Yes. You will meet your consultant during your initial consultation, and they will oversee your treatment plan and aftercare to ensure consistency, safety, and the highest standard of results.
Chin Augmentation at our day-surgery located at 101 Harley Street, Marylebone, London.
At 101 Harley Street, our surgeons prioritise precision, natural aesthetics, and bespoke planning, ensuring results that feel authentic to your features.
Located in the heart of Harley Street, London, our surgical centre is equipped with advanced facilities to ensure safety, precision, and a natural result that complements your unique facial features.
Chin augmentation enhances the shape or projection of the chin using either a custom-selected implant or subtle modification of the existing bone structure. This creates better proportion between the chin, jawline, and nose, improving overall facial balance and definition.
At 101 Harley Street, your treatment is performed within our advanced day-surgery facility, where discretion, safety and precision are at the heart of every procedure.
At 101 Harley Street, patient satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. Our reviews reflect the expertise of our consultants, the quality of our care, and the exceptional results our patients experience. From your first consultation to full recovery, our team is dedicated to providing a seamless, supportive and reassuring journey, something our patients consistently highlight in their feedback. Below you can see our verified google reviews. You can also see more reviews on Doctify.
Doctor Dan Wright is not only one of the kindest and nicest human beings you could ever meet he’s one of the most professional. At every stage of my procedure I felt reassured and in very safe hands. I would not normally post a review of anything that isn’t a restaurant or a barber but I felt compelled to here because my experience was so wonderful. Fantastic stuff. Brilliant.
I recently had surgery at 101 Harley Street and was impressed by the level of care and professionalism displayed by the entire team. I was greeted with friendly staff which immediately made me feel comforted, and this genuine care continued throughout the entire journey. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone seeking quality medical care.
Dr Dan and his team at 101 are exceptional. I was made to feel so comfortable and relaxed during my procedure and everything is done with the highest level of professionalism. Can’t recommend them enough!
Staff were all extremely kind and thoughtful all through the process. I always come away feeling like I’ve had the best chat with good friends over a delicious coffee in a gorgeous spot. And all the while… also leaving with healthier skin. I’ve loved working with Emma and Duncan and everyone else at 101!
I had a procedure recently at 101 and I’m so happy with how it went! The staff and the consultant were super friendly and made me feel safe and welcome. The results of my procedure are fantastic and I will recommend to all of my friends and family.
Chin augmentation may be suitable if you:
Have a recessed or under-projected chin
Feel your profile lacks definition or balance
Want improved harmony between the chin and nose
Wish to enhance the jawline and lower face contour
Are seeking long-lasting improvement without relying on fillers
Your surgeon will assess your facial proportions in detail and create an individualised treatment plan that aligns with your aesthetic goals.
| What’s Included in Your Treatment |
|---|
A comprehensive consultation with your specialist surgeon |
Pre-operative medical assessment and anaesthetic review |
State-of-the-art day-surgery facilities in our Harley Street clinic |
Procedure performed by an experienced consultant plastic or oculoplastic surgeon |
Post-operative care plan, including review appointments and healing support |
Chin augmentation can be achieved through two main surgical approaches: a chin implant or a genioplasty. Both procedures improve the projection and definition of the chin, but they work in different ways and suit different patients. Your surgeon at 101 Harley Street will recommend the most appropriate technique based on your facial anatomy and goals at consultation.
The table to the side outlines the key differences to help guide your thinking ahead of consultation.
| Chin implant | Genioplasty | |
|---|---|---|
How it works | Silicone implant placed over the chin bone | Chin bone surgically repositioned |
Best suited to | Patients needing forward projection or definition | Patients with asymmetry, vertical concerns, or significant repositioning needs |
Complexity | Straightforward | More involved |
Reversible | Yes, implant can be removed or exchanged | No, bone repositioning is permanent |
Recovery | 1 week off work, normal activities at 2 to 3 weeks | Longer recovery period |
Scarring | Small incision inside mouth or beneath chin crease | Internal incisions only |
Result | Long-lasting with stable implant | Permanent structural change |
Interest in chin augmentation among male patients has grown significantly in recent years, reflecting a broader shift in male attitudes towards facial aesthetics. For men, the chin and jawline are central to the appearance of facial strength, definition, and proportion, and chin augmentation is one of the most effective procedures for enhancing these features.
The surgical planning for male chin augmentation differs from the approach used for female patients. A masculine chin typically sits further forward, is wider and squarer, and has more angular definition than a feminine chin. The aim is to enhance these qualities in a way that looks natural and proportionate to the patient’s overall facial structure, rather than producing a result that appears surgically altered.
For male patients, the most common goals are increased forward projection, improved definition along the jawline, and better balance between the chin and nose when viewed in profile. Chin augmentation can significantly improve the lower facial third for men who have a naturally recessed or under-projected chin, or those who feel their profile lacks the definition they would like.
Male patients frequently combine chin augmentation with rhinoplasty, as the relationship between the chin and nose is central to profile balance. Some patients also combine chin augmentation with buccal fat removal or jawline contouring for a more comprehensive result. Your surgeon at 101 Harley Street will discuss whether a combined approach is appropriate for your goals at consultation.
