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Chin Implants
Increase forward projection of the chin to balance the profile, most often performed alongside rhinoplasty because nose and chin together determine profile harmony. Frequently the single most effective change to a weak profile.
Face Procedure 10 · Facial Implants
Facial Implants in Dubai
Some proportions cannot be improved with soft tissue, because the issue is the bone beneath it. Chin, cheek and jaw implants correct the underlying structure rather than padding over it.
Board-Certified Surgeons
DHA-licensed surgical facility
Structural Correction
The bone addressed, not padded over
Concealed Incisions
Inside the mouth or beneath the chin
Removable by Design
Exchangeable if your preference changes
In Short
Facial implants are solid, biocompatible devices placed directly on the facial bone to augment the chin, cheeks or jaw angles. Unlike dermal filler, which sits in soft tissue and requires repeated treatment, implants correct the underlying skeletal framework permanently and are inserted through incisions hidden inside the mouth or beneath the chin. They can be removed or exchanged if desired. Most patients return to work within seven to fourteen days.
- Anaesthetic
- General or sedation
- Procedure time
- 1–2 hours
- Hospital stay
- Day case
- Back to work
- 7–14 days
- Swelling settles
- 4–6 weeks
- Final result
- 3–6 months
The Procedure
What Are Facial Implants?
Facial proportion is determined by the skeleton beneath the soft tissue. A recessive chin, flat midface or undefined jaw angle are structural characteristics, and adding volume to the soft tissue above them can only ever partially disguise the underlying shape.
Facial implants address the structure directly. They are solid, biocompatible devices — most commonly silicone or porous polyethylene — shaped to sit precisely on the bone and secured in a pocket created for them. Incisions are placed inside the mouth or in a concealed crease beneath the chin, so there is no visible external scar in most cases.
The comparison patients most often need is with dermal filler. Filler is excellent for soft tissue volume and requires no surgery, but it sits above the bone, is reabsorbed, and needs repeating indefinitely. For genuine structural deficiency, an implant produces a cleaner and permanently stable result. Where a chin is only mildly recessive, filler may well be the more sensible starting point — and we will say so.
Techniques & Options
Your Facial Implants Options
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Cheek and Midface Implants
Restore or create midface projection where cheekbones are naturally flat or volume has been lost with age, supporting the soft tissue above and improving light reflection across the face.
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Jaw Angle Implants
Widen and define the posterior jawline where the angle is soft or undefined, creating a sharper transition between face and neck. Often chosen together with chin augmentation for a fully defined lower face.
Candidacy
Is Facial Implants Right for You?
You are likely a good candidate if
- Structural deficiency in chin projection, cheek height or jaw definition
- Facial growth complete
- Wanting a permanent result rather than repeated filler treatments
- In good general health and a non-smoker
- Good dental and oral health where intraoral incisions are planned
This may not be the right procedure if
- Mild deficiency where filler is the more proportionate starting point
- Significant dental or jaw alignment problems, which may need orthognathic assessment first
- Active dental or gum infection
- Unrealistic expectations of the degree of change achievable
- Facial growth incomplete
How Facial Implants Is Performed, Step by Step
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Facial Analysis
Proportion is assessed across facial thirds and in profile. The relationship between nose, lips and chin determines whether a chin implant, a rhinoplasty or both will actually solve the concern.
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Implant Selection
Shape, size and projection are chosen from your measurements and, where useful, imaging. Sizers are used during surgery to confirm the choice in situ.
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Anaesthesia and Access
General anaesthetic or sedation, with incisions placed inside the mouth or in a concealed crease beneath the chin.
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Pocket Creation
A precise pocket is created directly on the bone. Accurate pocket dimensions are what prevent the implant from shifting — the most common technical complication.
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Implant Placement and Fixation
The implant is positioned and, where indicated, fixed with a small screw to eliminate movement. Symmetry is confirmed before closure.
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Recovery
Swelling peaks in the first week. A soft diet is advised where intraoral incisions have been used, with careful oral hygiene throughout.
