Chin/Jawline Enhancement

Utah Chin Augmentation surgery can usually be performed through a very small incision (about one inch) placed on the underside of the chin where most people have a natural crease in the skin. This incision heals quickly, leaving an almost imperceptible scar (click for image). About half of the patients I see who are seeking neck and chin cosmetic surgery have weak chins. Surprisingly, patients themselves are not aware of this. If you fall into this category, I can place a chin implant through this small incision. The implant is secured to the jaw with sutures that dissolve after a few months. Screws are not needed and are not used. Screws can sometimes cause patients discomfort long-term so Dr. Mobley does not use them. The implant will give the jawline a stronger, more refined look to the face. A large variety of implants are available so they can be individualized to your exact anatomy. Further, Dr. Mobley is an international innovator of “custom-carved” chin implants so that can get an implant that is uniquely customized in shape to your specific jawline.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Mobley has designed his practice to give his patients an exceptionally high-quality surgical experience while providing exceptional results. The most important factors he considers when assessing the pricing of cosmetic surgery are: quality, safety and respect for costs. Taking these into account he doesn’t wish to compete with the lowest bidder, rather provide his patients with the highest level of individualized results.

There are three main components that contribute to your final cosmetic surgery fee. The first component is the surgeon’s fee. As this is a medical experience, your final surgeon’s fee can only be determined after a full consultation with Dr. Mobley where he will perform a complete history and physical exam and together you will formulate a treatment plan that best fits your cosmetic goals. Computerized imaging is often used to help better plan your surgery.

Dr. Mobley is a national authority on the surgical procedure of cosmetic chin augmentation. He is a national teacher of the procedure to other surgeons, actively writes, publishes, and lectures on the topic. He has even pioneered several proprietary techniques including his custom artistic carving of implants to give each patient a truly one-of-a-kind final cosmetic jawline result.

Most chin augmentation surgeries can be safely and comfortably performed in the office. Most standard chin augmentations performed in the office O.R. begins at $4,000, which covers the surgeon’s fee, cost of the implant, and facility fee. If extensive artistic shaping/carving of the implant is required, the total cost can be as high as $5,500. You can always find a lower fee, but at Mobley MD we pride ourselves on the fact that Dr. Mobley performs more chin augmentations than any other surgeon in the Intermountain West and is one of just six national teachers of cosmetic chin surgery for the Implantech company. There are no regrets when you choose the best.

After your consultation, you will leave the office with an easy to understand quote for your individualized surgical plan. Keep in mind that the facility and anesthesia fees are time-based and so may change based on the actual final length of your surgery.

Dr. Mobley wants to make cosmetic surgery available to as many people as possible. For that reason we have  partnered with CareCredit to provide lending services. When you come in for your consultation we will be more than happy to go over all your financial options with you.

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Following a chin implant most patients would prefer to rest at home for 1-3 days following the operation. After that, if one is not self conscious about some bruising and swelling, most patients feel fine to return to school or work. Stitches are removed after 1 week and most obvious bruising and swelling is subsiding by 2 weeks post-op. It can take 8-12 weeks before the new final jawline shape is seen as there is another layer of swelling that takes several weeks to entirely resolve.

During your consultation, you can review before and after photos of patients who have undergone similar surgery. Also, computer morphing software can be used during the consultation to show you what is realistically achievable from surgery.

Every type of surgery has risks. It’s my ethical responsibility to educate you on these risks so you can make the best possible decision for yourself while weighing these risks against the benefits of surgery. My training helps me to minimize these risks to the best of my ability, but I cannot eliminate them entirely.

Common risks include numbness of chin, red or visible scar, shifting of the implant, and infection of the implant. Since starting practice in 2002, I have only had 1 implant shift after surgery, a few cases of numbness in the lips and chin, and have never had to remove an implant due to infection.

The risks above are the most common ones that I think you should be aware of, but they are not a complete list of all possible risks. When I see you in consultation and we begin to formulate your surgical treatment plan, I’ll review with you not only these common risks but also the less likely complications that may occur.