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Chin Implant (Chin Augmentation) in Columbus

Surgery that projects a recessed chin either by placing a shaped silicone implant on the bone or by cutting and sliding the chin bone forward (genioplasty), permanently balancing the profile with the nose and neck. The two methods suit different chins and carry different risks, and this page separates them. Compare Columbus clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Columbus

$4,000–$12,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Columbus, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Chin Implant surgeons in Columbus

Plastic surgeons in Columbus who list chin implant among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.

Columbus Facial Plastics in Columbus

Columbus Facial Plastics

Columbus

4.9 (275) · Google

Columbus Facial Plastics is a plastic surgery practice in Columbus, Ohio, rated 4.9 stars across 275 Google reviews, performing 10 tracked procedures.

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Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery - Gahanna in Columbus

Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery - Gahanna

Columbus

4.9 (251) · Google

Financing available

Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery - Gahanna is a plastic surgery practice in Columbus, Ohio, rated 4.9 stars across 251 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Sumit Bapna, MD in Columbus

Dr. Sumit Bapna, MD

Columbus

5.0 (167) · Google

Dr. Sumit Bapna, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Columbus, Ohio, rated 5 stars across 167 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Stratus Plastic Surgery in Columbus

Stratus Plastic Surgery

Columbus

5.0 (125) · Google

Stratus Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Columbus, Ohio, rated 5 stars across 125 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Columbus Institute in Columbus

Columbus Institute

Columbus

4.7 (154) · Google

Financing available

Columbus Institute is a plastic surgery practice in Columbus, Ohio, rated 4.7 stars across 154 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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About Chin Implant

Surgery that projects a recessed chin either by placing a shaped silicone implant on the bone or by cutting and sliding the chin bone forward (genioplasty), permanently balancing the profile with the nose and neck. The two methods suit different chins and carry different risks, and this page separates them.

Sessions

One operation of 45 to 90 minutes for an implant, 1 to 2 hours for a genioplasty; permanent

Downtime

1 to 2 weeks off work, chin strap for a week, swelling settling over 4 to 6 weeks, final shape at 3 months; a soft diet for a week when the incision is inside the mouth

Good candidate

Adults with a recessed or short chin, a profile where the chin sits behind the lips, a soft jawline that a stronger chin would define, or a double chin that projecting the chin would reduce, who want a permanent result rather than repeated filler; severe deficiency, a vertically short chin or asymmetry favour genioplasty over an implant

  • Permanently rebalances the profile, which makes the nose look smaller and the neck look tighter without touching either
  • An implant is a short operation through a hidden incision with a quick recovery
  • Genioplasty uses your own bone, so there is no implant to infect, shift or erode, and it can lengthen or straighten the chin as well as project it
  • Often paired with rhinoplasty or chin liposuction in one operation for better proportions
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At a glance

Chin Implant in Columbus: the numbers

6 plastic surgery practices in the Columbus area list chin implant. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.

  • Together the 6 with Google reviews hold 1,005 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 5 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Columbus (3), Dublin (2), Gahanna (1).
From their own websites

What Columbus chin implant practices state about themselves

What 6 Columbus practices that list chin implant say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.

  • 3 of 6 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1), American Board of Otolaryngology (1)
  • 1 of 6 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 6 mention virtual consultations
  • 1 of 6 state a free consultation
  • 2 of 6 mention financing
  • 2 of 6 show before-and-after photos on their site
FAQ

Chin Implant in Columbus: common questions

How much does Chin Implant cost in Columbus?

Chin Implant generally runs $4,000–$12,000 per procedure, and each Columbus clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Columbus clinics for a personalized quote.

How often should I get Chin Implant?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Columbus providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.

Can I wear makeup after Chin Implant?

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

Implant or genioplasty?

An implant is a shaped piece of solid silicone placed on the front of the chin bone through a small incision inside the lower lip or under the chin: forty-five to ninety minutes, quick recovery, easily reversed by removing it. It suits a mild to moderate recession where the chin only needs to come forward. A sliding genioplasty cuts the lower edge of the chin bone, moves it forward, down or sideways, and fixes it with a small plate: one to two hours, done by a plastic or oral-maxillofacial surgeon, and it can lengthen a short chin or correct asymmetry as well as project it. The 2025 systematic review of 1,126 patients found implants suit mild to moderate deficiency and genioplasty suits severe deficiency and complex three-dimensional problems, with high satisfaction for both and a trend toward higher satisfaction after genioplasty.

How much does a chin implant cost?

A silicone chin implant runs $4,000 to $8,000 in the US including surgeon, anesthesia and facility; a sliding genioplasty $7,000 to $12,000 because it is longer and needs plating. Combining with rhinoplasty or chin liposuction in one operation is common and cheaper than doing them separately. Canadian prices track similar figures in dollars. For comparison, chin filler costs $700 to $1,500 a year, so an implant is cheaper than filler after about five years.

Is chin filler a good preview?

Yes, and it is how most people arrive at surgery. One to two syringes of firm filler on the chin shows you the effect of projection on your whole profile for twelve to eighteen months, reversibly. If you love it and would rather stop paying yearly, an implant makes it permanent. Filler cannot lengthen a very short chin or correct asymmetry convincingly; those are genioplasty problems from the start.

What are the risks?

The ASPS list covers both methods: anesthesia risks, bleeding, hematoma, infection, asymmetry, numbness of the chin and lower lip from the mental nerve, poor healing, prolonged swelling, a result you are not happy with and the possibility of revision. Implants add displacement, capsular contracture (thick scar around the implant) and, over years, some erosion of the bone beneath. The review's numbers: implant infection ranged from 0% to 23.8% across studies and persistent sensory change was 9.4%; genioplasty infection was 0% to 5.3%, temporary numbness was very common, and numbness lasting beyond a year affected 7.4% to 12.5%. Both are permanent operations on the face; the surgeon's experience with the specific method is the main variable.

What is recovery like?

A chin strap for a week, swelling and bruising along the jaw for two weeks, one to two weeks off work, and a soft diet plus mouth rinses for a week if the incision is inside the mouth. Numbness of the chin and lower lip is expected for weeks to months, longer after genioplasty. Most swelling is gone by four to six weeks and the final shape is clear at three months. Implants can be felt but not seen once healed; genioplasty leaves nothing to feel.

Does a chin implant look natural?

When the size and shape are chosen for your face, yes; the change is in proportion rather than a feature people can point to, and the usual comments are that the nose looks smaller or the neck tighter. Overprojection and a too-wide implant are the recognizable failures, and they are a surgeon's judgment error, not a property of the implant. Ask to see profile results at a year, not at three months.

Can it be combined with other surgery?

Often. Surgeons regularly pair chin augmentation with rhinoplasty, because nose and chin are judged together in profile, and with chin liposuction or a neck lift, because projecting the chin tightens the line under it. One anesthetic, one recovery, and usually a lower combined price than two operations.

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