Enhance Facial Harmony with Dr. Joelle Rogal, Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist
A well-defined chin provides essential balance to your face—and when it’s too small or overly prominent, it can disrupt facial symmetry. Mentoplasty, also known as chin surgery, is a transformative procedure that reshapes the chin to enhance your profile, improve jawline definition, and bring harmony to your features.
At her refined facial plastic surgery practice in Harrison, NY, Dr. Joelle Rogal, a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, performs advanced chin augmentation and reduction procedures tailored to each patient’s facial structure and aesthetic goals.
What Is Mentoplasty?
Mentoplasty is a surgical procedure that adjusts the shape and size of the chin through either augmentation (adding volume with an implant) or reduction (reshaping or minimizing the chin’s prominence). The procedure is highly effective in:
- Strengthening a weak or recessed chin
- Balancing facial proportions, particularly when paired with rhinoplasty
- Refining the jawline and profile
- Reducing an overly prominent or protruding chin
By restoring proportion and balance, chin surgery can dramatically enhance the overall aesthetic of your face—especially in profile view.
Why Choose Dr. Joelle Rogal?
By restoring proportion and balance, chin surgery can dramatically enhance the overall aesthetic of your face—especially in profile view.
Dr. Rogal brings unmatched expertise to facial contouring. With dual board certifications and a practice dedicated solely to the face, she offers:
- Exceptional precision in chin implant placement and bone reshaping
- Customized approaches based on facial harmony and soft tissue dynamics
- Natural-looking, proportionate outcomes that respect your unique features
- A warm, patient-focused experience from initial consult to final results
Patients from Westchester County, Rye, Scarsdale, and New York City consistently choose Dr. Rogal for facial procedures that elevate confidence while preserving individuality.
Ideal Candidates for Chin Surgery
You may be a great candidate for mentoplasty if you:
- Have a weak or recessed chin
- Feel your nose appears too large due to chin imbalance
- Have an overly prominent chin that disrupts facial harmony
- Are in good overall health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations
Dr. Rogal will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your facial structure to determine the ideal treatment plan—whether augmentation, reduction, or a combined procedure with rhinoplasty or neck contouring.
Chin Augmentation (Chin Implant Surgery)
Procedure Overview:
- Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general anesthesia
- Incision Location: Inside the mouth (no visible scar) or discreetly under the chin
- Implant Material: Medical-grade silicone, carefully sized for facial balance
- Recovery: Outpatient procedure with return home the same day
Dr. Rogal creates a precise pocket over the jawbone and inserts the implant to project the chin forward. The result? A stronger, more defined profile without looking overdone.
Chin Reduction Surgery
Procedure Overview:
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia
- Incision Location: Inside the mouth or under the chin
- Techniques:
- Removal of excess bone, soft tissue, or muscle
- Contouring of the chin tip with a bone burr or drill
- Repositioning of the chin bone, if necessary
- Recovery: Outpatient procedure with same-day discharge
This procedure is ideal for patients with an overly projected or broad chin, helping to soften facial lines and create a more balanced appearance.
Recovery from Chin Surgery
Recovery from mentoplasty is straightforward and manageable, with most patients experiencing:
- Mild swelling and tightness
- Compression garment to support healing and reduce swelling
- Light, liquid-based diet for the first 1–2 weeks
- Suture removal within 7–10 days
- Return to normal activities within 1–2 weeks
- Full healing typically within 6 weeks
Dr. Rogal provides detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth, confident recovery.
Risks and Considerations
Chin surgery is generally safe when performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon. However, as with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks, including:
- Implant displacement or bone resorption (augmentation)
- Infection or bleeding
- Lip or chin numbness (usually temporary)
- Asymmetry or scarring (rare)
Dr. Rogal’s meticulous technique and personalized approach minimize complications and support predictable, aesthetic results.
Create Facial Balance with Precision
A well-defined chin can make a powerful difference in how you look—and how you feel. Whether you’re looking to add projection, refine shape, or correct facial imbalance, chin surgery with Dr. Joelle Rogal offers elegant, natural-looking enhancement designed just for you.
Schedule your private consultation in Harrison, NY to explore how mentoplasty can elevate your facial harmony and bring your best features into focus.