Worse off Than I Was Before?? - California
To start, the main reason i decided on an implant...
to start, the main reason i decided on an implant is my chin was small, did not align with my nose{side profile} as i do have an overbite and even post braces was not fixed, i am now almost 3 weeks post op and it appears crooked. I am ready to have it removed and think its worse than before,from what ive read and told,is it takes a few months for things to heal and real results actually show,however i am really self conscience about my facenow, than i have ever been. My incision is under my chin and has pretty much healed. it is raised so when i run my finger over it its not flat,which is also making me freak out.. i have read swelling can make the chin "appear" crooked,in my case i hope so, id really hate to go thru another surgery for removal because i doubt i would ever do this again or mess with anything on my face for that matter. The left side of my bottom lip and chin are still numb, when i talk it seems like im talking thru my teeth since my lip wont move, on day 11 post op i had the WORST nerve pain ever, throbbing, zinging,pins and needles, i dont really know how to explain it but it was terrible pain. I did call my dr office and was told it IS a side effect and i just have to bare through it,even pain meds cant control or dull pain from nerves.. My advice to anyone considering this procedure is if you can live with out it PLEASE do,unless you have an extreme receding chin , the aftermath is not worth it so live with the small difference the chin implant will maybe fix..
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Now 6 weeks post op my chin still appears crooked,...
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Hi Ettsi, I'm sorry you haven't had a positive experience. We will be doing a live video chat with one of our Top doctors tonight at 5:15 pm (PST), specifically around chin augmentations where anybody can ask questions and get real-time answers. If you're interested, sign up here.
I am also contemplating a chin implant. Do you still regret it or has it straightened out? Who was your doctor? You can email me personally if you are not comfortable saying it publicly. I am also from California. Thanks!
Chin still off, fuller on the left side , cnt tell...
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Anymore developments? Not to freak you out but I had my chin done 13 years ago and within a week I HATED it and 13 years later I still HATE it. I recently started looking for a surgeon in my area to correct it (my original dr. passed away) and I came upon this page. I really hope the swelling and panic has gone down : /
I see what you are saying and understand it is awful when you are unhappy with surgery. I have a surgery I am unhappy about and I know what you are going through. the first picture being of only chin seems to be leaning to the left and now you have made you chin protrude out with the implant so it emphasizes the lean a bit more. If you get it redone I would talk to surgeon about the the anatomy of your natural chin having the lean to begin with. It's like when you look at boob implant pictures. If the breasts were anatomically incorrect to begin with they will just be bigger anatomically incorrect after the surgery. I would imagine that they would have to fix your crooked chin and then place and implant over it to achieve your desired look. Is that possible? I have no idea..Would it be worth the risk? Might they screw it up and looks way worse? Will it the cost be exorbitant? I just noticed it's been a while and I am curious what you decided on.Best of luck .
Hi ettsi -- I see what you mean about the implant looking crooked, but could this be swelling? Especially if you are a side-sleeper, swelling can gravitate to one side. Let us know how you're doing when you get a chance, and I hope it gets better for you.