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POSTED UNDER Genioplasty Reviews

Chin reduction and jawline lipo

UPDATED FROM Fghtdgh234
10 months post

Forever grateful

Fghtdgh234
WORTH IT$5,001
I don’t know exactly how long it’s been now, but occasionally I’ll take pictures of my side profile and just admire how much better I look. Not in a vein way... but more in “awe” of how great my doctor did not only with my chin but with the jawline contouring as well.

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John Harbison, MD

John Harbison, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

May 11, 2020
Wow, amazing! Can’t wait to get my reduction in June! I hope the results are as good as yours :). Did you get fat transfer to the mentolabial cease as well?
May 15, 2020
I'm excited for you! Who is doing the procedure? And no, I did not get fat transferred to the mentolabial fold but that is a goal at some point!
May 18, 2020
I have the same type of chin and have hated it since my teens. Now that I’m approaching 50, my chin seems to be more prominent (glad you did yours while you’re young and can enjoy it more). I think I will reach out to your surgeon to see what he can do for me. Thank you so for posting, you look great!
June 12, 2020
You look Fabulous. I have Exactly the same type of chin. I have a Bulbous Witches Chin, with Excessive Soft Tissue. Please let me know who performed this surgery, and any complications you experienced. Was it done submental? Please feel free to contact me. Replies will be confidential. Thanks in advance.
June 12, 2020
I'm located in San Diego. I have always been told this is a Risky, Complicated Procedure. I know that a Bulbous Witches Chin is uncommon, & difficult to correct. Please let me know of any Doctors in San Diego who is able to perform this surgery. Thanks in advance
October 21, 2020
I'm not sure of any doctors in San Diego I'm sorry :(
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June 12, 2020
Yes! You are lucky. Dr. Nima Shemirani practically ruined my face with his attempt at reducing my chin. He left it super crooked and created nerve damage which he initally said he'd fix and then declined to do saying "you'll never be happy". The initial pictures are horrifying. Live and learn. I will never cut corners on my face or body or use someone simply because they're nice, espcially if they don't have a ton of before and after pictures.
October 21, 2020
I'm so sorry!! To be honest, I didn't see any before and after pictures from the doc that did my procedure. I simply trusted him because of his level of education and skill from prior surgeries he did for me. I think more often than not, people want just the opposite effect and will opt for a chin Implant. I can't imagine many doctors (except a few) have tons of before and afters since it's a little more uncommon. Makes it more difficult for people like us!! Also I did experience a little bit of nerve problems for a short time. It completely went away. Hope it does for you too
UPDATED FROM Fghtdgh234
5 months post

LOOKING GREAT

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I think it’s been about 5 months now. I’m still so grateful for what Dr Harbison has done for me. I don’t cringe when I see my side profile anymore and that is something that’s bothered me my whole life. Although we shouldn’t be so hard on ourselves, it is surely a great feeling to completely eliminate an insecurity!

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February 18, 2020
You look so beautiful. Did your chin used to point out more when you smile before?
February 19, 2020
I'm wondering the same thing! My droops out a LOT when I smile
February 19, 2020
Me too, even when I talk! It's so annoying and I'm wondering if this surgery would make it look better..
February 21, 2020
Yes! My chin was SO long and pointy when I smiled. That was honestly the worst part about it. Although this surgery has helped tremendously, it still somewhat protrudes when I smile. It's just sooo much less now so I am less insecure about it.
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April 18, 2020
Amazing! I have a witch chin and I've always hated it. Your results are so encouraging - I've always heard scary things about this procedure. Thank you for sharing. You look beautiful! Best, Tara
April 24, 2020
Thank you! :)
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3 months post

YAY

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Just adding more pics for an update :) :) :)

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October 29, 2019
You are beautiful either way, but I see how happy you are post op! What do they do, exactly? I always wondered what this procedure was like. It looks as though the incision was quite small.
November 18, 2019
The incision was pretty small. Eventually I don't think it'll even be noticeable. So after he made the incision he "burred" down my chin bone with a special tool and also removed any excess tissue before closing it back up!
October 29, 2019
I am interested in this. Can you tell what procedure it’s called, how much it cost, and where and who you saw please?
November 18, 2019
I always refer to it as a "chin reduction" but I think the technical term may be "genioplasty". The procedure was around $2500 and it was performed by Dr Harbison at Omaha Face in Omaha, Nebraska.
January 25, 2020
How long was your healing process? How much pain were you in?
January 28, 2020
I've had quite a few procedures done and I'd have to say this one surprisingly hurt the least. It was only a few weeks before it felt normal again but the healing process continues over the next several months while tissues shrink and soften.
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April 13, 2020
What else have you had done?
April 14, 2020
Buccal fat removal, lipo under chin and along the jawline, and fat graft to lips
April 14, 2020
Buccal fat removal, lipo under chin and along the jawline, and fat graft to lips
April 16, 2020
So nice to get responses on here for once! When did you have the fat graft to your lips and did it last/ happy with results? I've heard it's not worth it because for a lot of people it completely goes away over time. And so you have no metal in your chin now right?
April 16, 2020
I got the fat graft to my lips about a year ago now. It has lasted! I love the results. I noticed they have shrank a little since I've lost weight though. So weird. He took a strip of fat from my abdomen as opposed to sucking it out and injecting it, which holds way better. And no, no metal. He just shaved the bone and trimmed some tissue :)
June 12, 2020
You looks so good! And younger too!