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Chin Implant + Rhinoplasty - Gold Coast, AU
UPDATED FROM SEGGC
3 years post
Hindsight is a wonderful thing
$11,239
After my rhinoplasty and chin implant (and explant) surgery in 2017. I was an emotional wreck. So I moved on with my life and this website included. I looked back at my recovery pictures today and am finally brave enough to say out loud that my surgery was BOTCHED! From my experiences with Dr Doyle, I can only say he appears to have little to no passion to be a doctor or to improve peoples lives.
My consult was appalling, he gave me no options or advice on the treatments I asked for. Didn't ask what my end goal was...what my expectations were... why I even wanted a chin impant. He didnt even say goodbye after meeting me. He skulked out of the consultation room and never returned. I thought I needed a chin implant when obviously, I did not. Looking back an implant was never going to improve my face. Vaser liposuction or skin tightening would have been a far better option and neither were discussed. Even though my nose isn't a disaster, I still would not recommend him for that either. My nose is a lack lustre result - no tip definition. No ski jump/slope that I asked for. Very wide nostrils for my little face. Judge for yourself and those considering plastic surgery. PICK A SURGEON WITH REAL REVIEWS, A SURGEON THAT SHOWS OFF THEIR WORK ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH SEVERAL CASES, AND A SURGEON THAT OTHER PLASTIC SURGEONS FOLLOW AND SUPPORT ONLINE
My consult was appalling, he gave me no options or advice on the treatments I asked for. Didn't ask what my end goal was...what my expectations were... why I even wanted a chin impant. He didnt even say goodbye after meeting me. He skulked out of the consultation room and never returned. I thought I needed a chin implant when obviously, I did not. Looking back an implant was never going to improve my face. Vaser liposuction or skin tightening would have been a far better option and neither were discussed. Even though my nose isn't a disaster, I still would not recommend him for that either. My nose is a lack lustre result - no tip definition. No ski jump/slope that I asked for. Very wide nostrils for my little face. Judge for yourself and those considering plastic surgery. PICK A SURGEON WITH REAL REVIEWS, A SURGEON THAT SHOWS OFF THEIR WORK ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH SEVERAL CASES, AND A SURGEON THAT OTHER PLASTIC SURGEONS FOLLOW AND SUPPORT ONLINE
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Replies (5)
June 2, 2020
You look great! Good call on your part to get that chin implant removed! I know the "don't like my nose, do chin implant" thinking all too well. I had the same problem but I got the implant removed 2.5 years later at age 60! For all you beautiful ladies out there, please think twice about getting a chin implant! I got the smallest made and it made my chin look manly and my face longer! It will completely change your face. Yes, sometimes it a good thing but not in my case. There is nothing subtle about it. There was a lot of discomfort the whole 2.5 years, constant dull ache, nerve sensitivity around the area, implant was crooked. So glad it's gone. The nerve damage will never go away. So not worth it!
June 2, 2020
Well said. I found the implant also made my face longer and even though my nerves came back. My lip and chin muscle has atrophied quite a bit. Sorry you went through this too :(
June 17, 2020
hi, gals who had their chin implants out: did you have an easy recovery and did the chin area droop after? I have one that has turned into a witch's chin and getting out the end of July. I didn't need it and sorry I got it.
June 18, 2020
I didn't get any droop but it doesn't feel the same. I don't have as much sensation and I have lost a bit of strength. Mine was placed and removed through the sulcus of lower lip. Where the gum and mucosa was sutured is very tight and that annoys me 3 years on.
I have photos of what my chin looks now on my review
July 23, 2020
Hi, Yes, easy recovery! No, no droop! Wore a chin wrap for a week 24hours, then just at night for a couple weeks. My doctor removed the crooked implant from under the chin and was able to remove a little extra skin while he was at it he said. I'm so happy it's gone. It must have been pressing on a nerve he said because I experienced such a relief of constant minor discomfort with it from chin to left ear. Very little swelling. Good luck! Now is a good time to do it with the face masks.
July 23, 2020
I also had a chin implant placed by Mark and then subsequently removed by a qualified Maxfac surgeon just under a year later.
It was placed via the mouth and situated far too high. So far it was pressing on my nerves.
When other surgeons saw the scans they were in complete disbelief.
My mentalis / chin muscle was never properly sutured back together resulting in permanent lower lip descent and distinction.
It sounds like you've had a similar experience and I'm sorry to hear it.
June 24, 2022
Everyone goes over to Turkey to get these surgeries done.
I have had my Rhinoplasty done there and I’m so happy all the doctors are high class doctors and experienced.
I would never get my surgery done in Australia 1st way too expensive and 2nd most of the doctors don’t know what they are doing.
All the surgeons in Turkey have before and after photos on their social media you only have to be there for 7 days it’s cheaper to get done there and 100% you get the results you want.
People that have have had surgeries in there own country USA,England and Australia ect have had to have revision surgery in Turkey to correct there botched surgery.
Everyone from all over the world go there Turkey is number one country for all these surgeries.
I have had my Rhinoplasty done there and I’m so happy all the doctors are high class doctors and experienced.
I would never get my surgery done in Australia 1st way too expensive and 2nd most of the doctors don’t know what they are doing.
All the surgeons in Turkey have before and after photos on their social media you only have to be there for 7 days it’s cheaper to get done there and 100% you get the results you want.
