A sliding genioplasty in the US typically costs $6,000 to $12,000 all-in; a chin implant (alloplastic augmentation) $3,000 to $6,000. In Colombia, genioplasty typically runs $2,500 to $5,000 and a chin implant $1,500 to $3,000 at SCCP-certified plastic surgeons or maxillofacial surgeons. Genioplasty is more expensive because it is bone surgery under general anesthesia; an implant is a 45-minute procedure often done under sedation.
Genioplasty is one of the least-documented cosmetic procedures online for pricing, which is why searches for "genioplasty cost" and "sliding genioplasty cost" land on pages that quote a single number without saying what it includes. This guide separates genioplasty from chin implants, explains the anesthesia and surgeon-type variables, and gives typical 2026 ranges in the US and Colombia.
Typical 2026 prices
Chin surgery
All-in typical 2026Genioplasty vs chin implant: which one and why the price gap
Sliding genioplasty
The chin bone is cut through an incision inside the lower lip, moved forward, backward, up, or down, and fixed with a small titanium plate and screws. It corrects three-dimensional problems (a chin that is short vertically, asymmetric, or receded with a deep labiomental fold) that an implant cannot. It uses your own bone, so there is no foreign body to shift or erode. It is general anesthesia, 60 to 90 minutes, and involves 2 to 3 weeks of swelling and a soft diet. That is why it costs roughly double an implant.
Chin implant
A shaped silicone or porous polyethylene implant placed over the bone through a small incision under the chin or inside the lip. It adds forward projection only. Local anesthesia with sedation is common; 30 to 45 minutes; back to work in a week. Cheaper and reversible, with a small long-term risk of shifting, infection, or bone resorption under the implant.
Which surgeon. Genioplasty is performed by plastic surgeons and by oral and maxillofacial surgeons; both are appropriate when fellowship-trained in facial skeletal surgery. In Colombia, verify SCCP certification for plastic surgeons or maxillofacial specialty registration on ReTHUS. Chin implants are almost always placed by plastic or facial plastic surgeons.
What moves the price
- Anesthesia type: general (genioplasty) versus sedation (implant). See Anesthesia Cost.
- Combination with rhinoplasty: the most common pairing, because chin and nose projection are judged together. Surgeons usually discount 10 to 15 percent for the combined session.
- Imaging: a cephalometric X-ray or CBCT scan is standard for genioplasty planning, $150 to $500 US, usually bundled in Colombia.
- Implant material: porous polyethylene costs more than silicone.
- Revision: implant removal or exchange runs 60 to 80 percent of the original price; genioplasty revisions are uncommon but expensive.
Recovery and travel
Chin implant: 5 to 7 days in Colombia. Genioplasty: 7 to 10 days, with the first follow-up at day 5 to 7 to check the intra-oral incision, then cleared to fly. Swelling is significant for 2 to 3 weeks and final contour is visible at 3 months. Numbness of the lower lip is common for weeks and occasionally persists longer after genioplasty; ask the surgeon about their nerve-injury rate.
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How much does genioplasty cost?
A sliding genioplasty typically costs $6,000 to $12,000 all-in in the US and $2,500 to $5,000 in Colombia, including general anesthesia, plates, and follow-up.
How much is a chin implant?
$3,000 to $6,000 in the US; $1,500 to $3,000 in Colombia. Cheaper than genioplasty because it is a shorter procedure, often under sedation rather than general anesthesia.
Is genioplasty covered by insurance?
Not when cosmetic. When it is part of orthognathic (jaw) surgery for a documented functional bite problem, US insurance sometimes covers the orthognathic portion.
Genioplasty or implant, which is better?
Depends on the problem. Vertical deficiency, asymmetry, or a deep labiomental fold favor genioplasty. Simple lack of forward projection is well served by an implant. A surgeon who offers only one of the two may be steering you to what they do.
Can I combine genioplasty with rhinoplasty in Colombia?
Yes, it is the most common combination and Colombian rhinoplasty specialists frequently do both in one session. Plan 10 days in country.