The chin is where misreading the cause produces the widest gap in results.
Chin Only
Lift the chin alone and it looks off
If the chin stands out while the jawline stays flat, a step forms between them. The flow from below the ear to the chin must be read together.
Wrong Cause
Often the cause is not volume at all
"Looks wide" can be muscle; "looks heavy" can be fat. Adding volume to either makes it worse.
Front Only
Decided from the front alone
Chin projection is a value read in profile. Deciding on the frontal impression alone throws the profile off.
Beyond Range
Some cases are beyond filler
When the length or width of the lower face is itself out of proportion, there are changes that added volume cannot make.
Lower Face Balance Finder
A chin concern is
never just one thing
Muscle, volume, fat and skeleton are different causes, and filler addresses only one of them.
We start by separating which one weighs most.
The four elements sit in different places within the lower face. Use the buttons below to see each one.
Lower-face outline and jawline
Selected element
Reference and proportion
Analysis
One chin, five things to read
The position of the chin is decided only after reading all five.
The lower face is muscle, volume, fat and bone layered together. Filler answers one of the four.
01
Nose-to-chin reference — where the profile starts
We look at where the lips sit on the line joining nose tip and chin. This is where "the chin is short" and "the nose is high" separate.
02
Lower-face length — the last of three thirds
If the lower third is short within the upper-middle-lower proportion, the whole face reads flat. Length and projection are separate problems.
03
Lower-face width — separating muscle from bone
We check directly how much the muscle thickens when you clench. If it is muscle, the approach is not volume.
04
Jawline flow — from below the ear to the chin
The whole line, not only the chin, has to read as one. If the middle is hollow, lifting the chin will not tidy it.
05
Neck connection — the final angle
If the angle from under the chin to the neck has collapsed, the jawline is buried. In that case something has to be read before volume.
Concerns
It may suit you if
We approach a range of concerns about the proportions of the lower face with filler.
Weak Chin
Weak chin
Seen from the side, the chin sits back behind the line of the lips. Filler creates projection and improves the profile proportion.
Receding Chin
Receding chin
The tip of the chin points down or tilts backwards. The angle and the volume are designed together.
Short Chin
Short chin
The lower third of the face is relatively short, making the whole face look flat. Length is added to bring the proportions into line.
Asymmetric Chin
Asymmetric chin
The two sides of the chin differ in shape. Volume is added to the smaller side to balance it.
The chin is read on a line with the nose tip and lips, never on its own.
NB Chin Balance
NB chin filler design principles
Designing the projection of the chin tip
We design the position and degree of projection of the chin tip, considering the front and side proportions together. Excessive projection ends up looking unnatural.
Connecting the flow of the jawline
A chin tip that stands out on its own looks unnatural. We design the whole flow of the facial line, from below the ear to the chin tip.
Considering the connection to the neckline
We consider the angle at which the jawline flows naturally into the neckline. Where there is a double chin, a combined treatment is recommended.
An honest comparison with an implant
Filler recovers quickly and can be corrected, but it has a limited duration. In consultation we advise honestly on whether filler or an implant suits you better.
Injected at the points and depths set during planning.
Filler or Implant
The chin filler suits,
and the chin surgery suits
Making that distinction is the first task of the consultation.
Both are good options. We think through the choice that fits your purpose and lifestyle together.
Item
Chin filler
Chin implant
Method
Injection
Open surgery
Anaesthesia
Topical anaesthetic cream
General or sedation
Recovery
1–3 days
2–4 weeks
Duration
8–18 months
Long-lasting (varies)
Reversible
Yes (dissolvable)
Revision surgery needed
Best suited to
Light correction, trying it first
A markedly weak chin, when long-term is wanted
When the length or width of the lower face is itself out of proportion, it exceeds what added volume can achieve.
In that case we do not recommend filler — we say so first.
It depends on the degree of correction and your purpose. If you are experiencing a change for the first time, or want light refinement, filler suits you. If you want a marked and longer-lasting change, an implant may be better. We compare them honestly in consultation.
How long does a chin filler take?
30–40 minutes including consultation, with the treatment itself around 15–20 minutes. You can go about your day afterwards.
How long does the effect last?
The chin moves little, so it lasts comparatively long at 8–18 months. It can differ with the product used and your own metabolism.
Can it be done together with a double chin treatment?
Yes — combining a chin filler with double-chin botox or fat-dissolving injections is complementary. An integrated design can produce a more natural result.
How long does swelling last after the treatment?
It mostly settles within 1–3 days. There is less bruising when a cannula is used, and waiting about a week for it to settle lets you see the final shape.
Does it hurt a lot?
It is performed after applying a topical anaesthetic cream, and the filler itself contains an anaesthetic. There can be a little pressure, but pain is kept to a minimum.
NB After Care
NB AFTER CARE
After the procedure, with you when needed
Petit procedures do not include a separate aftercare program;
if swelling care is needed after the procedure,
it is offered at 50% of the cost.
Legal Notice
※ If care cannot be provided due to reasons such as equipment malfunction, the affected care item may not be offered; as a service item, it is non-refundable.
※ Depending on your constitution and response, reactions such as swelling, bruising, and inflammation may occur after the procedure.
Chin Balance
Separate the cause,
before lifting the chin
Performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon · Muscle, volume, fat and skeleton separated · Only as much as needed
Sinsa, Gangnam, Seoul — NB Plastic Surgery
What is needed, and what is not — both are said out loud.
