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Receding Chin - I Love my Chin Augmentation!

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Updated 29 Aug 2009
Posted 28 Aug 2009
Worth It
Spent: $3,500 in Columbus, OH

I had a receding chin which resulted in an unattractive profile, as well as a slight double chin even though I'm not overweight.

The plastic surgeon performed a chin augmentation (implant) and I could not be happier with the results. It has made a huge difference in my appearance and confidence. I wish I would have done this 10 years ago (I'm 38).

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James McMahan, MD

My Doctor: James McMahan, MD

My rating:
Dr. was very informative and skilled.
Vote: 8 members found this review helpful

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mrsmanilow (16 posts) 11 Sep 2009
Wow - that looks fantastic!
linda888 (12 posts) 12 Sep 2009
Thanks! I am extremely pleased with the results!
aenima51 (2 posts) 19 Oct 2009
you look very beautiful! I can't wait to get this done in December!
linda888 (12 posts) 21 Oct 2009
Thanks and good luck!
wolfcry (21 posts) 2 Nov 2009
wow!!!!
cupcake26 (18 posts) 6 Nov 2009

You look amazing. Thanks again for telling me about your implant. I had my medpor implant switched out for a silicone one like you have. Currently my profile is definitely not as nice as yours and I have a weird hard spot below my chin that sticks out - hopefully this goes away. How long did it take for yours to look nice?

linda888 (12 posts) 10 Nov 2009
It took probably a month for it to look good, and even then it was a little bit swollen still. I do have a little lump on the right side that I see, but I don't think anyone else notices it. It's very subtle, but at first it wasn't as subtle. When did you have it done? What does the doctor say about the hard spot? I also had some liposuction out of the chin along with the implant. I can't remember if I said that before. It's funny because my husband and sisters and mom all say they can't really tell a difference! I think it's a huge difference! Do you have any pictures?
c_zsul (1 post) 7 Feb 2010
you look great! how big is your implant?
linda888 (12 posts) 15 Feb 2010
It's an anatomical size 2 with wings, and made out of "silastic" which is a type of silicone rubber. He didn't decide upon a size until he was doing the procedure...he tries the diff sizes then and chooses the one that looks best.
momx2 (1 post) 26 May 2010
Can you tell me what your recovery was like. Your profile is very similar to mine and I have a consult Tuesday but am a baby when it comes to pain.
linda888 (12 posts) 27 May 2010
The recovery wasn't bad at all. I was somewhat bruised and swollen for about a week. I don't remember the pain being a big problem. It was def. there, but nothing terrible and I'm a bit of a baby too.
Robert T (108 posts) 14 Dec 2010
You look great
Christal33 (2 posts) 27 Jan 2011
Great result. You look wonderful!
takeandbake (6 posts) 29 Jan 2011
Based on your experience, how long would it have taken you to feel comfortable returning to a desk job?
Teri L (4 posts) 7 Nov 2011
Yowza!! Unbelievably wonderful results. Chin implants were made for before faces like yours.
pocachondas (1 post) 31 Dec 2011
Hey Linda, did you had swelling on your face? If yes for how long?
linda888 (12 posts) 16 Jan 2012
I had swelling for about a week. It wasn't that bad at all. Nowadays I forget that I even have a chin implant.
Andrianna (16 posts) 28 Jan 2012
Wow! You look amazing! Congrats! Has the chin implant affected your smile at all? I have a small mouth and I am worried that my smile may look weird..

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