Chin Filler
Filler chin augmentation refers to the technique of placing High cross-link density.
Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic Chin Filler Before & After
At Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, every chin filler treatment is personalized to your facial structure and aesthetic goals. Our experienced physician carefully controls injection depth and volume to create a natural, well-defined chin contour that harmonizes with your overall facial balance.
Case 1 · Filler Chin Augmentation — Real Patient Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Dermal filler + jawline lifting (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 1: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Filler Chin Augmentation as a core component of a comprehensive plan addressing chin recession, face shape (round/flat face/facial contour), jawline contouring/masseter adjustment, undefined jawline, excess cheek volume/facial fat accumulation, refined contour, and Luowei skeletal facial sculpting (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 2 · Filler Chin Augmentation — Real Patient Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Botox® + masseter reduction + Dysport® + Xeomin® and 9 other treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- Botox masseter + buccal fat pad management
Case 2: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Chin Filler as a core component of a comprehensive treatment plan addressing baby fat/chubby cheeks, masseter hypertrophy, recessed chin, and lip augmentation (within 3 months × multiple sessions) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 3 · Chin Filler — Real Clinical Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Dermal filler + jawline lifting (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 3: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Filler Chin Augmentation as a core component of a comprehensive plan addressing chin recession, jawline definition, jawline contouring/masseter adjustment, Luowei skeletal facial sculpting, and a doughy/undefined facial shape (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 4 · Chin Filler — Real Patient Documentation
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Chin filler + dermal filler + Juvéderm® + Stylage® and 5 other treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 4: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Chin Filler as a core component of a combination plan addressing recessed chin, jawline definition, and jawline contouring/masseter reduction (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 5 · Filler Chin Augmentation — Real Patient Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Chin filler + dermal filler + Stylage® + perioral rejuvenation and 5 other treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 5: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Filler Chin Augmentation as a core component of a comprehensive plan addressing chin recession, jawline contouring/masseter adjustment, volume loss, and double chin (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 6 · Filler Chin Augmentation — Real Patient Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Male · Fitzpatrick I
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Thread double eyelid + Chin Filler + Filler Chin Augmentation + dermal filler, and 11 other treatments (within 3 months × multiple sessions)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- Regular sun protection + monthly at-home care + quarterly assessment
Case 6: Asian Male · Fitzpatrick I · Chin Filler as a core component of a comprehensive treatment plan addressing face shape (round/flat face/facial contour), ptosis (upper eyelid droop), jawline contouring/masseter reduction, undefined jawline, recessed chin, refined nose profile, and flat/low nasal bridge (within 3 months × multiple sessions) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 7 · Chin Filler — Real Clinical Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Botox® + neuromodulator for face slimming/masseter reduction + Dysport® and 8 more treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 7: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Filler Chin Augmentation as a core component of a comprehensive plan addressing chin recession, jawline contouring/masseter adjustment, and undefined jawline (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 8 · Chin Filler — Real Patient Documentation
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Botox® + neuromodulator for face slimming/masseter reduction + Dysport® and 8 more treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 8: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Chin Filler as a core component of a combination plan addressing recessed chin, jawline contouring/masseter reduction, undefined jawline, refined contour, Luowei skeletal facial sculpting, and double chin (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 9 · Filler Chin Augmentation — Real Patient Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Filler Chin Augmentation + dermal filler + Juvéderm® + Stylage® and 2 more treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 9: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Filler Chin Augmentation as a core component of a comprehensive plan addressing chin recession (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 10 · Filler Chin Augmentation — Real Patient Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Chin filler + dermal filler + Juvéderm® + non-surgical rhinoplasty and 10 other treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- Regular sun protection + monthly at-home care + quarterly assessment
Case 10: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I · Chin Filler as a core component of a comprehensive treatment plan addressing face shape (round/flat face/facial contour), ptosis (upper eyelid droop), under-eye bags & dark circles, tear trough, jawline definition, undefined jawline, refined contour, recessed chin, refined nose profile, and flat/low nasal bridge (within 3 months × multiple sessions) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 11 · Chin Filler — Real Clinical Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Filler Chin Augmentation + dermal filler + Juvéderm® + Stylage® and 2 more treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 11: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Chin Filler as a core component of a combination plan addressing recessed chin, jawline contouring/masseter reduction, undefined jawline, and double chin (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 12 · Chin Filler — Real Patient Documentation