It is common to have questions about a surgical procedure. Some key questions here that we receive from patients considering a chin augmentation.
If you are looking for more general information about what happens from your first consultation to aftercare visit our Your Journey page to understand how we guide each patient through the consultation, surgery, and recovery process within our Harley Street surgical centre.
Chin augmentation is a surgical procedure that enhances the shape, size, or projection of the chin using either a silicone implant or a surgical repositioning of the chin bone (genioplasty). At 101 Harley Street, it can correct a recessed or under-projected chin, improve the balance between the chin and nose in profile, enhance jawline definition, and create better proportion across the lower face. Each procedure is tailored individually, with implant size and placement selected to complement the patient’s natural facial anatomy.
Chin augmentation is a surgical procedure that produces a permanent, structural change to the chin using an implant or bone repositioning. Chin filler uses injectable hyaluronic acid to add temporary volume and projection to the chin without surgery. Filler results typically last 12 to 18 months before gradually breaking down and require repeat treatments to maintain. Surgical chin augmentation is better suited to patients seeking a lasting result, while filler suits those wanting a temporary, lower-commitment option or those wishing to trial a change before committing to surgery. Your surgeon at 101 Harley Street will discuss both options at consultation.
Chin augmentation at 101 Harley Street typically takes 1 to 2 hours. It can be performed under local anaesthetic with sedation or under general anaesthetic, depending on the technique used and your individual circumstances. The procedure is carried out as a day case, meaning you go home the same day. The most appropriate anaesthetic option will be discussed and agreed at your pre-operative consultation.
Most patients take around one week off work following chin augmentation. Some swelling, tightness, and mild discomfort around the chin and jaw are normal in the first week and settle gradually. Most patients return to normal activities at 2 to 3 weeks. Early results are visible after 1 to 2 weeks as initial swelling reduces, with final results fully apparent at 3 to 6 months as the soft tissues settle around the implant and any residual swelling resolves.
A chin implant is long-lasting and designed to remain in place indefinitely, though it can be removed or exchanged if required. A genioplasty, which involves surgical repositioning of the chin bone, produces a permanent structural change that cannot be reversed. Natural ageing will continue after surgery, but the improvement in chin projection and facial balance achieved through augmentation is lasting. Your surgeon will discuss the longevity of the recommended approach for your specific procedure at consultation.
Yes. Our surgeons focus on proportion, balance, and subtle refinement to achieve outcomes that look natural and complement your features.
Common treatment areas include the abdomen, thighs, hips, back, upper arms, knees, chin, and neck. Your surgeon will discuss which areas can be safely and effectively treated.
Each option has unique benefits. Chin implants offer predictable, instant projection, while sliding genioplasty provides a fully natural, implant-free alternative. Your surgeon will help determine the best approach.
Incisions can be made inside the mouth for scarless results. If placed beneath the chin, the scar is discreet and typically fades very well.
Chin implants are long-lasting and designed for permanent enhancement. Most patients enjoy stable results for life.
Initial results appear within 1–2 weeks, with full refinement as swelling settles over three to six months.
All procedures at 101 Harley Street are carried out by highly qualified consultants and specialists who are leaders in their respective fields. Each practitioner has extensive experience within both the NHS and private practice and is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). You can explore our consultants here.
Absolutely. During your enquiry process, our patient team will recommend the most suitable consultant for your treatment, but you are always welcome to request a specific doctor or surgeon if you prefer.
Yes. You will meet your consultant during your initial consultation, and they will oversee your treatment plan and aftercare to ensure consistency, safety, and the highest standard of results.
Our generously proportioned theatre can accommodate cases performed under general anaesthetic, intravenous sedation and local anaesthetic. We also have two treatment/consultation rooms where consultations and other minor operative procedures can be performed.
Our spacious, newly modernised operating theatre has been designed and equipped to provide surgeons and anaesthetists with an optimised environment to perform ambulatory day case surgical procedures. It is a very flexible space and can accommodate a wide range of non-infectious cases performed with local anaesthesia, IV sedation or full TIVA general anaesthesia (ASA Grade 1 and 2 only).
To learn more about what is involved before, during and after surgery, visit our journey page below.
Each member of our team of friendly, welcoming and highly skilled nurses and administrative staff has been individually chosen for their compassion, enthusiasm and dedication to providing our patients and medical staff with an unparalleled level of care.
Our surgery is located on Harley Street in Marylebone, London, within one of the world’s most prestigious and historic medical districts. Situated at 101 Harley Street, the clinic offers a discreet and refined setting in the heart of Central London, bringing together leading consultants, advanced facilities and personalised care.
We welcome patients from across the world, as well as patients travelling to London from across the UK and internationally for specialist medical, surgical and aesthetic treatments.
Our location benefits from excellent transport connections. Regent’s Park, Oxford Circus and Baker Street Underground stations are all within easy walking distance, while major London rail stations and international airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and London City provide convenient access for national and international visitors.
Whether you are travelling from within London or further afield, our Harley Street clinic provides a calm, professional environment designed to deliver exceptional care in one of the capital’s most respected medical locations.
