Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation (genioplasty) involves enlarging a ‘weak’ chin in order to balance the facial profile and facial aesthetics. A ‘weak’ or under-projecting chin may give an appearance that is undesirable for many people. Due to imbalance of the upper to lower face, a ‘weak’ or under-projecting chin can give the appearance that the nose is larger than it actually is and often people seek reduction in nose size (rhinoplasty) when really the chin is a major contributing factor to their concerns.
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Why Chin Augmentation (Genioplasty)?
‘Weak’ chins are usually due to relative underdevelopment of the lower jaw. This is often associated with mal-occlusion or non alignment of the lower and upper teeth. The lower teeth don’t come forward enough to fit with the upper teeth in the normal way. When this is corrected with jaw surgery by moving the lower jaw forward, the chin is automatically brought forward and the ‘weak’ chin is addressed. Often, however, at an early age, orthodontics (or braces) is used to tilt the bottom teeth forward and the ‘weak’ chin remains.
- The nose looks larger than it actually is
- The neck line is not defined
- There is an imbalance of the face
- Chin augmentation (genioplasty) addresses these areas
- Chin augmentation (genioplasty) is OFTEN done at the same time as rhinoplasty.
- Chin augmentation (genioplasty) can be done in two main ways, a chin implant or sliding genioplasty.
We offer digital imaging, where photos are edited to demonstrate your desired result following chin augmentation.
Before and After Gallery
Chin Augmentation (Genioplasty)
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Chin Implant (Genioplasty)
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Sliding Genioplasty
Meet our Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Robert Drielsma MBBS, BSc(Med), FRACS
(AHPRA MED00001073756)
Dr Drielsma is an Australian trained Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of extensive experience in plastic surgery of the face, breasts and body. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a member of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
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Next Step
- Next Step: Book your Initial Consultation
- What to Bring to your Surgeon Consultation
**Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks.
You should seek a second opinion from an equally qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon before proceeding with surgery.
Meet Our Plastic Surgeon
"The best choice a patient
can make is one that leads
to their own happiness"
MBBS, BSc(Med), FRACS
(AHPRA MED 0001073756)
Dr. Robert Drielsma
MBBS (Hons), BSc(Med), FRACS (AHPRA MED 0001073756)
Dr Drielsma is an Australian trained fully qualified Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon specialising in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts and body.
His medical degree, (M.B.B.S Hons) was completed with honours at the University of Sydney in 1982. During this time he also completed a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr Drielsma then completed specialist training in both general surgery and plastic surgery in Sydney attaining fellowship of the Royal Australian College of of Surgery (FRACS) in both disciplines. Further training and experience was then attained internationally in London, England and Toronto Canada.
Dr Drielsma commenced his private practice in Canberra and Sydney Australia in 1997. His practice is now based in Bondi Junction, Sydney and incorporates Camden in Sydney’s west, Wagga Wagga and Canberra.
Dr Drielsma is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), member of the Australasian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). Dr Drielsma is also board Certified by the Australian and New Zealand Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.
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