Flat, Receding or Uneven Chin Treatment in Perth

Personalised, Non-surgical Chin Treatments

At Dermedica Perth, we understand that a flat, receding, or uneven chin can affect the balance of your facial profile. Our clinic offers advanced, non-surgical contouring treatments designed to enhance definition, restore symmetry, and create a more harmonious appearance. With Dr. Joanna Teh’s expertise, you can achieve natural-looking results that bring confidence back to your profile.

Close-up of a woman's lower face showing a flat, receding, or uneven chin.

Recognising the Concern

Do You Notice These Changes?

Side view of a woman's lower face and neck, highlighting the jawline and chin area.

Flat or Receding Chin

  • Chin appears shorter or slopes backward
  • Reduces facial balance and lower-face projection
  • Can make the profile look less defined or youthful

Uneven Contour & Asymmetry

  • Irregular chin shape or imbalance between sides

  • May cause shadowing or uneven jawline definition

  • Affects harmony between chin, lips, and neck profile

Understanding the Concern

What Causes Flat, Receding or Uneven Chin?

This concern may be influenced by:

  • Genetics: Some individuals inherit a naturally smaller or retracted chin
  • Facial bone structure: Jaw or dental alignment can impact chin appearance
  • Ageing: Natural volume and bone loss over time can lead to a flattening or inward shift
  • Soft tissue imbalance: Uneven fat distribution or muscle activity can cause asymmetry

If you feel your chin lacks definition or balance, subtle contouring can enhance its shape in a natural-looking way.

How Chin Shape Affects Your Facial Profile and Balance

 

The chin plays a central role in defining the lower third of your face and influencing how the rest of your facial features are perceived. When the chin is lacking in projection, appears set back or has asymmetry, it can lead to:

 

  • A disproportionate or “blended” jawline
  • A less defined neck-to-chin transition
  • The nose or mid-face appearing more dominant
  • A profile that feels unbalanced or aged

 

Refining the shape of the chin can restore symmetry and improve the visual flow of your profile—all without surgery.

Treatment Options

Approaches We May Discuss

Non-Surgical Chin Contouring at Dermedica Perth

At Dermedica, we offer personalised, non-surgical chin treatments to address concerns of a flat, receding or uneven chin. Our approach is gentle, strategic, and focused on enhancing your natural structure, not changing your identity.

Treatments are performed by Dr Joanna Teh and her experienced team of cosmetic nurses, using safe, TGA-compliant medical techniques. Every procedure is tailored to your face shape and aesthetic goals, focusing on facial balance and proportional enhancement.

Your Treating Doctor

Assessed by Dr. Joanna Teh

Dr. Teh has over 20 years of clinical experience in non-surgical cosmetic medicine (General & Specialist Registration – General Practice – MED0001531429). Every treatment plan begins with an in-person consultation to assess your skin and discuss suitable options.

Getting Started

Your Path to Consultation

Step 01

Book a Consultation

Schedule an in-person appointment with Dr. Teh or her clinical team to discuss your chin concerns in a confidential setting.

Step 02

Assessment & Discussion

Dr. Teh assesses your skin, discusses your goals and medical history, and explains the full range of options, risks, and alternatives available to you.

