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25 Year Old - Finally Getting my Chin Implant - Atlanta, GA
UPDATED FROM magdvn
6 months post
Almost 6 months post op! Update!
WORTH IT$5,700
Hi guys!
Sorry for the lack of updates - life happened.
I am currently almost 6 months post op and doing great overall. My fears of my face looking box-y have long disappeared, I can smile fully again, look upwards with no issues, and no more numbness.
I would say I am completely healed unless my doctor says something different at this month's checkup.
I'm pleased with results and happy I did it. I'll be honest, it wasn't as majorly life-changing as I was expecting it to be but instead, I simply no longer have the daily insecurity and stress I used to live with. I'm now able to look into a mirror with confidence and not immediately feel awful about my chin area and that's what I'm forever thankful for and why this procedure was worth it.
My doctor was Dr. Majmundar in Atlanta, GA for everyone who was wondering in the area. Him and his staff were wonderful through the entire process - I highly recommend.
Sorry for the lack of updates - life happened.
I am currently almost 6 months post op and doing great overall. My fears of my face looking box-y have long disappeared, I can smile fully again, look upwards with no issues, and no more numbness.
I would say I am completely healed unless my doctor says something different at this month's checkup.
I'm pleased with results and happy I did it. I'll be honest, it wasn't as majorly life-changing as I was expecting it to be but instead, I simply no longer have the daily insecurity and stress I used to live with. I'm now able to look into a mirror with confidence and not immediately feel awful about my chin area and that's what I'm forever thankful for and why this procedure was worth it.
My doctor was Dr. Majmundar in Atlanta, GA for everyone who was wondering in the area. Him and his staff were wonderful through the entire process - I highly recommend.
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Replies (5)
January 18, 2017
Its great to see that this was a pleasant experience for you but did you tell anyone who were unsupportive of your decision?
January 23, 2017
I only had one friend that was unsupportive and thought I was silly for getting plastic surgery. It was a bummer at the time but thats her own thoughts and I knew I was doing a good thing for myself. Everyone else in my life was super supportive and happy for me.
February 5, 2017
That's good that you have support. I'm glad it was a positive experience for you. For me, however, I regret doing it every single day. :'-(
February 5, 2017
I need to see a psychologist now because it ruined my life and now I'm Extremely depressed. I was confident prior to the surgery but now I'm a mess :(
February 5, 2017
I would literally give anything to take this all back! I've never been so depressed in my entire life and I cry all the time.
January 20, 2017
Absolutely stunning! You look fab. The perfect amount of difference!
And thanks so much for taking the time for the rest of us here. Life DOES happen, and its a wonderful selfless thing to remember the rest of us on the sidelines here, full of questions and anxiety . We are especially interested in the months long after, ex., good to know you have those issues of numbness and tightness dissipate, otherwise we're left to wonder if that's going to be a lifelong side effect.
Thanks, and enjoy your new confidence.
And thanks so much for taking the time for the rest of us here. Life DOES happen, and its a wonderful selfless thing to remember the rest of us on the sidelines here, full of questions and anxiety . We are especially interested in the months long after, ex., good to know you have those issues of numbness and tightness dissipate, otherwise we're left to wonder if that's going to be a lifelong side effect.
Thanks, and enjoy your new confidence.
January 23, 2017
Hey just wondering was ur incisions inside ur mouth or under chin ?
UPDATED FROM magdvn
15 days post
2 weeks post op
Hey all,
I am 2 weeks post op as of yesterday! It seems like it's been a lot longer than only 2 weeks!
My swelling has gone down a ton so naturally, I'm feeling a lot better about my face head on. I no longer feel manly or square and I'm much happier with it.
I think the reason I was so stressed out was because I was expecting a more defined/different jawline but that would require jaw surgery - something I'm not going to put myself through. My bone structure and roundness of my face will always remain the same and I'm ok with that now. This has been a great lesson in acceptance and self-love.
I'm in love with my profile now and feel a lot more confident. I can actually buy the sunglasses I want, wear my hair up or in a braid, wear lipstick - all without feel self conscious about my chin/profile view!
I'll probably update once more after a couple months.
Overall, I'm now happy and grateful for my results.
I am 2 weeks post op as of yesterday! It seems like it's been a lot longer than only 2 weeks!
My swelling has gone down a ton so naturally, I'm feeling a lot better about my face head on. I no longer feel manly or square and I'm much happier with it.
