Chin Augmentation or Reduction (Genioplasty)
You may not realize it, but your chin plays an important role in your appearance. A strong, pronounced chin can look very masculine, so if you are in the process of transitioning, you may find that a chin reduction is the perfect cosmetic procedure for you.
We perform genioplasty for clients in Atlanta and surrounding suburbs near Marietta, Cumming, Kennesaw, and Alpharetta.
What is Chin Augmentation or Reduction?
Genioplasty, also known as chin surgery, is a procedure that aims to reshape or reposition the chin to improve facial harmony and balance. In a sliding genioplasty, the surgeon cuts the chin bone and moves it to the desired position, which can involve moving the chin forward, backward, or even side-to-side to correct asymmetry. Chin implants, on the other hand, involve placing a synthetic material into the chin to enhance its shape and size1. This procedure can be done surgically or through injections.
Chin Augmentation or Reduction Fast Facts
Forehead Contouring Cost: $7,000 - $8,000
Recovery Time: 4 weeks
Type: Outpatient
Serving patients in: Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Kennesaw, Cumming, Roswell, throughout Georgia and surrounding states
Anesthesia: General Anesthesia
Benefits of Chin Augmentation
The chin contouring surgery is a powerful cosmetic procedure, and it has a significant impact on the overall look of your face. These are the top benefits of the chin reduction surgery:
The results will create a softer, more delicate facial profile, providing you with a more feminine appearance.
The surgery results will last forever.
This procedure can be performed alongside other facial feminization surgeries, such as the tracheal shave, rhinoplasty or jawline slimming, allowing you to work with your surgeon to create a customized look.
You will enjoy an improved sense of confidence after the surgery.
The procedure can be a gender-affirming surgery, allowing you to express your true self.
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What to Expect: Consultation to Recovery
Consultation
Choosing the right surgeon for your chin reduction surgery is the most important decision that you can make regarding this procedure. It is imperative that you select a surgeon that is experienced — not only with various cosmetic surgery procedures, but specifically with male-to-female transition procedures.
In order to get a good idea of what type of work the surgeon performs, ask them to see before and after photographs of previous patients who have undergone a chin reduction surgery at their practice. These photographs reflect the personal preferences and natural features of the individual patients and they can give you an idea of the type of skill and precision that the surgeon has.
You also should feel comfortable asking your surgeon many questions to find out if they are the right fit for your procedure. Some questions you should ask during the consultation include:
How often do you perform chin reduction surgery?
What type of results have you been able to achieve in the past?
How do you approach chin reduction surgery?
Will there be visible scarring after my surgery?
What other facial feminization procedures do you recommend based on my personal goals?
Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg is the most qualified plastic surgeon in Atlanta, and he specializes in facial feminization procedures. Dr. Lincenberg is a double board-certified, Mayo Clinic-trained surgeon. He has more than 34 years of experience working with patients of all types and helping them achieve their facial and body plastic surgery goals. For the past 19 years, he has been working with transgender patients who are interested in gender affirmation surgery, and he prides himself on his empathetic and understanding approach as well as his natural-looking results.
Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. Lincenberg
Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg is considered to be the top plastic surgeon in Atlanta. Not only is he double board certified, but he's also Mayo Clinic-trained. With more than 19 years of experience performing gender affirmation surgery, he is uniquely qualified to work with patients who are in the midst of transitioning. He understands the important role that gender affirming surgeries play in an individual's ability to live an authentic and confident life. For more than 30 years, Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg has been helping all types of patients achieve their facial and body plastic surgery goals.
For more information about genioplasty surgery and to find out if you are a good candidate for this procedure, schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg today.
Preparing for Your Chin Augmentation or Reduction
In the weeks leading up to your surgery, it is important that you prepare yourself both physically and emotionally for the procedure. These are some steps that you should take:
Talk with your surgeon about taking HRT prior to your surgery. Depending on the procedure, you may need to stop some medications several days leading up to the surgery. Your physician and your surgeon can provide you with specific instructions regarding HRT.
Consult with your doctor about any medications that you are taking to determine if you can continue taking them prior to the procedure.
Avoid smoking and do not drink excessively in the weeks leading up to the procedure. Your body should be in good physical and emotional health for the surgery.
You may be required to fast prior to the procedure due to the use of anesthesia. Your surgeon will tell you when you need to stop eating and drinking before the surgery.
Dr. Lincenberg's Facility
Dr. Lincenberg will perform your forehead contour surgery in a state-of-the-art surgical center in Atlanta. The facility is AAAA certified, clean, well-maintained and equipped with everything the surgeon needs to successfully complete your procedure. From the moment you arrive at the surgical center, you will be made to feel safe, welcomed, reassured and comfortable.
Surgery - Proof
Chin Augmentation: This procedure enhances the size or definition of the chin. It can involve inserting a chin implant made of materials like silicone or repositioning the chin bone (sliding genioplasty). Chin augmentation is often chosen to balance facial features, improve jawline definition, or correct a recessed chin2.
Chin Reduction: This surgery reduces the size of the chin by shaving down or reshaping the bone. It's ideal for individuals with a prominent or overly projecting chin. Chin reduction can help achieve a smoother, more balanced facial profile.
Chin Augmentation or Reduction Recovery
Like many cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, the chin reduction is a major surgical procedure, and as a result, you will need to spend some time resting and recovering after the surgery.
Your results may not be seen immediately following the surgery due to significant facial swelling. After the chin reduction surgery you may even have some bruising on your face. During this time, it is recommended to rest with your head elevated and allow the swelling to subside. Your pain will be managed by medications recommended by your doctor, and you may want to ask a family member or friend to care for you during the first evening of your recovery.
Within four weeks, most of your swelling will have subsided, and you will be able to better appreciate your results. However, keep in mind that it can take up to a year for all swelling to dissipate.
For the first several weeks after your surgery, your priority should be resting and allowing your body time to recover. You should avoid all physical activity and heavy lifting for at least four weeks, and you should eat a soft food diet during this time. By adhering to these restrictions, you will enjoy the best possible results from your chin reduction.
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In an era where our appearances mean so much — and we are often seen by others through screens or in images posted on social media — it's incredibly important to look like the best version of ourselves. The chin augmentation or reduction procedure can revolutionize the way you look by eliminating those deep forehead lines, sagging eyebrows and furrowed brows that are caused by years of showcasing our feelings to one another. Now is the best time to invest in yourself, and have a cosmetic surgery procedure performed by the best surgeon in Atlanta.