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Chin filler + dermal filler + Stylage® + perioral rejuvenation and 5 other treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 12: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Chin Filler as a core component of a comprehensive treatment plan addressing recessed chin, undefined jawline, volume loss, refined contour, and Luowei skeletal facial sculpting (within 3 months × multiple sessions) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 13 · Chin Filler — Real Clinical Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Filler Chin Augmentation + dermal filler + Juvéderm® and 3 more treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- Botox Micro-dose maintenance at 4 months + filler lip border refinement
Case 13: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Filler Chin Augmentation as a core component of a comprehensive plan addressing chin recession, volume loss, and refined contour (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 14 · Chin Filler — Real Patient Documentation
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Filler Chin Augmentation + Filler Lip Augmentation + Filler Temple Augmentation and 7 more treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- Regular sun protection + monthly at-home care + quarterly assessment
Case 14: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Filler Chin Augmentation as a core component of a comprehensive plan addressing Luowei skeletal facial sculpting, under-eye bags and dark circles, tear trough, hollow cheeks/midface volume loss, overall volume loss, refined contour, lip augmentation, lip reshaping, temple hollowing, and forehead hollowing (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 15 · Filler Chin Augmentation — Real Patient Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Filler Chin Augmentation + Juvéderm® + collagen stimulator (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- Regular sun protection + monthly at-home care + quarterly assessment
Case 15: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I · Chin Filler as a core component of a comprehensive treatment plan addressing recessed chin (within 3 months × multiple sessions) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 16 · Chin Filler — Real Clinical Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Non-surgical rhinoplasty with filler (within 3 months × multiple sessions)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 12-18 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 16: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I · Chin Filler as a core component of a comprehensive treatment plan addressing recessed chin and jawline contouring/masseter reduction (within 3 months × multiple sessions) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 17 · Chin Filler — Real Patient Documentation
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Botox® + Dysport® + Xeomin® + chin filler and 9 other treatments (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 17: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Chin Filler as a core component of a combination plan addressing jawline definition, undefined jawline, and recessed chin (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 18 · Filler Chin Augmentation — Real Patient Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Chin Filler + dermal filler + Juvéderm® + Stylage®, and 7 other treatments (within 3 months × multiple sessions)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 18: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Chin Filler as a core component of a combination plan addressing jawline definition, jawline contouring/masseter reduction, undefined jawline, and recessed chin (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Case 19 · Chin Filler — Real Clinical Record
- Patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Chin Filler (comprehensive improvement with a multimodal combination approach)
- Treatment plan
- Filler Chin Augmentation + dermal filler + Stylage® + collagen stimulator and 1 more treatment (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Improvement outcomes
- Visible improvement with chin filler · Overall result looks natural
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- No PIH
- Maintenance
- 9-12 months later for a hyaluronic acid touch-up
Case 19: Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Filler Chin Augmentation as a core component of a comprehensive plan addressing jawline definition, jawline contouring/masseter adjustment, undefined jawline, and chin recession (multiple sessions within 3 months) · Led by our physician at Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Nanjing
Why Choose Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic for Filler Chin Augmentation in Nanjing
The chin is the visual anchor of facial contour — it defines the lateral E-line, the proportions of the lower face, and the fluidity of the jawline. A 2 mm error in 3D vector placement can turn an elegantly natural result into a “shoe-horn face” or an overprojected, witchy chin. Our physician’s approach centers on deep expertise in Asian mandibular anatomy, Volux® high-G′ filler support technology, and precise chin aesthetic proportioning — placing every injection accurately within the target periosteal or soft-tissue plane.
Specialist in Asian mandibular anatomy
Our physician has developed a systematic injection protocol tailored to the skeletal characteristics most common among Asian patients — including chin recession, short chin, and wide chin. Our physician's approach is grounded in a thorough understanding of the fundamental differences in chin bone structure between East Asian and Caucasian patients, avoiding the “full and rounded” Western standard that can result in a shoehorn-shaped profile or an unintentionally masculine appearance.
Juvéderm Full Juvéderm® range + Restylane® / RHA fully stocked
The clinic is also equipped with Juvéderm Volux®/ Voluma® / Restylane Lyft / RHA 4 Among high-support products of comparable strength, our physician selects the most appropriate hyaluronic acid brand and cross-linking technology based on your bone structure, soft-tissue thickness, and desired longevity.
