Steven Mobley, MD, a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, has served Salt Lake City, Utah, since 2002.
Cosmetic Chin Augmentation
Chin Augmentation & Jawline Enhancement
Chin augmentation, also called a chin implant, is an outpatient surgery, typically under 1 hour, that places a solid, medical-grade Silastic implant on the jawbone to strengthen a weak chin and better define the jawline. Nearly all of history's most admired faces share a strong chin and a well-defined jawline. Over more than 24 years as a Facial Plastic Surgeon, Steven Mobley, MD, has seen it again and again: a beautiful woman with striking eyes and a lovely smile, or a handsome man with great hair and an athletic build, each held back by a weak chin. Men and women in Salt Lake City, Utah, trust their chin and jawline to Steven Mobley, MD, a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who performs about 30 chin implants each year and invented the patent-pending Mobley Chin Implant.
A STRONGER CHIN. A SHARPER JAWLINE. A PROFILE YOU'LL LOVE.
It has bugged you for years. You look in the mirror and like what you see: your eyes, your hair, your smile. Then you turn to the side or snap a selfie, and that weak chin is all you notice. Maybe you've tried filler and learned that the results are costly and not long-lasting. A well-performed chin implant changes all of that with one short outpatient surgery. For men, it builds a stronger, more defined jaw. For women, it creates a refined, elegant, "snatched" jawline and a more balanced profile, without a masculine look. For over 24 years, men and women from across Utah and the nation have trusted this double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City with their chin augmentation, or chin implant.
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How do I choose the best chin implant surgeon in Salt Lake City?
Before choosing a surgeon for your chin augmentation, ask yourself these three key questions: 1) Technique, 2) Experience, 3) Leadership in the field.
1. Technique: Will your chin implant be shaped to fit your face?
Modern chin implants are more than "chin" implants. Steven Mobley, MD, calls them jawline enhancers, because they wrap around most of the front of the jawbone (mandible) and improve most of your jawline, including the center chin. Dr. Mobley is known nationally for his work in cosmetic chin implants. One of America's leading chin implant manufacturers selected him as one of six surgeons to teach chin implant technique to other surgeons at its hands-on cadaver courses in Las Vegas.
What truly sets his results apart is custom carving: Dr. Mobley custom-carves about 80% of his chin implants during surgery to fit your face exactly, something most surgeons do not do. For men, that can mean a broader, more angular jawline. For women, it means a softer shape that creates a heart-shaped, feminine, "snatched" jawline, so women can enjoy a stronger chin without the fear of looking masculine. His years of custom carving led him to invent his own patent-pending Mobley Chin Implant, the first new chin implant design in 30 years.
2. Experience: How many chin implants does your surgeon perform each year?
Steven Mobley, MD, performs about 30 chin implants each year, roughly 3 to 4 times as many as the average American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) member surgeon. That higher level of experience, year after year, shows in natural-looking results. Readers of The Park Record voted him Park City's Best for 10 years, he has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, and he has been featured on Inside Edition and Good Morning America and in People and Cosmopolitan.
Patients of Steven Mobley, MD, can choose general anesthesia (fully asleep) or a gentle IV sedation at Millcreek Surgical Suite in Salt Lake City, an AAAASF-accredited surgical suite, or local anesthesia with oral sedation right in the office, which helps keep cost lower. Dr. Mobley will walk you through these options at your consultation. Recovery is quick: most patients rest at home for 1–3 days, stitches come out at 1 week, most bruising and swelling fade by 2 weeks, and the final jawline shape shows at 8–12 weeks.
3. Leadership in the field: Has your surgeon been invited to national meetings to teach chin implant surgery to other Facial Plastic Surgeons?
Steven Mobley, MD, published a peer-reviewed study of Silastic chin implants in the journal Facial Plastic Surgery (2019). He also led a ten-year review of chin augmentation outcomes and has lectured on chin augmentation to fellow surgeons more than 11 times at national meetings and hands-on training courses, including Otolaryngology Grand Rounds on chin implants at the University of Utah. At the 2026 annual meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, he presented "Achieving a 'Snatched' Jawline." Across his career, he has delivered more than 85 lectures and authored more than 50 published works.
Dr. Mobley devoted 11 years to the University of Utah School of Medicine as a full-time faculty member, earning tenure as Associate Professor of Surgery and serving as Head of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Director of the Surgical Residency Training Program. He has been invited to lecture at seven academic medical centers in the United States and Germany, including Northwestern University, the University of Miami and the University of Arizona.
Dr. Mobley and the Mobley MD practice have a long history of giving back, most of it close to home. Together they have given more than $100,000 in charitable surgery and donations, including free ear pinning surgery for school-age children (K–12) who are bullied about their ears and whose families could not otherwise afford the operation, more than a decade of support for Utah foster youth through Raise the Future, and police and veterans charities such as Folds of Honor and Tunnel to Towers.
Why do people travel hundreds of miles for Dr. Mobley?
Patients fly into Salt Lake City from neighboring states and across the country for chin augmentation with Steven Mobley, MD, a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. Over his career, Dr. Mobley has improved the facial appearance of politicians, sports figures, and other nationally known individuals, along with doctors, busy parents, and business executives from across the nation.
Why patients choose Dr. Mobley for chin augmentation
Technique, experience, and leadership in the field. When you choose Steven Mobley, MD, for your chin augmentation in Salt Lake City, you choose the surgeon who taught chin implant technique to surgeons from around the world, performs roughly 3 to 4 times as many chin implants as the average Facial Plastic Surgeon, and invented the patent-pending Mobley Chin Implant.
