Chin and Jawline Filler: A Before and After Showcase of What’s Possible
June 20, 2024
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Mabrie Facial Institute
166 Geary Street
Floor 1300
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 445-9513
Text/SMS: (866) 618-9459
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Some people have a prominent chin dimple or cleft that’s an inherited genetic trait. But you can also have a different type of chin dimples that make your skin look lumpy and bumpy—like an orange peel. That’s because the mentalis (Latin for chin) muscle works overtime in some people. When this muscle, which lifts and protrudes the lower lip (think pouting), is hyperactive, the tension causes a rippled, dimpled appearance. It can even cause retraction and distortion of your chin shape.
If you’re looking for a smooth and shapely chin, look no further than the skilled Injectors at Mabrie Facial Institute in San Francisco. Our BOTOX experts carefully inject the muscle, using extreme precision so that your smile is not affected. Within a few days, you’ll see a new chin in the mirror that blends seamlessly with your other beautiful features.
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How Do You Smooth a Bumpy, Dimpled, or Orange Peel Chin? Your Treatment Options at MFI
BOTOX in the Chin (Mentalis BOTOX)
If a hyperactive mentalis muscle is causing your dimpled chin, we can inject it with BOTOX or another neuromodulator. This disables the muscle, releasing the tension in the skin for a smooth appearance. This can also increase chin projection for people with a small, recessed, or weak chin. You need a very experienced Injector for mentalis injections because your smile can be affected if the neuromodulator is placed incorrectly.
BOTOX in the Chin (Mentalis BOTOX)
BOTOX in the Chin Before and After Photos
Mentalis (Chin) BOTOX
Mentalis (Chin) BOTOX
We injected BOTOX into this woman’s mentalis muscle to improve both chin projection and dimpling.
Mentalis BOTOX and Chin Filler
Mentalis BOTOX & Chin Filler
This woman had extreme dimpling and chin retraction, which we corrected with BOTOX injections. We also used filler to increase the projection of her chin.
BOTOX
BOTOX
Our injectors devised a meticulous treatment plan centered around the use of BOTOX. The primary target was the “mentalis muscle”, a key player in the downward pulling motion that contributed to the undesired chin appearance. This successfully eliminated “witchy” chin that occurred when smiling.
BOTOX Increasing Chin Projection
BOTOX Increasing Chin Projection
BOTOX applied to the chin will make the chin smaller and increase chin projection.
How Much Does Chin BOTOX Cost?
Mentalis botox for chin smoothing usually requires between 5 and 10 units and is priced based on the injector. Please visit our dedicated pricing page for the most current cost information.
Once you are happy with your chin’s appearance, you will enter into the maintenance phase of treatment. BOTOX and neuromodulators should be refreshed approximately every 3 months.
Qualified borrowers may be eligible for 0% financing for 6 to 12 months through CareCredit and Alphaeon medical financing.
The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables, and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to carefully selecting and training our talented Injectors in the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you'll find at MFI.
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The MFI Advantage
MFI focuses exclusively on injectables, and has set the bar in the art and science of fillers for more than 15 years. Dr. Mabrie, trained as a facial plastic surgeon, has dedicated thousands of hours to carefully selecting and training our talented Injectors in the most innovative, effective, and safe techniques for injectables. There is no other practice in the Bay Area with the level of experience, education, and passion for injectables you'll find at MFI.
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Overactive Muscles
The mentalis (Latin for chin) muscle is responsible for elevating the skin on your chin and acts like a “chin strap.” When the muscle is too strong or tight it can decrease chin projection. Because the mentalis muscle attaches to the skin, it can also cause an “orange peel” or dimpled appearance of the chin skin. Both of these concerns are addressed with chin BOTOX.
Consultation & Planning
Your First Visit
Your chin smoothing journey begins with a consultation. You’ll meet with one of our Injectors at our bright, beautiful San Francisco office. After an in-depth conversation to discuss your aesthetic goals and expectations, we take professional-level photographs of your chin from all angles. Using both the photos and the in-person evaluation, we map out a customized treatment plan for you.
Please plan to spend up to 90 minutes in the office for your first visit, which includes consultation, prep, treatment, pre- and post-treatment photography, aftercare education, and scheduling your next appointment.
Your Chin Enhancement Procedure
If we agree that a neuromodulator is the best solution for your chin, we will typically proceed with treatment right away. You’ll wash your face with an antiseptic cleanser to prevent infection, then we mark the injection sites.
The skilled Injectors at MFI use a tiny needle to carefully inject BOTOX, Dysport®, or XEOMIN® into the mentalis muscle. The neuromodulator blocks nerve signals to the muscle, and once it relaxes (in about 5 to 7 days), the skin smooths, and the dimples fade.
For more about what to expect, visit Your Treatment Timeline.
Preparing for Your Procedure
For the best experience, follow these tips in advance of your appointment:
- A few days before your appointment, restrict blood thinners, such as anti-inflammatories, fish oil, and alcohol. Limiting these will reduce your risk of bruising from chin injections.
- DO NOT discontinue prescribed, medically necessary medications.
- Eat and drink a normal breakfast or lunch prior to your appointment; low blood sugar can make patients lightheaded during treatment.
Recovery & Aftercare
Immediately after your chin BOTOX treatment, you may experience swelling, redness, and tenderness or irritation. These are normal side effects and are most apparent 24 to 48 hours after treatment. They typically subside within 1 to 5 days. Most patients return to their routine activities the same day.
Swelling
- Swelling is usually limited to the injection points and is typically minor
- This minor swelling should resolve within 48 hours
Bruising
- Bruising is normal but fairly uncommon with neuromodulator injections
Redness & Discomfort
- Often minimal and lasting just a day or two
- Injection sites may be tender to the touch
Downtime
- No downtime required
- May return to work immediately after treatment
- May resume normal exercise the next day
Because we know you have questions about your recovery process, we created an entire page dedicated to BOTOX and dermal filler aftercare.
Chin BOTOX FAQs
How many units of BOTOX are used in the chin?
Although individual needs vary, BOTOX for chin dimpling usually uses between 5 and 10 units of BOTOX. It is common for women and men to get chin BOTOX at the same time they are getting BOTOX for other concerns, such as crow’s feet, frown lines, or jawline slimming.
Is BOTOX in the chin safe?
BOTOX has been proven to be safe and has been approved for cosmetic use for more than 20 years. To ensure you don’t experience complications, such as incorrectly placed BOTOX that can affect your smile, you should seek a highly trained Injector with extensive experience with this particular area.
How long does chin BOTOX last?
Individuals with hyperactive mentalis muscles experience involuntary dimpling due to constant muscle contractions. Botox temporarily paralyzes these muscles, preventing dimpling for about three months. Often, after the paralysis wears off, patients notice a decrease in habitual dimpling, resulting in fewer dimples at rest.
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