Techniques Compared
Facial Implants Versus Dermal Filler and Fat Transfer
| Facial Implant | Dermal Filler | Fat Transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrects bone structure | Yes | No — sits in soft tissue | No — sits in soft tissue |
| Permanence | Permanent | 6–18 months | Partly permanent |
| Definition achievable | Sharpest | Soft | Soft |
| Surgery required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Reversible | Yes — removable | Yes — dissolvable | Difficult |
| Downtime | 7–14 days | 1–2 days | 5–10 days |
| Ongoing cost | None | Repeat treatments | Occasional top-up |
| Best for | Structural deficiency | Mild soft tissue volume | Natural volume restoration |
The Honest View
Benefits and What to Consider
Benefits
- Corrects the underlying skeletal proportion rather than masking it
- Permanent — no repeat treatments and no ongoing cost
- Sharper, more defined contour than soft tissue methods can achieve
- Incisions hidden inside the mouth or beneath the chin
- Removable or exchangeable if your preference changes
- Combines naturally with rhinoplasty for complete profile balance
What to consider
Facial implants are a surgical procedure with risks including infection, implant shifting, asymmetry, temporary or occasionally lasting numbness of the lip or chin, and the possibility that the implant needs removing or repositioning. Swelling takes four to six weeks to settle meaningfully. Where deficiency is mild, filler may be the more proportionate option, and your surgeon will tell you if that is the case in your assessment.
Recovery
Your Recovery Timeline
Days 1–3
Swelling peaks. Soft diet and careful oral hygiene if intraoral incisions were used.
Days 4–7
Swelling begins to reduce. Numbness of the lip or chin is common at this stage and usually temporary.
Days 7–14
Most patients return to work. Contour is still obscured by residual swelling.
Weeks 3–6
Swelling largely resolves and the new proportion becomes clearly visible.
Weeks 6–8
Cleared for full exercise and contact activity.
Months 3–6
Final settled result, with any remaining numbness typically resolved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are facial implants permanent?
Yes. They are designed to remain indefinitely and do not dissolve or require replacement on a schedule. They can, however, be removed or exchanged surgically if your preference changes or a complication arises — which is a genuine advantage over irreversible bone surgery.
Implant or filler — which should I choose?
It depends on the degree of deficiency. For genuine structural shortfall, an implant gives a cleaner, sharper and permanently stable result. For mild deficiency, or if you want to test the concept before committing, filler is a sensible starting point. Many patients begin with filler and move to an implant when they know they want the change permanently.
Will the scar be visible?
Usually not. Chin implants are placed through an incision inside the mouth or in the natural crease beneath the chin. Cheek and jaw implants are placed intraorally. In most cases there is no visible external scar at all.
Can the implant move?
It is uncommon when the pocket is created accurately and the implant is fixed where indicated, but it is a recognised complication. If an implant does shift noticeably, it can be repositioned surgically.
Should I have a chin implant or rhinoplasty?
Sometimes the honest answer is that a nose looks large because the chin is small. Assessing the profile as a whole occasionally reveals that a chin implant alone achieves better balance than reducing the nose would. Frequently the best answer is both, performed together.
How long does the swelling last?
The bulk resolves within three to six weeks, but subtle swelling persists longer, particularly with jaw angle implants. The genuinely final contour is assessed at three to six months.
Will I lose feeling in my lip or chin?
Temporary numbness is common after chin and jaw implants because the nerves run close to the surgical field. It typically resolves over weeks to a few months. Permanent numbness is uncommon but is a recognised risk your surgeon will discuss with you.
How much do facial implants cost in Dubai?
At Elora, a chin implant is AED 15,000. Your exact quote depends on which implants your assessment calls for and whether the procedure is combined with rhinoplasty or other surgery, and is confirmed at your free surgical consultation.
Correct the Structure, Not Just the Surface
A free consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon: your facial thirds and profile assessed together, and a frank answer on whether an implant or filler is the proportionate choice for you.