23 Year Old Female, Neck Lipo, Platysmaplasty, chin Implant - Denver, CO

I've always noticed there was something "off" about my face but I couldn't quite pick it out. As I got older I noticed I had a double chin forming and that's when I realized it was my chin that was not balanced to my overall face. I'm finally at an age where I have the money to do something about it. So I plan on having a chin implant inserted and neck lipo to give a good jawline and more pronounced chin.

I had looked online at many different surgeons and finally came across a website I was very impressed by. The doctors were certified plastic surgeons, they had plenty of info about procedures and how everything worked and had tons of before and after photos. I always say that if the company's website is up to date and very informative, they are very professional and know what they are doing. So I made a consultation with Dr. Vath. He was super nice, very professional and made me feel comfortable. He suggested a large chin implant and lipo. I however hesitated and did not schedule surgery with him, not because I didn't trust him or anything, but because I wasn't sure if it's what I really wanted.

I let months pass and realized my chin was not going to get any better and it really did bother me so I decided to make a second consultation but this time I met with Dr. Andrew Wolfe. Let me tell you, this man knows his stuff! He looked at my chin and said a large chin implant would be great for my recessed chin and neck lipo would be great for my non existing jaw line lol. He also recommended to tighten the muscle in my neck to give me more of a straight jawline and not slopped (due to my anatomy). When he recommended that tightening of the muscles I was so happy I had gone again for the second consultation with Dr. Wolfe because when I went for my first consultation, the tightening of the muscles was never an option. Which means I wouldn't have gotten the results I really wanted if I would have scheduled and done surgery right away.

I have now committed to getting the surgery done. I have my pre-on on December 29th and my surgery will be scheduled on January 11th. I'm a little nervous about having it that day though since I go back to school the 19th. Is this a bad idea? Will I be super swollen or bruised to go back to school a week after surgery? I'm iffy about it but if I don't do it now I will have to wait till summer break and personally I want this chin gone asap!

So today I received a folder from my surgeons office and I can't say how impressed I am with everything they do! In the folder they included information packets about the surgery procedures I will be having done and the consent forms. They also sent a surgical guide to know what to expect and how to prepare for surgery. There's also a home medication log sheet for me to use to know when to take my medications. They've included a nurse hotline number to call or text in case of emergency or concerns. This entire folder has proven to me that I did great job picking out my doctor and they are super professional. I am very confident about my upcoming surgery and know I will be in great hands.

I had my pre-op yesterday and let me just tell you it really feels real now! I will be having my chin surgery in less than two weeks. I was super excited when I first decided to do this but now I'm feeling super nervous! I've never had any surgery done so the idea of getting cut open and everything scares the crap out of me. I'm also pretty scared about my recovery. I bruise very easily and I'm scared that the bruising will be horrible and the swelling will be too because I had all four of my wisdom teeth pulled when I was in high school and swelled up like a chipmunk! Joining real self has helped a lot on what to expect but I'm not gonna lie, some people's stories have scared me. I don't want to have a crooked implant, loose complete feeling of some areas in my face, or not have my same smile because I honestly think I have a pretty smile and don't want to ruin that. Sorry for the bitching I'm just nervous lol

But anyway my pre-op went good. I had everything explained to me, got my prescriptions for pain killers and nausea, and got my before pictures taken. I have no idea what to expect pain wise and taking narcotics worry me because every time I've taken narcotics in the past they make me sick and being sick and throwing up right after chin surgery sounds awful lol. Hopefully the nausea medications work good. I'm going to be taking a trip to the store this coming week to buy everything I will need for recovery like soups and other food, ice pack, and I honestly don't know what else. If anyone has any recommendations and what else would be good for recovery I would greatly appreciate it! I think that is all for this update. I will post pictures soon and if I remember something else I'll post that too!!