What about a short chin? If the chin is particularly short, making the face look wide and short, what can be done to improve it and make the proportions of the whole face look more harmonious? Typical chin surgery is to increase the size and appearance of the receding chin so that it stands out; when viewed from the side, the curvature between the chin and the nose will appear more balanced and harmonious. During the pre-surgery consultation with the surgeon, the surgeon will discuss with you some factors that affect the surgical procedure, such as the length, width, symmetry and desired degree of prominence of the chin. The surgery is usually performed using local anesthesia, with an injection of numbing medicine around the chin. There are two basic approaches to chin surgery. In some patients, the jawbone is moved forward. In this method, an incision is made inside the mouth, the jawbone is cut off horizontally with a saw or chisel, and the cut jawbone is moved forward, then fixed with a wire or small steel plate, the wound is sutured, and then wrapped up with a dressing. In this procedure, the incision is made inside the mouth, so the scar is not visible on the outside. If the chin is only moderately enhanced, the surgeon may recommend an artificial chin implant to enhance the chin, and the incision can be made either inside or outside the mouth. It is best to eat only liquid food for two days after surgery, and the stitches can be removed in seven days. The chin line of patients usually improves after the surgery.