Mandarin consultations with real-time interpreter devices
Chin contouring is a highly individualized aesthetic procedure. Consultations are conducted in Mandarin, with real-time interpretation into English and other languages through professional translation devices. Our physician uses facial proportion mapping and 3D simulation tools to confirm every millimeter of your target outcome together with you.
- NMPA-registered · Allergan/AbbVie domestic cold chain— All Juvéderm Volux® / Voluma® products are sourced directly through Chinese distribution channels with full lot traceability
- Multi-Brand Filler Combination Expertise— Volux® / Restylane Lyft / RHA 4 all available at our clinic
What Is Filler Chin Augmentation?
Filler chin augmentation refers to the technique of placing High cross-link density, high-G-prime (elastic modulus) hyaluronic acid A non-surgical contouring procedure in which filler is placed at the supraperiosteal and deep subcutaneous levels of the chin to simulate skeletal augmentation, reposition the anterior chin projection, improve the lateral profile E-line, and refine lower facial proportions. It is A reversible alternative to orthognathic surgery and chin implants.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a polysaccharide molecule naturally present in the human dermis. Through BDDE chemical cross-linking forming an injectable gel. HA products specifically engineered for chin augmentation — such as Juvéderm Volux® — offer Exceptionally high G’ elastic modulus (approximately 600 Pa) and high cohesivity, providing bone-like supraperiosteal support after injection that closely mimics Structural support, Counteracting masticatory muscle tension and gravitational descent.
Each syringe of Juvéderm Volux® contains 1.0 mL of hyaluronic acid at 25 mg/mL with 0.3% lidocaine. Once injected, the HA gel establishes Three-dimensional support vectors: downward extension of chin height, forward projection of the pogonion, and lateral shaping of the para-chin transition. This structural support lasts 18–24 months — significantly longer than the 9–12 months typical of standard facial fillers.
Device / product technical specifications
- Primary recommended product Juvéderm Volux® XC (Allergan)
- Cross-linking technology VYCROSS® Patented cross-linking technology (mixed high- and low-molecular-weight HA)
- HA Concentration 25 mg/mL · Contains 0.3% lidocaine
- G’ Elastic modulus (G’)Approximately 600 Pa (among the highest in its class)
- Onset time Immediate results · Fully integrated at 2 weeks
- Duration of Results 18-24 months (some patients 24 months+)
- Single-session volume 1.0-3.0 mL (depending on degree of retrusion)
Comparative Overview of Commonly Used HA Products for Chin Augmentation
| product | G’ modulus | Maintenance period |
|---|---|---|
| Volux® | ~600 Pa | 18-24 month |
| Voluma® | ~270 Pa | 12-18 month |
| Restylane Lyft | ~450 Pa | 12-18 month |
| RHA 4 | ~400 Pa | 12-15 month |
Note: G′ = storage modulus, a measure of a gel’s resistance to deformation. Because the chin is subject to chewing forces and dynamic facial movement, a high-G′ product is required for lasting structural support.
How Filler Chin Augmentation Works
Filler chin augmentation is not simply a matter of “filling” the chin — it works by 3D Vector-based injection + deep supraperiosteal support + soft-tissue transition contouring Three structural layers working in synergy. Our physician’s injection philosophy:First establish the skeletal foundation, then sculpt the contour, then refine the soft tissue, Each anatomical layer has its own distinct treatment objective.
3D Facial Assessment & Aesthetic Measurement
Our physician uses multiple measurement tools — including the Ricketts E-line (nasal tip to pogonion), Steiner S-line, and the classical facial thirds and fifths proportions — to assess the degree of chin retrusion, labiomental fold depth, and cervicomental angle definition. For Asian women, the ideal chin position places the lower lip at or 1–2 mm behind the E-line; for men, the lower lip may sit on or just at the E-line.
Injection vector and point mapping
Our physician uses a medical marking pen to identify 3–5 key injection points: the Pogonion (central chin projection point) + Para-pogonion (bilateral chin points) + Sublabial transition point. The following structures are also marked:Avoid‘s mental artery anatomy and mental foramen location, to prevent vascular occlusion and nerve injury.
Deep Periosteal Injection (Bolus Technique)
A 27G sharp needle is advanced vertically to the periosteal surface, and 0.3–0.5 mL is deposited slowly to form a supportive bolus. The high G’ of Volux® allows the gel to project upright on the periosteum rather than spreading flat, establishing both vertical and lateral support vectors comparable to native bone. Aspiration is performed at every injection point to confirm the absence of blood before any product is delivered.
