Genioplasty (chin surgery) in Turkey | Info & costs

Chin surgery indications: How genioplasty enhances facial harmony

Genioplasty corrects chin imbalances that affect how your face looks or how your jaw works. The chin can be moved forward, backward, up, down, or reshaped depending on what you need.

This surgery makes sense when you have:

• Receding chin (retrognathia): pulls the profile forward and strengthens it.
• Overly prominent chin (prognathism): tones down a chin that sticks out too far.
• Underdeveloped chin (microgenia): adds size and definition to the lower face.
• Bone irregularities: from birth defects or old injuries.
• Chin hypoplasia: when bone structure simply didn't grow enough.
• Hemifacial microsomia: restores balance to a lopsided face.
• Profile imbalance: when the chin, nose, and lips don't work well together.

Genioplasty works alone or combined with rhinoplasty or jaw surgery for more harmony all around.

Turquie Santé: Your trusted partner for successful genioplasty

Want a stronger chin, better facial balance, or to address a double chin? Genioplasty reshapes and refines the chin to improve symmetry and proportion.

With Turquie Santé, you work with accredited clinics equipped with modern medical technology. Highly skilled plastic surgeons with proven track records perform every procedure. Your surgery is tailored to your bone structure, wishes, and realistic goals.

Our partner clinics provide careful support before, during, and after, so you feel secure at every stage.

We prioritize your satisfaction. That's why clinics maintain high standards and focus on real results. Read verified patient reviews from people who had genioplasty through Turquie Santé, showing the quality and dependability of the care.

Genioplasty techniques in Turkey

The right technique depends on your specific concern and facial anatomy.

Partner clinics in Turkey use several proven methods, each customizable to your situation.

Surgery typically happens under local or general anesthesia and is often done as an outpatient procedure. The cut goes either inside the mouth or under the chin. The surgeon then reshapes bone or places an implant following your custom plan.

Sutures placed inside the mouth are usually absorbable and dissolve on their own; sutures on an external incision may need to be removed, as your surgeon will tell you. Surgeons usually secure the repositioned chin with titanium plates and screws (ranging from 3 mm to 8 mm) for lasting stability.

Recovery after chin surgery

After surgery, some side effects are normal as your body heals.

What to expect

Swelling peaks in the first few days and comes with bruising sometimes. Pain is mild to moderate and controlled with medication. Temporary lip numbness often happens and typically clears within two weeks.

These symptoms fade steadily as you recover, especially if you follow post-op care.

Care steps

Keep your mouth clean to prevent infection. Brush gently and rinse with antiseptic mouthwash several times a day as your surgeon advises.

Stick to soft or liquid foods the first week. Skip hot, spicy, or acidic items that might irritate the area.

Use cold packs for the first 24 to 48 hours to bring down swelling. Wear a chin support if prescribed.

Call your surgeon right away if you see fever, heavy bleeding, worsening pain, or any foul odor from the wound.

Possible risks and complications of genioplasty

Genioplasty in Turkey is a controlled procedure done under strict safety rules, but like any surgery, it carries some risk. Complications are rare when an experienced maxillofacial or plastic surgeon performs the work.

Possible issues include:

• Infection at the incision or implant site. Preventive antibiotics and careful aftercare make this uncommon.
• Bleeding or hematoma, where blood pools under the skin. Usually resolves with monitoring or drainage if needed.
• Lingering numbness, rarely from nerve irritation. Sensation typically returns in weeks.
• Chin asymmetry, a slight imbalance in projection. Uncommon and often fixable with follow-up.
• Implant shift or rejection, very rare. Proper placement and biocompatible materials prevent this.
• Bone resorption, minimal bone changes over years. Long-term imaging monitors this possibility.

Turquie Santé partner clinics minimize these risks through sterile operating rooms, FDA and CE-certified implants, and ongoing medical oversight throughout your care.

Results of chin surgery

Final results show up after several months, once swelling completely goes down and tissues fully heal. But you'll notice improvement in facial balance within days of surgery.

Swelling and bruises fade within 10 to 15 days, so the refined chin becomes clearer over time.

Bone healing from reshaping takes roughly six weeks. By then, most patients can see their full result.

Recovery varies person to person. Your surgeon in Turkey will guide you step by step with personalized aftercare, so you get the best healing and a natural, lasting look.

Non-surgical alternatives to genioplasty in Turkey

If surgery feels like too much, Turkey offers gentler options to fix minor chin issues. Results are temporary and less dramatic than surgery, but they're visible, natural-looking, and fully reversible.

Hyaluronic acid injections

These fillers sculpt and project the chin without a scalpel. They work well for:

• A slightly receding or uneven chin.
• Refining the lower face and jawline.
• Getting immediate visible changes.

You see results right away with minimal discomfort and no downtime. Effects last 12 to 18 months depending on the product and how your body processes it.

Botulinum toxin (Botox)

When chin muscles are overactive, Botox relaxes them, softening the dimpled look and easing tension. It pairs well with filler for better results. Effects fade after 4 to 6 months.

Thread lifts

Absorbable threads can lift the jawline and redefine the chin, especially if you have mild skin looseness. Results last around 12 months, though this method works better for minor concerns than serious recession.

Our aesthetic medicine team will help you pick the right approach for your face and goals.

Contact Turquie Santé for a free consultation and custom pricing at leading Turkish clinics.