Where to get chin filler in Ho Chi Minh City? Who it suits, is it safe, and how long it stays firm

Chin filler should be done at a facility with a licence for medical examination and treatment from the Department of Health, where a physician with a practising certificate examines your bite, measures your side profile and personally performs the injection, using self-resorbing filler: HA that can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, or CaHA when the doctor indicates it. In Ho Chi Minh City, BonBoz Clinic (66–68 Võ Văn Tần, Xuân Hòa Ward, formerly District 3) holds licences 11113/HCM-GPHĐ (Dermatology) and 10036/HCM-GPHĐ (Aesthetics). Dr. Bùi Thị Kim Kha, Specialist Level I physician, practising certificate 009784/ĐL-CCHN, personally examines and injects.

Three things to know right away: chin filler suits a mildly to moderately recessed or short chin. It is not a substitute for surgery when the jaw is significantly recessed or the bite is misaligned. A firm, tight feeling in the chin is a very common reaction and can last several weeks. Skin discolouration in the chin area or pain that gets worse after the injection is a reason to see your doctor immediately.

Below are answers to common questions before getting chin filler: which chins suit filler, how to choose a clinic and a doctor, clinic or hospital, whether chin filler is safe, how long firmness lasts after injection, and when the result settles. Medical sources are listed at the end.

Which chins suit filler, and which do not?

Seen from the side, a chin is considered balanced when its most prominent point lies close to a vertical line dropped from the lower lip. A receding chin sits behind this line; a short chin lacks height, which makes the lower face look shorter and the face rounder. In most cases this comes from the structure of the lower jawbone and is present from a young age. The page on receding chin and short chin describes the degrees in detail.

Chin filler uses high-firmness HA dermal filler placed close to the bone to bring the chin point forward or lengthen the chin downward moderately. It suits you best when:

• Your chin is mildly to moderately recessed or short, and your bite is normal.
• You want a more balanced side profile but are not ready for surgery, and accept that the result needs maintenance.
• The nose, lips and chin are viewed together as a whole; many people only realise after rhinoplasty that the chin is what is lacking.

Chin filler is not a good choice when the lower jawbone is significantly recessed, when the upper teeth clearly protrude beyond the lower teeth (suspected bite misalignment), or when you expect a pointed, long chin that is very different from your facial proportions. In these cases, your doctor should explain the limits of injection clearly and refer you to an oral and maxillofacial doctor or a surgeon for assessment.

Where to get chin filler with confidence: four things you can check

1. A licence in the right field. Chin injection is a medical procedure, so the facility must hold an operating licence from the Department of Health covering dermatology or aesthetics, at the exact address you will visit and not at another branch.

2. A doctor with a practising certificate who injects personally. The FDA (the US drug and medical device regulator) recommends choosing a licensed medical practitioner with experience in dermatology or plastic surgery. For the chin in particular, the injector must also be able to see whether the bite is misaligned and how much the chin is lacking relative to the nose and lips.

3. HA dermal filler of known origin. Hyaluronic acid (HA) gel placed in the chin can still be dissolved with the enzyme hyaluronidase; this means a chin that is crooked, oversized or has a complication can still be corrected. The FDA warns that products of unknown origin sold online may be counterfeit or not approved for sale.

4. Complications can be handled on site. The facility should have HA-dissolving enzyme ready and someone to monitor you after the injection, even when signs appear a few hours later, after you have gone home.

To compare several facilities by their published licences, see the article reputable filler injection addresses in Ho Chi Minh City, which has a cross-check table and instructions on looking up licence numbers.

