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Chin Surgery in Tijuana

Mentoplasty

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AnesthesiaLocal or regional block with sedation in most cases; general when indicated

Procedure timeAbout 1 hour

DowntimeAbout 1 week

ResultsSettles over 4–8 weeks

Mentoplasty

What Is Chin Surgery?

Reshaping or augmenting the chin to improve facial balance and strengthen the profile.

Mentoplasty, or chin surgery, reshapes the chin to improve facial balance and strengthen the profile. A weak or receding chin can make the nose look larger and the jawline less defined, so augmenting or refining it — often with a well-fitted implant, or by reshaping the bone — can transform the harmony of the whole face.

Dr. Marciales frequently combines chin surgery with rhinoplasty, since balancing the chin and nose together optimizes the profile. Whether augmenting a weak chin or refining a prominent one, the goal is natural proportion.

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Is It Right for You?

Am I a Candidate for Chin Surgery?

Good candidates have a chin that is weak and receding, or occasionally overly prominent, leaving the profile out of balance. Healthy adults with completed facial growth and realistic expectations are ideal — often those already considering rhinoplasty.

A weak or receding chin
A profile that feels out of balance
A nose that looks larger due to a small chin
Completed facial growth and good health
A non-smoker with realistic goals

Why Patients Choose It

Benefits of Chin Surgery

Strengthens and balances the profile
Improves harmony between chin, nose, and jaw
Augmentation or subtle reduction as needed
Discreet, hidden incision
Pairs beautifully with rhinoplasty

What to Expect

The Chin Surgery Procedure

To augment a weak chin, Dr. Marciales places a precisely sized implant over the chin bone through a small, hidden incision (inside the mouth or beneath the chin). To refine an overly prominent chin, the bone can be reshaped. The technique is chosen to bring your chin into natural proportion with the rest of your face.

The procedure takes about an hour under general anesthesia or local with sedation at the accredited facility within New City Medical Plaza, and is often combined with rhinoplasty.

Before Surgery

Preparing for Chin Surgery

Attend a consultation and profile assessment
Stop smoking and nicotine before surgery
Pause blood thinners and supplements as directed
Arrange a ride home and light help
Plan for a soft-food diet if the incision is inside the mouth
Prepare cold compresses and follow care instructions

Healing, Week by Week

Chin Surgery Recovery Timeline

First few days

Expect swelling, tightness, and mild soreness around the chin, and possibly a support dressing or tape. Cold compresses and head elevation help. A soft-food diet may be advised.

About 1 week

Swelling begins to settle and many patients return to work and social activity. The new profile is emerging but still refining.

Weeks 2–4

Residual swelling resolves and the chin looks progressively more natural and defined.

Weeks 4–8

The final, balanced profile settles as the last swelling fully resolves.

The Outcome

Chin Surgery Results

You'll see a stronger, more balanced profile within a couple of weeks, with the final result settling over four to eight weeks as swelling resolves. Chin augmentation with an implant is a stable, long-lasting result.

When combined with rhinoplasty, the improvement to the overall profile can be especially striking.

Investment

Chin Surgery Cost & Personalized Quote

Chin surgery is quoted individually, and pricing depends on the technique and whether it's combined with rhinoplasty. After your consultation you'll receive a clear, written quote.

Implant augmentation vs. bone reshaping
Whether it's combined with rhinoplasty
Anesthesia and length of surgery
Accredited-facility and aftercare costs

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Medical Travel, Done Right

Why Patients From the US Choose Tijuana for Chin Surgery

Board-Certified Care

Dr. Marciales is certified by CMCPER and belongs to ASPS, ISAPS, AMCPER, and FILACP — see credentials.

Minutes From San Diego

New City Medical Plaza sits about 20 minutes from the San Ysidro border crossing, with medical-lane access for patients.

One Written Quote in USD

After your consultation you receive a personalized, all-inclusive quote in writing — no hidden fees, typically far below comparable US pricing.

Guided From Day One

Our bilingual coordinator plans your visit with you: consultation, travel timing, recovery lodging, and follow-up.

Traveling from the US? Everything you need to know →

Real Results

Chin Surgery Before & After

Chin Surgery — Rhinoplasty + chin implant — before & after — Rhinoplasty + chin implant — before & after

Individual results vary. Photographs are of Dr. Marciales' own patients, shared with consent.

Good to Know

Chin Surgery FAQ

How is a weak chin augmented?

Most often with a precisely sized implant placed over the chin bone through a small, hidden incision. The implant is chosen to bring your chin into natural proportion with your face.

Why combine chin surgery with rhinoplasty?

The nose and chin together define the profile. Balancing both often produces a more harmonious result than treating either alone — a small chin can make the nose look larger.

Will there be a visible scar?

No — the incision is hidden either inside the mouth or in the natural crease beneath the chin, so any scar is very discreet.

Is a chin implant permanent?

Yes — a well-fitted chin implant provides a stable, long-lasting result. In the rare case of any concern, it can also be adjusted or removed.

How long is recovery?

Most patients return to work and social activity around one week, with swelling continuing to settle over the following weeks.

Can the chin be reduced instead of augmented?

Yes — an overly prominent chin can be refined by reshaping the bone, bringing the profile into balance.