Chin Filler

• A short or receding chin you would like to project
• A side profile you would like to balance with the nose and lips
• A rounded chin you would like to define slightly
• Small dips beside the chin (prejowl) you would like to soften

The chin works together with the jawline and the whole profile, so we plan it in balance with the lower face. Very large changes may be better suited to surgery. Suitability is confirmed during consultation.

• 01

  Where you are now, and where we start

  The length and projection of the chin and the proportions of the lower face

• 02

  The change you want, the impression you keep

  The chin works together with the jawline and the whole profile, so we plan it in balance with the lower face. Very large changes may be better suited to surgery. Suitability is confirmed during consultation.

• 03

  How it differs from similar options

  These all add projection or structure to the chin, but they work in different ways and suit different goals. Very large changes may be better suited to surgery. The right choice is decided after we assess your profile.

• 04

  Health information and recovery schedule

  Little downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day. Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising may occur and usually settles within about 1–2 weeks. Avoid pressing on the chin, and skip saunas and intense exercise for a day or two as we advise.

Rather than a still photograph, we look first at expression, overall proportion and vascular anatomy, then set the product, the injection layer and the amount conservatively.

HA filler adds volume where it is placed and is gradually absorbed over time. For the chin, the doctor usually places a firm, high-support gel deep against the bone at the tip (pogonion) to project it forward or downward, and may use a cannula in the layer above to smooth the surface and soften the grooves beside the chin. Because the chin moves less than the lips, a firmer gel here tends to hold its shape and last well. HA can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if an adjustment is needed. Product and amount are matched to your profile. (Results vary by individual.)

How it works

• 01

  A firm gel for structure

  Hyaluronic acid binds water and adds volume, and for the chin a firmer, higher-support gel is chosen so it holds its shape against the bone and gives the tip projection.

• 02

  Placed deep at the chin tip

  The gel sits deep against the bone at the tip (pogonion), delivered by fine needle or blunt cannula, with a smoothing layer above to soften the small grooves beside the chin.

• 03

  Immediate but temporary

  Projection shows the same day because the gel physically fills the space; over the following months the body gradually breaks the HA down, so the effect is not permanent.

• 04

  Adjustable and reversible

  Because it is HA, the result can be added to gradually, or dissolved with an enzyme (hyaluronidase) if an adjustment is ever needed.

1. 01

   Ingredients and authenticity

   Consultation and assessment of the profile and jawline

2. 02

   Anatomy and expression

   Cleansing, marking and topical numbing for comfort

3. 03

   Small amounts, one stage at a time

   Projection appears right away and settles over about 1–2 weeks. Because the chin is a deep, low-movement area and a firm gel is used, results here often last around 12–24 months, though this varies with product and metabolism. A top-up is discussed at consultation. (Results vary by individual.)

What the procedure is like

• Little downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day.
• Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising may occur and usually settles within about 1–2 weeks.
• Avoid pressing on the chin, and skip saunas and intense exercise for a day or two as we advise.

Safety & considerations

Whether chin filler suits you, and the right amount, are confirmed during consultation; very large changes may be better suited to surgery. Effects and their duration vary by individual, and side effects may occur. We explain the warning signs — unusual pain, or skin turning pale or dusky — so you know to contact us promptly.

1. DAY 0

   Treatment day

   Projection is visible immediately. Mild swelling, redness or tenderness is common, and the chin can look fuller or firmer than the final result at first.

2. DAY 1-3

   Early settling

   Most swelling eases and any bruising begins to fade. Makeup and normal skincare can usually resume as advised.

3. WEEK 1-2

   Settled result

   Swelling resolves and the true profile and chin shape become clear. (Results vary by individual.)

4. 12-24 MONTHS

   Duration

   A firm gel in this deep, low-movement area often lasts around 12–24 months, varying with the product and your metabolism. (Results vary by individual.)

5. TOP-UP

   Review & maintenance

   Your doctor reviews the result and, if appropriate, discusses timing for a top-up based on your profile.

Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.

• Q. Will chin filler change the shape of my face?

  When the chin is short or set back, the lower face can look blunt in profile. Bringing that point forward tidies the side line so the face reads slimmer. The difference shows far more from the side than from the front, so we suggest keeping a profile photo beforehand and comparing afterwards.

• Q. Won't it make my chin look long?

  Projecting the chin forward is not the same as extending it downward. Working too much downward makes the face look longer, so we put the weight on the forward direction and decide while looking at the proportions of the whole face. If a longer-looking chin is what worries you, please tell us at the consultation before we begin.

• Q. I have a habit of clenching my teeth. Does that matter?

  If the chin muscle tenses often, the filler can shift or the surface can look uneven. In those cases we sometimes consider addressing the strength of the muscle at the same time. If you get a pebbled, dimpled texture on your chin, we check that area together during the examination.

• Q. How does it compare with implant surgery?

  Filler needs no incision, lets you see the result straight away and can be reversed, but it lasts only for a set period. An implant holds for a long time, though it involves surgery and the risks that come with it. We put both side by side against how much change you want and how long you want it to last.

• Q. Can I have masseter (square jaw) botulinum toxin as well as chin filler?

  The two are often planned together. Filler handles the length and direction of the chin, while toxin handles the muscle that makes the jaw look angular from the side, so their roles are different. Doing both on the same day makes judgement difficult because of swelling, so it is better to leave an interval and decide the order.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for Chin Filler in Gangnam, Seoul?

  Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding — at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the first thing we look at for this treatment is “The length and projection of the chin and the proportions of the lower face”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

• Q. Where can I get Chin Filler in Seoul?

  At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.