How Much Does Chin Augmentation Cost?

Last Updated on September 21, 2024
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

For those seeking a stronger, more sculpted facial profile, chin augmentation offers a way to balance and enhance the jawline and neck for improved aesthetic harmony. But what exactly does this transformative cosmetic procedure typically cost in 2024?

In this guide, we’ll examine the latest national average chin augmentation costs, including both surgical implant and non-surgical injectable filler options. We’ll break down what impacts pricing, provide regional and international cost comparisons, and outline payment plans that can make care more affordable.

How Much Does Chin Augmentation Cost?

All in all, the average total costs for a complete surgical chin augmentation procedure run between $4,500 and $8,000 nationwide. This covers the entire process start to finish.

For surgical chin augmentation procedures performed in a professional operating room environment, typical costs patients can expect include:

• Surgeon’s fees – Ranging from $3,500 to $5,000 on average depending on the surgeon’s experience and practice location. Highly sought surgeons may charge more.
• Anesthesia – Around $500 to $1,500 depending on if using general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. General anesthesia tends to cost more.
• Operating facility fees – Hospital or surgical center overhead costs add $1,000 to $2,000 for the operating room, nurses, and sterile environment.
• Chin implants – The customized silicone or Gore-Tex implant hardware itself averages between $500 and $1,500 depending on the material, sizing, and design.
• Taxes – Additionally patients will need to pay any required state sales tax on surgical costs.

Non-Surgical Filler Injection Prices

Alternatively, using non-surgical injectable wrinkle fillers for temporary chin enhancement typically costs:

• Juvederm, Voluma, or Radiesse syringe – Approximately $600 to $1,200 per vial with pricing depending on filler brand, the clinic’s rates, and the regional market.
• Multiple syringes – Most patients require 2-4 syringes to achieve optimal non-surgical chin augmentation, so total costs run $1,500 to $5,000 per session.
• Maintenance sessions – Because absorbable fillers gradually dissipate over the course of 6 to 18 months, ongoing maintenance is required approximately every 12 months, at the same price to maintain your look.

In total, non-surgical chin filler injections typically run from $600 to $1,200 per individual syringe, with total treatment costs ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 depending the number of syringes injected during each session. However, the results require ongoing maintenance on a yearly basis to sustain the boosted chin profile.

According to the Langdon Center, the average cost for chin augmentation with an implant is around $2,500. This price typically includes various components such as anesthesia fees, the cost of the implant, and any necessary medical tests. However, costs can vary depending on individual patient needs and specific requirements.

In Washington D.C., the cost of chin augmentation is significantly higher, starting at approximately $6,500 and potentially exceeding $17,000 for more complex procedures. This information is detailed on the RENU website, which explains that non-surgical options like fillers can range from $950 to $4,000, providing a less invasive alternative for those looking to enhance their chin profile.

Texas Facial Aesthetics reports that chin augmentation surgery generally costs between $6,000 and $8,000. This estimate reflects the comprehensive nature of the procedure, which may include additional costs if performed alongside other surgeries.

The Burbank Plastic Surgery site lists the national average cost of a chin implant as $3,379, not including anesthesia or operating room fees. The overall price can range from $2,500 to over $8,000, depending on factors such as implant type and the extent of augmentation desired.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of chin surgery (mentoplasty) is reported to be $3,641. This average does not include additional expenses such as anesthesia or facility fees. They emphasize that most health insurance plans do not cover cosmetic procedures like chin augmentation.

Chin Augmentation and What It Means

Chin augmentation utilizes implants or injectable fillers to build out, reshape, and recontour the size, structure, and overall projection of the chin and jaw area. There are two primary approaches:

• Surgical augmentation – Uses silicone or Gore-Tex implants surgically inserted through an incision under the chin to permanently enhance the chin’s structure, often in conjunction with jaw reshaping for optimal facial balance.
• Non-surgical augmentation – Employs temporary dermal filler injectables like Juvederm Voluma or Radiesse strategically injected to build out and reshape the chin profile without surgery. However, fillers require maintenance every 6-12 months as results absorb.

The goals of either method include enhancing facial aesthetics, improving side and front profile, creating better harmony between facial features, and supporting a receding chin or underbite. But at what price does a stronger, more prominent chin profile come? Let’s break down the costs.

Factors Influencing the Price

Both surgical and non-surgical chin augmentation costs can rise based on these key factors:

• The experience level and reputation of the plastic surgeon performing the procedure – Top surgeons often justifiably charge higher fees for their expertise and ability to minimize complications. Surgeons practicing in major metropolitan cities also frequently price higher.
• Geographic location of the clinic/hospital – Areas like Los Angeles, New York, and Miami typically involve higher overall costs to cover a higher cost of living.
• Type of anesthesia needed – General anesthesia administered by an anesthesiologist costs substantially more than local anesthesia plus sedation.
• Complexity of the procedure – Combining chin augmentation with additional facial procedures like rhinoplasty or neck liposuction may increase surgery time and therefore fees.

Selecting the right surgeon and procedure customized exactly to your aesthetic facial goals optimizes your total investment.

You might also like our articles about the cost of non-surgical rhinoplasty, jaw surgery, or buccal fat removal.

Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Chin Augmentation

Surgical chin implant augmentation typically costs $4,500 to $8,000 upfront but achieves permanent improvements to the chin and jawline profile requiring no future maintenance.

Non-surgical injectable chin fillers offer less expensive initial sessions at $1,500 to $5,000 but only provide temporary augmentation lasting 6 to 18 months before requiring repeat injections.

Over a long-term period, ongoing injectable filler maintenance sessions may eventually exceed the one-time surgical augmentation costs to perpetually support your look.

Selecting a Highly Qualified Surgeon

Your choice of board-certified plastic surgeon is perhaps the most crucial decision impacting your overall chin augmentation costs and successful outcome. Use smart selection strategies:

• Verify active board certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery to ensure proper accredited training.
• Review multiple before/after photo examples to evaluate the surgeon’s aesthetic style and past chin augmentation results. Every surgeon has strengths in different types of looks.
• Book free consultations and use them to ask questions about their specific experience and patient volume with chin procedures. An experienced high-volume surgeon typically merits higher prices.
• Ask the surgeon detailed questions about their safety protocols, infection rates, surgical technique, and implant preferences to spot red flags. Don’t let cost make you compromise.
• Avoid “bargain” doctors who offer prices well below average. This could indicate inadequate skills and increase your risk.

Securing multiple expert consultations before committing allows price shopping informed decisions.

Financing Options

Most patients need flexible financing solutions for affording the $4,500 to $8,000 surgical price tag or $1,500+ per treatment non-surgical filler costs. Top options include:

• Many plastic surgeons offer their own in-house payment plans allowing dividing costs into more manageable monthly payments, often with zero financing charges or interest.
• Medical credit cards and financing companies like CareCredit or Alphaeon provide special long-term financing for cosmetic treatments. However, these do charge relatively high deferred interest, so repay quickly.
• Friends and family gifts, personal loans, or tapping home equity lines of credit provide lower cost financing alternatives.
• Insurance rarely covers strictly elective cosmetic enhancements like chin augmentation. But if correcting significant congenital deformities or injury-related disfigurement, patients can often successfully appeal insurance denials.

Discuss the most affordable plastic surgery payment and financing options with your care team. Securing financing eases the path towards your enhanced profile.

Regional Cost Variations

Based on 2024 data, national averages for total surgical chin augmentation costs including the surgeon’s fee, facility charges, anesthesia, and implant typically shake out as:

• New York City – $7,000 to $9,000
• Los Angeles and Miami – $5,500 to $8,000
• Dallas, Houston or Atlanta – $4,500 to $6,500
• Smaller Metro Cities – As low as $3,500 to $5,000

In general, experienced board-certified plastic surgeons practicing in major coastal urban areas like Manhattan or Beverly Hills charge a premium for their services and have higher operating overhead, pushing total chin augmentation costs toward the higher end of the scale. Yet hidden gems can offer tremendous value even in big cities.

Pursuing Chin Surgery Abroad

Some patients considering more affordable alternatives investigate having chin augmentation performed overseas through medical tourism packages. Typical pricing abroad:

• Mexico – $3,000 to $5,000 on average.
• Thailand – Approximately $2,500 to $4,000 on average.
• Costa Rica or Colombia – Around $3,000 to $4,500.

While this allows slashing total costs up to 50% versus US-based surgery, undertaking surgery and follow-ups in a foreign country introduces far greater risks through lack of direct oversight plus long travel.

When weighing surgical options, individuals should carefully balance cost savings vs safely choosing a proven surgeon they can meet face-to-face. Thoroughly research patient reviews and safety records of any international clinics under consideration before committing.

Expert Insights

Industry specialists offer valuable advice on finding affordable surgery without cutting corners:

“Ask prospective surgeons if they offer free touch-up procedures if some asymmetry remains after initial recovery.” – Mark Smith, Plastic Surgery Advisor

“Don’t let cost drive your decision more than the surgeon’s skill and experience, which protect your safety.” – Jennifer Martinez, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

“Multiple consultations are wise not just for pricing but to find the best doctor suited to your facial goals.” – Olivia Davis, Beauty Journalist

“Thoroughly research patient feedback and reviews praising overseas surgeons rather than simply trusting promotions.” – Ryan Chen, Medical Tourism Critic

Their guidance provides keys to ensuring your cherished investment yields the most rewarding and confidence-boosting chin profile augmentation results possible.

Final Words

While a meaningful upfront expenditure, chin contouring surgery or injectable fillers sculpt an entirely new facial profile and silhouette. For individuals embarrassed by a receding chin or underbite, or who simply seek facial balance and definition, a financial investment in chin augmentation can provide enormous psychological returns in self-image.

With average national surgical costs between $4,500 and $8,000 in 2024 and non-surgical fillers running $600 to $1,200 per syringe treatment, achieving a stronger chin is an accessible investment using one of the many financing solutions available. By meticulously selecting a reputable and experienced board-certified plastic surgeon skilled in properly assessing your individual facial structure, both your safety and satisfaction are optimized.

While not inexpensive, a refined, prominent chin profile finally free of self-consciousness may represent a worthwhile investment if this facial feature disproportionately affects your self-assuredness. Through careful planning and budgeting, improved chin definition can put a confident smile on anyone’s face.