Facial symmetry and profile definition are key aesthetic goals for many people worldwide. For those seeking permanent enhancement, Chin Augmentation (Mentoplasty) using
medical-grade silicone implants offers a reliable and highly effective solution for balancing the facial profile.
Istanbul, Turkey, is internationally renowned for aesthetic surgery, combining specialist expertise with luxury patient care. At Starwise Tour, we facilitate your entire Chin Implant Turkey journey, ensuring comfort, safety, and world-class results.
Understanding the Chin Implant Procedure (Mentoplasty)
Chin augmentation precisely enhances the projection and definition of a recessive or “weak” chin. Surgeons typically use a solid, biocompatible silicone implant, which offers a safe, flexible, and permanent solution.
The Chin Implant (Mentoplasty)
The procedure involves placing a carefully sized and shaped implant directly over the existing chin bone. This increases projection (forward advancement) and/or height, achieving:
- Improved Profile Balance: Bringing the chin into harmonious proportion with the nose and forehead.
- Enhanced Jawline Definition: Sharpening the angle between the neck and the lower face.
- Customizable Results: Implants come in many anatomical shapes and sizes (like the Terino Extended Anatomical™ series) to fit the unique needs of the patient.
Incision Methods
Your surgeon will use one of two main approaches, both resulting in minimal to no visible scarring:
- Submental (External) Incision: Our surgeons make a small incision in the natural crease just beneath the chin. This technique provides easy access and allows for a seamless closure, which minimizes scarring.
- Intraoral (Internal) Incision: The incision is made inside the mouth, between the lower lip and gum. This results in no external scar, though it requires meticulous oral hygiene
during the initial healing period.
Pros and Cons of Silicone Chin Implants
Choosing a silicone chin implant offers permanent results, but like any surgery, it involves specific considerations.
| Advantages (Pros) | Drawbacks (Cons) |
| Permanent Results: Silicone implants offer a fixed, one-time solution that lasts a lifetime, unlike temporary fillers. | Surgical Recovery: Requires 1–2 weeks of social downtime due to swelling and bruising, particularly in the first week. |
| Dramatic Definition: Silicone provides a stronger structure and firmness, achieving sharper, more angular definition than non-surgical options. | Potential Numbness: Implants are placed near facial nerves; temporary (or rarely, permanent) numbness/tingling in the chin or lower lip can occur. |
| Reversible: If necessary, the solid silicone implant can be surgically removed or replaced relatively easily. | Risk of Shifting or Erosion: Although minimized by experienced surgeons who secure the implant, there is a small risk of implant displacement or bone erosion over time. |
| Customizable: Implants are available in various anatomical shapes and sizes for a perfect, natural fit. | Infection Risk: As with any surgery, there is a small risk of infection at the incision site. |
Leading Implant Brands
At Starwise Tour, we only partner with hospitals that use internationally certified, medical-grade implants. Reputable global brands often used in Turkey include:
- Implantech: Known for their extensive line of anatomically shaped chin implants (e.g., Terino Extended Anatomical™ series).
- Sientra / Silimed: Manufacturers of high-quality, solid silicone facial implants designed for aesthetic improvement.
The Starwise Chin Augmentation Recovery Roadmap
The total duration of your Chin Implant Turkey package is typically 7 to 10 days, ensuring both immediate care and sufficient early recovery before you fly home.
| Phase | Timeline | Recovery Focus and Starwise Assurance |
| Pre-Op | Day 1 (Istanbul) | VIP airport transfer, final consultation with the plastic surgeon, blood tests, and 3D imaging for final sizing/placement. |
| Surgery & Monitoring | Day 2 | The 1–2 hour procedure (usually under general anesthesia or IV sedation). You wear a supportive compression garment immediately after. Overnight stay at the JCI-accredited hospital. |
| Initial Recovery | Days 3–5 (Hotel) | The peak swelling period. You must keep your head elevated (even when sleeping). Soft/Liquid Diet ONLY to protect the incision site. Pain and bruising are managed with prescribed medication. |
| Mid-Recovery | Days 6–8 (Hotel) | Sutures (if external) are typically removed by the surgeon on day 7. Swelling begins to subside rapidly. You can return to light walking/activity. |
| Departure | Days 9–10 | Final post-op check-up and clearance from the surgeon. Transfer back to the airport. Most patients can return to desk work upon arrival home (3–5 days post-op generally). |
What to Expect After Surgery (Weeks 1–6)
- Swelling and Bruising: Most significant bruising fades within the first 10–14 days. However, residual swelling may take up to 3 months to fully resolve, meaning your final result will improve over time.
- Diet: You must remain on soft, easily swallowed foods for the first 3–4 weeks to protect the surgical site and promote healing.
- Activity: Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and any activity that could jar or bump your face for at least 6 weeks.
- Numbness/Tightness: A temporary sensation of tightness or numbness in the chin area is common and usually resolves within a few weeks as the nerves recover.
By choosing Starwise Tour for your Chin Augmentation Istanbul, you gain access not only to leading surgeons but also to a dedicated concierge service that makes your recovery abroad seamless and worry-free.