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IS A CHIN IMPLANT RIGHT FOR ME?
A chin implant is often a great fit for men and women whose chin seems to fade into the neck, whose nose looks larger in profile than it really is, or who are noticing early jowls and a softer jawline with age. Steven Mobley, MD, can combine chin augmentation with rhinoplasty, neck liposuction, a neck lift, a facelift or his signature 3D Neck® procedure in Salt Lake City for a balanced, natural-looking profile.
COMMON REASONS FOR CHIN AUGMENTATION:
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Weak or receding chin
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Loss of jawline definition
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Wanting a sharper, "snatched" jawline
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Early jowls forming along the chin and jawline
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A nose that looks too large in profile
DR. MOBLEY WILL BUILD A CURATED PLAN FOR YOUR SURGERY
During your consultation in Salt Lake City, Steven Mobley, MD, will look at your chin, jawline, nose and neck together and can use computer imaging to show you what is realistically achievable. Together you'll choose the right implant shape and size, and decide whether adding rhinoplasty, neck liposuction or a 3D Neck® procedure would further enhance your new jawline.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Every journey has a story, and we want to hear yours. From your first visit, our priority is understanding the personal reasons you want a stronger chin and jawline. Contact us today to book your chin augmentation consultation with Steven Mobley, MD..
CHIN AUGMENTATION SURGERY IN UTAH
Frequently Asked Questions
The top questions about our revolutionary procedure defining faces across America.
Utah Chin Augmentation surgery can usually be performed through a very small incision (about one inch) placed on the underside of the chin where most people have a natural crease in the skin. This incision heals quickly, leaving an almost imperceptible scar (click for image). About half of the patients I see who are seeking neck and chin cosmetic surgery have weak chins. Surprisingly, patients themselves are not aware of this. If you fall into this category, I can place a chin implant through this small incision. The implant is secured to the jaw with sutures that dissolve after a few months. Screws are not needed and are not used. Screws can sometimes cause patients discomfort long-term so Dr. Mobley does not use them. The implant will give the jawline a stronger, more refined look to the face. A large variety of implants are available so they can be individualized to your exact anatomy. Further, Dr. Mobley is an international innovator of “custom-carved” chin implants so that can get an implant that is uniquely customized in shape to your specific jawline.
At Mobley MD, understanding the costs associated with your cosmetic surgery starts by recognizing our dedication to quality, safety, and personalized care. With over 20 years of expertise, Dr. Mobley has created a practice focused on delivering exceptional surgical experiences and outstanding cosmetic outcomes tailored to your unique goals.
Your final cosmetic surgery fee comprises three key components: the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, and anesthesia fees. Dr. Mobley’s surgeon’s fee will be clearly outlined after your detailed consultation, including a comprehensive physical exam and customized treatment planning often supported by advanced computerized imaging to visualize your results.
Dr. Mobley is nationally recognized for his expertise in cosmetic chin augmentation and actively teaches, publishes, and innovates in this field. His specialized techniques, including custom artistic carving of chin implants, ensure each patient achieves distinctive and natural-looking results.
Most chin augmentation procedures can comfortably be performed in our office-based operating room. The starting price for chin augmentation typically begins at around $5,500 & up, though this cost can vary based on the complexity and extent of the personalized implant shaping required. While lower-cost options may exist, Mobley MD is proud to deliver superior care and results from one of the nation's foremost experts in chin surgery.
After your consultation, you will receive a straightforward and transparent quote outlining your individualized surgical plan. Please note, that facility and anesthesia fees are time-based and may vary according to the actual length of your procedure.
Dr. Mobley wants to make cosmetic surgery available to as many people as possible. For that reason we have partnered with CareCredit to provide lending services. When you come in for your consultation we will be more than happy to go over all your financial options with you.
Following a chin implant most patients would prefer to rest at home for 1-3 days following the operation. After that, if one is not self conscious about some bruising and swelling, most patients feel fine to return to school or work. Stitches are removed after 1 week and most obvious bruising and swelling is subsiding by 2 weeks post-op. It can take 8-12 weeks before the new final jawline shape is seen as there is another layer of swelling that takes several weeks to entirely resolve.
During your consultation, you can review before and after photos of patients who have undergone similar surgery. Also, computer morphing software can be used during the consultation to show you what is realistically achievable from surgery.
Every type of surgery has risks. It’s my ethical responsibility to educate you on these risks so you can make the best possible decision for yourself while weighing these risks against the benefits of surgery. My training helps me to minimize these risks to the best of my ability, but I cannot eliminate them entirely.
Common risks include numbness of chin, red or visible scar, shifting of the implant, and infection of the implant. Since starting practice in 2002, I have only had 1 implant shift after surgery, a few cases of numbness in the lips and chin, and have never had to remove an implant due to infection.
The risks above are the most common ones that I think you should be aware of, but they are not a complete list of all possible risks. When I see you in consultation and we begin to formulate your surgical treatment plan, I’ll review with you not only these common risks but also the less likely complications that may occur.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
Dr. Mobley is an excellent plastic surgeon. My experience with my neck lipo and chin implant was a breeze. Any questions I had were answered. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Mobley to everyone. I even trusted him to pin my son's ears back. He is an exceptional Doctor"
Amber
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