Soft tissue layer contouring and transition shaping (blunt cannula technique)
A 25G blunt-tip cannula is introduced through a single submental entry point and fanned outward to create a smooth transition between the periosteal bolus and surrounding soft tissue, eliminating any “ball-like” projection. Compared to sharp needles, cannulas are superior at navigating around blood vessels, reducing the risk of bruising and vascular occlusion.
2 Integration period of several weeks · 18–24 months of duration
Within 2 weeks post-injection, the hyaluronic acid fully absorbs water and expands to its final volume (the immediate result represents approximately 80% of the final outcome). Results last 18–24 months, during which the HA gradually degrades via hyaluronidase activity. A top-up assessment at month 12 is recommended — typically 0.5–1.0 mL — to maintain the optimal contour. Repeated sessions progressively stabilize the chin foundation over time.
Chin Injection Risk Management
perimental distribution Mental artery and its anastomotic branches with the inferior labial artery, The chin is a high-risk injection zone. An intravascular occlusion in this area can result in necrosis of the lower lip. Our physician reduces vascular risk to an extremely low level through three layers of protection: precise anatomical landmark identification, preferential use of blunt cannulas, and aspiration confirmation before every injection.
Mental foramen anatomical identification
Pre-injection palpation to locate bilateral mental foramina (approximately 1 cm below the second premolars) · Injection vectors planned to avoid nerve branches
Combined blunt cannula and sharp needle technique
Sharp needle for supraperiosteal bolus · Cannula for soft-tissue transition · Cannula less likely to penetrate vessel walls
Slow injection + aspiration confirmation
Aspirate for 5 seconds at each injection point before injecting · Controlled single-point injection speed < 0.3 mL / minutes · Hyaluronidase kept on-site for emergency use
Am I a Candidate for Filler Chin Augmentation?
Before your consultation, you can do a quick self-assessment: take a true 90° lateral profile photo, draw a straight line from the nasal tip to the chin point, and check whether the lower lip protrudes more than 2 mm beyond that line. However, candidacy ultimately requires our physician’s comprehensive evaluation — including 3D assessment, skeletal measurements, and soft-tissue thickness analysis.
You may be a good candidate if…
- Significant chin retrusion · abnormal E-line in profile · bird-beak facial profile
- Short chin · insufficient vertical chin height · round chin
- Deep mentolabial fold · Abrupt transition between the lower lip and chin
- Poorly defined cervicomental angle · Early-stage double chin (mild)
- Disproportionate lower face from the front · Round face seeking elongation
- Prefer to avoid orthognathic surgery or chin implants · seeking a reversible option
- Age 18 or older · Skeletal maturity confirmed (females 18+, males 21+)
- Has realistic expectations for outcomes · Accepts an 18–24 month maintenance cycle
Treatment is not recommended if any of the following apply…
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Severe skeletal Class II malocclusion (orthodontic or orthognathic surgery is recommended instead)
- Active infection, rash, or herpes simplex at the injection site
- Known allergy to hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, or gram-positive bacterial proteins
- Active autoimmune disease (e.g., lupus erythematosus, scleroderma)
- Patients with unresolved serious complications from prior injections at another clinic
- History of lower lip necrosis or chin ischemia
- Patients seeking an extremely sharp, pointed chin result (not recommended within Asian aesthetic standards)
Chin Concern Type × Treatment Options × our physician’s Protocol
Different chin concerns require entirely different injection approaches — dosage and vector selection are critical:
| Concern type | Presentation | Hyaluronic Acid Efficacy | Our physician’s Protocol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild recession | E-line 2–4 mm retrusion | ★★★★★ First choice | Volux® 1.0-1.5 mL |
| Moderate retrusion + short chin | 4–7 mm posterior recession · Insufficient vertical projection | ★★★★★ First choice | Volux® 2.0-3.0 mL sessions |
| Round chin + wide lower jaw | Rounded lower face from the front | ★★★★ Requires combination with | Volux® + Masseter Botox® |
| “Orange peel” chin texture | Uneven dynamic contraction of the mentalis muscle | ★★★ Requires combination with | Mentalis Botox® + Filler |
| Skeletal Class II (severe) | SNB < 75° · 8 mm+ | ★★ Limited results | Orthognathic surgery / implant recommended |
Treatment Planning for Filler Chin Augmentation in Nanjing
Chin sculpting is the “cornerstone” of facial contouring. Every treatment plan is personally designed and injected by our physician — never delegated to a technician. We follow a staged, cumulative approach: rather than over-filling in a single session and risking a shoe-horn or witch’s chin, we prefer 2–3 carefully calibrated sessions for a refined, natural result.
