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of facial anatomy to help patients look and feel their best.

Dr. Lena Makartian, MD

Physician

Dr. Lena Makartian is a board‑certified Primary Care Physician with over five years of clinical experience. She specializes in injectables, laser treatments, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, hair restoration, wellness and weight-management therapies, offering patients comprehensive, medically guided aesthetic care.

Dr. Sarah Margolskee, MD

Physician

Dr. Sarah Margolskee is a board-certified physician with over 5 years of experience specializing in wellness, injectables, and aesthetic medicine. Her clinical background informs her precise approach to skin lesions, mole removal, and personalized weight loss treatments designed to support long-term health and confidence.

Dr. Louis Mariotti, DO

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Mariotti is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, specialist in Hair Restoration Medicine and Surgery. With over 30 years of experience and a strong background in facial plastic surgery and hair restoration, he has trained and instructed other surgeons at leading conferences and has been actively involved in advancing techniques within the field.

Madisyn Ferone, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Madisyn Ferone is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. She specializes in advanced injectables including Botox, Fillers, Sculptra, and Radiesse. Madisyn brings a patient-centered aesthetic care, and evidence-based beauty enhancements. Passionate about helping patients feel confident through natural-looking results while combining advanced clinical expertise with personalized treatment planning.

Recovery After Chin and Jaw Implant Surgery

Following chin and jaw implant surgery, most patients experience swelling, bruising, and some tightness or numbness in the chin and lower jaw area. Swelling is typically most pronounced in the first week and improves progressively over four to six weeks. Sticking to soft foods for the first one to two weeks is recommended if the incision was placed inside the mouth. Most patients are comfortable returning to work and light activities within one to two weeks, with full activity resuming after three to four weeks. Final results are visible once all swelling has resolved, which may take two to three months.

What to Expect from Your Results

Chin and jaw implants provide permanent structural enhancement to your facial profile. Once placed and healed, the implant feels natural and moves naturally with your face. Your profile, jawline definition, and overall facial balance will reflect the changes immediately, though the full extent of the improvement becomes most visible after swelling resolves over the first two to three months.

FAQs Chin and Jaw Implant

Can a chin implant also address my jawline?

Yes. Extended or winged chin implants are designed to project forward at the chin point while also providing some additional definition along the lateral jaw. Your surgeon will select an implant shape and size based on your specific anatomy and goals to achieve balanced improvement across both the chin and jawline.

Will there be a visible scar?

The incision for a chin implant is made either inside the mouth along the lower gum line or in a small fold beneath the chin. When the incision is made under the chin, the resulting scar is typically small and fades well. Intraoral incisions leave no external scar at all. Your surgeon will discuss the approach best suited to your anatomy.

How long does the procedure take?

Chin and jaw implant surgery typically takes approximately one hour. It is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, and patients return home the same day.

Is the procedure reversible?

Yes. While the intent is permanent, chin and jaw implants can be removed or exchanged if desired. However, revision procedures require additional surgery, which is why careful planning and a thorough preoperative consultation are important.

Can chin implant surgery be combined with other facial procedures?

Chin and jaw implant surgery is commonly combined with rhinoplasty, neck liposuction, or double chin Smartlipo. Your StudioMD surgeon can discuss which combinations may make sense based on your overall facial goals.

How long until I see my final result?

Initial results are visible soon after surgery, but swelling will temporarily obscure the final outcome. Most patients see their true results clearly by two to three months post-procedure, when swelling has fully resolved.

Start Your Journey Today

A stronger chin or a more defined jawline can make a meaningful difference in how your face reads in profile and head-on. The StudioMD plastic surgery team is here to evaluate your facial anatomy and help you understand what a chin and jaw implant can realistically achieve for you. Schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a more balanced facial profile.

Chin and Jaw Implant in NYC

What Is a Chin and Jaw Implant?

The Chin and Jaw Implant Procedure

Benefits of Chin and Jaw Implant Surgery

Am I a Good Candidate for a Chin and Jaw Implant?

Chin and Jaw Implant Pricing

Why Choose StudioMD for Dermaplaning?

Meet Your Providers In aesthetics, provider quality & experience mean everything.

Dr. Ali Khan, MD

Dr. Anni Wong, MD

Dr. Sadaf Qazi, DO

Dr. Amar Singh, MD

Dr. Sanja Kolarov, MD

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez, MD

Dr. Meredith Corson, DO

Vanessa Sanchez, NP

Dr. Afnan Talat, MD

Dr. Jeena Zachariah, MD

Maria Rivera, RN

Niki Ioannou, NP

Dr. Lena Makartian, MD

Dr. Sarah Margolskee, MD

Dr. Louis Mariotti, DO

Madisyn Ferone, NP

Recovery After Chin and Jaw Implant Surgery

What to Expect from Your Results

FAQs Chin and Jaw Implant

Can a chin implant also address my jawline?

Will there be a visible scar?

How long does the procedure take?

Is the procedure reversible?

Can chin implant surgery be combined with other facial procedures?

How long until I see my final result?

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