RECESSED CHIN

You may be a good candidate for chin enhancement if your chin sits too far back, lacks definition, or doesn’t provide enough support to the jawline and lower face. A recessed chin is often genetic and is common in both men and women—even those with otherwise balanced facial features.

Many candidates notice that their profile looks less defined, the jawline appears softer, or the neck blends into the chin without a clear separation. During a personalized assessment, we determine whether your concern is primarily structural and whether improving projection or shape would enhance facial balance, harmony, and confidence.

Enhancing a recessed chin can significantly improve facial proportions from both the front and profile. With the right approach, it’s possible to:

• Project and lengthen the chin for a more harmonious side view
• Sharpen jawline definition and create a cleaner chin–neck angle
• Smooth chin dimpling or a deep labiomental crease
• Blend pre-jowl indentations for a more continuous jaw contour
• Reduce the appearance of under-chin fullness when combined with appropriate adjunct treatments
  

Even subtle refinements can make the lower face appear more structured, proportionate, and confident—while preserving your natural character.

Chin Filler (Hyaluronic Acid or Radiesse®)

Precise, anatomically informed placement adds projection, length, and width as needed to create a balanced, natural-looking chin. Strategic vectoring supports both profile and frontal views while maintaining normal movement and expression.

Jawline Filler

Chin enhancement is often complemented by refining the prejowl area and mandibular angle. This helps blend the new chin shape seamlessly into a cleaner, sharper jawline with definition from every angle.

Neuromodulator (Mentalis / DAO)

Micro-doses relax an overactive mentalis muscle to soften chin dimpling (“orange peel”) and reduce downward pull at the corners of the mouth (DAO), contributing to a more harmonious lower face.

Belkyra® (Deoxycholic Acid)

When submental fat obscures the chin–neck angle, Belkyra can permanently reduce localized fat beneath the chin. Paired with chin projection work, it further sharpens contour and definition.

Ultherapy® (Micro-Focused Ultrasound)

Ultherapy tightens deeper support structures under the chin and along the neck. Gradual tightening over 3–6 months enhances definition, especially when mild skin laxity contributes to a recessed appearance.

Skin-Quality Support

Improving skin quality enhances overall results:

• MOXI® / HALO® / NanoLaserPeel® for texture and smoothness
• BBL® HEROic™ for tone and clarity
• Medical-grade skincare (retinoids, antioxidants, peptides) to support collagen and maintain results

Surgical Option (When Appropriate)

For patients with significant skeletal retrusion, a genioplasty may offer the most functional and durable correction. If this is the case, we’ll discuss it candidly and help guide you toward the safest, most effective option.

Combination Planning

The most natural outcomes often come from a blended approach—building structure, softening muscular pull, refining contours, and supporting skin quality. Your plan is customized around your anatomy, goals, timeline, and downtime preferences.