Checking a chin filler provider yourself before booking

This list applies to every clinic, BonBoz included:

1. 1Operating licence number: ask for the number, then look it up yourself on the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health lookup page to see whether the facility name, specialty and address match.
2. 2Who injects: ask for the full name and practising certificate number of the doctor who will hold the needle in that session.
3. 3Sealed product box: the box and syringe are unopened, and only opened once you are seated in the procedure room.
4. 4Label information: photograph the product name, lot number and expiry date; the sticker attached to your record is evidence for later visits.
5. 5HA-dissolving enzyme: ask whether the clinic keeps hyaluronidase on hand, and which phone number is staffed if you notice anything abnormal in the evening.
6. 6Examination before injection: side-profile photos, a bite check, and questions about any previous chin filler, chin implant or jaw surgery.
7. 7A quote after the examination, stating the product name and the expected amount; a generic quote by message when nobody has looked at your chin means little.
8. 8A follow-up appointment after the swelling has gone down, to assess and adjust if needed.

If any one of items 2 to 5 is answered evasively, you already have enough reason to look elsewhere.

Which doctor should you choose for chin filler?

"Which doctor is good" is hard to verify, but the following can be checked: the practising certificate of the person who actually injects, whether the place where they work is licensed, whether they measure the side profile and check the bite before talking about cc amounts, whether they point out cases where you should not have chin filler, and whether they carry out the whole injection themselves or hand it over to someone else. Male and female chins also have different shape goals; the injector needs to design for your face, not from a common template.

At BonBoz, the person who examines you, designs the chin shape and holds the needle is Dr. Bùi Thị Kim Kha, Specialist Level I physician in Dermatology, practising certificate 009784/ĐL-CCHN. When the chin is significantly recessed or a bite misalignment is suspected, the doctor will explain the limits of injection clearly.

Is chin filler better at a clinic or a hospital?

This question should be reframed: do you need an injection or surgery? If your chin is significantly recessed, you have a bite misalignment, or you are considering a chin implant or sliding genioplasty, a place that offers maxillofacial surgery, usually a hospital, is the one that can solve the root problem. If your chin is only mildly to moderately lacking and you are healthy, an injection procedure can be done at a dermatology or aesthetics specialty clinic.

Legally, both types are medical examination and treatment facilities and both must be licensed. So do not choose by signboard; choose by what you can verify yourself: the scope of professional practice on the licence, the certificate of the doctor who injects, the origin of the product, the HA-dissolving enzyme and the post-injection follow-up schedule.

Chin filler in Ho Chi Minh City: District 1, District 3, District 5, Go Vap and other districts

People who search "chin filler in Go Vap", "in District 5" or "in District 1" usually want a list by area. But a chin injection facility that meets standards in one district is no different from one in another: the same licence, the same certified doctor, the same product with a lot number and the same HA-dissolving enzyme. What is worth considering about location is whether it is convenient for you to return for follow-up, because the chin needs to be reviewed once the swelling has gone down.

BonBoz Clinic is located at 66–68 Võ Văn Tần, Xuân Hòa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. This article gives no travel times from each district, because those figures depend on where you live and when you travel.

How to read reviews and compare chin filler providers

• Side-view photos say the most. The chin changes mainly in profile; front-facing photos show little of the real improvement.
• Before and after photos must have the same angle, distance and head position. Lifting or lowering the head slightly is enough to make the chin look different.
• Photos taken right after injection are usually still swollen, so the chin looks bigger than the settled result.
• Read reviews about the process: whether the bite was checked, whether the product box was shown, whether there was a follow-up, and whether problems were handled.
• Compare on the same criteria, not "which place is cheapest". Prices are only comparable when two places quote the same type of gel and the same cc amount.

Is chin filler safe?

Two randomised, controlled studies on HA dermal filler injection to correct a recessed chin help show the common risks:

• A phase 3 study in Chinese adults, published in 2025 in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (150 people randomised, 98 injected in the safety evaluation group): everyone injected had at least one local reaction, most commonly swelling, tenderness to touch and pain after injection; most were mild to moderate. No serious adverse events related to treatment occurred.
• A multicentre study in the United States published in Dermatologic Surgery in 2021 (192 people randomised): the most common reactions were tenderness to touch, a firm feeling and swelling, mostly mild to moderate and resolving within about a week; one person developed severe cellulitis and local inflammation, was hospitalised for antibiotic treatment, and recovered without sequelae.