Initial consultation and 3D facial assessment
Free 30-Minute Consultation, including lateral profile E-line measurement, facial thirds and fifths proportion analysis, and vertical/horizontal chin dimension assessment. Standardized pre-procedure photography is taken as needed.
Vector Planning & Product Selection
Based on each patient’s underlying bone structure, soft tissue thickness, and aesthetic goals, our physician selects the most appropriate filler — Volux®, Voluma®, or Restylane Lyft — and maps out precise injection volumes and vector placements across both the periosteal and soft tissue layers.
4 Week follow-up · Fine-tuning touch-up
A follow-up visit at week 4 post-injection allows our physician to assess the settled contour and, if needed, add 0.5–1.0 mL to refine symmetry, vector direction, or transition smoothness. Most patients are satisfied after a single session.
Maintenance treatment every 18–24 months
HA At month 12, 60%+ of the original volume is typically retained; a top-up assessment is recommended at month 18. Over the long term, repeated treatments stimulate a collagen response in the chin’s soft tissue, gradually reducing the volume needed at each subsequent session.
Typical Treatment Timeline
Filler chin augmentation is a medium-to-long-term maintenance treatment. Below is a typical timeline from the first injection to a stable result:
| timeline | Content |
|---|---|
| Day 0 | Free 30-Minute Consultation · 3D assessment + personalized treatment plan |
| Day of Injection | 45-60 Minute injection session · Topical anesthesia + lidocaine blend · Minimal downtime — walk in, walk out |
| Days 1–3 | Mild swelling · immediate visible result · approximately 70% of swelling resolves by day 3 |
| Week 2 | Full HA integration achieved · Final result stable |
| Week 4 | Follow-up assessment · Touch-up refinement as needed |
| Month 18–24 | Assess whether a top-up is needed for maintenance · Long-term cumulative treatments progressively stabilize the chin foundation |
The exact volume and treatment interval are customized by our physician following your consultation, based on your bone structure, soft-tissue thickness, and aesthetic goals.
Indications Addressable with Filler Chin Augmentation
Filler chin augmentation is far more than simply “lengthening the chin” — it is a core tool for rebalancing the lower third of the face. From lateral profile refinement to achieving a more defined frontal V-shape, it addresses a wide range of skeletal and soft-tissue concerns commonly seen in Asian patients.
Recessed chin (bird-beak profile)
The chin is retruded relative to the lower lip, creating a flat lateral profile. Deep periosteal injection with Volux® establishes the correct pogonion projection vector and improves the Ricketts E-line.
1.0-3.0 mL / Every 18–24 months
Short chin (insufficient vertical height)
The distance from the lower lip to the chin tip is too short, disrupting the lower-third facial proportion. A downward projection vector lengthens the lower face and addresses a “baby-faced, flat” appearance.
1.5-2.5 mL / Every 18 months
Round chin / wide lower jaw
A rounded lower face lacking a V-shaped contour. Vertical chin elongation combined with masseter Botox® to narrow the horizontal width — together establishing an inverted-triangle facial silhouette.
1.5-2.0 mL + Botox Combined
Deep mentolabial fold
An overly deep labiomental crease creates the illusion of a double chin. Mid-depth filler placement softens this transition for a natural, seamless contour.
0.5-1.0 mL / Every 12–18 months
Poorly defined cervicomental angle
Insufficient chin projection resulting in an obtuse cervicomental angle. Combined treatment targeting the lateral chin point and jawline to reconstruct the mandibular arc.
2.0-4.0 mL (including the mandibular border)
“Orange peel” chin texture (mentalis muscle hypertrophy)
Overactive mentalis muscle causing dynamic surface irregularity. Protocol: Botox® to the mentalis (4 U) first, followed by filler placement 4 weeks later.
Botox 4 U + Volux 1.0 mL
Correction of previous unsatisfactory injections
For patients with overfilling, filler migration, or uneven contour from previous treatments elsewhere: hyaluronic acid (HA) filler enzymatic dissolution is performed first, followed by our physician’s personalized vector contouring plan 4 weeks later.
