Introduction
A balanced, attractive chin serves as an anchor to the facial shape and can help patients feel more confident about their appearance. When the chin lacks definition or is recessed due to genetics or aging, double-board-certified ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Meaghan Noud can perform a chin implant to improve its shape, size, and projection, enhancing facial harmony.
At her world-class practice, Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco, California, Dr. Noud utilizes today’s most advanced techniques and a variety of customized implants to achieve your unique cosmetic goals.
A chin implant is a biocompatible silicone device placed over the chin bone to increase facial balance and proportion. The implant subtly refines the jawline, creating the perfect counterweight to the nose and optimizing the profile. Dr. Noud in San Francisco prioritizes natural-looking outcomes that help to maximize your confidence, peace of mind, and quality of life.
The best candidates for a chin implant in San Francisco are healthy, realistic patients who don’t smoke and are willing to follow Dr. Noud’s instructions before and after surgery. If you are dissatisfied with the size, shape, or projection of your chin, you may strongly benefit from the placement of a customized chin implant in the lower face. This long-lasting solution is ideal for those with a receding jawline, asymmetry, or a naturally small chin who want to correct these issues.
To ensure the procedure is safe and effective for you, Dr. Noud will conduct an in-depth consultation during which she will evaluate your facial structure and your individual goals for improvement.
When your chin implant is placed by double-board-certified facial expert Dr. Noud in San Francisco, you can expect a seamless treatment journey and outstanding aesthetic results. Benefits of the procedure include:
To get started with a customized chin implant, you will first sit down with Dr. Noud and her team in San Francisco for an introductory consultation. During this first visit, the doctor will take all the time necessary to understand your goals, answer your questions, and complete a medical and physical evaluation. Dr. Noud will review the available implant options, and together you will select a device that looks and feels natural to you.
Your consultation is also an opportunity for our team to review the procedure’s risks, downtime, costs, and other details, ensuring your expectations are realistic and well-founded. Once you decide to move forward, we will book your treatment date and provide guidelines on how to best prepare for chin implant surgery in the Bay Area.
On the day of your procedure at Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco, our team will welcome you into our state-of-the-art facility and help you get comfortable in our well-equipped surgical suite. After briefly answering any last-minute questions and reviewing your surgical plan, we will administer anesthesia to ensure your comfort and relaxation throughout your cosmetic journey.
Once you’re resting peacefully, Dr. Noud will make a small, customized incision on the inside of the mouth or along the natural crease of the chin. This allows her to create a pocket to house the implant. The device is then carefully positioned over the chin bone with meticulous attention to symmetry, projection, and natural facial movement. You can expect your procedure to take one to two hours to complete.
Once all changes have been made, Dr. Noud will close your incisions and place a dressing across the lower face. You will then be observed in our recovery area until the doctor clears you to go home.
Your Guide to Post-Chin Implant Care
After chin implant surgery, you can expect mild swelling, tenderness, and bruising for the first few days. These symptoms typically peak during the first week and then gradually resolve. Most patients can resume normal activities fairly quickly after the procedure, but it is important to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for at least 2 weeks.
Dr. Noud will provide prescriptions for pain medications as well as an individualized aftercare plan to ensure a smooth healing process free from complications.
The cost of a chin implant in San Francisco may vary, as each procedure is highly customized and curated according to your unique goals and anatomy. Pricing includes the surgeon’s fees, anesthesia fees, facility fees, postoperative garment fees, and others. Dr. Noud will make sure you leave your preliminary consultation with a clear understanding of all expenses and costs associated with your Bay Area chin implant procedure.
As a trusted facial specialist in San Francisco, CA, Dr. Meaghan Noud is known for her nuanced, natural-looking results and a high degree of customization in procedures performed on the face, neck, skin, and hair. She focuses on evidence-based solutions and works with today’s most sophisticated techniques to deliver the elegant transformation you envision. Dr. Noud is double-board-certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS), making her an ideal choice for your chin implant surgery in the Bay Area.
Dr. Noud completed her medical training at UCLA’s College of Applied Anatomy before pursuing an elite Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s top-ranked, five-year surgical training program. Dr. Noud was then accepted into one of the most prestigious fellowship programs in the U.S. for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California, Davis, under the auspices of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS).
Using artistry, skill, and meticulous precision, Dr. Noud has completed over 3,000 surgical procedures. She has also served as a mentor and educator, teaching countless residents and medical students. Dr. Noud currently serves as the Medical Director of Lift Aesthetics in Napa and also sees new patients at Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco.
If you’re interested in learning more about chin implant surgery in San Francisco and think you might be a good candidate for the procedure, please reach out to our friendly team at Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery today to book your introductory consultation. Dr. Noud and her team are available to answer your questions and help you get started on the path to enhanced facial balance and a more attractive profile.