Overview
A well-defined chin and jawline are among the most significant contributors to an attractive, balanced face — yet they are among the most commonly overlooked. A weak or receding chin makes the nose appear larger, the neck shorter, and the face less defined in profile. Excess submental fat blurs the jaw-neck distinction and creates an aged, heavy appearance. At Panache in Delhi, Dr. Ankit Gupta offers a range of surgical solutions tailored to each patient's anatomy: chin implants to project and define a weak chin, chin liposuction or submentoplasty to remove fat and tighten the neck-jaw junction, and jaw angle implants for a stronger, more angular lower face. These procedures can be performed individually or combined for comprehensive lower-face transformation.
Chin Augmentation (Implant)
A chin implant is a short, highly effective procedure that places a silicone implant over the chin bone to project and define a receding or underdeveloped chin. The results are permanent, look completely natural, and have a dramatic impact on facial profile and harmony.
- Performed under local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia
- A small incision is made either inside the mouth (no external scar) or in the natural crease beneath the chin
- A pocket is created over the chin bone and the implant is positioned and secured
- Takes approximately 45–60 minutes; daycare procedure
- Soft diet for 1–2 weeks; avoid pressure on the chin for 6 weeks
- Results are immediate and permanent
- Commonly combined with rhinoplasty — a stronger chin dramatically improves nasal proportion
Double Chin Removal (Submental Liposuction)
For patients with a good chin structure but excess fat beneath the chin, liposuction is a minimally invasive solution that restores the cervicomental angle and jawline definition with minimal downtime.
- Performed under local anaesthesia; takes 30–45 minutes
- A tiny incision is made beneath the chin or behind the ears
- Excess fat is removed using a fine cannula, restoring a clean jaw-neck angle
- Mild swelling and bruising resolve within 1–2 weeks
- Compression garment worn for 2–4 weeks
- Suitable for patients with good skin elasticity; for significant skin laxity, a neck lift may be more appropriate
- Can be combined with chin implant in a single session for the optimal profile
Jawline Definition
For patients wanting a stronger, more angular jaw — popular particularly among men — jaw angle implants or bony procedures can dramatically enhance the lower face.
- Jaw angle implants: silicone implants placed over the jaw angles to widen and define the lower face — creates a more square, masculine jaw
- Combined chin + jaw angle: the most comprehensive lower-face augmentation — provides both forward projection and width
- Buccal fat reduction: removing the buccal fat pad slims the mid-face and enhances jawline definition (see Buccal Fat Removal page)
- All jaw procedures are performed under general anaesthesia with intra-oral incisions — no external scars
Common Combinations
The greatest results come from addressing multiple elements of the lower face together.
- Chin implant + double chin liposuction — the most popular combination; simultaneously projects the chin and removes submental fat
- Chin implant + rhinoplasty — the nose and chin are in proportion; a stronger chin dramatically improves the appearance of a prominent nose
- Chin implant + neck lift — for older patients with both a weak chin and neck skin laxity
- Jaw angles + buccal fat removal — powerful lower-face masculinisation for male patients
