35 Yo, Gravity Starting on a Round Face - Chicago, IL

So I have always had a weak chin and a round face. But now, at 35, I feel like I was seeing the beginning of jowls. And no matter how much weight I lost, the little roll of fat under my little chin would never go away! So I made an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Shah. He made me feel very comfortable and knew right away what I needed. So he scheduled me for a medium chin implant and lipo. He does the procedure in office, which is great because it saves quite a bit of money. That being said, I didn't feel a thing but I could hear everything, which was weird. But after about 5 minutes, I relaxed into the procedure and it was fine.

So I am pretty swollen, but the pain has mostly subsided. It is still very sore to the touch and is a little painful to eat, but nothing that isn't manageable. I have some bruising under my jaw and on my neck, but that seems inconsequential as I wouldn't leave the house looking like American Dad anyway. It's a little embarrassing walking around the house with this white as snow compression garment. I'd feel better if it was nude or black. I feel gross as is, let alone the tightie whities on my head. I'm trying to not look in the mirror and keep my chin up (literally, hardeharhar) until the one week mark. I'm hoping some of the swelling goes down by then and I'll at least be able to go to the grocery store without looking like my face is in carnival mirror. I am wearing my compression undies on my head nonstop unless I'm showering or eating. Last thing I need is broth stained undies strapped to my face. Food has been a challenge. The first night, it was hard to even drink water. The first full day, I had some watery grits for breakfast with a baby spoon. It felt good since I hadn't eaten since the morning before. After that, my husband delivered a smoothie from Jamba Juice. But that didn't stay down due to the Vicodin. I kept trying broth and other soft things, but my body wanted none of it. So I gave it all back to the porcelain god. On the second full day, I still felt like I had a migraine in my chin, but it was doable. I cut out the Vicodin and switched to extra strength Tylenol. I still functioned, folded laundry, did a few dishes, just in slow motion and with a nap or two in between. Good news is I've lost 6 pounds and am very hydrated. So perhaps with a few more days of liquids, I'll have weight loss as the excuse for my new chiseled jawline (even though that never seemed to cut it in the real world of diet, exercise and denial of all things good). Quick side note: I know it's totally normal from what I've read, but I can't feel my lower left lip down to my chin. Like, at all! So putting on Chapstick feels bizarre and almost nauseating. And then, at odd times, the numb area feels like it's tingling. Almost like a dozen ants crawling over the area. Then it goes away. Attack of the Phantom Ants.

As embarrassing as it is, I'm attaching a photo so all of you contemplating know what you are in for! I'll keep you updated as the days go on.