Is a chin implant as bad as most of the reviews?

Chin implantation is a very rewarding procedures givi g nice results.  The first few days you will have some soreness and swelling making your chin appear too big. This is normal. I tell my patients to take a week off for recovery before going back to work or school. 

Most of my patients feel this surgery has a pretty mild recovery.  Not much pain, some swelling.  Usually feeling pretty good after just a few days, and able to return to work.  I usually use an intra-oral approach.  Shape looks pretty nice by 2 to 3 weeks post-op.

Recovery is largely like what your surgeon describes.  Generally pain is mild.  There is swelling, and this may alter your appearance, but it usually isn't too noticeable.  Returning to work after the weekend is doable.  

 After a chin implant, anticipate approximately 10 days of Visible swelling  around the chin area. There is also sutures underneath the chin which are usually removed it 5-6 days after the procedure. Full healing takes 2-3 months to see the final effect. For many examples, please see the link below

Barring complications, recovery from a chin implant is one of the shorter ones in the facial plastic surgery world.  Swelling tends to peak on day 2-3 after surgery, sits around for a few days, and starts going down on day 5-6.  About 80% of the swelling is usually gone at 2 weeks, with the remainder gradually disappearing over the next few months.  Most patients are presentable to the outside world at 1 week post-op.Bruising is not common, but sometimes appears at sites of local anesthetic injection.  Incisions are placed either on the outside (within the natural crease underneath the chin) or inside the mouth.  I place a compressive dressing consisting of tan stretchy tape over the chin for 6-7 days after surgery, though surgeons vary in their dressing preference.  The most common things patients describe post-operatively are a sensation of tightness, soreness, and patchy numbness around the chin; most of these issues resolve within a few weeks after surgery.  Good luck with your treatment!

I absolutely agree that you could return to a non-physical job at 2-3 days post surgery. However, you will not be totally comfortable with your appearance at that point due to prominent swelling. One week would be better but your chin definition and size will improve dramatically during the first 2-3 weeks following a chin implant. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Chin augmentation by implants is generally a highly successful that is not complicated to undergo. And while you could return to work in a few days, you will be far from recovered. Expect chin swelling to be peaked at 2 to 3 days and the chin to be stiff and numb for weeks. From a patient's perspective recovery from chin augmentation surgery takes two to three weeks until most of the swelling is gone. If you approach it from this realistic perspective then your recovery will be very tolerable. 

Hi Kristy,I would generally agree with your surgeon. In our experience, recovery after chin augmentation really is pretty quick. There is usually not much pain associated with the procedure. There can be a little swelling over the chin but bruising is rare. You may feel somewhat numb or tight for up to a few weeks afterwards but nothing that is noticeable to anyone else. There may be stitches under your chin depending on the approach your surgeon is taking. Most of our patients feel relatively back to normal within 5 or 6 days after the procedure. 

Chin implants have improved over the
years. A
chin implant can make such a great difference visually on anyone. It
is one
of the easiest surgeries with the lowest complication rates and one of
the best
self-confidence boosters around. Our patients love the difference it
makes and consider it to definitely be a worthwhile surgery. The
recovery is generally easy, and most of our patients are back to work
1 week following the procedure. The incision is made under the chin,
and
the stitches come out in 5-7 days.Of
course, the most important thing is to consult a reliable, experienced
facial plastic surgeon. Look for a clinic that has a VECTRA 3D imaging
system, which simulates the expected
results so you can preview what you will look like as the
result of a chin implant.

I have been performing chin implant surgery for over 20 years and do not have problems with them!  I would find a qualified Facial Plastic or plastic surgeon with much experience.  Most likely, you will be back to work quickly with no issues.