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Chin Implant Results- Not Sure How I Like It - La Jolla, CA
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I saw a dermatologist yesterday and told her my...
Better Version of MEMay 3, 2013
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I saw a dermatologist yesterday and told her my concerns without being specific with the areas of concern. She pointed them out without saying anything. I am beyond happy, she noticed it! I will be going the fillers route and I am schedule in a few weeks to have Restalyn and possibly juverderm. The areas to he worked on are the sides of my chin, especially my left side, right side on pics as it dips more and that side is my less fuller side. Also, will have a bit put into my crease/fold under my chin and it is more pronounced than before my surgery. I will post a new blog to give cedit to the dermatologist as she will also do work on the left side laughlinea nd cheek as it does not mmatch the fullness as my rightside.
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I have decided to either remove or replace...
Better Version of MEApril 23, 2013
I have decided to either remove or replace myimplant. I regret getting a chin implant because as I see it now my chin was not "that" bad to start with. I can't live with my chin implant and will start consulting doctors about a revision or removal. I prefer to just have it removed, but I am worried about pitosis and dimpling of the skin. I have yet to see after pic after removal of chin implants on this site or anywhere and that worries me. I have notice it is uncomfortable when I wake up. It takes a few hours for the tenderness to go away. I sleep on my side. Has anyone come across after pics of implant removal?
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April 28, 2013
My honest opinnion. I like your chin afterwards. It is more symmetrical with your face from what I see. I know that if you stare at just your chin, it will most likely look out of shape. Most people's do, even if they are good looking. Its like staring at a nose and taking it out of context. Did your P.S. tell you about your face chancing from the front prior to the surgery? Did you ask that? I have read a few instances like yours where people aren't that pleased with the front look, and I am curious if P.S.'s usually tell people what to really expect. Sometimes it seems like they just tell you what you want to hear but they should have the experience and knowledge of the front of the face changing especially if they perform these surgeries regulary.
May 3, 2013
Thanks! I understand what you mean, being out of context. What brings me down was that my face was not supposed to change from the front, just projection. Its been hard getting used to a long and lean face. My doctor made it seem like a super easy procedure, which it is, but people need to take into consideration that a small change can make a HUGE difference! I got a medium implant and made a big difference and change to my face. I also think I look older, took away myce, which I liked :) that's gone. I also dont like that that I wanted more jaw definition and since the doctor didn't use the extended implant with wings, it actually made it worse. I feel like my before pics had more jaw definition. I didn't pic the implant and doctor chose what would best fit my needs. Sigh.'t L
May 3, 2013
Phone is typing funky. It took away my baby face, not myce :) also, I just wanted to change my side profile, not my front. Which is what makes this change more difficult to get used to and accept.
May 3, 2013
One more thing, when I told the doctor about wanting the extended implant for a revision he didn't agree and said I would look too masculine. At that point I realized I didn't want to see him again because he didn't accept my concerns, but would do the revision anyway because thats what I want. I didn't feel comfortable with him doing another procedure if we didn't agree on the things I didn't like and offer solutions to address my concerns.
May 5, 2015
I'm in the exact same boat. My chin implant has been in for 7 months but I want it out. I wish I would have gotten a fat transfer/injectables to the chin instead of an invasive surgery which I now REGRET.
May 19, 2015
I ended up getting injectables after all and liked the results. A different dr injected gosh I forgot which one exactly it is now but prob restalyn, or radiesse. But she injected where the dips are on the side and the indentation between the lip and chin. Its pretty much all gone now and prob not doing it again because it is costly
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So I saw my doctor today and he doesn't seem to...
Better Version of MEApril 9, 2013
So I saw my doctor today and he doesn't seem to find a problem with my chin implant. I'm debating on getting it removed vs. getting a different model. Not sure I will be going back with him for either. Will be searching for second opinions on what my best options are sometime this month. Really miss my old chin :(
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April 11, 2013
Hello,
I just signed up here, but been following posts about chin augmentation regularly.
I have few questions for you.
How and why made you choose your surgeon u picked? and how long have you thought investigated and bee thinking about chin augmentation procedure?
did you ever think, you may not be happy 100% not because of the size of the implant, but perhaps the shape? which exact shape did you pick or the dr, since there are 3 different anatomical implants.
Im having my surgery done in 3 weeks and i thought about this for over 7 years, and it took me 3 years to find the right surgeoun.
My goal was to find a surgeon who does chin implant regularly meaning 3-5 times a month, and is double board certified.
And has nothing but awesome reviews.
I am from the east coast and the surgery will in California...
I figured, if im having something done to my face, it has to be by the right person who loves what he does and does it regularly.
I already have an idea which specific implant I want, and have very specific goal in mind, which the doctor and I discuss to determine the best outcome.
