I would like a cleft chin. Currently I have no chin

Question:
I would like a cleft chin. Currently I have no chin, or it recedes so much it seems that way. Can I get exactly the chin I want with a chin implant? Would adding the cleft add a lot to the cost of the surgery?

Answer:
Many people who consult me for rhinoplasty also have questions with regards to their chin.  An underdeveloped chin is actually quite common.  Placement of a chin implant or genial augmentation, can be performed under mild sedation and the recovery period is about a week.  A chin implant in the proper patient will strengthen the jaw line and give the patient an appearance of strength which can really boost self confidence.  I have placed clefts into chins but, I have to say, that even the best surgical outcome is not as attractive as a natural cleft.  Chin implants do not come with clefts already in them, and this requires resection of a portion of the muscles and suturing in the proper location.  Placement of a cleft in addition to a chin implant  does increase the cost of the chin augmentation procedure but, not by a great deal.  I would be happy to see you in consultation so that we can show you with the use of computer imaging the effects a chin implant will have on your appearance.

Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld