The amount of hyaluronic acid required to treat the chin depends on many factors, starting with the patient’s facial morphology, the type of correction desired, and the anatomy of the area. There is therefore no standard volume applicable to everyone. Each treatment is personalized and adjusted according to the actual need, with the goal of achieving a natural, harmonious, and proportionate result.
In aesthetic medicine, this is referred to as a personalized volumetric strategy that takes into account anatomy, profile, skin quality, and patient expectations.
In clinical practice, the volumes of hyaluronic acid used for chin treatment generally fall within the following ranges.
Several clinical parameters guide the physician in the choice of volume.
In some cases, the physician deliberately chooses not to inject the full amount of hyaluronic acid planned during the first session. A progressive approach can then be proposed : an initial injection with a moderate volume (often around 1 ml), followed by a re-evaluation after 15 days to one month, with the possibility of a touch-up or additional injection if necessary.
This strategy has several advantages. It allows observation of tissue response, limits any risk of overcorrection, and refines the final result with millimetric precision. It is particularly recommended for a first medical genioplasty by injection, or in situations where high precision is required to restore profile balance and lower face harmony.
The type of hyaluronic acid used plays a decisive role in the success of a medical genioplasty. Not all products offer the same projection capacity, durability, and cohesion. For chin treatment, the choice is generally a highly cross-linked hyaluronic acid, in order to provide solid structural support ; sufficiently cohesive to maintain shape and prevent migration ; and injected deeply, in contact with the periosteum (bone), or subdermally depending on the specific indication.
Thanks to this careful product selection and a mastered injection technique, it is possible to achieve an optimal result with a minimal amount of hyaluronic acid. In Geneva, this tailored approach guarantees not only better effectiveness, but also increased safety and a natural result perfectly adapted to each morphology.
The exact amount of hyaluronic acid required for a medical genioplasty can only be determined during the consultation. The physician then conducts a complete facial analysis, both frontally and in profile, to accurately assess the volume to inject for a harmonious and natural result.
A personalized quote is always prepared before treatment. It specifies the planned amount of hyaluronic acid, expressed in number of syringes, as well as any additional options, such as a touch-up or treatment of other facial areas. This transparency allows the patient to have all the necessary information to make an informed decision, in an atmosphere of trust and safety.
In Geneva, medical genioplasty with hyaluronic acid injection is a reliable and non-surgical alternative to chin surgery. Adjusting the injected quantity to each morphology ensures a tailored result, respecting profile balance and the uniqueness of each face.
The amount of hyaluronic acid required to correct a chin is never fixed : it changes with age and adapts to the anatomical transformations of the lower third of the face.
In young patients, the injection most often has a structural purpose. It aims to correct a receding chin, improve projection, or rebalance the profile. In these situations, the volumes remain moderate : a 1 ml syringe is generally sufficient to achieve a visible, natural, and lasting result.
Over time, needs change. Aging is accompanied by progressive bone resorption in the chin area, loss of soft tissue elasticity, and skin sagging. The chin then appears less defined, the jawline fades, and the cervico-mental angle narrows.
In this context, hyaluronic acid injection aims to restore lost volumes and provide overall support. The required quantities are often higher, ranging from 2 to 3 ml, distributed precisely across several areas of the chin. In some cases, a comprehensive approach to the lower face — involving the chin, mandibular angles, and jawline — allows for a true rejuvenating effect.
Thus, the volume of hyaluronic acid can never be standardized. It must be adapted to age, tissue quality, and the aesthetic goals of each patient, in order to preserve the harmony and natural elegance of the face.
A question frequently arises during consultations : “Are two syringes of hyaluronic acid necessary to correct the chin ?” The answer is no. It all depends on facial morphology, chin type, and especially the desired aesthetic goal.
In the vast majority of cases, a single 1 ml syringe is sufficient to achieve a satisfactory result. This volume generally allows correction of mild to moderate retrognathia, improvement of chin projection, and subtle structuring of the profile, while preserving the natural appearance of the features.
The use of two syringes (i.e., 2 ml) is reserved for specific situations : a very receding or poorly defined chin, the desire for a more pronounced transformation — particularly in men — or treatment of the chin combined with other areas of the lower face, such as the mandibular angles or the facial oval.
In reality, the key factor is not the amount injected, but the match between volume, anatomy, and patient demand. A fine, harmonious face with delicate features will often require minimal correction. In patients with a masculine morphology or a wider face, the correction usually requires more product to achieve harmonious balance.
The myth of “systematic 2 syringes” should therefore be abandoned. Each face is unique and requires a tailored strategy, guided by the physician’s analysis and the desired aesthetic outcome.
Sometimes the volume injected during a first session is not enough to achieve the desired effect. This does not mean that the treatment has failed, but simply that a progressive approach is sometimes preferable.
In this case, a second session can be proposed after a period of 15 days to one month. This staged approach has several advantages : it promotes better integration of the hyaluronic acid, gives the physician time to evaluate tissue response, reduces the risk of overcorrection, and allows millimetric adjustment for an optimal result.
When the patient desires and the physician has the necessary experience, it is also possible to inject multiple syringes during the first session. This flexibility allows medical genioplasty to be adapted to the specific needs of each morphology, while ensuring a natural, harmonious, and safe result.
While it is natural to wonder about the volume, it is essential to remember that it is the physician who determines the amount to inject. The aesthetic request is, of course, taken into account, but the relevance of the procedure is based on a rigorous clinical analysis.
An experienced physician will observe :
Based on this overall assessment, the physician will determine the minimum quantity necessary to begin appreciating the result and the amount needed for an optimal outcome. Following this analysis, the patient will make their choice.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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