All in all, I think your chin looks great....you know, you have a new shape, and you have to get used to it. Your feelings are normal, since you have been looking at the same face since birth and now have a new chin. Its normal I assume to feel weird about it.
I hope you can answer all my questions :)
April 11, 2013
Hi there! Alright let's see if I get them all answered if not ask away, I got a lot of material to read through.....I picked my surgeon, not because I found HIM, but because I went to see my doctor that did my breast augmentation to only be told she doesn't do chin augmentations. So I chose him, not really looking into him enough, just the consult and felt ok about the whole thing. Didn't even see another doctor for another opinion. Big mistake :( too late.
I have been unhappy with my chin for about 6/7 years. Didn't put much thought into it until a year ago, when I lost a lot of weight and made some changed to my chin/jawline, but not enough. I am 5'8 and weigh about 140, so I am very slender and did not want to lose more.
I am not happy with both size and shape. I did not pick the implant, but the doctor picked the one that fit best while during surgery using sizers. He chose the Implantech Medium Anatomical model. I don't like it, that particular model change the shape of my face and miss my square face vs my new long and slender face.
So my face is a bit asymmetrical and the implant made it more noticeable. That bothers me most as well as the major changes to my face shape. I am leaning more towards removal because after going through this, my face was not that bad to start with. I will be visiting another doctor and get a second opinion, because even if I did get replacement, the doctor needs to take into my consideration not to make my asymmetry more noticeable. I have seen doctors that use custom implants where they shape to compensate, but don't know if I want to go that route.
What is wrong with your chin? Have you considered injectables first to augment?
April 11, 2013
Oh the doctor was one of two I believe in the same surgery center as my doctor that did my BA and really loved how my BA went as far as staff and operating room and how they run it. I just picked one of the two and went from there.
April 12, 2013
Hi,
thank you for your fast reply. I really appreciate it.
You know as a young kid, i knew something was different about my face aka chin.
Like when in school 4th grade or so, we did profile pictures, i immediately noticed my face didnt look right, at that time however i wasnt sure why, didnt realize its my chin.
As I got older, i noticed what makes an attractive aka normal face...
I realized how a chin is suppose to look like, how its suppose to be aligned with your lower lip etc...
My chin is small and receding....so i dont have a nice shaped chin, like something is missing below, that how it appears.
like from the front u cant tell, but from the angle or side view you notice right away i have receding chin and my face isnt balanced and for a guy its a small chin. I also have weak jaw line.....
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I want a chin thats perfect for me, so the dr and I will discuss face to face, exactly what I want and dont want. From my own research im sure the "Mittelman Pre Jowl Chin" implant would be best for me.
At my consultation the Dr mentioned the same implant himself he would use for me. So i know how far i want my chin to be out.
What i like about my doctor, he loves loves loves doing chin augmentation and its his favorite, so he knows exactly what to do...thats why to me, it was important to pick a doctor that does this specific procedure very very often.
The problem with plastic surgeon is, they are not specialist in a specific facial area, they may know how to do it, but arent specialist.
Like if I wanted to get a nose job, I would ONLY pick a doctor who does nose job few times a week, every week....for years and years and has excellent feedback.
Id never go to a doctor who does rhinoplasty once every 3 months,never!
Im gonna fly in 2 weeks from out the east coast all the way to california, now imagine, how much i studied and looked into doctors i felt comfy with...
and this doctor was great.
He is doubled board certified in facial plastic surgery, does chin augmentations 3-4 times a month and its his favorite surgery he likes to perform on clients. He has nothing but excellent feedback on any website.
And he provides many many chin pictures he has performed...
I have few questions for you, most physicians are actually against doing a chin implant through the mouth, why did you, i mean the doctor do that?
also, did u ever see the actual implant,and placed it on front of your chin, just to get an idea how it would look like?
also, how long have u had the chin impant? how does the chin area feel today?
can u touch it ?lean on it? yawn? put your head up? does it feel like your own bone now?
The only concern I have, I dont wanna feel the implant at one point and want it to feel like my own tissue aka bone. I know the 100% healing would take a year or so
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Hoping your surgery goes well, Lindanj2!! Well wishes headed your way!
I was wondering what I would do about telling the dentist, but then I thought that the x-ray would probably show the chin implant. I will try posting some pictures tomorrow night, How long ago did you have your implant? Why do you think the dentist said that? Usually dentists don't comment about patients facial features unless it has something to do with their bite. I haven't had that popping thing happen to me. Mention it to your doctor to make sure it isn't TMJ. I didn't just have my chin tilting. in my case my right side of my face blew up and was pulling to the left. The corner of my mouth tilted down drastically on the right side and I had difficulty speaking, My eye socket was being pulled downward. keep in touch.