| - | Non-surgical chin enhancementMinimally invasive procedure for chin reshaping | There is absolutely no doubt that if we could have it, we do not like invasive surgical procedures - they are less risky, the healing time is longer, and the cost is much higher. The cosmetic surgeons understand that and are trying to develop minimally-invasive procedures. | | | We have already talked about the nonsurgical rhinoplasty and nonsurgical eye lift and Dr. Alexander Rivkin is now applying the same principles to non surgical chin enhancement. In other worlds, chin enhancement without surgery.
For this new alternative to traditional mentoplasty (surgical chin enhancement), Dr. Rivkin uses the injectable filler Radiesse to enhance the projection of the chin, thereby improving the profile and the overall balance of facial features. The procedure is usually done in two 30 minute stages, two weeks apart. (Related: How to get rid of a double chin) | |
| According to Dr. Rivkin, a weak chin can make other facial features appear  larger than they are, especially the nose. Enhancing the chin proportionately to the nose provides balance to the rest of the face. Unlike permanent surgical chin implant procedures, Dr. Rivkin can change the area of injection each time he does the procedure in order to compensate for any changes in the patient’s face over time. Also, the procedure is extremely precise. Instead of being limited by a prefabricated implant, Dr. Rivkin adds only where it is necessary to achieve exactly what the patient desires. The result is individaulized and always natural, without looking overdone. (Related: How to prevent complications from injectables) | | Other advantages of non surgical chin reshaping
There is no recovery time (patients go back to work the same day) and minimal swelling and pain, at a fraction of the cost. While the cost varies by location and surgeon, plan on spending about $1,000. This compares to the $5,000 to $8,000 of traditional chin implant surgery. | | |
