Chin Surgery
Folsom, CA
Folsom, CA
A well-proportioned chin provides balance to the face and harmony to the profile. At Bueno MD Facial Aesthetic Surgery in Folsom, Dr. Bueno specializes in surgical solutions for enhancing or correcting the chin, including chin implants, genioplasty, and chin surgery.
With advanced training in both maxillofacial and facial plastic surgery, he brings rare expertise to chin procedures that refine structure and restore confidence. Chin surgery is focused on the lower face, improving harmony between the chin, jawline, neck, and nose.
Choose from chin implants or precise chin bone reshaping
Surgical techniques designed to enhance facial balance
Most patients return to light activities in 1–2 weeks
Permanent refinement of chin projection and profile harmony
Chin surgery is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes or enhances the chin to create greater balance across the face. Dr. Bueno offers a variety of surgical techniques to address a small, irregular, or overly projected chin, including chin implant surgery for projection or genioplasty to reposition bone. The goal is always harmony—results that look natural and fit seamlessly with your features.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll arrive at our boutique surgical practice in Folsom. Depending on your treatment plan, Dr. Bueno may place a biocompatible implant through a discreet incision or adjust the bone with precise repositioning techniques. Incisions may be located beneath the chin, just behind the chin bone or, in some cases, an intraoral approach may be used via an incision inside the lower lip. Chin surgery may involve reshaping or realigning the bone for symmetry. Procedures are typically performed under general anesthesia, and you’ll be able to return home the same day with detailed aftercare instructions.
Some chin surgery patients incorporate additional procedures into their surgery, such as rhinoplasty, to address multiple areas of the face within a single surgical procedure. Dr. Bueno is a trusted and well-trained facial surgeon dedicated to helping you achieve impeccably natural facial balance through advanced techniques and personalized care.
When it comes to chin surgery, patients often have two main options: chin implant surgery or genioplasty. While both procedures enhance the chin’s projection and improve facial balance, they differ in how results are achieved. During your consultation, Dr. Bueno will carefully assess your facial proportions and guide you toward the option that best complements your unique features and long-term goals.
Chin implant surgery involves placing a small, biocompatible implant over the natural chin bone to increase definition and projection. This option is ideal for patients seeking subtle to moderate enhancement with a relatively quick recovery and predictable, long-lasting results.
Genioplasty, also known as sliding genioplasty, reshapes the patient’s own chin bone by surgically moving it forward, backward, or even vertically. Because it modifies the underlying bone structure, genioplasty offers greater versatility for patients with more complex asymmetries or concerns about chin height or width.
Chin surgery is ideal for:
Chin surgery enhances profile balance and can dramatically refine the relationship between facial features for a harmonious and natural appearance. For some patients, even subtle adjustments provide enhanced chin projection, a stronger jawline, better proportion between the nose and chin, and restored symmetry. Beyond aesthetics, chin surgery can help resolve structural concerns or dissatisfaction from a prior procedure. The result is a natural, balanced look that elevates confidence.
Candidates include patients with a recessed or uneven chin, those considering profile balancing, or individuals seeking revision of prior chin surgery. Most healthy adults with realistic expectations can undergo this procedure. During your consultation, Dr. Bueno will assess your facial proportions and design a personalized plan.
Recovery depends on the technique used. Most patients experience mild swelling or bruising for 1–2 weeks. During your recovery, you will need to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise. Soft foods are often recommended during early healing. Dr. Bueno and his team provide detailed aftercare guidance to ensure smooth recovery and optimal results.
Results are visible immediately, but continue to refine as swelling subsides. Chin implants and genioplasty techniques are designed to be permanent solutions. Patients can expect improved facial harmony, a more balanced profile, and results that feel natural to their own features.
Dr. Scott Bueno is a fellowship-trained facial surgeon who dedicates his practice exclusively to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face. He offers a rare blend of training in both maxillofacial surgery and facial plastic surgery, giving him a unique perspective on chin surgery and facial balance. Trained under leaders in facial surgery, he brings focused expertise to a boutique practice setting where each patient receives individualized, compassionate care.
Your consultation with Dr. Bueno will determine whether a biocompatible implant or bone repositioning is the best way to achieve your goals. As a general rule, making your chin appear smaller typically requires genioplasty.
Yes. Chin augmentation is frequently combined with rhinoplasty, neck lift, or facial fat grafting for comprehensive profile balancing.
Yes. Patients who are dissatisfied with a large, small, or asymmetric chin often seek surgical correction.
Dr. Bueno emphasizes proportion and harmony, ensuring that results enhance your features rather than look overdone.
Most patients return to normal activities in 1–2 weeks, though residual swelling may continue for longer.
At our med spa, we offer comprehensive profile balancing with dermal fillers. This can help with chin projection or minor asymmetry. Since this is a temporary option that requires maintenance, many patients will try non-surgical profile balancing before undergoing surgery with Dr. Bueno.