People that have have had surgeries in there own country USA,England and Australia ect have had to have revision surgery in Turkey to correct there botched surgery.
Everyone from all over the world go there Turkey is number one country for all these surgeries.
UPDATED FROM SEGGC
2 months post
Rhino update and chin implant removal
I am just over 4 weeks post implant removal and I couldn't be happier that it's out. I am starting to really kick myself about the money. Anyway, The sutures are still there and I can only just roll my bottom lip over my lower teeth - so I can't really bite my bottom lip but I'm not Anastasia from 50 shades so it's no biggie. My nose is good, I'm hoping it'll still come down in size as I'm finding the bridge a little thick still. It's not my dream nose but it's an improvement.
Replies (5)
May 22, 2017
Hi, how is your chin now? Does it feel soft? İ had my chin implant removed 7weeks ago and my chin is still firm/hard.İ also have tightness too. Do you have tightness? My chin is bigger wider than before. Did yours gets smaller by time? İ really want my old chin back. I ll be so glad if you can answer since we are having similar issues
May 23, 2017
Will be following ur up date. Got an implant, same manly weird face experience. Unfortunately i must wait 3 more months for removal, have a medpor polyethylene porous one. More extensive removal process. Have to cope till the 6 month mark, Sept. I was hoping it was just swelling but not, actual huge chin. I m @ 8wks.
Thank u for posting there isnt too much suoport or info for those who remove their chin implants and what happens there after. Hope u continue to up date until there is,some end so there is a reference who follow in ur footsteps. So grateful.
Hope all is,well. Take care.
Thank u for posting there isnt too much suoport or info for those who remove their chin implants and what happens there after. Hope u continue to up date until there is,some end so there is a reference who follow in ur footsteps. So grateful.
Hope all is,well. Take care.
August 14, 2017
The whole chin experience seems so in the past for me now. I look back at my old photos and wonder why I even did it and wish the doctor spent more time with me in the consult as what he explained and how the photo's were morphed, were nothing like the outcome.
Once it's out you'll start seeing your old chin within a week and it gets better and better.
Once it's out you'll start seeing your old chin within a week and it gets better and better.
August 11, 2017
Hii, how is your chin now? Did it return to pre operation shape size? Pls update:(
August 14, 2017
Pretty much actually. I have a nasty scar inside my mouth and my frenum is got stitched back a little shorter and asymmetrical but all in all I have my old chin back
August 14, 2017
Oh i am so happy for you this gives me hope. I got mine removed more than 4months ago and my chin is still wider and bigger than before not only my chin but my all lower face looks bulky and heavy. Its like my face shape changed from v to square and jowls near mouth are much more obvious. Did you had any of these? Yours return exactly the same so lucky .Also does your chin feels soft? Mine was so hard but got softer in the last few weeks. I am so sorry if i bother you:(. It seems like my experince is worse than the others.
August 15, 2017
My chin nerve wise doesn't feel normal. It's still a little numb but it doesn't bother me. It feels pretty squishy now to touch and it might be the slightest bit bigger but it's actually nice.
I was always jowley unfortunately but I don't know if it made them worse after the removal. I have opted to get some fillers to try and improve this.
Sorry to hear you're having a hard time
I was always jowley unfortunately but I don't know if it made them worse after the removal. I have opted to get some fillers to try and improve this.
Sorry to hear you're having a hard time
December 27, 2017
Hey,
I'm wanting to get rhino done with Dr Doyle. Can you please let me know how you're going so far with the results? Thank you :)
I'm wanting to get rhino done with Dr Doyle. Can you please let me know how you're going so far with the results? Thank you :)
January 2, 2018
Hello can you update your rewiev how is your chin now? Back to how it was before surgery shape and size? I would love to see a pic if its okey for you. Wish you the very best
UPDATED FROM SEGGC
1 month post
2 weeks since implant removal
Quick update & Happy Easter ! My chin implant was taken out two weeks ago. Still very happy that I had it out. My sutures are still there,my lip has a bit of numbness in the centre and I can't really stick my bottom lip out. My chin isn't back to normal but I really like it, it's the tiny change I wanted even though I know it will get smaller. My nose swelling is slowly going down, the tip is SUPER sensitive. I can't believe 5-6weeks later and it's still itchy and scabby on the inside.
Replies (4)
April 25, 2017
Hi there, could I ask about the cost?It's been hard for me to find Aussie examples of this type of surgery on this site!
April 29, 2017
Hi,
Which surgery were you wanting the cost for ? I had rhinoplasty and a chin implant (+removal). There was no charge for the removal
April 29, 2017
How is the chin now?
May 1, 2017
I'm so much happier. Waiting patiently for the sutures to dissolve and feeling to return to my bottom lip. Btw - the sensitive bottom teeth goes away after a while :)
May 1, 2017
aww that's great, so happy for you! Yes, that sensitivity is almost completely gone. Just have a bit of tightness in the chin area.
May 2, 2017
Do you feel that it has gone back to normal now? i had mine done about 9 months ago and im worried that when i get it out it wont go back to normal :/
May 2, 2017
No I wouldn't say normal but not too far off it, if anything it's the tiniest bit bigger which is what I wanted. I will post some comparative photos soon.
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