Service
Chin correction
The chin defines the profile: a receding chin makes the nose look bigger and the neck shorter. Chin correction lengthens the chin with fat tissue or an implant, and reduces an oversized one by liposuction or by shortening the bone.
What concerns does it address?
Lengthening
A small deficit is made up with your own fat tissue (fat transfer). A larger deficit needs an implant, which is placed on the bone through an incision under the chin or inside the mouth.
Reduction
When the chin is too large because of fat tissue, it is reduced by liposuction. When the bone is the cause, the bony part of the chin is shortened through an incision in the mouth.
When is the procedure not suitable?
The procedure is not done until the growth of the facial bones has finished, so as a rule it is not performed before the age of 18. It is postponed if there is an active infection of the teeth or gums in the lower jaw, because the implant is placed close to the tooth roots. With a marked malocclusion (bad bite), the problem is in the position of the jaw, not in the chin; the first conversation is then with an orthodontist or a maxillofacial surgeon, not an implant. With a clotting disorder, uncontrolled diabetes and smoking, the risk of infection around the implant rises, and we tell you about this at the examination.
General reasons for postponing a procedure (pregnancy, breastfeeding, inflammation, a clotting disorder, smoking): When is a procedure postponed?
Anaesthesia
Before a procedure under general or regional anaesthesia, you are seen by the anaesthetist, who works full time at the clinic; the same doctor is also present during the procedure. The anaesthetic assessment and the anaesthesia for larger operations are included in the price of the procedure. What happens before, during and after anaesthesia is described on the Anaesthesia page.
Risks
Occasional — temporarily reduced sensation in the lower lip and chin, movement of the implant that needs correction.
Expected, and rare but serious → Risks and complications: what is the course of healing, and what is a complication?
Price
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Chin lengthening with fat transfer | €600–800 |
| Chin lengthening with an implant | €2,000–2,500 |
| Chin reduction with liposuction | €800–1,000 |
| Reduction of the bony part of the chin | €2,500–3,000 |
Specialist and team
Specialty: plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
When the procedure is done under sedation or general anaesthesia, the anaesthesia is led by a specialist in anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive care who works full time at the clinic.
In the operating theatre, the surgeon is assisted by head nurse Martina Šereg, with the help of nurses Kristina Jurešić and Mateja Tomorad, and in recovery the care assistant Mirjana Kovačić is with you. Martina also looks after preparation, scheduling and contact after the procedure.
Who will operate is decided at the examination, based on the findings and the type of procedure. You know the name of the surgeon before the procedure and meet them at the examination.
What happens at the examination?
The first examination lasts 30 to 45 minutes on average. The surgeon examines the area you are concerned about, asks about illnesses, medicines, allergies and previous operations, and talks with you about what you expect. If the procedure is appropriate and likely to help, you receive a plan: which procedure is proposed, under which anaesthesia, what recovery looks like and what is included in the price. If the procedure is not needed or would not give you what you expect, you will hear that at the examination too.
What if the result is not as agreed?
The result of a procedure is assessed at a follow-up visit, once the swelling has gone down and the scar has matured, not in the first weeks. If it differs from what was agreed at the examination, the same surgeon carries out the correction.
→ Poliklinika Barbel's correction policy
In the same visit
- Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) — the nose and chin together make up the profile, so chin correction is often planned together with rhinoplasty.
Frequently asked questions
Is the implant permanent? Yes, it stays on the bone permanently; it can be removed if you wish.
Through which incision is the implant placed? Through a small incision under the chin, in the natural crease, or through an incision in the mouth, under the lower lip. An incision in the mouth leaves no visible scar, but carries a slightly higher risk of infection. Which approach we propose depends on the shape of the chin and on whether something else is being done at the same time.
How long does the swelling last? It is greatest in the first three days, and most of it settles on average within two weeks. The final shape of the chin is seen after about two to three months, when the tissue around the implant has settled.
Can the implant move? In the first weeks it can, until the tissue fixes it in place. That is why an elastic bandage or tape is worn in the first days, and pressure on the chin and strong chewing effort are avoided. Once healed, the implant is stable.
What if I do not like the result? The implant can be taken out or replaced with a different size. This is a simpler procedure than the first, and it is one of the reasons why an implant, rather than bone, is the more common choice for smaller corrections.
When can I eat normally? For the first few days we advise softer food and lukewarm drinks, especially if the incision is in the mouth. After about a week you eat without restrictions.
How much does the result depend on care after the procedure? The larger the procedure, the more it depends on it, but it always does. Healing takes weeks and months and happens almost entirely at home, so the instructions you receive when you go home, about the wound, physical activity and the scar, are part of the procedure, not a recommendation.
Medical review: doctors of Poliklinika Barbel · October 2026.