If you’re unhappy with the shape or proportions of your nose or chin, you may have considered undergoing a facial contouring procedure. Rhinoplasty and chin implants are two commonly performed cosmetic surgeries that, when combined, can create a perfectly balanced and harmonious facial profile. Let’s explore how these two procedures work together to achieve the desired results.

Double Benefits with Rhinoplasty and Chin Implants Combined

1. Symmetry: Subtle adjustments to both the nose and chin can significantly improve facial symmetry.

2. Profile Enhancement: A reshaped nose and more defined chin can make the side view of your face look noticeably more balanced.

3. Balanced Facial Features: By framing the face well, these changes can highlight other features, like your eyes and lips, making them look more proportionate too.

4. Streamlined Recovery
By having both surgeries at once, you only go through a single recovery period—usually about 7 to 10 days—rather than two separate downtimes.

5. Cost and Time Efficiency
Combining procedures means fewer appointments and potentially lower surgical costs, making it more convenient for many patients.

How Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation Work Together

• Rhinoplasty: Reshapes the nose to better suit your facial structure, whether that involves addressing a larger or wider nose or making subtle adjustments for a more refined look.
• Chin Implant: Adds definition to a recessed or weak chin, bringing it into balance with your nose and other facial features.

Working on both the nose and chin allows the surgeon to create a more proportionate overall shape, leaving a more attractive side profile and improved facial harmony.

Initial Consultation: What to Expect

During your initial consultation, you’ll share any concerns—like a wide nose or weak chin—and learn how combining rhinoplasty and chin augmentation could address them. Dr. Frankel will evaluate your chin projection, nose shape and other facial proportions to see whether you’d be a good candidate, then design a treatment plan tailored to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.

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The Surgical Procedure: Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Surgery

When rhinoplasty and chin implant surgery are performed together, they’re treated as one cohesive procedure rather than two separate operations. This combined approach not only streamlines your treatment but also saves on anesthesia costs since you’ll only be paying once. Here’s how it typically unfolds:

1. Anesthesia and Preparation:

You’ll receive general anesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. During this time, Dr. Frankel finalizes the plan to balance your nose and chin. By treating these areas together, he can maintain a clear vision of how each adjustment contributes to an overall harmonious profile.

2. Refining the Nose

Once you’re anesthetized, Dr. Frankel begins by reshaping the nose’s bone and cartilage—removing, adding, or occasionally breaking the nasal bones—to achieve the desired look. If you have a dorsal hump, it can be smoothed out at this stage. Depending on the complexity of your case, he may use an open rhinoplasty (with a small incision on the columella) or a closed rhinoplasty (with internal incisions).

3. Augmenting the Chin

After the nose is refined, Dr. Frankel turns his attention to the chin. A small incision is made either under the chin or inside the mouth, through which a synthetic implant is placed. This implant enhances the chin’s projection and complements the newly shaped nose. Addressing both features together allows for precise adjustments that create a more balanced facial contour.

4. Closure and Recovery

To finish, Dr. Frankel closes all incisions, and dressings or splints may be applied to support the new contours during healing. You’ll recover from both procedures at the same time, which means a single period of downtime rather than two. Overall, merging rhinoplasty and chin implant surgery helps reduce costs, shortens recovery, and delivers a more harmonious, natural-looking result.