The aim of a chin correction is to change the shape and size of the chin so that it fits better with the proportions of the rest of the face. Both protruding chins and chins that look too small are treated. You discuss which approach is an option for you in the consultation with our doctors in Düsseldorf.
Chin correction in Düsseldorf: consultation, surgery and aftercare in one place
Consultation room
Your chin correction takes place at Klinik am Seestern in Düsseldorf, from the first consultation to the check-up appointments afterwards. The specialist clinic for plastic and aesthetic surgery has its own operating theatres: you are advised and operated on in the same place where you also return for aftercare.
The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine in Lörick, in the Am Seestern business district near the B7. The U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds. This also makes appointments after the procedure easy to reach from all over Düsseldorf, from Meerbusch, Neuss and the surrounding area.
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Chin and facial proportions
For the overall impression of a face, the relationship between chin and nose plays a particularly important role. Our brain does not look at the individual parts of the face separately but as a whole. Often the individual parts are inconspicuous in themselves; it is only in combination that the face appears unbalanced, and the chin also influences the effect of the mouth, nose and eyes. In such cases, a chin correction can be one way of adjusting the proportions of the face.
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Who is a chin correction an option for?
A chin correction is an option for women and men alike. It can also be part of a treatment concept for gender reassignment. By a chin correction we mean both the correction of a large, protruding chin, possibly with a pronounced double chin, and that of a chin perceived as too small. The latter is also known as a “receding chin”. Our doctors advise you on the options for your individual findings.
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Aims of a chin correction
More balanced proportions and an altered side profile, above all in the relationship between nose and chin
Correction of asymmetries by reduction or build-up of the chin
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Approach for a protruding chin that is too large
With a protruding chin, the foremost point of the lower jaw is too strongly developed and usually projects relatively far out of the face. Because this point is bony, such a chin correction can only be carried out by surgically altering the jawbone. With the help of special instruments, the bone is brought into the planned shape, length and prominence. The procedure is usually outpatient, so you can leave the clinic again on the same day. Access is as a rule through the oral cavity, and the incision is then inside the mouth. If there is also a double chin that is perceived as bothersome, a small liposuction can be carried out as part of the procedure to remove excess fatty tissue.
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Treatment of a receding chin that is too small
For a chin that looks too small, a so-called receding chin, a different approach is chosen. Today, two techniques are mainly used to contour the chin. The first is a bone shift (“chin sliding”). Here the chin bone is cut through and the lower part of the bone is moved forward. The new position is fixed with special screws or wire.
In the second technique, with which a receding chin can be brought forward, a chin implant is inserted. Such an implant can be obtained from the body’s own tissue such as bone or cartilage; the pelvic bone is often used for this. Alternatively, a silicone implant can be used, which is adapted in size and shape to the chin area. In the correction of a chin that is too small, too, the operation is performed through the oral cavity in most cases, so that the incision lies inside the mouth.
Three approaches compared
How the chin is changed
Dotted: the incision inside the mouth, through which the operation is performed in most cases. Dashed: the new contour of the chin.
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If the foremost point of the lower jaw is too strongly developed, the bone is brought into the planned shape, length and prominence with special instruments. With a bothersome double chin, a small liposuction can be added.
For
a protruding, oversized chin
Access
as a rule through the oral cavity
02Bone shift“chin sliding”
With a receding chin, the chin bone is cut through and the lower part of the bone is moved forward. The new position is fixed with special screws or wire.
For
a receding chin that looks too small
Access
mostly through the oral cavity
Fixation
special screws or wire
03Chin implantthe body’s own tissue or silicone
A chin implant brings a receding chin forward. It can be obtained from the body’s own tissue such as bone or cartilage, often from the pelvic bone; alternatively, a silicone implant is adapted in size and shape to the chin area.
For
a receding chin that looks too small
Access
mostly through the oral cavity
Material
Bone, cartilage or silicone
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Your schedule at the Klinik am Seestern
This is how a chin correction goes at Klinik am Seestern, from consultation to healing:
Step 1
Beforehand
Consultation. Our doctors advise you on the options for your individual findings and on the risks. You can book your appointment online.
Step 2
Day of surgery
The procedure. The chin correction takes 30 to 60 minutes, under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia, mostly through the oral cavity. You usually leave the clinic again on the day of the procedure.
Step 3
The first few days
Oral hygiene. Swelling, bruising and a feeling of tightness are possible. If the operation was performed through the oral cavity, careful oral hygiene prevents infections.
Step 4
After 2 weeks
Back among people. After 2 weeks you are usually back out among people again. You refrain from nicotine for at least two weeks.
Step 5
Until month 3
Rest. For three months you avoid sun, sunbeds, physical strain and sport.
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Is a chin correction associated with risks?
Like any surgical procedure, a chin correction involves risks. The most common are intolerances to administered medication or wound-healing problems, e.g. due to inadequate oral hygiene after the procedure. The respective type of anaesthesia also brings risks, which can differ depending on physical conditions. We therefore recommend a personal, no-obligation consultation first, in which the key aspects of a chin correction, the treatment options and the risks are discussed.
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What does a chin correction cost in Düsseldorf? Costs and financing
The costs of a chin correction depend on your findings and the method. After your consultation at Klinik am Seestern you will receive a no-obligation treatment quote. Financing is possible through our financing partner; you can find out more under Financing your treatment.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I behave after a chin correction?
If the operation was performed through the oral cavity, careful oral hygiene is important in order to prevent infections. In addition, refrain from nicotine for at least two weeks and from sun, sunbeds, physical strain and sport for three months.
How long is the stay in the clinic after a chin correction?