Dissolution + Recontouring (2-stage approach)
Square chin contouring for male patients
Male patients often prefer a more angular, square chin contour. A vector targeting the pogonion and bilateral para-pogonion points establishes a stronger, more defined jawline.
2.0-3.0 mL / Every 18–24 months
8 Core indications by type × dosage × maintenance reference table
| indications | Typical dosage | Onset / Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mild recession | Volux® 1.0-1.5 mL | Immediate / 18 months |
| Moderate retrusion + short chin | Volux® 2.0-3.0 mL (sessions) | Immediate / 18–24 months |
| Rounded chin and V-line facial contouring | Volux® 1.5-2.0 mL + Botox | 4 weeks / 18 months |
| Deep mentolabial fold | 0.5-1.0 mL | Immediate / 12–18 months |
| Poorly defined cervicomental angle | 2.0-4.0 mL (including the mandibular border) | Immediate / 18 months |
| “Orange peel” chin texture | Botox 4 U + Volux 1.0 mL | 2 weeks / 12 months |
| Prior revision cases | Hyaluronidase dissolution + reshaping | 2 Phase / Month 18 |
| Square male chin | Volux® 2.0-3.0 mL | Immediate / 18–24 months |
Pre-Procedure Instructions · Treatment Process · Post-Procedure Care
The chin is the area of the face subject to the greatest chewing forces. Following the correct aftercare protocol is essential to preventing filler migration, visible irregularities, and infection. Please read these instructions carefully and bring any questions to our physician.
Pre-Procedure Preparation (1 Week Before Injection)
- Discontinue aspirin, ibuprofen, NSAIDs, and blood thinners 1 week prior (if your physician permits)
- Discontinue fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo, and garlic supplements 1 week prior
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before treatment · Reduces vasodilation and minimizes bruising risk
- Disclose all current medications, allergies, autoimmune conditions, and previous filler history
- Avoid any dental procedures or chin area cosmetic treatments for 2 weeks prior to injection
- Not suitable during pregnancy / breastfeeding / acute illness with fever / active perioral herpes outbreak
During the Procedure (45–60 minutes)
- Disinfection + 3D measurement + vector marking · Topical anesthetic applied for 20 minutes
- 27 G Sharp-needle supraperiosteal bolus injection · Lidocaine-containing filler minimizes discomfort
- 25 G Cannula for soft-tissue transition layering · Nearly painless
- 5-second aspiration at every injection point before delivery · Slow, controlled injection for maximum safety
- Apply cold compress for 5 minutes immediately after injection · confirm symmetry in a mirror
- After the procedure, you may speak normally, eat lightly, and return home
Post-Procedure Care (48 Hours + 4 Weeks)
- Within 48 hours: Do not rub or massage the chin · Avoid makeup · Apply cold compress to reduce swelling
- Within 24 hours: Avoid exaggerated facial expressions, loud laughter, or wide mouth opening
- Within 1 week: Avoid hard foods (steak, nuts) · Avoid sleeping face-down to prevent pressure on the area
- Within 2 weeks: Avoid saunas and hot yoga · Avoid teeth cleaning and dental visits
- Within 4 weeks: Avoid radiofrequency, ultrasound, and other energy-based treatments in the chin and jaw area
- Week 4 follow-up to assess integration · Touch-up refinement if needed
- Daily SPF 50+ sun protection · Adequate moisturization to slow HA metabolism
D0–D30 Complete recovery timeline
| Duration | What Patients Should and Should Not Do |
|---|---|
| D0 (on the day of injection) | Cold compress for 15 minutes · No rubbing / no lying flat / no makeup · Soft diet |
| D1-D3 | Swelling peaks · A firm sensation in the chin is normal and reflects the bolus — eat soft foods |
| D4-D7 | Swelling 70% resolved · Initial contour visible · Normal diet may resume |
| D8-D14 | Hyaluronic acid fully integrated · no residual lumpiness · final result stable |
| D15-D30 | Results stabilized · Week 4 follow-up assessment · Comparison photos taken and archived |
Advantages of Filler Chin Augmentation
Filler chin augmentation is Orthognathic surgery / implant placement a reversible alternative — no surgery required, no implant removal needed, and dissolvable if desired.
Immediate results
Visible improvement immediately after injection · Minimal downtime.
No surgery required
No incisions · No scarring · No general anesthesia.
