Mentoplasty or chin surgery is a procedure that permanently changes the volume of the chin by placing an implant.

Along with the nose and the forehead, the chin is one of the three most prominent anatomical areas of the face when seen in profile. Correcting a lack of chin volume can help to improve the proportions of the face, restoring facial harmony and providing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Mentoplasty is a quick and straightforward surgical procedure that produces very favorable aesthetic results when correctly indicated. It is often combined with rhinoplasty in patients with some degree of chin retrusion, since it enhances the aesthetic improvement of nasal surgery by restoring attractive proportions in the side profile.

The surgery is performed under local anesthesia and does not require a hospital stay. The chin implant, made of medical-grade silicone, is positioned through a tiny incision made under the chin.