San Francisco
2299 Post St. Suite 207
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 530-5335
Los Angeles
1317 5th St #300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 751-5886
Genioplasty is a gender-affirming facial procedure that reshapes or repositions the chin. It can be used to change chin projection, height, width, or position to support a more feminizing or masculinizing lower-face contour.
At Align Surgical Associates in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, genioplasty is used to refine chin position, shape, and projection within the lower face. It may be part of a broader facial surgery plan or performed on its own as a more focused procedure.
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What Is Genioplasty?
Genioplasty refers to surgery that changes the shape or position of the chin. It can be used to change the chin’s width, make it longer or shorter, or move it forward, backward, or side to side, depending on your embodiment goals.
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We lead with your goals and make decisions—together.
Your plan starts with what matters most to you, such as function, sensation, privacy, recovery realities, and your day-to-day life.
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We give honest recommendations.
We'll be transparent about what a technique can and can't reliably do for your anatomy and priorities, and we'll explain why we're recommending a particular approach.
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We treat the whole person.
We don't reduce care to a single concern or body area. We look at your goals, your comfort, and what's safest and most supportive for you overall.
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We prioritize privacy, dignity, and emotionally safe care.
We understand that many patients come in with complex past healthcare experiences and strive to create an environment where you always feel respected, welcomed, and seen at every step.
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We're built for gender-affirming care.
Gender-affirming surgery isn't a side offering at Align—it's our life's work.
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We evolve with the community.
Care and language change over time. We are dedicated to staying current, listening, and adapting.
Who Might Consider Genioplasty?
Genioplasty may be a meaningful option for transgender individuals, nonbinary patients, and other gender-diverse people seeking changes in chin shape, projection, or position. Many of our patients choose this procedure to bring their chin into better proportion with the rest of their face rather than changing it in isolation.
Understanding Your Genioplasty Options
The right approach to genioplasty depends on the type of chin adjustment needed, the extent of structural change, and whether your goals are better supported by moving the bone itself, adding an implant, or using a volume-based approach.
Sliding Genioplasty
Sliding genioplasty is the most structural option. In this procedure, the surgeon cuts the chin bone and repositions it to change its location.
Chin Implants
Chin implants change the contour and projection of the chin using a synthetic implant.
Dermal Fillers and Fat Transfer
Fillers and fat transfer can alter the shape of the chin by adding volume to the chin and surrounding areas.
We’ll walk you through how each option works so you can choose an approach that fits your goals and the type of change you’re considering.
Some surgeons "offer" gender-affirming surgery among many other services. For Align, it's the center of our life's work. Our 6 board-certified surgeons have committed themselves wholly to gender-affirming care and research. This means we aren't just helping patients reach their embodiment goals; we are helping to make their care better—better understood, better supported, and performed in the best way possible. Meet the specialists behind the transformations.
What Is Recovery Like After Genioplasty?
After genioplasty, most patients should expect swelling, bruising, activity restrictions, and tightness or tenderness in the lower face during early healing. Recovery depends on whether the chin is being surgically repositioned, treated with an implant, or altered with volume-based treatment, as well as whether the procedure is performed on its own or with other facial surgery.
How Much Does Genioplasty Cost in San Francisco and Los Angeles?
Gender-affirming care, including genioplasty, is often covered by insurance. If you are using insurance, we will guide you through the authorization process and what to expect.
If you prefer to pay out of pocket, we will give you a personalized quote based on your surgical plan, including whether your genioplasty involves sliding genioplasty, an implant-based approach, or volume-based treatment.
Travel planning can involve a lot of moving parts, especially when you're coordinating around surgery. If you're coming to Align from outside the Bay Area or Los Angeles, we have resources specifically for you.
Risks and Considerations
As with any procedure, genioplasty carries risks, such as bleeding, infection, swelling, bruising, healing concerns, and contour irregularities. Risks can also vary depending on whether the surgery involves repositioning the chin bone, placing an implant, or using injectables or fat transfer.
Genioplasty FAQ
What is the difference between sliding genioplasty and a chin implant?
Sliding genioplasty repositions the chin bone itself. A chin implant changes the contour of the chin with a silicone implant rather than moving the existing bone.
Is genioplasty used in both facial feminizing and facial masculinizing surgery?
Yes. Genioplasty may be used in both facial feminizing and facial masculinizing surgery, depending on how the chin needs to be reshaped or repositioned within the larger facial plan.
When are fillers or fat transfer used instead of surgical genioplasty?
Fillers or fat transfer may be used when added volume is the main goal and a more structural chin procedure is not necessary.
When To See a Genioplasty Specialist in San Francisco and Los Angeles
We recommend booking a consultation if you’re considering changes to your chin shape or projection and want guidance on which chin procedure may be appropriate, whether surgical genioplasty or a less structural option makes more sense, or how chin reshaping may fit into your broader facial plan.
Explore Your Genioplasty Options
When you’re ready, we’re here to help. Request an in-person or virtual consultation using the online form or call Align Surgical Associates to get started. We are proud to offer genioplasty for San Francisco and Los Angeles patients, as well as individuals traveling from outside of California.
San Francisco Office: (415) 530-5335
Los Angeles Office: (310) 751-5886
