Chin dimples and a bumpy or uneven skin texture across the lower face—often called “pebbling”—can subtly disrupt the overall harmony of the face. This dimpled appearance is frequently likened to an “orange peel” or “golf ball” texture and is typically caused by the hyperactivity of a small yet powerful facial muscle: the mentalis.
Located at the tip of the chin, the mentalis muscle plays a vital role in facial expression. However, when it contracts too forcefully or too frequently, it can create visible indentations or puckering, particularly during speech or emotion. In many cases, these dimples become more pronounced with age, as natural collagen declines and skin elasticity weakens.
At Monaz Clinic in Harley Street, London, we offer precise anti-wrinkle injections to calm this overactive muscle, smoothing the chin and restoring a softer, more balanced look to the lower face. The treatment is performed with expert care to ensure your natural expressions remain fully intact—just with a smoother surface and renewed facial harmony.
Chin dimples and pebbling refer to a textured or pitted appearance in the lower facial region, typically manifesting as tiny indentations or creases across the skin of the chin. While some women naturally have a dimpled chin from a young age, this texture often becomes more pronounced over time.
Causes of Chin Dimples:
Aesthetic Impact:
While not medically harmful, chin dimpling can significantly affect facial aesthetics and self-perception. Many women describe their chin as looking puckered, tight, or aged, especially under bright lighting, in selfies, or on high-definition video calls.
This non-surgical treatment offers a highly effective way to smooth the chin and refresh the appearance of the lower face, without altering your natural beauty.
Treatment Benefits:
This treatment is suitable for adult patients who would like to soften the appearance of chin dimpling or a puckered “orange peel” texture in a non-surgical, prescription-led way. It’s often chosen by women who want a smoother-looking chin while keeping their facial expression natural and recognisable.
You may be a suitable candidate if:
Suitability is always confirmed during a face-to-face consultation with a qualified prescriber, where we review your medical history, current medications, and what you’d like to achieve, so expectations stay realistic and outcomes remain natural. This treatment is offered in a private, female-only setting, designed to feel discreet and comfortable from consultation through to aftercare.
Anti-wrinkle injections are a prescription-only treatment used to temporarily reduce the strength of contraction in selected muscles. They are commonly used to soften expression-related lines and, in certain areas, to improve skin texture that is affected by repetitive muscle movement. For chin dimpling, the focus is on calming the muscle activity that creates a puckered or “orange peel” appearance, so the surface of the chin looks smoother while your expression remains natural and recognisable.
Treatment is always planned around your individual facial movement. During your face-to-face consultation, we assess how the chin behaves at rest and in motion (speaking, smiling, laughing), confirm suitability, and discuss the level of change you would feel comfortable with.
For chin dimpling, the aim is to temporarily reduce the strength of contraction in the muscle that creates the puckered texture. When that muscle is less active, the skin on the chin is pulled less tightly and is folded less repeatedly, which can help the surface look smoother while keeping your expression natural and recognisable.
Mechanism Of Action?
Results develop gradually over the days following treatment and vary between individuals, depending on your muscle activity and facial anatomy.
When to Expect Results?
Most women begin to see results in 3-5 days, with optimal smoothing apparent by 10-14 days.
How Long Will It Last?
Effects typically last 3 to 4 months, although this may vary based on metabolism, facial activity, and lifestyle.
Maintenance:
Most patients return for repeat treatment every 12 to 16 weeks to maintain a refined appearance.Results may vary, and we always advise realistic expectations and a conservative treatment approach to ensure the most natural outcomes.
Recovery is quick, but following the aftercare guidance helps maximise your results and minimise any risks.
Most women return to daily activities immediately following treatment. Mild redness, slight swelling, tenderness, or small pinpoint bruising around the mouth area may occur and typically settles within 1–2 days. Any residual sensitivity usually resolves quickly without disrupting normal routines.
All potential risks, side effects, and aftercare instructions are discussed in detail during your consultation. Our team remains on hand for any questions or reassurance you may need after your visit.
Our patient photography demonstrates the refinement that can be achieved with this gentle, targeted treatment:
Patient, aged 46: Smoother skin across the chin with visibly reduced pebbling.
Patient, aged 55: Noticeably softer lower face with improved texture harmony.
Watch our informative video to see how this chin-smoothing treatment is performed, and hear from real patients about their experience and results at Monaz Clinic.
Have a question?
No. We only treat the overactive portion of the mentalis muscle. The rest of your facial expressions remain fully active and natural-looking.
The actual injections take around 10–15 minutes, though we allow additional time for consultation, assessment, and aftercare advice.
Most patients describe it as a slight sting or pinprick. The needles are extremely fine, and a numbing cream is available to make the process even more comfortable.
Yes. It is often combined with other facial aesthetic treatments such as lip enhancement, dermal fillers, or full facial rejuvenation depending on your goals.
You may apply light, non-comedogenic makeup after 4–6 hours, provided the skin feels normal. Avoid pressing makeup onto the chin for at least 24 hours.
"I was always self-conscious about the dimples on my chin. After visiting Monaz Clinic, my chin looks smooth and natural. I feel so much more confident now!"
"Mona’s expertise is incredible. She understood exactly what I needed. The treatment was quick, and the results were fantastic. Thank you!"
"I didn’t think anything could be done about my chin’s texture. Monaz Clinic proved me wrong! The pebbling is gone, and I couldn’t be happier."
"The team at Monaz Clinic made me feel at ease. The anti-wrinkle treatment smoothed out my chin dimples, and the results look very natural. Highly recommend!"
"Visiting London, I decided to try Monaz Clinic. The difference in my chin is remarkable. I look and feel so much better. Shukran, Mona!"
Disclaimer
Individual results may vary. All treatments are subject to consultation and assessment by our qualified practitioners.
Note
Anti-Wrinkle Injections are a prescription-only medicine (POM). Before any treatment can be administered, a face-to-face consultation with our qualified practitioners is required.