I think the reason I was so stressed out was because I was expecting a more defined/different jawline but that would require jaw surgery - something I'm not going to put myself through. My bone structure and roundness of my face will always remain the same and I'm ok with that now. This has been a great lesson in acceptance and self-love.
I'm in love with my profile now and feel a lot more confident. I can actually buy the sunglasses I want, wear my hair up or in a braid, wear lipstick - all without feel self conscious about my chin/profile view!
I'll probably update once more after a couple months.
Overall, I'm now happy and grateful for my results.
Replies (5)
August 12, 2016
I felt the exact same as you about the jaw line thing. It's our bone structure we can't change that. Looks awesome!
August 13, 2016
I just want to jump in and say me too! I'm following both of your stories as I'm a week out now and feeling much of the same things as you both. I'm feeling way too self conscious to post my own review yet but hopefully will soon. Finally feeling happy and at peace with my results vs. my expectations but the tightness and feeling like I have something alien in my face is really bumming me out. how long til it just feels normal? I want to move on and start living life if you know what I mean. I feel like my bottom teeth are sore and my face gets sooo tired like it's a huge effort to talk and be normal. I think you both got fantastic results by the way and thanks so much for sharing as you have really helped me. x
August 15, 2016
Hey sorry for the late response - I started feeling back to normal after the week and a half mark. This will be 3 weeks on Thursday and sometimes I forget I even had it done! Exciting yet concerning at the same time - I feel like I healed alarmingly fast.
August 13, 2016
You look fantastic!!! I had a chin implant 10 years ago and am so glad I did. I clearly remember the square jaw swelling, thinking it was to manly. It did take a good month or more for it to settle down all the way and at least a couple of months to be able to smile correctly. But when it did...it was amazing to have a profile. You look amazing right now, you will be ecstatic with the final results.
August 15, 2016
You look fantastic! Its amazing how such a small change can make such a huge difference. Do you have any pictures from the front with the decreased swelling? Have many people noticed? My fear, when I finally get mine done, is that it will be really noticeable.
August 22, 2016
Hey, I'm unable to upload one currently but I will include one in my next update. People noticed the swelling but it wasn't a negative reaction at all.
UPDATED FROM magdvn
7 days post
1 week post-op
Made it to one week! It feels like it's been 1 year, haha. This has definitely been one of the longest weeks of my life.
I've been feeling super crummy from all the medications so I've only been able to do two half days at work this week.
The left side of my chin is still very tender to the touch, sore, and bruised compared to the other side.
My neck is still incredibly tight and it's difficult to look upwards.
It's getting easier to talk but I still can't open my mouth and move it the way I used to. My smile is very different which is bumming me out every time I try to crack one.
Eating is still difficult and I constantly worry if chewing is going to shift something out of place.
As far as how it looks, I love my side profile. I already feel a lot more confident wearing glasses and my hair up!
Still not a fan of my face head-on, which is becoming depressing. It looks manly to me. I was expecting it to look more angular. I'm trying to stay optimistic that it will look better a couple months when everything is fully healed.
After a week out, I'm very conflicted with how I feel and if it was worth it. I love my side profile but damn, my face head-on is messing me up.
I gave my 1 week post-op appointment tomorrow so hopefully I can get some peace of mind.
I've been feeling super crummy from all the medications so I've only been able to do two half days at work this week.
The left side of my chin is still very tender to the touch, sore, and bruised compared to the other side.
My neck is still incredibly tight and it's difficult to look upwards.
It's getting easier to talk but I still can't open my mouth and move it the way I used to. My smile is very different which is bumming me out every time I try to crack one.
Eating is still difficult and I constantly worry if chewing is going to shift something out of place.
As far as how it looks, I love my side profile. I already feel a lot more confident wearing glasses and my hair up!
Still not a fan of my face head-on, which is becoming depressing. It looks manly to me. I was expecting it to look more angular. I'm trying to stay optimistic that it will look better a couple months when everything is fully healed.
After a week out, I'm very conflicted with how I feel and if it was worth it. I love my side profile but damn, my face head-on is messing me up.
I gave my 1 week post-op appointment tomorrow so hopefully I can get some peace of mind.
Replies (5)
August 4, 2016
I think you look awesome, and I would be willing to bet that a lot of what you are seeing is still swelling. Please keep us all informed of your progress! When you say that the medications are making you feel bad, what all medications are you having to take? Do you have much numbness in your lips? I'm still contemplating a chin implant and nerve damage is my biggest fear.
