Chin augmentation in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas brings a small or receding chin forward, so your nose, lips and jaw line up in a balanced side profile.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Chin augmentation, medically called mentoplasty, increases how far the chin projects. It is done with a solid chin implant placed on the bone or by moving the chin bone itself forward.
Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons performed 5,529 chin augmentations in 2024.
Some people are born with a small chin bone, called microgenia, that sits behind the line of the lower lip. From the side, the lower face looks short and the mouth looks prominent.
A small chin makes even a normal nose look large. In one study, 40% of patients asking for rhinoplasty actually had a small chin that was part of the imbalance.
When the chin sits back, the line from chin to neck shortens and softens. Bringing it forward can make the jaw look sharper and reduce the look of a double chin.
A chin can sit off-centre from birth or after a jaw fracture. Moving the bone sideways or reshaping it brings the chin back in line with the centre of your face.
A soft, solid silicone implant shaped to wrap around the chin bone is placed in a tight pocket. It is reliable, quick and can be removed later if ever needed.
The lower chin bone is cut, moved forward and fixed with small plates. It suits larger corrections and can also lengthen, shorten or centre the chin.
Your own fat is injected over the chin bone for a mild increase. Part of the fat does not survive, so it suits small changes and may need a second session.
In a balanced profile, the front of the chin sits roughly level with the lower lip. Men usually suit a slightly stronger, squarer chin than women. Photos below are shared with patient consent.
Illustrative images. See Dr. Umbreen’s patient results in the before and after gallery.
Dr. Umbreen studies your side profile and how your teeth meet. If the bite itself is off, orthodontic treatment or jaw surgery may suit you better than augmentation.
Stop smoking 4 to 6 weeks before surgery, and stop aspirin and herbal supplements 2 weeks before. Have any dental infection treated first if the cut will be inside the mouth.
The cut is made inside the lower lip or in the crease under the chin. It is done under general anesthesia or local with sedation and takes about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Most patients go home the same day with a responsible adult. Tape or a light pressure dressing holds the new chin shape in place while the early swelling settles.
| Time After Surgery | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| First 72 hours | Swelling is at its worst and the chin feels tight. |
| Days 5 to 7 | Any stitches that do not dissolve are removed in clinic. |
| Weeks 1 to 2 | Swelling settles enough for desk work and social plans. |
| Weeks 3 to 4 | Gym workouts and strenuous activity can restart. |
| Months 6 to 12 | The soft tissue settles fully over the new chin shape. |
Eat soft food for the first few days and rinse your mouth after meals if the cut is inside the lip. Avoid pressing on the chin or sleeping face down.
Figures below come from published reviews of chin implants. Dr. Umbreen explains each risk before you sign consent.
It does not fix how your teeth bite or remove fat under the chin. A wide jaw from a large chewing muscle also needs a different treatment.
Your fee is confirmed after consultation, once you choose between an implant and bone advancement. Ask for one written estimate covering surgeon, anesthesia and facility.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Technique | An implant costs less than sliding genioplasty with plates. |
| Implant type | Custom or larger implants cost more than standard sizes. |
| Anesthesia | Local with sedation costs less than general anesthesia. |
| Combined surgery | Adding rhinoplasty in the same session changes the total. |
Ask whether a quote includes the implant itself, as some clinics list it separately from the surgical fee.
Chin augmentation is listed on her public profile alongside rhinoplasty, so she plans the chin as part of your whole profile. As a female surgeon, she understands patients who want subtle, feminine balance.
Chin filler is a hyaluronic acid gel injected over the bone to add projection without surgery or a hospital visit.
| Feature | Chin Augmentation | Chin Filler |
|---|---|---|
| Suited to | Moderate to marked chin weakness | Mild weakness or fine shaping |
| How it works | Implant or bone moved forward | Gel adds volume in front of the bone |
| How long it lasts | Long term | About 12 to 18 months |
| Downtime | See the recovery table | Usually a day or two of swelling |
| Cost pattern | One higher fee | Lower fee, repeated |
Filler is also a simple way to preview a stronger chin in the mirror before you decide on surgery.
If you searched for chin augmentation near me in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, Dr. Umbreen sees patients at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring a clear side profile photo with your lips relaxed and any dental or orthodontic reports.
Most patients feel tightness and a dull ache rather than sharp pain. Prescribed painkillers usually control it, and chewing may feel stiff while the swelling goes down.
An implant or advanced bone stays in place long term. Your face still ages around it, and the soft tissue over the chin thins slowly over the decades.
You may feel a firm edge if you press hard under the chin, but it moves with the bone and is not visible. Most patients forget it is there after a few months.
Yes, and it is a common pairing. Changing the nose and chin together balances the profile in one operation, with one anesthesia and one recovery period.
Yes. Silicone does not grow into the bone, so it can be removed or replaced through the original cut. The chin then returns close to its earlier shape.
Yes. Men often want a wider, squarer chin to strengthen the jaw line. The implant shape or bone movement is chosen to suit a masculine profile.
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