Chin and cheekbones define the bony architecture of the face. Small adjustments in these landmarks produce dramatic harmony changes — without touching the nose, eyes or skin.

Quick essentials

  • Two options: silicone implants (permanent) or hyaluronic acid fillers (12–24 months).
  • Genioplasty: 1-hour surgery, social downtime 7 days.
  • Cheek augmentation with implant: 1.5 hours, social downtime 10 days.
  • Pricing in Medellín: USD 1,800 – 3,400 (implant surgery).

Why do these procedures change the face so much?

Chin and cheeks are where the face “extends forward”. When well projected, the face looks defined and youthful. When retracted, the face looks round, flat or with a double chin even without fat.

Chin augmentation (genioplasty)

With silicone implant

Anatomical medical-grade silicone implant placed via intraoral incision (no visible scar) or submental. Duration: permanent. Reversible — can be removed or exchanged.

With hyaluronic acid filler

1–3 ml of high-density HA. No surgery, no downtime. Duration: 12–24 months. Ideal for “trying” the result before committing to a permanent implant.

Bony genioplasty

More invasive: the chin bone is repositioned. Indicated for severe retrognathia or marked asymmetry. Requires titanium plates.

Cheek augmentation

Silicone implants

Small implants placed via intraoral incision over the malar bone. Permanent and reversible.

Hyaluronic acid filler

2–3 ml per side. Immediate result, lasts 12–18 months. Most-requested option in Medellín among younger patients.

Fat transfer (autologous)

Fat is harvested from abdomen or thigh and injected into cheeks. Permanent for the surviving fat (~60%). More complex but no foreign bodies.

Am I a candidate?

  • Your face looks flat, round or lacks lateral definition.
  • You have a recessed chin (retrognathia) producing a double-chin appearance even when slim.
  • Good general health.
  • Realistic expectations: change is real but subtle — not a different person.

2026 pricing in Medellín

  • Genioplasty with implant: USD 1,800 – 2,700.
  • Cheek augmentation with implants (pair): USD 2,300 – 3,400.
  • Chin + cheeks combined: USD 3,400 – 4,700.
  • Chin filler (HA): USD 450 – 650 per session.
  • Cheek filler (HA): USD 500 – 720 per session.

Recovery

  • Implants: 7–10 days with compression dressing. Soft diet first week if intraoral incision. Back to work at 10 days.
  • Fillers: no downtime. Mild swelling 24–48h, possible small bruises.

For international patients

Recommended stay in Medellín: 7–10 days for implants, 1–3 days for fillers (you can fly the same day if needed for filler-only treatments).

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