Beyond these reactions, the FDA lists two complications as rare but serious for all injection areas: gel accidentally entering a blood vessel and cutting off blood supply to the tissue, and anaphylaxis. In the chin, risk is reduced by placing the product close to the periosteum according to the correct anatomy, injecting slowly in small amounts, watching the skin colour throughout the injection, and keeping HA-dissolving enzyme within reach.

A chin that already contains filler of unknown type (injected elsewhere, product name not remembered) needs to be mentioned clearly at the examination. The doctor may need to assess first, or even postpone injection, because injecting over a substance of unknown origin makes reactions hard to predict.

How long does firmness last after chin filler, and when does it settle?

The chin moves less than the lips, but because products used for the chin are usually high in firmness and placed close to the bone, a solid, firm feeling in the chin is common. In the 2025 study in Chinese adults, about two thirds of the local reactions recorded after the first injection had resolved within 14 days; a firm feeling was the reaction most likely to last beyond 14 days. In about 8 in 100 people injected, the firm feeling lasted an average of about 7 weeks before resolving. These milestones belong to one type of gel and one group of participants; use them as a rough yardstick, as each person's chin has its own recovery pace.

When does it settle? The true chin shape shows once the swelling has gone down and the firmness has eased, which is after a few weeks and not at the injection session. In both studies mentioned above, some people received a small additional amount at the next appointment; this is a more cautious approach than injecting a large amount in one session.

Signs you must see a doctor right after chin filler

The FDA lists three signs that call for immediate medical attention: unusual pain, changes in vision, and skin around the injection site turning white, grey or blue. Applied to the chin area, call the place that injected you immediately if you notice:

• A patch of skin on the chin or lower lip that turns very pale, bluish-purple, or shows a net-like pattern or dark dots.
• Pain that gets worse every hour and is unlike the soreness after injection.
• Blisters, broken skin, or an area that feels cold and darkens.
• From the second or third day onward, the chin gets hotter, redder, more swollen, oozes fluid or comes with fever.
• Blurred or double vision; itchy rash all over the body, shortness of breath.

Do not assume the risk is over once you leave the clinic. A Brazilian group (Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2015) described three people who developed delayed-type necrosis after HA injection, with onset at 6, 15 and 36 hours, and advised using HA-dissolving enzyme as early as possible even when signs appear late. If you cannot reach the place that injected you, go straight to the nearest medical facility, taking the product label sticker with you.

How long does chin filler last, and what restrictions apply?

These two questions already have their own articles; here are short answers:

• How long it lasts: because the chin moves little, filler usually lasts longer there than in the lips. In the 2025 study, most of the added chin volume was still present at one year; the 2021 study also followed participants for up to one year. Actual duration varies by product and individual. See how long filler lasts by area.
• Restrictions: for the first few days, do not rest your chin on your hand, do not lie face down pressing your chin into the pillow, hold off on steam rooms and heavy exercise, then follow your doctor's own instructions. Details are in what to avoid after filler to prevent lumps; if you are worried about lumps, see lumpy filler: why it happens and whether it goes away on its own.

Chin filler at BonBoz Clinic

For the chin, the clinic uses self-resorbing fillers: biodegradable HA gel (dissolvable with hyaluronidase), or CaHA for support when the doctor indicates it; no permanent filler is used, and HA-dissolving enzyme is always on hand. CaHA does not dissolve with hyaluronidase, so the doctor weighs this carefully before choosing it. The consultation includes assessing the side profile, the lip–chin line, the height of the lower face and a preliminary bite check; the injection is done by Dr. Bùi Thị Kim Kha, Specialist Level I physician herself; a follow-up is scheduled after the swelling has gone down. General information about the method, mechanism and risks is on the page about HA dermal filler.

This article does not list prices because the amount of product for the chin varies with the degree of recession and facial proportions. You can look at the filler price list by cc for reference beforehand (this page also states that filler dissolving is charged separately); the doctor gives a specific quote after the examination.