August 4, 2016
I hope that it's swelling and that I'm just being too anxious.
I don't know the exact names but it's a steroid, something for swelling, an antibiotic, and something for bruising. I've also been taking advantage of having oxycodone, which probably isn't helping as I know some opiates make you feel nauseous for days. I'm sure I will feel a lot better about everything when I don't feel so crummy and have a sick feeling in my gut constantly.
I don't have numbness is my lips, nope! I was nervous about that too, but they feel the same. However, it's important to note that I got my implant inserted through the bottom of my chin - I heard it happens more often when you get it inserted through the gumline.
I don't know the exact names but it's a steroid, something for swelling, an antibiotic, and something for bruising. I've also been taking advantage of having oxycodone, which probably isn't helping as I know some opiates make you feel nauseous for days. I'm sure I will feel a lot better about everything when I don't feel so crummy and have a sick feeling in my gut constantly.
I don't have numbness is my lips, nope! I was nervous about that too, but they feel the same. However, it's important to note that I got my implant inserted through the bottom of my chin - I heard it happens more often when you get it inserted through the gumline.
August 4, 2016
I bet it is the oxycodone that is making you feel funny. I remember when I was taking it after my c-section, I thought it was making me feel better. But after I stopped taking it I realized that it had been making me feel worse! You may be able to get by with alternating extra strength Tylenol and ibuprofen now.
So your smile isn't crooked or anything now? You just can't smile very big bc everything feels tight?
So your smile isn't crooked or anything now? You just can't smile very big bc everything feels tight?
August 4, 2016
It's not crooked - I just can't smile big/full yet like I used to. It definitely has to do with the tightness/soreness down below. I'm not too worried about - I think once my face feels back to normal, then I'll be able to smile fully again.
You're right - I need to stop taking them.
You're right - I need to stop taking them.
August 4, 2016
You are feeling like a majority of people feel after surgery, but you look so fantastic. The swelling that makes you think you look square is simply the swelling from where the wings were inserted. My advice is to stop starring in the mirror (I know it's easier said than done) and start listening and looking at the people around you admiring your new look. Talking will take a few weeks to get back to normal, however, you'll still have difficulties with M's and B's, and your smile should be back to normal in 3 months. Please, don't fret. I promise, you will feel much better in a few weeks. I honestly think you look amazing! Good luck and happy healing!
August 5, 2016
This is fantastic as far as results go. I'm having mine done on Oct 6th and I can't wait to be rid of this awful profile that I've been unhappy with for like 20 years. You and I have similar facial structures so I'm hopeful that I can expect similarly great results like yours!
August 5, 2016
You look so good, especially for such a short time out, wow!!! Also, you are beautiful, I love your makeup too! Would you please ask your surgeon what exact implant you have and the size because that would help others so much. Your result is very feminine, happy healing :)
August 5, 2016
It's seriously all so new so don't worry .... I am at about one month and I still think that things will improve. I still don't have my smile back but it's getting there plus I still have numbness. I think it is a very slow process for everything to settle in to place. You honestly look amazing though, it turned out really well and you don't look manly at alll!!!!! I think it's hard to adjust, It took me a while to feel comfortable with looking different. Just try to remember why you did it in the first place and look at the pics from before of the profile... for me it's like oh yeah it used to be so much worse and now and I have a jaw and no double chin... It's easy to get too focused on the negative things and forget the positive. Hang it there girl! and remember that you look stunning :)
Sure! I would say I noticed my numbness was gone around the 4 month mark. Speaking properly took about 1 month, eating without any issues took 1.5-2 months (this means I ate a lot of softer foods or fork foods and didn't attempt to eat something large like a burger for 1.5 to 2 months), and smiling without issues took 2.5 -3 months.
Congrats on your new chin! That numbness you're feeling is totally normal 3 weeks out. Everyone's body heals differently - mine seems to heal more quickly for whatever reason. I would say if your lip is still numb around the 3-4 month mark, to inquire with your doctor.
Swelling has probably been my biggest battle. I wouldn't be surprised if my doctor tells me at my appointment tomorrow that I'm still a tiny bit swollen even after six months. But overall, I would say this is as close to the finished product as I'm going to get and I realized everything was getting truly settled at the 5 month mark.
Thanks again!