Step 03

Personalised Plan

If suitable, a tailored treatment plan is developed based on your individual skin condition, goals, and the depth of your concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A receding chin (sometimes called retrogenia) is a chin that sits further back than the typical facial profile, making the lower face appear less defined from the side.
  • It’s usually an inherited feature of bone structure rather than anything you’ve done though age-related bone and volume loss can make it more noticeable over time.
  • The biggest factor is genetics, chin size, shape and projection are largely inherited, and jaw or dental alignment also plays a role.
  • Ageing contributes too: bone gradually resorbs and soft tissue shifts over the decades, which can flatten projection or reveal asymmetry that wasn’t visible when younger.
  • In many cases, yes. Non-surgical chin contouring can enhance projection, definition and symmetry without implants or surgery, with no general anaesthesia and minimal downtime.
  • Due to Australian advertising regulations, we’re unable to name or describe the specific treatment online, how it works, what it involves and whether it suits your facial structure are explained in person during a consultation with Dr Joanna Teh.
  • Surgical options like chin implants or genioplasty permanently alter the bone or add an implant, but involve general anaesthesia, incisions and weeks of recovery.
  • Non-surgical contouring is performed in clinic with minimal downtime, results can be tailored gradually, and it suits people wanting subtle enhancement or who aren’t ready for surgery.
  • Which path fits your anatomy and goals is discussed honestly at consultation including when surgery may be the more appropriate referral.
  • Often, yes. When the chin lacks forward projection, the transition from chin to neck is shorter and less defined, so even mild fullness under the chin appears more prominent.
  • Improving chin projection can sharpen this transition and where submental fullness is also present, it can be addressed alongside.
  • Both are assessed together at your consultation.
  • Mild to moderate chin asymmetry where one side appears fuller, flatter or off-centre can often be visibly improved with carefully placed non-surgical contouring.
  • Significant asymmetry related to jaw or dental alignment may also involve orthodontic or surgical opinions, and an honest assessment will tell you which applies to you.
  • Yes — chin and jawline definition is one of the most requested areas among male patients, as stronger chin projection is often central to a more defined masculine profile.
  • Treatment is tailored to male facial proportions, which differ from female contouring goals, with results designed to look natural rather than obvious.

That’s the goal of every treatment at Dermedica. Chin contouring is approached conservatively and proportionally enhancing your existing structure rather than changing your face.

Dr Joanna Teh assesses your whole profile (chin, jawline, nose and lips in relation to each other) so any enhancement supports overall facial balance.

  • Costs depend on your individual treatment plan, which varies with your anatomy and goals, so a standard price isn’t published for this concern.
  • After your consultation and assessment, you’ll receive a clear, personalised quote with no obligation to proceed.
  • Dr Joanna Teh (General and Specialist Registration – General Practice – MED0001531429) assesses your chin projection, symmetry and overall facial proportions including how your chin relates to your jawline, neck and profile and explains the suitable options, expected outcomes and any risks.
  • Consultations are held at our clinic in Scarborough, Perth, with no obligation to proceed.

Proudly Serving the Greater Perth Area

Dermedica welcomes patients from Scarborough, City Beach, Trigg, Doubleview, Wembley Downs, and the greater Perth area. Treatment is available by appointment at our Scarborough clinic.

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Chest

Breakouts and post-acne marks on the chest that may appear as red spots, dark pigmentation, or uneven texture.

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Tiny red or purple veins visible on the surface of the chest, commonly resulting from sun damage or skin thinning.

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Small, red vascular bumps on the chest that are benign but may increase in number with age.

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Thin, wrinkled skin on the chest that lacks firmness and elasticity, typically due to sun exposure and ageing.

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Patchy brown or grey pigmentation on the chest, often triggered by sun exposure, hormones, or inflammation.

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Dark spots or uneven skin tone on the chest, often caused by sun exposure or ageing.

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Loose or drooping skin on the chest caused by collagen loss and decreased skin elasticity over time.

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Neck

Active breakouts or lingering scars in the neck area, which can range from red marks to deeper textural changes.

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Visible small red or purple blood vessels just under the skin, often caused by sun exposure, ageing, or skin trauma.

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Small, bright red spots caused by clusters of blood vessels, typically harmless but can become more prominent with age.

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Thin, finely wrinkled skin that resembles crepe paper, often due to collagen loss and sun damage.

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Brown or grey-brown patches on the neck caused by hormonal changes, sun exposure, or skin inflammation.

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Uneven skin tone caused by sun damage, ageing, or inflammation, leading to dark spots or patches on the neck.

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Loss of firmness and elasticity in the neck area, commonly associated with ageing and decreased collagen production.

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Chin

Breakouts around the chin are often hormonally driven and can lead to lingering scars, texture irregularities, or pigmentation.

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A flat, receding or uneven chin can subtly impact your facial balance. Restoring shape and projection in the chin area can enhance harmony, confidence, and the way you’re perceived in profile.

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Horizontal lines or deep creases across the chin often develop with age or repeated muscle movement, contributing to a tired or aged look.

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Sun exposure or post-inflammatory changes can cause dark spots, uneven skin tone, or freckles to form on the chin area.

