Chin & Cheek Augmentation Sydney
Facial harmony relies on the precise relationship between your underlying bone structure and overlying soft tissue. Dr Barnouti offers specialized implant procedures to address these proportions, providing permanent structural support to flat cheekbones or a weak jawline. Depending on your anatomical requirements, these may be performed individually or during the same clinical operation.
Cheek Augmentation (Facial Implants)
Cheek augmentation provides permanent structural support to flat cheekbones or restores volume lost to ageing. Dr Barnouti uses either the patient’s own fatty tissue (biological fat injections) or synthetic implants (Silicone or Medpor). If implant surgery is chosen, the incision is made inside the mouth, leaving a 3.5 cm internal scar with no visible external scarring. Sutures are dissolvable and do not require removal.
Chin Enhancement (Genioplasty & Implants)
Chin enhancement creates a refinement to the lower face and jawline. For surgical augmentation, Dr Barnouti uses Silicone, GoreTex, or Medpor implants. The procedure leaves a small 3–4 cm scar hidden under the chin or entirely unseen inside the mouth. Fat injections may also be recommended for a more subtle improvement.
Patient Safety — April 2026 AHPRA Regulations
Under the AHPRA and Medical Board of Australia regulations, specific safeguards apply to all patients seeking cosmetic surgery in Australia. At Sydney Plastic Surgery, these are central to our consultation process.
- GP Referral Mandatory: A GP referral is required before any surgical consultation.
- Two Consultations: A minimum of two consultations is required before surgery can be scheduled.
- 7-Day Cooling-Off: A mandatory seven-day cooling-off period applies after your initial consultation before any surgery can be booked.
- Psychological Assessment: A medical and psychological history form is completed at consultation to ensure surgery is in your best overall interest.
Facial Contouring Costs in Sydney
Because facial contouring encompasses everything from a minor dimpleplasty to complex skeletal implants, costs vary significantly based on your exact surgical plan.
- Consultation Fee: $300. (A Medicare rebate of $70–$104 may apply with your mandatory GP referral).
- Procedure Costs: You will receive a personalised, itemised quote following your consultation. This will include surgeon fees, anaesthetist fees, and hospital theatre costs.
- Financial Transparency: Sydney Plastic Surgery provides full financial disclosure with no hidden fees. In line with AHPRA guidelines, we do not offer or promote payment plans or bundled financial packages.
How much does facial contouring cost?
| Procedure | Price Estimate | Conditions / Comments |
|---|
| Insertion of Cheek Implants | $9,900-$15,990 | This price includes surgeon fee, implants cost (Silicone or Medpor implants) anaesthetic fee 6 weeks follow up. Additional hospital fees apply. |
| Insertion of chin implant | $8,900-$13,990 | This price includes surgeon fee, implants cost (Silicone, GoreTex or Medpor implants ) anaesthetic fee & 6 weeks follow up. Additional hospital fees apply. |
| Genioplasty | $13,990 | This price covers the surgeon fee, anaesthetic fee, & follow up. It assumes top hospital cover with a private fund. If fund cover does not apply in your situation, plan for additional hospital fees. |
| Buccal Fat Pad Removal (both sides) | $4,990 | This price includes surgeon fee, anaesthetic fee, & 6 weeks follow up. Hospital fees are additional. |
| Dimple Surgery | $2,500 single $4,500 both sides |
Out patient procedure using local anaesthetic. Hospital fees are additional cost. |
FAQs Facial Contouring & Implants
All surgical procedures carry risks. Specific risks associated with facial implants include infection, bleeding, implant shifting or asymmetry, extrusion (the implant breaking through the skin), and temporary or permanent numbness due to nerve irritation in the cheeks or chin. A complete list of risks tailored to your specific procedure will be discussed in detail during your mandatory consultation.
Please read our Risks and Complications of Plastic Surgery page.
Under the updated AHPRA and Medical Board of Australia guidelines, all cosmetic surgery patients must obtain a referral from their General Practitioner (GP). This ensures an independent medical assessment of your overall health and psychological readiness. Furthermore, a minimum of two clinical consultations and a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period are required to ensure you have ample time to consider the risks, costs, and expected outcomes without pressure.
For cheek augmentation, the incision is typically made entirely inside the mouth, leaving a small 3.5 cm internal scar with no visible external scarring. For chin implants, the surgeon will either use an incision hidden inside the lower lip or a small 3–4 cm incision concealed in the natural crease under the chin. Dimple surgery and buccal fat removal are also performed intra-orally (inside the mouth), ensuring no visible scars on the face.
Yes, it is very common to combine facial contouring procedures. For example, a chin implant is frequently performed alongside a rhinoplasty (nose surgery) to achieve balanced facial proportions and an improved side profile. Combining procedures allows for a single anaesthetic and recovery period. During your consultation, your specialist plastic surgeon will conduct a full medical assessment to ensure that combining surgeries is clinically safe and appropriate for your anatomy.
The cost varies significantly depending on the specific structural changes required. Current estimates for our primary procedures are:
- Cheek Implants: $9,900 – $15,990 (Includes implants, surgeon, and anaesthetic fees).
- Chin Implants: $8,900 – $13,990 (Includes implants, surgeon, and anaesthetic fees).
- Genioplasty: Approximately $13,990.
- Buccal Fat Pad Removal: Approximately $4,990 (for both sides).
Dimple Surgery: $2,500 (single) or $4,500 (both sides) under local anaesthetic. Note: Hospital or day surgery fees are an additional cost for most of these procedures unless otherwise specified. A comprehensive, itemised quote is provided following your consultation.
Facial contouring encompasses a variety of surgical interventions designed to alter and enhance the underlying skeletal or soft tissue structures of the face. At our clinic, this includes cheek augmentation (using Silicone or Medpor implants, or fat grafting), chin enhancement (genioplasty or implants), buccal fat pad removal (cheek slimming), and dimple creation surgery (dimpleplasty).
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Dr. Barnouti (MED: 0001192783) is a Board-Certified Specialist Plastic Surgeon with 25 years of experience performing advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), a member of ASAPS, and serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of NSW.
Dr. Barnouti operates out of leading, fully accredited Sydney hospitals with a strict focus on patient safety.
Dr. Barnouti (MED: 0001192783)