Chin Implant
SEATTLE
Enhance facial harmony and create a more proportionate profile. With chin augmentation in Seattle, Dr. Phil Bellocchio can refine rounded features for a naturally defined appearance.
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“I had always been self-conscious about having a small chin. When I met with Dr. Phil Bellocchio in Seattle to discuss chin augmentation, I immediately felt at ease. His professionalism and warmth gave me confidence. One year later, I can’t imagine ever looking any other way—the results feel completely natural.”
— J.F. / Seattle
Seattle Chin Augmentation
Facial implants are a powerful way to enhance facial contouring and achieve balance across your features. They can bring harmony, proportion, and natural definition to your appearance.
A chin implant can transform a recessed or rounded chin into a beautifully defined profile with a distinct jawline. This procedure is often paired with complementary treatments such as neck liposuction, facelift, neck lift, or rhinoplasty to further accentuate the lower face.
Though less common, cheek and jaw implants can also add structure and balance where needed, or enhance naturally strong features. In Seattle, Dr. Phil Bellocchio specializes in chin augmentation, the most frequently performed facial implant procedure.
Chin Implant Surgery with Dr. Phil Bellocchio in Seattle
Your first consultation with Dr. Phil Bellocchio is the foundation for achieving the best chin augmentation results in Seattle. He will listen closely to your goals and expectations, then perform a comprehensive evaluation of your skin, soft tissues, and underlying bone structure to design a treatment plan that enhances your natural balance.
With expertise and attention to detail, Dr. Phil Bellocchio will guide you in selecting the right combination of chin and facial implant techniques to create results that look natural and reflect your goals.
With advanced tools such as digital photography and computer imaging, Dr. Phil Bellocchio will help design a treatment plan tailored to your goals, choosing the chin or facial implant techniques that provide the most natural and harmonious results.
When needed, x-rays may be taken to better understand your bone structure and refine the surgical plan.
From your first consultation to the final step of your journey, Dr. Bellocchio will carefully explain your options and answer all your questions, guiding you toward results that feel authentic and beautifully balanced.
Ideal Candidates for Chin Implants
Small or recessed chin with normal dental occlusion
Chin and neckline lacking definition
Types of Chin Implants
Silicone Chin Implant
Porous Polyethylene (Medpor) Chin Implant
Chin Implant Techniques
Transoral Approach – small incisions placed inside the mouth
Submental Approach – a discreet incision made beneath the chin
Chin Implant Facts & Recovery
Length of Procedure: Approximately 1 hour
Back to Work: 5–7 days
Return to Exercise:
4–5 days for light cardio
2–3 weeks for more strenuous activity
Recovery After Chin Implants
Most patients go home the same day after chin implant surgery with the support of a friend or loved one.
Some swelling and bruising in the lower face and neck are normal and typically fade within a week.
Internal sutures dissolve on their own, while any placed beneath the chin are removed about 5–7 days after surgery. Dr. Phil Bellocchio suggests taking a week off work, though many patients feel comfortable returning within just a few days.
Light exercise can often resume within the first week, with full workouts at 2–3 weeks. Throughout your healing journey, Dr. Bellocchio will remain closely involved, offering guidance and support to ensure a smooth recovery and long-lasting results.
The Chin Augmentation Procedure
During your Seattle chin implant procedure, small incisions are made either inside the mouth or discreetly beneath the chin. The implant is then positioned into a carefully created pocket in front of the jawbone.
Depending on your needs, Dr. Phil Bellocchio may recommend a silicone implant or a porous polyethylene (Medpor) implant, each available in a variety of shapes and sizes. When needed, implants can be sculpted to precisely match your jaw anatomy, ensuring a result that looks natural and complements your facial features.
For chin implant surgery, the implant is typically secured to the bone with a suture (in the case of silicone implants) or with a screw (for porous polyethylene or Medpor implants). Taping is applied beneath the chin to minimize swelling. Stitches placed inside the mouth dissolve in about a week, while any external sutures under the chin are removed at the same time.
At his AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Seattle, Dr. Phil Bellocchio recommends the chin implant technique best suited to each patient. When performed as a standalone procedure, chin implant surgery usually takes 30–60 minutes.
Chin augmentation may also be combined with other procedures such as rhinoplasty, neck liposuction, facelift, or neck lift for more comprehensive rejuvenation.
For cheek implants, small incisions are made inside the mouth or beneath the lower eyelid. The implant is placed securely in front of the cheekbone, and when combined with other facial procedures, implants may be inserted through the same incisions. Cheek implant surgery at Dr. Bellocchio’s Seattle facility typically takes 60–90 minutes when performed alone.
Real Patient Testimonials
“Thank you Dr. Phil Bellocchio and your professional staff.”
I have the highest praise for Dr. Phil Bellocchio and his exceptional team. As a nurse and healthcare administrator, I had very high expectations for facial plastic surgery and wanted the assurance of an excellent outcome—and that is exactly what I received.
— A.M. / Seattle
Chin Augmentation Related Procedures
In Seattle, Dr. Phil Bellocchio often performs chin augmentation either as a single procedure or in combination with other treatments for a more complete transformation.
When paired with neck liposuction, a chin implant sharpens the jawline and neck. Combined with rhinoplasty, it enhances overall facial harmony. For those who desire more extensive rejuvenation, additional options such as fat transfer, facelift, or eyelid lift can be incorporated for a beautifully balanced result.
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