Dermal Fillers for Chin

Because we make a bespoke treatment plan with every patient, and every person will need different amounts, we charge per syringe but make sure that we are as economical as possible with optimal technique.

 The amount can vary considerably depending on the state of the soft tissues and how much recession has been in the mandible bone (the chin and jawline). This in the chin alone is typically from around 2-3 mL and Dr Thomas will always discuss this during the aesthetic medical assessment.

For information regarding the cost of a syringe of filler, please see our price list.

On average, we would expect dermal filler to typically last around 12-18 months although this can vary. In the chin we select fillers with a more robust and elastic character to provide volume and lift for the overlying soft tissues. This includes Juvederm Voluma, Teoxane RHA-4 or Ultra Deep, Restylane Lyft & Belotero Intense.

Recovery time varies for each patient and for each type of filler injected. You can resume most activities right away, but it is generally recommended that you avoid intense physical activity for the first 24-48 hours to minimise swelling and bruising.

It is best to avoid touching the area or applying makeup for around 12 hours after treatment and avoid flying for 24-48 hours. There is no evidence that alcohol significantly increases bruising following dermal fillers but it is best to be moderate if you do have anything within the first 24 hours.

Although many clinics advise against drinking alcohol for 24 hours, there is no evidence this is beneficial and can be restrictive- we do however suggest moderate amounts over the first day.

The treatment is with a fine needle and is not usually painful. Dr Thomas takes great care to minimise discomfort further with cooling, vibration, meticulous technique, and uses fillers that are pre-mixed with local anaesthetic (therefore minimising the discomfort from subsequent injections).

As with any medical treatment, there can be side effects, although these are usually mild given that hyaluronic acid is a natural substance. Swelling and redness is most common, the worst of which tends to subside over 24-48 hours although sometimes slightly longer. Mild bruising is possible infrequently, subsiding over several days. We avoid injection in an area where there is any active infection and if a person has a history of cold sores, preventative medication is advised (which can be supplied through the clinic).

Serious complications from dermal fillers are rare but must be considered. Although no area of the face is completely without risk, the chin is one of the safest and hyaluronic acid fillers also have a substance that can break up the dermal filler and, in most cases, reverse the effects of blood vessel blockages.