Chin Implants & Cheek Enhancement
Enhance your natural facial balance with chin and cheek enhancement at Merchant Medical Group. We offer both surgical and non-surgical options, including chin implants, cheek enhancement, and dermal fillers, carefully tailored to your individual features and aesthetic goals. Our experienced medical team focuses on natural-looking results, providing personalised care and maintaining high clinical and safety standards throughout your treatment journey.
Procedure overview
TYPE OF ANAESTHETIC
Local or General
LENGTH OF SURGERY
1 Hour
HOSPITAL STAY
0–1 Day
RECOVERY
Few days off work, 6 weeks before strenuous exercise
Procedure Types
Full cheeks are often linked to a youthful, healthy appearance. Ageing can cause loss of volume and sagging, making the face look tired or hollow. Cheek enhancement can be done using non-surgical dermal fillers for temporary volume or surgical fat transfer using your own fat for longer-lasting results. Treatment choice depends on your goals and will be discussed during consultation.
The chin plays a key role in facial balance, especially in profile. A weak or recessed chin can make other features appear out of proportion. Chin implants are used to improve projection and harmony, with the implant placed through a small incision inside the mouth, leaving no visible scar. Results are immediate, and the procedure can be performed on its own or alongside other facial treatments.
What to Expect
Cheek volume increases immediately after treatment. Swelling and puffiness are expected at first and gradually reduce over several weeks. If fat transfer is used, some of the injected fat may be reabsorbed over time, with final results becoming clearer within several months.
You will notice an immediate improvement in chin shape and projection after surgery. Some swelling is normal and usually settles over a few weeks. The incision is made inside the mouth, so there is no visible scarring.
What are the risks?
After cheek augmentation with fat transfer, swelling and bruising are common during early recovery. In rare cases, some of the transferred fat may not survive, leading to small firm areas known as fat necrosis, which usually settle on their own. Very rarely, this can cause ongoing discomfort or signs of infection and may require further treatment.
Chin implant surgery is generally safe, but as with any procedure, there are some risks. These include bleeding or infection, both of which are uncommon. Temporary numbness of the chin or lower lip may also occur and usually resolves over time.
Commonly Asked Questions
Chin augmentation improves the shape and projection of the chin to enhance facial balance. This can be done using chin implants for a long-lasting result or dermal fillers for a non-surgical option.
Cheek augmentation restores or enhances cheek volume and definition. Dermal fillers offer subtle, non-surgical enhancement, while fat transfer uses your own fat for a more natural, longer-lasting result.
Yes, combining treatments can help create a more balanced and harmonious facial appearance. A personalised plan will be created based on your needs.
During your consultation, we assess your facial features and discuss your goals to recommend the most suitable treatment, whether implants, fillers, or fat transfer.
Chin implants: Swelling and bruising are common; most patients return to work within a week
Fillers: Minimal downtime with mild swelling or bruising for a few days
Fat transfer: Initial recovery takes 1–2 weeks, with some swelling lasting longer
Chin implants: Around 1 hour under local or general anaesthesia
Fillers: Usually 20–30 minutes
Fat transfer: Around 1 hour
Chin implants: Long-lasting results
Fillers: Typically last 6–18 months
Fat transfer: Semi-permanent, as some fat is naturally reabsorbed
Chin implants and fat transfer are performed under anaesthesia to minimise discomfort. Fillers cause only mild discomfort and are carried out using numbing cream.
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