How Long Does It Take Swelling to Go Completely After Jaw Implants
asked 10 months ago by Chripsy in Liverpool, UK
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
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Tags: jaw, 3 weeks post-op, final result, normal, swelling
Hi, I wanted my jaw line slightly more square and defined so I decided to get some jaw implants. I also got my nose done, but you can't even tell, which I am furious about, but that isn't what this is about. I had the implants on the 23rd of July this year. I am so worried that the implants are too big and wrong shape, as I think most of the swelling has gone. As you can see my jaw looks ridiculous. Should I be worried? Do you think its still swollen and it will look ok in a few weeks/months?
2 answers to How Long Does It Take Swelling to Go Completely After Jaw Implants
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Body image and cosmetic surgery
The most important thing in your post is your statement that your nose looks no different than it did before surgery. On the contrary it looks very different and it is obviously swollen as well. Likewise your jaw is still swollen. You should be worried, worried that you have a body image disorder where you are overly preoccupied with and see yourself differently than what is really there. It is no different than an anorectic who thinks they are fat no matter how skinny they get or a muscle...
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Wow, you looked much better before surgery.
July 23 was surgery and it is only August 17. You have a long time to heal. It is not unusual to have 6-8 months of swelling associated with facial implants. The rhinoplasty could take a year or more to settle down. Your facial appearance was so strong in your before pictures, it makes me wonder if you have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). This is described as a thought disorder where the individual focuses on subtle facial issues that other don't see....
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