BENEFITS OF HAVING CHIN IMPLANTS

• Increased overall self-confidence and self-esteem
• Enhance your appearance producing features that are better proportioned and more balanced
• Correcting weak and unbalanced features
• Improve your neck line and make a large nose appear smaller
• Strengthen your jaw line

Facts about chin implants

• Many male models and film icons have a strong jawline
• Chin implant surgery is not a new procedure however in recent years has grown in popularity.
• Chin implant surgery is one of the quickest cosmetic procedures to perform.

THE PROCEDURE FOR CHIN IMPLANT SURGERY

• The procedure lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour and is carried under general anaesthetic.
• The implant is positioned beneath the skin through an incision made from inside the mouth or below the chin and sutured with dissolvable sutures.
• You may have an Elastoplasts dressing to stabilise the chin implant.

The Harley Medical Group are specialists in Cosmetic Surgery procedures, find out why you should choose them.

CHIN IMPLANT PRICES

There is no set price for chin implant surgery as every single patient is different and treated on an entirely individual, case-by-case basis. In order to get a quote that is specific to you, find your nearest clinic and please book in for your free consultation with one of our nurses to discuss your requirements in complete confidence. The price you are given will include everything from the procedure itself, to the cost of your overnight stay and aftercare appointments - there are no hidden costs.

What's next

Find out more about our procedures and treatments, for a free no obligation consultation and to meet with a nurse please contact us on 0800 022 3479 or click through to book online.

CHOOSING TO HAVE CHIN IMPLANT SURGERY

There are many reasons why people choose to have chin implant surgery:

• Feel self-conscious about your facial appearance
• Desire to have a more proportioned and balanced face and approve your appearance
• Receding/weak chin
• Large/small chin making your facial feature look unbalanced

WHO SHOULD HAVE CHIN IMPLANTS

The final decision will be made between you and your Cosmetic Surgeon. The procedure is most suitable for those patients who feel self-conscious about how their features affect the overall appearance of their face.

The Harley Medical Group has been committed to providing excellence in Cosmetic Surgery and Non Surgical Solutions in the UK since it was established. During this time, we have developed a full understanding of the many reasons why people have Cosmetic Surgery and how it can improve how they feel about themselves. For more information see our guide Choosing your Cosmetic Surgery Provider

What's next

Find out more about our procedures and treatments, for a free no obligation consultation and to meet with a nurse please contact us on 0800 022 3479 or click through to book online.

Before your chin implant surgery

• Your Surgeon will advise you when you are to discontinue and/or resume activities like smoking, or taking aspirin or any other medication.
• You will be able to present your expectations to your cosmetic surgeon.

THE DAY OF YOUR CHIN IMPLANT SURGERY

• The Cosmetic Surgeon will visit you in your room and may mark the chin with a pen in preparation for your chin implant surgery.
• Your Cosmetic Surgeon will also obtain your final consent, and answer any last minute questions you may have.
• The implant is positioned beneath the skin through an incision made from inside the mouth between lip and gum or below the chin
• Once the implant is placed the chin will be sutured with dissolvable sutures

Going home after chin implant surgery

• Your Cosmetic Surgeon will advise you in relation to how long to stay off work - usually 1 week. Your wounds should be checked after 1 week.
• If the incision was made inside the mouth, take soft fluids only through a straw until more comfortable
• You should also avoid hot/spicy foods and use anti-bacterial mouth washes frequently
• It is very important that you attend the follow up post surgery appointment to care for your wound and see your Cosmetic Surgeon post-operatively to make sure that you are healing well.
• You will have your own personal Nurse Counsellor both before and after your procedure to support you and answer any questions you may have.

Recovery from Chin Implant Surgery

You may experience some local swelling but this normally settles within approximately a week, allowing you to return to work.

What's next

Find out more about our procedures and treatments, for a free no obligation consultation and to meet with a nurse please contact us on 0800 022 3479 or click through to book online.

It is important that your decision to have a Cosmetic Surgery procedure is considered carefully. There are many points that should be considered before deciding to have any type of Cosmetic Treatment or Surgery.

There are also some possible risks, as with all surgical operations, which your Cosmetic Surgeon will talk through and explain to you at your consultation, answering any questions you may have. This is your opportunity to discuss your intended surgery in order that the Cosmetic Surgeon can ascertain your expectations as to what can realistically be achieved.

Every Surgeon who performs chin implant procedures for The Harley Medical Group belongs to a relevant professional organization, is fully accredited to practice in the UK as a specialist in Plastic Surgery, and has specific training and experience in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Choosing the right cosmetic surgery provider - please read our guide Choosing a Cosmetic Surgery Provider

Our nurses advise you consider the following things before your surgery:

• Child care and post surgery activities including sleeping arrangements
• Have necessary post-operative garments
• How long will the effects of treatment keep me away from my usual activities?
• At what stage will I be able to judge the results of treatment?
• How long do the results last?
• When can I return to work?

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND AFTERCARE

• How long does the treatment take?
• Is the treatment painful and if so what form of anaesthesia is used?
• What type of care will I need after treatment?
• Will I need pain relief following treatment?
• Will I have swelling or bruising and can these be treated?
• Will I need to wear a supportive garment?

Of course these are just some of the commonly asked questions but please feel free to ask your nurse for lots more information

At The Harley Medical Group our aftercare is second to none. You will have your own specially trained cosmetic surgery nurse to guide you through your procedure and aftercare. In fact with The Harley Medical Group you are patient for life.

Our Cosmetic Surgeons are among the most skilled, qualified and experienced in the Cosmetic Surgery field and our fully qualified Cosmetic Surgery Nurses are specially selected for their expertise and approachability.

It is your body so naturally you will want to place it in the safe and trusting hands of The Harley Medical Group. For quality care and ethical practices coupled with experience and they very best medical skills available, there is only one name to trust... The Harley Medical Group

What's next

Find out more about our procedures and treatments, for a free no obligation consultation and to meet with a nurse please contact us on 0800 022 3479 or click through to book online.