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Do you notice persistent redness or small red veins around your chin? These may be signs of broken capillaries or spider veins — a common concern that often becomes more visible with age or sensitivity. While subtle, they can affect how you feel in photos, under makeup, or in daylight.

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Jowls/Marionette Lines

Loss of skin firmness along the jawline and lower face can lead to the appearance of jowls and deepened marionette lines, often due to aging, collagen loss, or gravity.

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Marionette lines and jowls can create a downturned expression, making the face appear sad or fatigued even when well-rested.

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Chronic sun exposure accelerates collagen breakdown, leading to premature skin aging, uneven tone, and deeper lines around the mouth and jaw.

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Double Chin

A double chin refers to the appearance of excess fat or sagging skin beneath the chin and along the jawline. It can be caused by aging, genetics, poor skin elasticity, or weight gain. This concern may lead to a softer jawline and less facial definition, even in people with a healthy weight.

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Accumulation of fat under the chin that creates a “double chin” appearance.

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Loosened or lax skin under the chin and jawline, often due to ageing or weight changes.

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Smile lines, or nasolabial folds, are the natural creases that run from the nose to the mouth. They can become more prominent over time due to ageing and facial movement.

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Jaw Slimming

Reducing lower face fullness (often from muscle or fat) to create a more contoured, V-shaped appearance

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Laxity along the jawline can cause jowls and blur the definition of the lower face.

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Treatments aim to tighten the skin and enhance jawline definition for a sculpted, youthful look.

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Rejuvenation of the jawline with a focus on skin tightening and revitalising tired or heavy-looking lower face.

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Cheeks

Inflammatory acne and lingering scars on the cheeks can impact skin texture and confidence.

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Sun-induced spots or uneven skin tone often appear prominently on the cheeks, creating a mottled or patchy appearance

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A lack of definition or volume in the cheek area may affect overall facial balance and profile.

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Hormonal pigmentation commonly affects the cheeks in symmetrical brown or greyish patches, often triggered by sun and heat.

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Loss of volume and firmness in the cheeks can lead to a drawn or aged appearance.

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Redness, flushing, and visible veins frequently affect the cheeks, especially in sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.

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Lips

Fine lines, volume loss, and dryness around the lips can develop with age, affecting lip shape and definition

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Dark patches or uneven tone may appear on or around the lips due to sun exposure, hormonal changes, or inflammation

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Breakouts around the mouth and chin can lead to inflammation and scarring, often worsened by hormonal fluctuations or mask-wearing.

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Nose

Breakouts and post-inflammatory marks commonly appear on the nose due to excess oil and clogged pores

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Small brown spots or uneven skin tone caused by sun exposure can concentrate on the bridge and tip of the nose.

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Discolouration beneath the eyes that can make the area appear shadowed or tired.

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The nose often shows enlarged pores and blackheads due to high sebaceous activity and buildup.

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Though more common on the cheeks and forehead, melasma may appear on the nose as symmetrical brown patches triggered by hormones and sun exposure.

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Eyes

Fine lines that appear around the outer corners of the eyes, often more noticeable with facial movement or smiling.

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Discolouration beneath the eyes that can make the area appear shadowed or tired.

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A heaviness or sagging appearance of the upper eyelid area, which can contribute to a more tired or aged look.

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Mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes, often associated with fluid retention or skin changes over time.

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A common concern where the eye area may appear dull, puffy, or shadowed, often giving a fatigued or less refreshed appearance.

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Visible creases or folds beneath the eyes, which may become more noticeable with age or repeated facial expressions.

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Forehead

Improve skin texture and clarity by addressing active acne and reducing the appearance of post-acne marks.

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Small, red to purple raised spots on the forehead caused by clusters of dilated blood vessels; typically harmless but can become more noticeable with age

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Smooth and refresh the appearance of forehead lines caused by repetitive movement and ageing.

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Help reduce the appearance of deep creases between the brows caused by repeated frowning or stress.

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Fade the look of sun spots, freckles, and uneven pigmentation for a more even-toned complexion.

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Support the management of hormonally triggered pigmentation with tailored skin treatments.

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Enlarged pores on the forehead are often due to excess oil, aging, or sun damage, making the skin texture appear uneven.

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Calm visible redness and reduce flare-ups with treatments designed for sensitive, redness-prone skin.

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