You can usually leave the clinic again on the day of the procedure.
What accompanying symptoms should I expect after a chin correction?
Swelling, bruising and a feeling of tightness are possible in the first few days. We inform you about further risks in the consultation.
What does a chin correction cost in Düsseldorf?
The costs depend on your findings and the method, for example whether the bone is reduced or shifted or whether a chin implant is inserted. After your consultation at Klinik am Seestern you will receive a no-obligation treatment quote. Financing is possible through our financing partner.
Where in Düsseldorf is the chin correction carried out?
Consultation, procedure and aftercare take place at the Klinik am Seestern, Am Seestern 4 in 40547 Düsseldorf-Lörick. The clinic is on the left bank of the Rhine near the B7, the U77 runs directly from the main station to the Am Seestern stop, and there is free parking on the grounds.
Costs and financing
Pay conveniently in instalments.
You can pay for your treatment in monthly instalments through our financing partner medipay, with terms of up to 72 months. We will tell you the price of your procedure after the consultation.
I am a lipoedema and lymphoedema patient and have been trying to find help for about 10 years. Here it was no problem at all! I was called in quickly, was well looked after, my questions were answered very professionally, and I was able to leave the practice in tears of joy! Many thanks for the support so far.
Alina · October 2026
The friendliness of everyone I dealt with.
Anonymous · July 2026
I had my appointment at the practice for a consultation about my lipoedema, and I really want to leave a review even though I haven't had any surgery there yet. The reason is that this was the first time I felt truly taken seriously during an examination of my lipoedema. Dr. Witt was very friendly and professional from the start, and at the same time incredibly pleasant and humane. He took an exceptional amount of time, examined me very thoroughly and answered all my questions in detail. He is incredibly respectful and explains realistically what could be done and how the whole process would work. I found it particularly positive that at no point did a hectic or unpleasant mood arise. You never had the feeling of being “brushed off” or being under time pressure. Instead, the whole atmosphere was calm, relaxed and trusting. Dr. Witt was very committed, photos were taken of the affected areas and every possible treatment was explained in an understandable way. Dr. Witt explained everything in detail, yet never came across as complicated or distant. Although he is an absolute specialist in his field, I felt at all times that I could speak openly and ask any question. It felt more as if I had been a patient there for a long time. It was also particularly important to me that I never felt pushed towards an operation. It is still not at all clear whether I will have my operation at all, and yet I was taken incredibly seriously and treated with respect. That is exactly what built so much trust in me. I would also very much like to mention the lady at reception, Marris, in a positive way. She was super polite, had a very pleasant and calm manner and immediately gave me a good feeling. Although it was almost 5 p.m. and the end of the working day was approaching, she was incredibly friendly to me and did not seem at all annoyed or stressed. It is precisely such little things that make a huge difference to me personally and reinforced my positive overall impression of the practice. The practice itself is also absolutely impressive. It is extremely modern, high-quality and stylishly furnished. You feel more as if you are entering a luxury hotel than a traditional doctor's practice. Everything seems very well thought out, calm and professional. The organisation around the appointment was also excellent. Even before the appointment, communication was always very friendly, quick and professional. Questions were answered immediately and the whole process seemed perfectly organised. I was also allowed to park in the clinic's car park, which was an enormous relief since everything in the area was completely full. Although it was already later in the afternoon, Dr. Witt even personally saw to it that enquiries were made internally about my question regarding costs. Shortly after I had left the practice, I already received all the information by email. That too simply shows how professionally and attentively they work there. Overall, an exceptionally positive experience, of a kind you unfortunately only rarely have in the medical field. Absolutely fabulous.
Kerasoula P. · June 2026
Very beautiful clinic, wonderful reception and great service. The consultation with the doctor was very comprehensive and she addressed all my questions, which is all you could wish for as a patient / customer. I will definitely have my treatment done here.
Sandra W. · April 2026
Dr. Bromba took the time and advised me very well.
Anonymous · April 2026
A very kind doctor. I felt very comfortable from the first moment!
Elisabeth-katrin · March 2026
Everything was great, just one small remark..... I didn't get any dinner/bread in the evening. The most important thing for me was the operation, or rather everything around it.
Mix · February 2026
I was welcomed and advised incredibly kindly. The consultation takes place on an equal footing and without medical jargon, and what I like best is that they paid attention to what the best treatment is for my concern, and not to what would earn the practice the most money. I took a week to think it over, but actually the decision to choose the clinic was made much sooner.
Anonymous · January 2026
Everyone was very friendly, especially the nurses.
Anonymous · October 2025
I had a consultation and felt taken seriously and understood. They took a lot of time for me, and the examination and the conversation were very thorough. In the end, the treatment is too expensive for me, so I won't be able to have it done.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent and friendly consultation.
Anonymous · October 2025
Very competent consultation, super friendly staff!
Anonymous · September 2025
Medical assistant with partly insufficient professional competence.
Andreas M. · August 2025
Very competent consultation and medical examinations. I feel very well looked after.
BrigitteM · August 2025
I really liked the super friendly manner of the ladies at reception, and also that the doctor took the time to see and advise me, as well as the nice lady who went through the cost plan with me. I felt wonderfully looked after and will definitely have my treatment there. Thank you once again for everything so far.
Astrid R. · August 2025
A conversation in peace and without time pressure. I felt very well looked after.
Anonymous · August 2025
I was welcomed very nicely. The doctor was also very nice and answered all my questions. She also showed understanding that one does not decide straight away.
Anonymous · July 2025
Dr. Bromba's calm, matter-of-fact manner and his competence really convinced me during the consultation.
