
A deficient chin can be a detractor from otherwise beautiful features. A retracted or small chin is best appreciated from the profile or side view. Ideal chin position is achieved when the chin projects to a vertical line drawn straight down from the most projected part of the lower lip.
Chin augmentation can be achieved in several ways including orthognathic surgery, genioplasty, or a chin implant. Among these, a chin implant is the simplest to perform, produced reliably consistent results, and has the easiest recovery