Chin Dimpling Treatment Melbourne | Core Aesthetics Oakleigh

Chin dimpling treatment consultations at Core Aesthetics involve individual assessment of the mentalis muscle and chin surface appearance. Chin dimpling is a specific concern related to muscle activity and requires a different approach to concerns about chin shape or projection. Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575), assesses each client individually before any treatment is recommended.

What Is Chin Dimpling

Chin dimpling, referred to as pebble chin or orange peel chin, is caused by irregular or overactive contraction of the mentalis muscle. This creates an uneven, dimpled or bumpy texture on the surface of the chin. It may be visible during expression or at rest depending on the degree of muscle activity.

It is a common concern that is often only noticed in photographs, as the chin is difficult to observe directly. For many people, chin dimpling creates a sense of asymmetry or roughness to the lower face that affects confidence in photographs or on screen.

Assessment and Treatment

At Core Aesthetics, Corey assesses the mentalis muscle and chin appearance as part of a broader lower face review. The chin’s relationship to the jaw, lips and overall lower facial structure informs the assessment and recommendation.

If chin dimpling is the primary concern, Corey will assess whether it is driven by muscle overactivity and whether treatment is appropriate for your situation. If concerns about chin shape or projection are also present, these are considered together.

Read more in our chin dimpling consultation guide and our overview of chin filler treatment.

What Causes Chin Dimpling?

Chin dimpling, sometimes described as pebble chin or orange peel chin texture, is caused by overactivity of the mentalis muscle. The mentalis is a small muscle at the point of the chin that contracts when it stabilises the lower lip during speaking and expression. In some individuals, repeated or strong contraction of the mentalis creates a dimpled, textured or bunched appearance of the chin surface that can worsen with age.

How Injectable Treatment Works for Chin Dimpling

Anti wrinkle injectable treatment placed in the mentalis muscle temporarily reduces its activity, allowing the overlying skin to smooth and the dimpled texture to soften. The treatment is precise and conservative, using small amounts of prescription injectable product at the chin point.

Results develop over ten to fourteen days and typically last three to four months. The treatment does not affect the shape of the chin itself and is distinct from chin filler, which addresses projection and structure.

Assessment at Core Aesthetics

Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575, registered since January 1996), assesses mentalis activity and the pattern of chin texture at consultation. He distinguishes between chin dimpling that is primarily muscular in origin and texture changes related to other factors, and discusses whether injectable treatment is appropriate for the specific concern.

The consultation also covers whether chin dimpling treatment is best addressed alone or alongside other lower face concerns such as a downturned mouth or lip area assessment.

Read more about anti wrinkle treatment at Core Aesthetics.

General Information Only. This article is general in nature and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health practitioner. Treatment outcomes, suitability and risks vary by individual. Any medical or prescription treatment options can only be discussed and provided where clinically appropriate following an individual assessment.

General Information Only. This article is general in nature and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health practitioner. Treatment outcomes, suitability and risks vary by individual. Any medical or prescription treatment options can only be discussed and provided where clinically appropriate following an individual assessment.