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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.
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This woman in her mid-40s wished to achieve a more defined, V-shaped chin. Her primary concerns centered around the bumpiness of her chin and the presence of dimples caused by an overactive mentalis muscle.MFI TREATMENT PLAN Dr. Mabrie created a personalized treatment plan to address the patient’s conc... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT Meet one of our lovely nurses at MFI! In her late 20s, she was eager to address a specific concern with her chin. Whenever she smiled, she noticed a noticeable inward tucking and pulling of her chin, giving it a "witchy" and pointy appearance. Despite her big, beautiful smile, this particular feature bothered... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT Meet our lovely patient, a radiant woman in her 30s, who was eagerly preparing for her upcoming wedding. Like many brides-to-be, she had a vision of radiance and confidence for her special day. Entrusting her appearance to the expert hands of Dr. Mabrie, she wanted to enhance her natural beauty and achieve the perf... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENTSome people have a hyperactive mentalis muscle—the muscle responsible for lifting the skin on your chin. If this muscle works too hard, it can pull the chin back and cause bumps and dimpling. This was the concern of our patient, a woman in her early 50s. She was bothered by a distracting lump o... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT When looking in the mirror, this mid 40’s female always felt her chin was weak in comparison to the rest of her facial features. She especially hated how her chin looked sunken in and wanted it to look less bumpy and dimpled. MFI TREATMENT PLAN Botox was administered to the mentalis muscles to red... Read More
ABOUT OUR PATIENT This busy professional in her late 30s was bothered by her chin’s bumps, asymmetry, and dimpling. She wanted a non-surgical solution that would be able to reshape her lower face.MFI TREATMENT PLAN Dr Mabrie formulated a comprehensive plan to address all of the patient’s concerns, starting with th... Read More
MFI TREATMENT PLAN If you have a dimpled chin that doesn't project quite enough, BOTOX can help. A hyperactive mentalis muscle creates visible tension, causing the chin to appear less projected than desired.Even though Dr. Mabrie uses fillers for nonsurgical chin augmentation in some cases, they don't adequately addre... Read More
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.
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.
This young woman was bothered by the inward pull of her chin when she smiled. By strategically administering BOTOX, our Injectors relaxed the mentalis muscle, thereby eliminating the inward tucking and enhancing the chin's contour.
How Much Does Chin BOTOX Cost?
Mentalis BOTOX for chin smoothing usually requires between 5 and 10 units. 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 refining 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.
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.
Chin Dimpling
Consultation and Planning for Your Chin Dimpling Treatment
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 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 and 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 and 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.
Aftercare Pro Tips
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.
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 refining 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.
At Mabrie Facial Institute, we’re here to help you look like the best version of you. If you’d like to learn more about how neuromodulators or fillers can make a difference in how you look and feel, get in touch! Request a consultation online or call us at
(415) 445-9513 to schedule your appointment. If you’ll be visiting us from outside the area, our Fly in for Your Procedure page was created just for you to help make planning your trip as smooth as possible.
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