Hyaluronic acid filler

Chin filler

A profile that balances — a small, reversible projection of the chin that lengthens and refines the lower face.

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Profile of a woman with a defined chin and jawline contour

At a glance

Parameter
Details
Duration
15–20 minutes
Anaesthesia
Topical numbing cream
Recovery
1–2 days
Result
Immediate, natural, harmonious

Overview

The chin is the foundation of facial balance — a subtle shift in its projection can change the whole profile. Chin filler uses hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in your skin, to add a small and precise amount of volume, lengthening the lower face and improving the harmony between chin, jawline and neck.

This is not about creating a new chin. It is about bringing the lower face into balance with the rest of your features. The result is natural, refined and visible straight away.

Who it is for

Chin filler may suit you if you:

  • Feel your chin is recessed — weak or set back relative to the lower face
  • Want to improve profile balance without surgery
  • Want a more defined jawline and chin contour
  • Notice that the chin and neck blend together, with the definition lost
  • Want a subtle, reversible enhancement with minimal downtime

What chin filler does

Effect
How it works
Lengthens the lower face
Adds vertical projection, creating a more harmonious face shape
Refines the chin contour
Smooths irregularities and sharpens the point of the chin
Improves profile balance
Brings the chin forward, aligning it with the upper face
Defines the jawline
Creates a clearer transition between the chin and the neck
A natural, subtle lift
Achieved without surgery or implants

The injection technique

Chin filler is placed along the periosteum — the surface of the bone — using a cannula or a needle, depending on the anatomy and the result we are aiming for.

Key principles

01

Conservative dosing

We start with a small amount and build gradually

02

Precision placement

The filler goes exactly where it is needed

03

Reversible

The result can be adjusted or dissolved with hyaluronidase

What to expect

Parameter
Before
After
Chin projection
Recessed or weak
Balanced and refined
Profile harmony
The lower face looks short or unbalanced
Harmony between chin, jawline and neck
Jawline definition
Soft, undefined
A clear, elegant contour
Overall impression
Tired or unfinished
Fresh, balanced, harmonious

Timeline of results

Time
What happens
Immediately
You see the new chin contour straight away
1–2 days
Mild swelling subsides and the result settles
1–2 weeks
Final integration — the result looks natural and refined
6–12 months
Duration of the effect, varying from person to person

Frequently asked questions

No. The result is subtle and refined — you simply look more balanced. People often notice that something has changed without being able to say what.

Numbing cream is applied before the procedure, and the filler contains lidocaine for additional comfort.

Typically six to twelve months, depending on metabolism and the particular filler used.

Yes. If you are unhappy with the result, it can be completely dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Immediately, with final integration after one to two weeks.

Final word

A profile that balances — a small, reversible projection of the chin that lengthens and refines the lower face.

Sometimes the smallest change makes the biggest difference, and a more balanced profile is one gentle injection away.

Sangwon Lee, M.D., PhD.
A chin rarely needs to be bigger — it needs to be placed. I move it a fraction, and the whole profile settles.

Sangwon Lee, M.D., PhD.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daeyoung Kim, M.D., PhD.
The chin closes a sentence the rest of the face has been writing. Even half a millimeter changes how that sentence reads.

Daeyoung Kim, M.D., PhD.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

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