A small chin commonly makes the nose appear relatively larger and the neck softer because the jawline is ill-defined. Whether your chin has always been small or whether it receded over time, Dr. Houtan Chaboki can give your face balance with chin augmentation using implants in Washington, DC. People from Arlington and Ashburn, VA; Bethesda and Chevy Chase, MD; and other nearby communities who have a “weak chin” or a double chin often think they need a neck lift for their sagging neck or rhinoplasty because their nose appears large. As a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Chaboki understands when chin augmentation can provide the improvements they desire.
Dr. Chaboki specializes exclusively in facial plastic and cosmetic surgery. To learn more about chin augmentation and other procedures to minimize the signs of aging, request your cosmetic consultation with him online, or call his office at
(202) 800-2085.
Patients consider various procedures, from liposuction to facelift, to enhance the neck and jawline. While liposuction alone can improve a double chin, it is often combined with other procedures to contour the neck.This Washington DC woman wanted to improve her neck and chin and consulted with facial plastic surgeon Dr.... Read More
Advanced cosmetic treatments with relaxers and fillers are routinely performed in our plastic surgery office. Relaxers include Botox Cosmetic®, Jeuveau®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®, while fillers include many brands such as Restylane®, Juvederm®.Nips and tucks with surgery are still required for those with excess skin. Howeve... Read More
Dr. Chaboki can rejuvenate the neck via a variety of methods, such as neck liposuction, chin augmentation, neck lift, or facelift in Washington, D.C. Excess fat and sagging skin develop with age and sun damage. However, some patients may have a double chin from a receding chin. Many patients want a facelift to reduce excess neck fat... Read More
A defined chin, neck, and jawline is a common request in our plastic surgery office. As specialists in cosmetic surgery, we create definition through a combination of procedures specific for each patient.This Washington DC neck lift patient disliked the appearance of his neck and jowls. He had consulted other plastic surgeons, but came... Read More
Cosmetic surgeons typically assess the entire face during a cosmetic surgery consultation, not just a specific facial area. A weak chin relative to the face creates unbalance and contributes to a double chin, also known as submental fullness. Patients with a double chin may benefit from procedures such as chin augmentation with a si... Read More
Plastic surgeons will assess the entire face during a cosmetic surgery consultation, not necessarily just a specific facial area. A chin that is small relative to other areas of the face may draw disproportionate attention to other facial areas, such as the nose or neck. For example, a patient may complain of a "big" nose or "fat" neck.Read More
Loose skin affects everyone to various degrees. Plastic surgeons typically observe skin laxity and sagging neck skin in patients over fifty. Fat also accumulates under the chin, and facial bones become thinner over time. Each anatomic factor (skin, muscle, fat, bone, etc) plays a different role in each patient to create a double chi... Read More
Virginia patients often ask plastic surgeons to modify facial features, such as facial sculpting with silicone implants to enhance the cheeks or chin. During office consultations, facial plastic surgeons assess the entire face while focusing on the specific facial area of concern to the patient. Virginia cosmetic surgery patients with a small... Read More
Chin implants are made from a type of solid silicone that mimics the feel of hard bone. Therefore, they don’t run the risk of tearing. Dr. Chaboki helps you choose the implant that’s best for you, taking your unique facial proportions and your aesthetic goals into consideration.
Complete Your Rejuvenation
Cheek augmentation: Augmenting the cheeks with implants, fillers, or a surgical lift can be a great complement to chin enhancement.
Rhinoplasty: An enhanced nose pairs nicely with a sleek, strong chin for more balanced facial harmony.
Neck lift: Tightening loose skin and fat around the jawline and neck enhances the results of a chin augmentation.
Depending on the specifics of your surgery, Dr. Chaboki may perform your chin augmentation while you are under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. During your consultation, he reviews your surgical plan with you so you know precisely what you can expect. Your chin augmentation is performed as an outpatient procedure in an accredited hospital or surgery center, and it typically lasts about an hour. This means that you’ll be able to return home shortly after your procedure, although you’ll need a loved one to drive you.
During your procedure, Dr. Chaboki makes a careful incision on the underside of your chin. Through this discreet incision, he places your chin implant and carefully positions it atop your lower jawbone. He evaluates your chin for symmetry and size before closing the incision.
Houtan Chaboki, MD
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Chaboki has extensive knowledge of the intricacies of the face and neck. When you choose him for your procedure, you’re choosing one of the most reputable facial plastic surgeons in DC, as well as a nationwide leader in
preservation rhinoplasty.
Here in Washington, DC, the cost of chin augmentation depends on several different factors, including the significance of your surgery and the cost of the individual implants used. Because each procedure is different, we can’t offer a specific figure on our website. However, the cost of most procedures usually falls within the range of $5,000 to $7,500.* We offer additional information related to the cost of plastic surgery on our Fees & Financing page.
Recovery After Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation is a relatively minor surgical procedure, but it’s still important to give yourself plenty of time to rest and heal at home. Discomfort and soreness are not uncommon but are manageable with prescribed medication. Although you’ll likely feel well enough to be up and about within just a couple of days, most chin implant patients take about 1 week off work to allow their incisions to heal and bruising and swelling to dissipate.
There’s no need to alter your diet after chin augmentation with Dr. Chaboki, because he uses an incision under the chin. Some plastic surgeons prefer to use incisions within the mouth, which can restrict eating during the recovery period. Dr. Chaboki prefers the incision under the chin because it gives him better access when precisely placing the implant. This incision typically heals to a small, flat scar that is practically invisible. To ensure optimal healing, it’s important to protect your incision from the sun until it is fully healed.
Although each patient’s recuperation progresses at a different rate, Dr. Chaboki typically removes bandages after 2 to 4 days, and sutures dissolve afterward. As your incision continues to heal, you’ll begin to notice your ultimate outcome — a beautiful, proportionate chin that can enhance your profile indefinitely.
* Price information is an estimation and individual pricing will vary. All prices are subject to change and costs are non-refundable.
A Reputation Built on Results
Its been five months since my surgery and I'm very pleased with the results. Dr. Chaboki is an extremely...
I look at least 10 years younger and it looks extremely natural
I had a lower bleph and full-face fat...
I am so happy with this place. I got my tox done with Maggie and will definitely be back. She made me...
Dr. Chaboki is an excellent surgeon. I had preservation rhinoplasty and a septoplasty with him one year...
