My New Chin

After yrs of hating my profile I finally got a chin implant and submental lipo on 12/1/11, one wk ago today. I am referring to myself as "SpongeBob Square Face".

I have been very swollen, and even though it has gone down considerably, it still feels very swollen and uncomfortable. Wearing the chin strap is tolerable, but I appreciate the relief when taking it off for breaks.

My chin area and center lower lip is very numb. I call it my mohawk. Also sore with some shooting pains. It isn't pleasant, but expected. Vicodin relieves some of this and helps me sleep (with my head elevated). Can only eat soft foods. Worried about my smile...well, the pathetic smile that I can manage. The bottom lip completely rolls over my bottom teeth. It looks and feels very bizarre.

At this point I would feel a lot better if my face looked less squared off and masculine from the front. The side projection looks pretty good, but if I have to sacrifice my front face and smile for it then it will be def be coming out in the future.

Luckily I am not currently employed, b/c it does not feel like I am ready to be out in he public at all, not even close.

My surgeon's ideas were completely different from mine: I wanted sedation, he put me under general; I wanted silicone, he used medpore; I wanted it inserted through my chin, he placed it intra-orally. He also was against using computer imagery. In the end I just decided that I was going to trust in his credentials and expertise and hope for the best. I pray I made the right decision.

I am trying to be relaxed and patient, but at times the fears take over. It seems it will be quite a while to tell the final outcome. Will update as time progresses, and add photos.