“Significantly smaller smile - temporary? ”
Chin implant: Worth it
Cost: $2,500
Pain: Uncomfortable
Review of Chin implant:Pain: Uncomfortable
Chin implant satisfaction: Very good
Pros: Great profile, makes me look more masculine, elongates face
Cons: Recovery and pain, smaller smile, don't know if it was worth the money
Why I did it: Have always been self-conscious about my profile and have a career in television broadcasting
Okay, so I may be overreacting, but this is a good question for anyone considering a chin implant. I am a week post-op, and while I am still numb and a bit swollen, I've noticed that my smile is completely different. It's not like other posts I've seen where the patient has a crooked smile. My issue is that I used to always be very toothy, and now I'm lucky if I can just show the top row of teeth.
Updated on Oct 22, 2009:
Before & After Profile. No liposuction...just a large implant!
Face from the side.
Both post-op...but the first shows REALLY swollen...2nd shows swollen only on one side. It goes down!
Oct 22, 2009Comments and replies (4)
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28 Sep 2009
I don't know if this will help at all, but I like the after pic a lot! Maybe as the swelling goes down, the smile will "widen"? You should check with your doc, but just wanted to say it does look good.
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16 Oct 2009
Thanks itslee! The swelling actually went down COMPLETELY and I am LOVING the new look. I need to figure out how to revise this post, because I am very pleased with my results. I know that my smile will never be the same, but the fact that I have a profile is great. For anyone considering this surgery, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE stay off of these boards for at least a month. It takes a lot of time to heal and see the real new look!
2 posts
19 Oct 2009
who was your surgeon? you have a great smile!
16 posts
2 Nov 2009
i think you look very great! better than before. it worths :)