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Too Small? Denver, CO
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I've wanted a chin implant for over 10 years now,...
sadwithprofileMay 14, 2014
$5,500
I've wanted a chin implant for over 10 years now, and I finally decided to go through with it. I'm only 5 days post op right now, but I'm concerned it might be too small. I don't feel like I have any more swelling, so I'm hoping it doesn't get any smaller. I told my doctor I wanted a small, subtle change, but now I'm thinking I might have regretted that statement. I just wanted to get some opinions on if you think it should be bigger. Thank you!
Replies (14)
May 19, 2014
Thanks for sharing on RealSelf! I have moved your story into the chin implant community, so hopefully more folks will stop by and share their opinion. I can definitely see an improvement. Do you know what size implant your surgeon used?
May 24, 2014
I just found out yesterday at my 2 week follow-up that they used a LARGE. I was shocked. I guess I should get used to it, because I definitely don't want an XL lol.
May 30, 2014
"Large" is a pretty generic term as far as implants go. If you check out http://www.implantech.com/products/facial-implants/silicone-facial-implants/chin-and-mandibular-implants you can see that the different styles all have their own S, M, L and that projection given by eat one varies pretty drastically. For example, the XL extended anatomical chin has slightly less forward projection than the M mittelman pre jowl chin.
So it is important to not only know the size but brand and model. XL on its own sounds huge but M sounds normal but in above example, the M one is actually larger.
July 7, 2014
My doctor used a Large to! I was worried at first but I love the size and think it is perfect.
May 21, 2014
I think it looks great. I am getting an implant next month, I am also worried about which size to choose. I want to pick the correct choice.
May 22, 2014
My sister in-law also did a chin implant which the doctor had recommended a larger size than she was comfortable with. She now regrets not listening to the doctor, as she feels she went too small.
May 24, 2014
My dr recommended a med but I only wanted a subtle change as well so we went with a small. I'm 15 days post op. How's your healing coming along. I still can't smile or talk right :/
May 24, 2014
I'm 15 days post-op as well! I can smile and talk perfectly normal. It only took me a few days to fully recover. I was surprised actually! I hope you heal quickly :)
May 24, 2014
I think the left side wing has bubbled up. Dr says may be a hematoma by the end of the wing but some things pressing on nerve for me to be still dealing with this crap.do you feel any tightness around your chin
May 24, 2014
No, not at all. I feel back to normal. I'm sorry you are having so many issues :(
I would love to add your experience to the Chin Implant community, but it would be helpful if you could provide some more detail about your experience with your procedure/treatment. I suggest adding before and after photos - optional of course, so that other community members can use your review as a guide throughout their journey.
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