Mr Mattine · Balance between the chin, nose, neck and jawline
Chin Surgery (Genioplasty)
Surgery to reshape, move or build up the chin, including genioplasty, implants, reduction and mentoplasty, chosen to suit the structure underneath.
Chin surgery
A well-defined chin keeps the face in proportion
Common concerns are a receding chin, a prominent chin, or one that is larger than expected.
The chin helps set the balance between the nose, neck and cheeks. A receding chin can lack the structure needed to separate the face from the neck, and a small chin can make the nose look more prominent.
Chin surgery is often thought of as an implant and nothing more. In practice, several soft and hard tissue differences can lie behind a chin concern, and each is managed differently.
Mr Mattine's practice is dedicated exclusively to facial surgery, and he offers a full range of personalised options for the chin.
Surgical options
Four ways to change the chin
The right choice depends on what is causing the concern, whether bone, soft tissue or both.
Genioplasty
A surgical cut is made in the chin bone so it can be repositioned in different directions. This changes the height, width and shape of the chin, and can improve the jawline and the angle between the face and neck.
Chin implant
An implant builds up a receding chin, improving its prominence and, to a lesser extent, its height. A well-chosen implant also refines the contour of the chin and jawline.
Mentoplasty
This reshapes the soft tissue and muscles beneath the chin. It is used to remove a cleft chin, which has a Y-shaped dimple in the centre, or to reduce a prominent chin caused by excess soft tissue.
Chin reduction
For a pointed or overly prominent chin, the bone and/or soft tissue at the front of the chin is shaved, reduced and reshaped to improve its form and harmony with the face.
Implants
Implants made for your face
Mr Mattine has extensive experience with many types of chin implant. Several materials are available, so the look can be tailored to you.
This includes customised, patient-specific implants, designed for each individual from high-resolution CT scans.
Non-surgical options
Softer ways to add definition
These can suit people who want to see a change before committing to surgery.
Facial fillers
Fillers improve chin contour and definition. Their effects are short-lived and often need repeating.
They give a good idea of how a chin implant would look, so you can explore a change before choosing something permanent.
Fat grafting
Your own fat can be used to build up a receding or weak chin.
It has been shown to give reliable and relatively lasting improvement to the profile.
Implants and fillers
Comparing the two
Implant: short surgery
The surgery is short and relatively safe.
Implant: lasting result
Improvement is dramatic and the results are permanent.
Implant: natural feel
An implant feels natural to your bone, and several materials allow the look to be customised.
Filler: immediate
Fillers give an immediate improvement, avoid surgery and need minimal downtime.
Filler: lower cost
The up-front cost is lower, and fillers are safe and effective for most patients.
Filler: temporary
The effects are short-lasting, which can be useful if you are unsure.
For men
Strength in the jawline
Men are less often concerned about wrinkles, but a weak chin and a heavy neck can give an aged and tired look. Wanting to look healthy and refined does not mean giving up masculinity.
Mr Mattine has pioneered a technique to correct a weak chin and strengthen the jawline, giving a more chiselled and masculine result.
The right approach starts with a thorough consultation
Your needs are assessed first, then the best option is recommended.
Results
Before and after gallery
Real patients, natural results. 16 cases of chin surgery performed by Mr Mattine.
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Frequently asked questions
No. Several soft and hard tissue differences can contribute to a chin concern. Options include genioplasty, implants, mentoplasty, chin reduction, fillers and fat grafting, and the choice depends on the cause.
A reputation built on results
Surgery is ultimately judged not by its description, but by what it achieves.
Explore a selection of primary, revision and complex facial surgery cases performed by Mr Mattine, then arrange a consultation in London or Birmingham.