Chin Implant Treatment Guide
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What is a Chin Implant?
A chin implant (chin augmentation) places a solid, biocompatible implant over the chin bone to add projection and balance to the lower face. It strengthens a weak or recessed chin, improves the profile, and can make the nose look more proportionate. The result is permanent.
Surgery takes under an hour under local anesthesia or sedation, through a small incision under the chin or inside the mouth. Expect swelling for 1 to 2 weeks, a soft-food diet early on, and most swelling resolved by a few weeks with final results over a couple of months.
For larger advancements or to correct chin height and asymmetry, a sliding genioplasty (moving your own bone) may be recommended instead. A board-certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon performs it, often alongside rhinoplasty.
How much does a Chin Implant cost?
A chin implant nationally typically starts at $3,500 and ranges up to $6,000 all-in, depending on the implant and whether it is combined with other procedures.
These figures include the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility costs. Complex cases and the most sought-after surgeons charge well above this range, particularly in New York and Los Angeles, where the top of the market runs into six figures.
Last updated September 2026. Estimates reflect national averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.
What to ask your provider
- Is a chin implant or a sliding genioplasty better for my chin?
- What implant material and size do you recommend, and why?
- Where will the incision be — under the chin or inside the mouth?
- Are you board-certified and can I see your own before-and-after photos?
- What does the quote include — surgeon fee, anesthesia, and facility?
- What are the risks, and can the implant be removed or revised later?