The receding chin is one of the most underestimated aesthetic flaws, and yet one of the most likely to profoundly alter the overall impression of a face. What you perceive as a problem with the nose, neck, or jaw often stems from a single point: the chin. Depending on your situation, treatment options range from non-invasive procedures, such as Hyaluronic acid injections in Paris, until the final surgical correction.
This article gives you the keys to understanding what a plastic surgeon compared to your perception, and what treatment options are available.
A receding chin, also known as receding chin, withdrawn or retrogeny, refers to a chin that is set too far back relative to the rest of the face. When viewed in profile, the lower jaw appears to recede toward the neck. This misalignment alters the overall balance of the face and is often the source of self-consciousness.
To understand the definition of a receding chin and identify its characteristics, observing the face in profile remains the most reliable method. If you mentally draw a vertical line from the bridge of the nose to the tip of the nose, the chin and lower lip should align with it. A chin that lacks projection lies clearly behind this line.
Other characteristics of a receding chin can confirm this:
If you have any concerns about your chin, a consultation can provide an accurate clinical assessment.
Dr. Jérémy DJIAN
Plastic Surgeon 5 Square Thiers · Paris 16
A receding chin doesn't just distort one area; it alters the way the entire face is perceived.
The chin is the anchor point for the lower third. When it recedes, Three effects occur in a chain reaction, without the patient necessarily recognizing them as related.
In the vast majority of cases, retrogenesis results from genetic factors : The lower jaw does not develop sufficiently in relation to the upper jaw. Some dental malocclusions, including overbite, also contribute to this retraction.
During childhood, habits that develop during growth (thumb-sucking, chronic mouth breathing, or abnormal swallowing) can disrupt the development of the lower third of the face.
As we age, the bone resorption and fat loss subcutaneous fat deposits gradually reduce the projection of the chin, worsening the cervico-mental angle and the appearance of a double chin.
Depending on whether theorigin is either bony or tissue-based, the therapeutic approach differs, making a clinical examination essential.
There are several treatment options for a protruding chin, depending on the severity of the protrusion and the cause of the deformity.
For small chins with a slight to moderate indentation, thehyaluronic acid injections for the chin in Paris, is an effective solution for correcting a receding chin without surgery.
Filler treatment, also known as non-surgical cheek augmentation, involves injecting a substance into high density against the chin bone to project it forward and redefine the profile. It’s as if bone were being added to support the tissues.
The session lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, with a slight local anaesthetic if necessary, with virtually no side effects. The results are visible as soon as you leave the office and last between 9 and 12 months depending on the patients and the product used.
It’s also an excellent way to visualize what a more prominent chin would look like, helping you better prepare for a potentially more invasive surgical procedure.
The bone genioplasty is the standard surgical procedure for correcting a moderate to severe receding chin, especially when combined with a double chin, a malocclusion or a Confirmed mandibular retrogenesis.
Thechin osteotomy involves surgically severing the mentonary symphysis (the central part of the lower jaw that forms the tip of the chin) to reposition it forward.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, and usually requires an overnight hospital stay. The the results are permanent.
It differs from the chin implant (chin augmentation with an implant), less accurate for major corrections.
The final result is best assessed 3 months after the postoperative swelling has completely subsided.
| AH Injection | Bone genioplasty | |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal Profile | Mild retrogenesis | Moderate to severe retrogenesis |
| Duration | 30 min | 1–1.5 hours |
| Results | Temporary (9–12 months) | Permanent |
| Anaesthesia | Local | General |
| Invasiveness | Minimal | Surgical |
| Recovery | Immediate | 2–4 weeks |
In France, a session hyaluronic acid injections for the chin is generally understood between €400 and €800. A bone genioplasty performed at a private clinic in Paris is located between €3,000 and €6,000 depending on the complexity of the case. These price ranges are for reference only; the exact cost will be determined during the initial consultation. Functional genioplasty, when it is associated with malocclusion treated at the same time, may be partially covered by Medicare, subject to certain conditions and upon prior agreement.
To redefine your jawline with a receding chin, there are two options: cosmetic medicine, thanks to jawline contouring through hyaluronic acid injections to project the chin and sculpt the facial contour without surgery, or surgical genioplasty, a permanent solution involving implants or bone grafting. These techniques redefine the jawline to create a harmonious profile.
The treatment of a receding chin with hyaluronic acid injections is generally well tolerated. A anaesthetic cream is applied before the session, and the products used often contain lidocaine, a built-in local anesthetic. Most patients describe a a slight pressure or a brief tingling sensation. The session lasts about 15 to 30 minutes and does not require you to stop what you are doing.
Yes, in some cases, a genioplasty and a medical rhinoplasty can be performed during the same procedure, following a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s profile, either through hyaluronic acid injections or through cosmetic surgery.
No, in adults who have finished growing, No muscle exercise can alter the bone structure of the lower jaw. The skin muscles of the chin have no effect on the bony projection. The solutions presented online as « body contouring devices »are not based on any scientific data validated by the medical community.".
In contrast, in the’teenager going through puberty, Early orthodontic treatment can promote mandibular development. In adults, orthodontics can serve as a form of pre-surgical preparation, but it does not replace surgery. Only a qualified physician can make the correct diagnosis.
Yes. As we age, bone resorption and the loss of subcutaneous fat gradually reduce the projection of the chin. A chin that is slightly receding in youth may thus become more pronounced after age 40, accentuating the imbalance of the profile and the appearance of a double chin.
Dr Jérémy Djian is a plastic surgeon based at 5 square Thiers, near the Victor Hugo roundabout, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
He trained in Paris and remains attached to the hospital in the prestigious department of Pr Laurent Lantieri.
