Face · Profile and proportions
A receding chin, a protruding chin, asymmetry and a double chin have different causes. I therefore assess your profile together with your jaw, lips and neck. Together, we clarify whether there is a lack of volume, whether fat or skin is involved, or whether an assessment by a jaw surgeon would be a sensible first step.
Your findings and the extent of treatment determine your individual treatment journey.
Treatment at a glance
The key facts about chin correction. Together, we clarify what applies to you based on the examination findings.
The transition to the neck also influences the profile.
Additional time is needed for consultation and examination; more extensive corrections are not simply a matter of using more filler.
Chin implants, bone correction and liposuction are different procedures.
Local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia are discussed separately.
Filler injections and bone surgery do not have the same recovery timetable.
Filler is broken down; surgical results also change as the tissue changes.
A misaligned bite requires a separate specialist assessment.
Based on the procedure and your individual findings
Time frames are a guide. A personal examination clarifies what applies to you.
Understanding what changes
Hyaluronic acid can temporarily compensate for a lack of volume in the chin where appropriate. It does not reduce bone or correct jaw misalignment. Chin surgery changes the projection or shape of the bone, while liposuction treats localised fat beneath the chin.
Examining the front view, side profile and natural asymmetries.
Assessing bone, bite, fat, skin and existing fillers separately.
Agreeing on the goal, procedure and any further treatment together.
For a receding chin, I assess whether a small soft-tissue correction is sufficient or whether the jaw position and bite determine its shape. Genioplasty changes the chin segment; jaw repositioning has different goals, including functional ones. Where the findings indicate this, an oral and maxillofacial surgical assessment is important.
With a protruding chin, liposuction cannot reduce the bony prominence. A double chin, on the other hand, may result from fat, excess skin, chin projection or several factors together. I explain which component a procedure can influence and what it will leave unchanged.
Aiming for a more balanced profile The aim is a change that suits your other facial features. A small degree of natural asymmetry is normal. Perfect symmetry, a particular face shape or an improvement in bite problems through filler cannot be promised.
During fat transfer, also known as lipofilling, fat is taken from another part of the body and processed. Some of it may be broken down again. This is not a non-surgical alternative and is not suitable for every desired change in shape.
Previous fillers, implants, injuries or operations affect planning. Where available, please bring treatment records and details of the material used and when treatment took place. If there are unexplained lumps or pain, the cause is investigated first.
Is this right for me?
Your examination findings, health and desired goal need to be compatible.
A lack of volume suitable for treatment or a clearly defined, limited change you would like to make
An unexplained bite problem, pain or a new change on one side
Different causes need different solutions. Sometimes choosing not to have a procedure is the right decision.
Compare alternativesVolume and contour where the anatomy is suitable.
Find out moreLocalised fat deposits at the transition to the neck.
Find out moreBroad chewing muscles are a different concern.
Find out moreWith a strawberry or cobblestone chin, strong activity of the chin muscle, the mentalis, can influence the skin’s texture. Targeted muscle relaxation may be an option following examination. Filler may be suitable for selected structural deficits, but it does not automatically address the cause of a tense chin expression.
Understand this concern in more detailDistinguishing subcutaneous fat that can be removed by liposuction from deeper structures and swelling.
Understand this concern in more detailYour treatment journey
We discuss the change you would like to make; I examine your chin and take your medical history.
The material, depth of the procedure and any further specialist assessment are clarified before treatment.
Follow-up checks depend on the procedure; early swelling does not reflect the final result.
Before you are discharged, we agree on how you can contact me directly for aftercare. General enquiries: team@dottore.caletti.de.
Your return to everyday life
Swelling, bruising and tenderness are possible. Do not massage or reshape the area yourself.
If the incision is inside the mouth, appropriate oral hygiene and, where needed, a temporary soft diet form part of your individual plan.
Dressings, breaks from exercise and follow-up checks depend on the actual procedure. Do not stop taking medication without medical advice.
These time frames are a guide, not a firm promise. Your own recovery may differ.
Speaking openly about risks
Both potential benefits and risks should inform your decision. The following points supplement the information discussed in your personal consultation.
Severe, increasing pain, unusually pale or blotchy skin and visual disturbances require immediate medical assessment. If you have visual disturbances or acute, severe symptoms, call 112. Do not wait until your next follow-up appointment.
Understand the costs and decide in your own time
Chin filler injections, fat transfer, liposuction and bone correction differ in complexity and are priced separately.
Starting price
from €400
per treatment, depending on its extent
The agreed scope of services is set out in your personal cost plan.
Profile, function and any necessary preliminary examinations.
Material, anaesthesia and, where applicable, surgical complexity.
Follow-up checks, support aids and any further steps.
Your individual quotation sets out which services are included in the total amount.
Your personal quotation sets out which services are included and which are charged separately. Further sessions, additional procedures or later corrections are not automatically included. Please clarify any possible reimbursement with your insurer before treatment begins.
An examination and a shared plan help you understand the costs. You will receive your personal cost plan before deciding whether to proceed with treatment.
The specialist personally responsible for your care
Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
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A website can offer guidance. We will discuss your personal situation during your medical consultation.
Ask your questionWhere there is a limited lack of volume, filler can help support the profile. It does not correct a recessed jaw or a misaligned bite. These require a separate specialist assessment.
Liposuction removes fat, not bone. It is therefore not a suitable way to reduce a bony prominence.
No. Excess skin, limited chin projection and the distribution of tissue in the neck can also contribute to the same appearance. An examination determines the appropriate approach.
Surgical incisions leave scars, even when they are inside the mouth, depending on the technique. An external incision may leave a visible scar. “Scar-free” is not a reliable promise for surgery.
This depends on the product, the amount of material, your tissue and your metabolism. Together, we plan an appropriate time for a review and any top-up based on how the result develops, rather than solely on a fixed schedule.
Chin filler injections, fat transfer, liposuction and bone correction differ in complexity and are priced separately. Costs are based on the procedure and your individual findings. You will receive a clear cost plan before making your decision.
Further specialist information on the procedures described, their limitations and risks.
Differences between chin bone surgery, implants and temporary volume treatment.
Surgical risks, including implant displacement, scarring and persistent changes in sensation.
Risks that depend on the material and treatment area, particularly blocked blood vessels, lumps and swelling. This authority’s approval information applies to the USA.
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