The chin is an important detail in a face. A well-proportioned chin gives the face the right balance.
Relationship of the chin to the rest of the face
Looking at the profile of the face makes it clear that the chin plays a major role. The optical size of nose and lips are determined in part by the projection of the lower jaw and chin.
Wrinkles on the chin
The skin of the chin, like the rest of the face, suffers from skin aging, especially when it is heavily exposed to direct sunlight. An additional aspect of the chin is that in some cases, the muscle under the skin that moves the chin up causes small dents to form in the surface of the skin. This is also called “peau d’orange. As the resilience of the skin is (has become) less, these dents will be able to remain increasingly visible.
Muscle tension in the chin
The mentioned tension in the chin muscle under the skin is often pronounced at the time when the upper teeth protrude (too) far in front of the lower teeth. Reflexively, the muscle is used to close the mouth.
Relaxing the chin muscle
Relaxing the chin muscle using Botox makes the aspect of the chin calmer. This treatment is effective for about 3 to 5 months and can then be repeated if desired.
Correcting the wrinkles
The skin itself can be smoothed using fillers such as Restylane or Profhilo, possibly in combination with PRP, a treatment using the patient’s own platelets.
Correcting the shape and size
The shape of the chin can also be changed or the chin as a whole can be enlarged when aesthetically desirable. Injections with Restylane Lyft (a firmer filler) are most effective for this purpose.
Treatment
Prior to injections, the skin of the chin may be numbed with cream or injections from the oral cavity. For Botox injections, however, most patients do not find this necessary.