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I have always disliked how my chin melts right...
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I have always disliked how my chin melts right into my neck. Originally I went to my ps for alittle botox and casually inquired about my chin. Surgeon said, sure we can put a small or med implant in with alittle lipo to define chin area. Boom!!! . quote given.. i was so anxious and quickly put deposit for a march date..
As the pre op apt came quickly approaching I had many questions. I was reading more and more about the procedure. I called and asked if I could just come in for a re consult regarding my implant. As you may recall I never really had a proper consult the first time, I realize this was partially my fault.
Staff said it would be no problem, to just wait until my pre op and the dr would answer my concerns or questions at that time. So I waited.
Day of pre op. the questions flowed to my surgeon. He answered them all. One I was really concerned about he does the intra oral route to avoid scarring. I asked if he ever had infections occur in any prior pts. He said no. They give antibiotics along with pain medication and chin strap. He also screws in the implant to avoid displacement.
I worry about the common concerns like nerve damage. Some of the surgeons on this site suggested neck lift but he told me i didn't need one. I will trust his option as he is board certified and preformed many implants.
After talking with him he advised i wait until after my vacation for surgery. Do to we are going zip lining and horseback riding.. Hence you have to wear helmet..
I'm still a bit nervous and anxious and wanted to share my story and post some before photos. Will update soon
As the pre op apt came quickly approaching I had many questions. I was reading more and more about the procedure. I called and asked if I could just come in for a re consult regarding my implant. As you may recall I never really had a proper consult the first time, I realize this was partially my fault.
Staff said it would be no problem, to just wait until my pre op and the dr would answer my concerns or questions at that time. So I waited.
Day of pre op. the questions flowed to my surgeon. He answered them all. One I was really concerned about he does the intra oral route to avoid scarring. I asked if he ever had infections occur in any prior pts. He said no. They give antibiotics along with pain medication and chin strap. He also screws in the implant to avoid displacement.
I worry about the common concerns like nerve damage. Some of the surgeons on this site suggested neck lift but he told me i didn't need one. I will trust his option as he is board certified and preformed many implants.
After talking with him he advised i wait until after my vacation for surgery. Do to we are going zip lining and horseback riding.. Hence you have to wear helmet..
I'm still a bit nervous and anxious and wanted to share my story and post some before photos. Will update soon
UPDATED FROM Shaye72
22 days pre
Confused!
Well tomorrow is my pre op! I've read your comments about not needing implant :/
At times I feel the same but other times I think it's the right thing to do for long term results. I will talk with dr about the neck tightening as he is planning on doing the lipo anyways..
I either encounter people who love their implant or hate it.. It makes it so hard for me to decide if its best to do.. After talking with Dr he said a small will be likely used along with lipo. I originally asked about a lower neck lift, he said I didn't need it that lipo should give good result.. I mean he could have said yea and I would be paying more for necklift then implant.
He's going to let me look at the different implants and see some before and after pics of prior pts. I'm going to grill him again on some of the things you all have posted. I defiantly want to know how this may change my frontal view as well. Thank you all for your feedback it's truly appreciated !
At times I feel the same but other times I think it's the right thing to do for long term results. I will talk with dr about the neck tightening as he is planning on doing the lipo anyways..
I either encounter people who love their implant or hate it.. It makes it so hard for me to decide if its best to do.. After talking with Dr he said a small will be likely used along with lipo. I originally asked about a lower neck lift, he said I didn't need it that lipo should give good result.. I mean he could have said yea and I would be paying more for necklift then implant.
He's going to let me look at the different implants and see some before and after pics of prior pts. I'm going to grill him again on some of the things you all have posted. I defiantly want to know how this may change my frontal view as well. Thank you all for your feedback it's truly appreciated !
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April 16, 2014
Sorry to add to the confusion, a size small with neck lipo is exactly what I had, and I admit it does give the jawline a little more structure to hold everything up (at least on the side that is not messed up on mine) and I don't think it will distract from your looks at all, but if you aren't convinced you want to risk changing the front you can always go back in later for the implant. So you know, the implant did not really change my front profile in a noticeable manner using a size small.
April 16, 2014
I'm going to talk with dr today when I go. Do you feel like implant didn't do much for you or just didn't change your frontal profile much?
April 17, 2014
I'm still not sure with the one side being messed up, but I definitely do not feel like it made my face wider or squarer as some people report (I didn't want that either). The projection is very subtle but my bottom lip doesn't protrude much as yours doesn't appear to either so you don't want to over project your bottom lip and you have more protrusion of your chin before implant than I do after. I've used fillers the last couple of years in my chin so I'm having a hard time remembering what it was like before then. My implant is not any more than a fresh top off of filler gave me but I guess if I don't have to put filler in that area any more I'll ultimately be happy even though I think I was hoping for more of a wow factor.
April 17, 2014
I totally get what your saying. I finally got to look at a few before and after photos at the dr. They were very natural looking. Not a wow factor by any means as I was kinda thinking the same thing.
He said he will be using a anatomical implant. He told me it will help with my pre jowls that I got going on :/
I just hope and pray real hard it turns out ok.
You go on the 19th for your revision? I'm praying for you!! I hope it goes ok !!please keep in touch
UPDATED FROM Shaye72
20 days pre
Few more before pics
Just wanted to share a photo of the side that really bothers me. My frontal view I can deal with. Just not this
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April 18, 2014
Yeap, that's the same type of pic that I always hated, as long as I have at least a half smile on everything lifts up and the chin pokes out a little but when people catch me from the side just chilling out and not posing, I used to see and hate the same view. I can see now where a little added structure would allow you to feel more confident with your side view even at rest. Good luck Shaye I think you are on the right track and your doctor sounds awesome and reassuring.
April 24, 2014
I think your chin looks great and you could maybe use some neck lipo/ tightening. I am going in for a chin implant in July because I have hated my chin for many years now and I want a more balanced profile. My chin is small but yours seems perfectly fine. just maybe some neck sagging,etc could make your chin look worse. Best of luck to you!
April 24, 2014
***I meant to say *neck sagging could make the chin look small but most likely it is not. Good luck with whatever option you choose
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