Hyaluronic acid injection in the chin is an increasingly requested aesthetic medical procedure, both to rebalance a profile and to refine the lower third of the face. While it is a quick and minimally invasive procedure, it remains technical and strictly regulated.
Here is, step by step, the precise course of a session in a medical office in Geneva.
Before any chin injection, a thorough medical consultation is essential. This step allows the physician to objectively analyze the overall facial morphology, the position and projection of the chin, facial symmetry, and the quality of the skin tissues. The examination considers several essential criteria : chin alignment in profile, proportions of the lower third, the relationship between the nose, lips, and chin, as well as the cervico-mental angle defining the junction between the chin and the neck. The physician also examines any potential asymmetries or depressions that could disrupt facial harmony.
This first meeting is also the time for the patient to express their expectations. The physician’s role is then to reconcile the request with anatomical realities, always ensuring the balance and naturalness of the features. This tailored approach is essential to guarantee a satisfactory and safe aesthetic result.
At the end of the consultation, a personalized treatment plan is established. It specifies the areas to be corrected, the most suitable type of hyaluronic acid, the planned quantity, the overall cost, and any additional sessions, whether for a touch-up or maintenance.
A hyaluronic acid injection session begins well before the procedure itself. To ensure a safe, precise, and optimal treatment, certain recommendations should be followed in the days prior.
Arriving rested, makeup-free, and relaxed also contributes to the success of the treatment, in a calm and safe medical setting.
On the day of the injection, the session begins with a thorough disinfection of the chin area, carried out according to medical asepsis protocols. The face is cleaned with an antiseptic solution and then carefully dried using sterile equipment.
If necessary, a topical anesthetic cream can be applied about twenty minutes before the procedure. In most cases, this is unnecessary because the latest-generation hyaluronic acids already contain lidocaine, an integrated anesthetic that makes the injection almost painless.
The physician then marks the injection points using a dermographic pencil, following the anatomical landmarks defined during the prior consultation.
Hyaluronic acid injection in the chin is a quick procedure : the session generally lasts a few minutes, depending on the areas treated (chin alone or combined correction with other parts of the face) and the degree of projection desired.
Two main techniques can be used :
The physician injects the hyaluronic acid slowly, strictly respecting the anatomical planes. The goal is to add volume or support exactly where needed, without overcorrection. A light massage is often performed to distribute the product evenly.
Depending on the needs, the treatment can target anterior projection of the chin, correction of asymmetry, enhancement of the jawline definition, or reduction of a pronounced depression or dimple.
Although hyaluronic acid injection for the chin is a quick procedure technically, it takes place within a structured medical framework, requiring an appropriate amount of time.
Most sessions last between 20 and 30 minutes, divided as follows :
The procedure should not be rushed; it must be carried out calmly, with careful evaluation of the final result. There is no need for time off work or social avoidance : normal activities can be resumed immediately afterward.
Correcting a chin with hyaluronic acid injection is not simply about adding volume. It is a medical procedure that requires a precise understanding of facial anatomy and rigorous mastery of injection techniques.
When performed by an experienced physician, hyaluronic acid injection in the chin is considered a reliable and safe procedure, with an extremely low complication rate. The product used is biodegradable, fully biocompatible, and reversible, ensuring controlled management without risk to the body.
Results are visible immediately and typically last between 12 and 18 months, depending on the type of hyaluronic acid chosen, the area injected, and each patient’s metabolism. To maintain optimal chin definition and a well-structured jawline, an annual maintenance session is generally recommended. This progressive and personalized approach allows for a natural, harmonious, and long-lasting result, without resorting to surgery.
To better understand the real impact of hyaluronic acid injection in the chin, here are some figures from clinical practice and recent studies in aesthetic medicine :
These data confirm that chin injection is a safe, well-standardized procedure, and a growing practice, meeting the increasing demand for gentle, non-surgical aesthetic corrections.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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