Dr. Zuckerman can help you correct the aesthetic effects of a recessed, weak chin to bring your facial features into better balance with one of two possible cosmetic surgery techniques. In the first, Dr. Zuckerman places a silicone chin implant, and in the second, he moves the jaw bone slightly forward in what is known medically as osteo genioplasty.
Chin augmentation is available for patients of most ages, and candidates need to be obtain medical clearance to undergo general anesthesia. However, a patient does need to be fully developed before this surgery can be performed.
An illustration of the incision made below the chin to place a chin implant for chin augmentation.
One method Dr. Zuckerman may employ to help you offset a recessed chin is to place place a silicone implant through a small incision under the chin or inside the mouth. Dr. Zuckerman then positions the implant in front of the jawbone. This procedure can typically be completed in one hour or less.
Dr. Zuckerman also performs osteo genioplasty, or sliding genioplasty, surgery, which corrects a recessed chin without using an implant. In this procedure, Dr. Zuckerman cuts a piece of bone from the lower border of the mandible, also known as osteotomy, and advances it forward to increase the projection of the chin. This technique can also be used in reverse for chin reduction surgery.
Patients who undergo either of these technique are typically highly satisfied with their results. However, osteo genioplasty eliminates the possibility of the chin implant moving and in Dr. Zuckerman’s opinion, is the better procedure. However, he is happy to perform either procedure and will discuss which one may be right for you at your initial cosmetic surgery consultation.
You may undergo chin augmentation surgery in Dr. Zuckerman’s in-office AAAASF-accredited operating rooms. Accreditation from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) signifies the highest standard of care in a fully equipped surgical environment. Dr. Zuckerman and his highly trained team of professionals will do their utmost to ensure your privacy, discretion, and comfort in achieving the best surgical outcome possible for you.
Recovery time will vary depending on which augmentation technique Dr. Zuckerman employs for your procedure but generally involve only a few days of downtime. Dr. Zuckerman may recommend up to two to four weeks before strenuous activity may be fully resumed.
Dr. Zuckerman publishes many of his previous chin augmentation results with patient consent. The before and after image gallery has pairs of high resolution images from three to four angles for each patient. Many prospective patients enjoy finding a similar case to their own that Dr. Zuckerman has performed in the past. Take a look through the gallery by clicking on the button below.
Dr. Zuckerman is a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, and his team will do everything possible to minimize risks. His goal is to see that your surgery and recovery process is safe, smooth, and effective. Chin augmentation is overwhelmingly safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, but a few of the possible, although rare, surgical complications include:
Below are the answers to some questions Dr. Zuckerman most frequently receives from prospective patients. If you don’t see your question below, feel free to contact Dr. Zuckerman’s office, and a member of his staff will be glad to reach out to you.
Yes, Dr. Zuckerman can perform non-surgical chin augmentation and jawline contouring using Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra, or Voluma.
Are you ready for your chin augmentation consultation with Dr. Zuckerman? He will perform a thorough evaluation of your desired outcome and needs based on your anatomy and medical history. Dr. Zuckerman will also address any questions or concerns you may have about the surgery and discuss with you the details of his approach: incision location(s), procedure length and techniques, likely operative outcome, etc. Contact his office by clicking the button below or by calling 212-231-9897. Dr. Zuckerman also offers consultations via Skype and a process for out-of-town patients to visit New York City to have surgery with him.
Dr. Zuckerman has been selected as a SuperDoctor and profiled in The New York Times Magazine SuperDoctors issue three years in a row.
Dr. Zuckerman was quoted on the use of Kybella to eliminate submental, under the chin, fat. He also opined on how an angular jaw line is essential to societal classical perceptions of facial beauty.
Dr. Zuckerman appeared on an episode of The Doctors TV show on CBS for a preoperative evaluation of a severe burn victim who requires a complex plastic surgery reconstruction.
A mother and daughter pair of Dr. Zuckerman’s patients were interviewed by the New York Post about how much they enjoy their experience at Dr. Zuckerman’s office, undergoing cosmetic Botox and Juvederm treatments.
Dr. Zuckerman opined on the trend of “Trophy Husbands” where men undergo plastic surgery for Fox5 News.
Dr. Zuckerman was interviewed on nipple piercings, their implications for breastfeeding, and why plastic surgery intervention may be required to remove them.
Dr. Zuckerman was selected as a SuperDoctor for New York state for plastic surgery. This selection is Dr. Zuckerman’s third year in a row and recognizes him as one of the best plastic surgeons in New York.
Dr. Zuckerman discussed the fact that liposuction is not a shortcut to weight loss. It is a sculpturing tool best used to shape and contour targeted problem areas with excess, stubborn fat.