Address: 66–68 Võ Văn Tần, Xuân Hòa Ward (formerly District 3), Ho Chi Minh City. Operating licences: 11113/HCM-GPHĐ (Dermatology) and 10036/HCM-GPHĐ (Aesthetics), Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. Examining and injecting doctor: Dr. Bùi Thị Kim Kha, Specialist Level I physician, practising certificate 009784/ĐL-CCHN.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get reputable chin filler in Ho Chi Minh City?

Choose a place where you can verify four things yourself: a Department of Health licence in the right specialty, a doctor with a practising certificate who injects personally, sealed HA gel with the lot number and expiry date clearly stated, and HA-dissolving enzyme on site. BonBoz Clinic at 66–68 Võ Văn Tần (formerly District 3) operates under licences 11113/HCM-GPHĐ and 10036/HCM-GPHĐ; other places should also be checked against the list in this article.

Is chin filler safe?

In controlled studies, the common reactions were swelling, tenderness to touch, pain and firmness, mostly mild to moderate and resolving on their own. Vascular occlusion is rare but can have lasting consequences, so the necessary conditions are a qualified injector and HA-dissolving enzyme kept ready in the room.

How long does firmness last after chin filler?

In many people, the firm feeling eases within the first two weeks. In one study in Chinese adults, a firm feeling was the reaction most likely to last beyond 14 days; in about 8 in 100 people, it lasted an average of about 7 weeks before resolving. A painful or enlarging hard lump needs a doctor's examination.

How long does it take to recover and settle after chin filler?

Most people resume normal activities right after the injection; swelling and tightness usually settle within about one to two weeks. The shape should be assessed after the swelling has gone down and the firmness has eased, usually after a few weeks, at the follow-up visit.

Which doctor should I choose for chin filler?

Someone with a practising certificate, who looks at your side profile and bite before discussing the amount of gel, who is willing to say "not yet advisable to inject" when needed, and who performs the injection personally. At BonBoz, this is done by Dr. Bùi Thị Kim Kha, Specialist Level I physician (practising certificate 009784/ĐL-CCHN).

Is chin filler better at a clinic or a hospital?

It depends on what you need. For a mildly lacking chin and good health: injection at a licensed specialty clinic with a certified doctor and HA-dissolving enzyme is enough. For a significantly recessed chin, bite misalignment, or if you want a chin implant or sliding genioplasty: go to a place that offers maxillofacial surgery.

Can a severely receding chin be treated with filler?

Usually you should not rely on filler: when the chin is significantly recessed or the bite is misaligned, filler only masks the problem. In this case, the doctor will explain the limits of injection clearly and refer you for an oral and maxillofacial or surgical assessment.

How much does chin filler cost?

The price depends on the type of gel and the number of cc your chin needs, and the cc amount is only known after measuring the side profile. A reference range is in the filler price list by cc; the official figure is given by the BonBoz doctor after the examination.

References

• FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) — Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers): common reactions, rare but serious risks, signs that call for immediate medical attention, and the recommendation not to buy filler online: fda.gov.
• Xie Y, Li Q, Zhao H, et al. VYC-25L Is Safe and Effective for Enhancing the Chin and Jawline by Correcting Chin Retrusion in Chinese Adults. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2025;45(7):699–708: full text on PubMed Central.
• Beer K, Kaufman-Janette J, Bank D, et al. Safe and Effective Chin Augmentation With the Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Filler, VYC-20L. Dermatologic Surgery, 2021;47(1):80–85: full text on PubMed Central.
• Bravo BSF, Balassiano LKA, Da Rocha CRM, et al. Delayed-type Necrosis after Soft-tissue Augmentation with Hyaluronic Acid. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2015;8(12):42–47: full text on PubMed Central.

*Last updated: 11/11/2026. This article is for information only and does not replace an in-person consultation with a doctor.*

Content prepared by the BonBoz Clinic professional team.