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Sliding Genioplasty - Australia, AU
UPDATED FROM littleone123
3 days post
Day 4
littleone123July 21, 2013
$4,500
I took my chin band aid off today which was exciting as my mouth could only open to a centimetre with it on. The band aid was really sticky and hard to get the remnants off my face. My skin under the bandaid is quite pimply. I'm really swollen and my bottom lip looks thinner (I'm hoping because of the puffiness) . It feels hard where the puffiness is and my neck is tinged yellow on one side. I can feel a dissolvable stitch under my tongue and a couple between my bottom lip and teeth which restrict me from talking normally still. I'm wanting the swelling to go down so I look better as currently I look weird!
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July 24, 2013
Yes, I don't look like a hamster anymore! There is some swelling around the chin but its not noticeable, it just feels hard. My mouth feels tight to move it due to the swelling and ill have the disolvable stitches for another week or so. My chin definitely looks better and when I smile my cheek bones look more defined. However, my bottom lip looks a lot thinner. I researched this on the Internet and a couple of people who had genioplasty noticed this happened to them. I see my surgeon on Monday so will talk to him about it then as I look like an old person who has lost their teeth!
January 8, 2016
Hi I just had sliding chin sugery couple of days ago and my bottom mouth is like 1/4 of the original size! It's like heart attack! I am thinking to revise the sergery because I had a beautiful lips! Could you update me about your problem with your bottom lips? the numbless is fine but I ma worry about the size and the way it rolled in!!! :(
July 25, 2013
Congratulations! I'm 5 weeks post sliding genioplasty myself. I still have a little swelling under my jaw, but most of the obvious swelling was gone after 2 weeks. A couple of people have noticed that I look different, although they assume it's because of my braces :)
Make sure you keep eating well. I was quite tired for a while after the operation, and felt a little bit down because of it. It's only temporary - it just surprised me as it came on a few weeks after the actual procedure. Now I am getting my energy back, and my smile is almost normal (still a bit of tightness in the chin muscles). My lip maybe looks a bit smaller than it was before, as it's pulled up properly now, rather than drooping. I think you need to wait until at least 6 weeks to have an idea of how you will look.
October 7, 2013
Hi, Question, I had mine done 3 weeks ago this Thursday. Swelling/bruising has gone down, happy with the results, only thing tho is that my bottom teeth/lip still are numb, cannot speak properly yet and its sooo annoying, Are you back to normal yet?
October 7, 2013
Hi, Question, I had mine done 3 weeks ago this Thursday. Swelling/bruising has gone down, happy with the results, only thing tho is that my bottom teeth/lip still are numb, cannot speak properly yet and its sooo annoying, Are you back to normal yet?
UPDATED FROM littleone123
Day of treatment
Completed Sliding Genioplasty
littleone123July 18, 2013
Hi all! So, my operation is completed! The day before the op, I had liquids (freshly squeezed fruit juice) and soup as its better if you have light, non dairy foods. Also I cleaned the house, changed bed sheets and organized what needed to be done so that I could relax and be comfortable at home. I had a xanax to relax me the night before and one in the morning. My friend picked me up at 6:30am (great friend!) and we had ample of time to find parking and to get to reception. I filled in my intake forms and changed into the sexy white gown, blue disposable foots bags (you couldn't really describe them as slippers) and blue shower cap. I was given 3 tablets (I think pain killers and a sedative) then saw my anaesthetist who asked me more questions, then went into an area where there was a wheely bed. They wheeled me into the operating theatre and the anaesthetist put a needle into my arm and said I'd start to feel drowsy. It felt warm and relaxing. I woke up in a room with a view feeling drowsy and was given orange juice and lemonade. My blood pressure was checked regularly as my blood pressure was low (it's usually a bit low anyway). After about 3 hours I was ready to go! My friend picked up my after care medication (penicillin, anti inflammatory and liquid pain killers). Then I was off to my bed at home for some sleep! No pain whatsoever!!
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July 18, 2013
I'm so glad to hear from you, and that all went so well! How much pain medication are you needing to take at this point, if you don't mind me asking?
July 18, 2013
Yes! I made it and I'm so pleased I went through with it! I had been putting it off for years and going back and forth on a decision mainly due to fear! I look like a hamster at the moment but I can tell the chin bone is much more in balance.
They gave me 2 types of pain killers; liquid paracetamol 240mg and I'm meant to have 10-20 mls 4 x per day. They also gave me a stronger pain killer which contains oxycodone hydrochloride 5mg which they said to take as needed. So far I haven't needed the latter ones as the local is still working but I've read that day 3 is the worst pain wise. Over the last few hours my throat has been slightly sore, same sensation as you have when coming down with something. My cheeks only feel bruised if I touch them. I have a Elastoplast from ear to ear which only allows me to open my mouth a centimetre which is slightly annoying! Thanks for your messages [RS bleep]
July 18, 2013
Wow, a centimeter is not very big at all - just big enough to get a straw in or take a small sip I suppose. Ok, I'll let you rest up, but keep the updates coming. Hoping things stay as comfortable as possible for you!!
UPDATED FROM littleone123
1 day pre
1 sleep to go! 8 hours to go!
littleone123July 17, 2013
Ok so I stocked up on puréed apple, made soups, tidied my house and now taken a Xanax to calm my nerves. My friend will pick me up at 6 am!!! We will get to the hospital by 7am and the op is at 8:30am. I spoke to the anaesthetist about my anxieties so hopefully all will be ok!!! Talk tomorrow!!!
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July 17, 2013
In hospital gown! 7 mins before I go in and get sedated!!!
July 17, 2013
Oh my gosh - you made it!! As soon as you feel well enough afterwards please let us know how you are doing!
Has more swelling gone down now? Can you see some pretty noticeable changes?