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31 | Chin Implant + Liposuction | Gold Coast, AU
UPDATED FROM CrystalCloud
5 years post
Chin implant misplaced
$7,760
I got a chin implant from Dr Doyle in 2016.
Unfortunately, it's way too high as he placed it intra orally instead of submentally. Also, he never fixed it with a screw. So the implant is literally in between my real chin and my lips.
I went back to see him after a few months of healing but he insisted it wasn't a big deal, and that the solution was to remove it (when all I wanted was to have it in the right spot).
My smile is a bit weird because of it, and I can feel that's not natural at all.
Never ever get an implant inside the mouth!
I also had a lipo done under the chin, but never saw any difference. I clearly still have some pockets of fat (I have a thin body shape) that he should have removed back then, but didn't.
All the years later, I'm unhappy with the result and feel angry I have to find another surgeon to clean this mess.
Very unprofessional results from Dr Doyle. Also I remember he didn't seem to care much about answering my questions during the first consultation.
Unfortunately, it's way too high as he placed it intra orally instead of submentally. Also, he never fixed it with a screw. So the implant is literally in between my real chin and my lips.
I went back to see him after a few months of healing but he insisted it wasn't a big deal, and that the solution was to remove it (when all I wanted was to have it in the right spot).
My smile is a bit weird because of it, and I can feel that's not natural at all.
Never ever get an implant inside the mouth!
I also had a lipo done under the chin, but never saw any difference. I clearly still have some pockets of fat (I have a thin body shape) that he should have removed back then, but didn't.
All the years later, I'm unhappy with the result and feel angry I have to find another surgeon to clean this mess.
Very unprofessional results from Dr Doyle. Also I remember he didn't seem to care much about answering my questions during the first consultation.
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UPDATED FROM CrystalCloud
8 days post
Day 8
It's already been more than a week!
I'm still very swollen under the chin area and around the mouth, which is great because it means it can only get better.
I've followed the advice of some other patients here who said they put some Vicks on their swollen bits. It really works!
So far the intraoral approach seems to be a very good option! The only really annoying thing is how hard it is to eat even after a week. I've been eating normal food for a few days but it takes ages as I'm always scared of pulling the stitches inside. Also, it is a bit painful when I laugh or sneeze - haha. But at least I won't have a scar.
It's getting better everyday and I'm quite delighted with the shape of my chin. Can't wait for the jawline to bre more define!
I'm still very swollen under the chin area and around the mouth, which is great because it means it can only get better.
I've followed the advice of some other patients here who said they put some Vicks on their swollen bits. It really works!
So far the intraoral approach seems to be a very good option! The only really annoying thing is how hard it is to eat even after a week. I've been eating normal food for a few days but it takes ages as I'm always scared of pulling the stitches inside. Also, it is a bit painful when I laugh or sneeze - haha. But at least I won't have a scar.
It's getting better everyday and I'm quite delighted with the shape of my chin. Can't wait for the jawline to bre more define!
Replies (5)
August 3, 2016
this is very exciting. I might be doing this but in perth. let me know how it goes :)
August 5, 2016
Hi RoxyKWA,
You should definitely do it! It looks awesome on me :) I still have a hard tissue under the chin so it should take a few more weeks to get a final result. But my profile is incredibly better!
I hope you'll find a good surgeon. That's the most important.
Keep me updated x
You should definitely do it! It looks awesome on me :) I still have a hard tissue under the chin so it should take a few more weeks to get a final result. But my profile is incredibly better!
I hope you'll find a good surgeon. That's the most important.
Keep me updated x
August 25, 2017
Hi :), Loved the before and after photos! Could you please advise who did your surgery on the Gold Coast? I am thinking about having this procedure and like your results - ta :)
December 2, 2016
Hi!
I booked in for a consult next year and am hoping to have similar treatment.
How is it going now that it has been a few months?
I booked in for a consult next year and am hoping to have similar treatment.
How is it going now that it has been a few months?
April 22, 2017
Hello did you had any problem with smiling or ability to move your lower lip down to show your bottom theeth? Thank you
November 12, 2017
Hi Crystal, which implant did you get after all? I love the result, very flattering and natural !
UPDATED FROM CrystalCloud
Day of treatment
Day 2
So that's it, it's done!
I had my surgery yesterday morning. I wasn't anxious or anything (or maybe a little bit by the thought of the anaesthetist needle!).
The staff at the hospital was wonderful and really caring. I got prepared for the surgery (with some super sexy paper outfits), and then went trough many teams of nurses, each of them having a nice chat with me and making me feel relaxed.
I finally arrived at the anaesthetist room and, in the middle of a few jokes, he put that needle in my arm. And I slowly started to "go". I vaguely remember the surgery room. End of the story, until I woke up. My first thought was "please tell me it's already done". And it was.
I then had to sit on a chair for a few hours, half asleep, and got fed some jellies while the nurse was checking my blood pressure (apparently quite low).
Later, my amazingly supportive partner picked me up and off we went! I was still sleepy in the car.
No pain at any point.
We went home, had a soup and watched a documentary, and it was night time.
I didn't really sleep but didn't feel uncomfortable or in pain.
This guy has been my best friend: http://sleep.muji.net/
In terms of drugs I had to take those before the surgery:
Collagen
Curcumin
Omega
Vitamin C
Zinc
I have to keep taking them as well as:
Panadol Osteo
Celecoxib
Tramal
(to relieve the pain)
Last but no least, I have something that looks like a chin!
My face is super swollen so I look a bit like one of those for now:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/b8/8a/38/b88a38cc17beee36ea7ee9f09c1623d4.jpg
But hey it is a start!
Overall I'm happy I had the surgery (and that it was done on such short notice - no time to be anxious), stoked I have no pain and glad I have a chin!
Can't wait to see the final result :)
I had my surgery yesterday morning. I wasn't anxious or anything (or maybe a little bit by the thought of the anaesthetist needle!).
The staff at the hospital was wonderful and really caring. I got prepared for the surgery (with some super sexy paper outfits), and then went trough many teams of nurses, each of them having a nice chat with me and making me feel relaxed.
I finally arrived at the anaesthetist room and, in the middle of a few jokes, he put that needle in my arm. And I slowly started to "go". I vaguely remember the surgery room. End of the story, until I woke up. My first thought was "please tell me it's already done". And it was.
I then had to sit on a chair for a few hours, half asleep, and got fed some jellies while the nurse was checking my blood pressure (apparently quite low).
Later, my amazingly supportive partner picked me up and off we went! I was still sleepy in the car.
No pain at any point.
We went home, had a soup and watched a documentary, and it was night time.
I didn't really sleep but didn't feel uncomfortable or in pain.
This guy has been my best friend: http://sleep.muji.net/
In terms of drugs I had to take those before the surgery:
Collagen
Curcumin
Omega
Vitamin C
Zinc
I have to keep taking them as well as:
Panadol Osteo
Celecoxib
Tramal
(to relieve the pain)
Last but no least, I have something that looks like a chin!
My face is super swollen so I look a bit like one of those for now:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/b8/8a/38/b88a38cc17beee36ea7ee9f09c1623d4.jpg
But hey it is a start!
Overall I'm happy I had the surgery (and that it was done on such short notice - no time to be anxious), stoked I have no pain and glad I have a chin!
Can't wait to see the final result :)
Replies (2)