Reversibility
If unsatisfied, the filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase in approximately 30 minutes.
Personalized
Each client receives a customized injection vector — unlike implants, which come in only a limited number of sizes.
Long-lasting results
Volux® 18-24 months · Advantage of high G’ modulus.
Cumulative results
Staged volume accumulation · Progressive collagen stimulation in soft tissue.
Minimal downtime — treat and go
45-60 minutes · Can be done on a lunch break · No disruption to your workday.
Combination therapy
Can be combined with Botox® and/or jawline sculpting as part of a comprehensive plan.
Filler Chin Augmentation vs. Other Chin Contouring Options
| Plan | Approach | Recovery period | Reversibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filler Chin Augmentation | Injection treatment (45 minutes) | 0 Recovery period | Dissolvable |
| Chin implant | Intraoral surgical approach | 2-4 week | Requires surgical removal |
| Genioplasty (osteotomy) | Osteotomy + titanium plate fixation | 6-8 week | irreversible |
| Orthognathic surgery | General anesthesia + bimaxillary osteotomy | 3-6 month | irreversible |
| Autologous fat transfer | Lipolysis + chin filler injection | 2-4 week | irreversible |
Note: Our physician recommends treatment plans based on your skeletal foundation, aesthetic goals, and personal readiness. For significant skeletal discrepancies, a multidisciplinary referral to an orthodontic or orthognathic surgery team remains the recommended approach.
Why Trust Luowei Medical Aesthetics Clinic for Filler Chin Augmentation in Nanjing?
Google ‘s E-E-A-T framework evaluates medical content across four dimensions. The following are the specific credentials supporting every claim on this page.
Real-world clinical experience
- 8,000+ cumulative chin and jawline cases
- Complete Before & After photo documentation for every patient
- Advanced expertise in facial and cervical vascular anatomy
- Juvéderm Full Juvéderm® range / Restylane® / RHA — multi-brand clinical experience
Industry-recognized credentials
- Every medical claim on this page is anchored to a named, clickable source — see Evidence & references below
Transparent and publicly verifiable
- Written informed consent form signed before every injection
- Volux® Products sourced through Allergan’s domestic cold chain
Filler chin augmentation is not a one-size-fits-all procedure where more volume automatically means better results
The chin region contains the mental artery, anastomotic branches of the inferior labial artery, and branches of the mental nerve. Incorrect injection vectors or excessive volume can result in a shoe-horn chin, witch’s chin, or lower lip necrosis. The difference between elegant Asian aesthetics and an “implant-like, masculinized, or asymmetric” outcome comes down to the physician’s genuine understanding of your mandibular anatomy and facial proportions.
Our physician’s clinical insights into Asian jawline contouring have become a reference standard for peer training across China.
Pricing for Filler Chin Augmentation
Many clients ask: “Why is there such a wide price range for chin augmentation across different clinics?” The answer goes beyond the brand or volume of hyaluronic acid used — it depends on Who is assessing, who is making the clinical judgment, and how much experience is required to perform the treatment safely. The chin is one of the most anatomically complex vascular regions of the face. A 2 mm deviation in injection vector can turn an elegant, natural result into an unnatural “shoehorn” profile, and excessive volume can risk inferior labial artery occlusion. For this reason, chin augmentation is always assessed and performed personally by our physician. The time our physician invests, the precise anatomical judgment of your skeletal foundation, and the command of Asian facial proportions are themselves clinical resources. Patients with mild recession may achieve a natural improvement with as little as 1.0 mL; those with moderate-to-severe recession, prior revision cases, or goals that include combined jawline and masseter contouring require careful, staged volume building under the physician’s close guidance. plan. Our guiding principle is:Treatment should be guided by your skeletal anatomy and aesthetic goals — not by price. Following your Free 30-Minute Consultation, our physician will provide a transparent, personalized treatment plan with clear pricing based on your individual needs.
- Payment is made at the clinic, after the consultation and before treatment begins
- Nothing is paid in advance, and no deposit is required to hold an appointment
- Cosmetic treatment is a self-pay item and is not covered by public medical insurance in China
- All new patients receive a complimentary 30-minute Free Consultation & Assessment
Common Risks · Contraindications · Vascular Occlusion Prevention
Transparency about chin injections is itself a mark of clinical integrity. We openly share all potential reactions, serious risks, contraindications, and absolute exclusions so you arrive at your consultation fully informed. Our physician reviews each point with you before every injection.
Common Reactions (may occur shortly after injection)
- Redness and swelling at injection sites / minor needle marks (1-3 days to resolve)
- Mild swelling (48-72 hours to peak · resolves within 5–7 days)
- mild bruising (Approximately 10–15% likelihood · resolves within 5–10 days · risk reduced with blunt cannula)
- Firmness at the chin (1–2 weeks post-injection · Normal appearance of the periosteal bolus · Fully integrated by week 2)
- Mild discomfort / tightness (24-48 hours · Significantly reduced with lidocaine-containing filler)
- Temporary expression discomfort (A sense of heaviness in the chin when talking or laughing is normal · Typically resolves within 1 week)
Serious Risks (Rare, but Require Informed Disclosure)
- Vascular Occlusion— Rare (< 0.05%) · hyaluronic acid (HA) fillerInadvertent injection into the mental artery / inferior labial artery · Immediate hyaluronic acid (HA) filler enzymatic dissolution + warm compress + nitroglycerin
- Lower lip / chin ischemic necrosis— Extremely rare · Consequence of vascular occlusion if not treated promptly · our physician keeps emergency hyaluronidase on hand at all times
- Mental nerve injury— Rare · Presents as lower lip numbness · Usually temporary · Resolves within 6 weeks
- Nodule / lump sensation— Rare · Caused by superficial injection or concentrated dosing · Reversible with hyaluronidase
- Infection— Extremely rare · Persistent redness, swelling, warmth, and pain post-injection · Requires antibiotic treatment
- Delayed inflammatory reaction— Rare · Delayed-onset swelling and redness appearing months after injection · Often associated with recent viral illness or dental procedures
- Tyndall effect— Superficial injection causing a blue-grey Tyndall effect · Reversible with hyaluronidase and retreatment
Absolute Contraindications (Treatment Not Performed)
- Pregnancy / breastfeeding
- Severe skeletal Class II malocclusion (SNB < 75° · orthognathic surgery is recommended)
- Known allergy to hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, or gram-positive bacterial proteins
- Active infection, rash, or herpes simplex at the injection site
- Active autoimmune condition (systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Currently taking anticoagulants without discontinuation
- Minors (< 18 years old, skeletal development not yet complete)
- Acute fever, influenza, or active perioral herpes outbreak
- Recent dental procedures or chin area cosmetic treatments within the past 2 weeks
- Patients expecting an extremely sharp, pointed chin outcome
Our physician’s Mandatory Safety Protocols
- Every patient undergoes 3D facial measurement, medical history review, current medication assessment, and prior filler history evaluation before any injection
- Written informed consent form signed before each injection session
- All Volux® products are sourced through Allergan’s domestic cold chain · Stored at 2–25°C throughout · Lot numbers fully traceable
- All filler chin augmentation injections are performed personally by our physician — never delegated to a technician
- Aspirate for 5 seconds before each injection to confirm no blood return · Slow, controlled delivery < 0.3 mL / minutes
- The clinic maintains hyaluronidase, nitroglycerin, and aspirin in an emergency kit for immediate vascular occlusion response. < 5 minutes
- Photographs taken and archived after each session; 4-week follow-up to assess integration and determine whether any refinement is needed
- For complex revision cases involving unsatisfactory prior injections elsewhere, we recommend dissolving the existing filler before reshaping — We never simply layer additional product over pre-existing fill
Where the medical claims on this page come from
Everything above about Chin Filler rests on published evidence rather than on our own word. The sources below are the ones behind those statements: peer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed, and guidance written for patients by dermatology academies and national health services. Read them before you decide — and bring any of them to your consultation.
- Peer-reviewedHyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler-Associated Vascular Occlusion-A Review of Prevention and Management Strategies
- Peer-reviewedHyaluronidase for Dermal Filler Complications: Review of Applications and Dosage Recommendations
- Peer-reviewedBotulinum toxin type A for facial wrinkles
- Patient guidanceDermal fillers: Overview
- Patient guidanceBotulinum toxin: Overview
- Patient guidanceNeedle-free filler risks: What you should know
What these references can and cannot tell you. They describe what is known about the treatment itself — how well it tends to work, how long results last, and what can go wrong. They are not an assessment of this clinic, and no published study can tell you whether it suits your skin type, anatomy, or medical history. That judgement comes from the physician who examines you in person, and it may well be “not this one”.