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Jaw Angle Silicone Implants in Greece with Dr. Kapositas - Greece, GR
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So I just had jaw augmentation surgery in Athens,...
pacificblueJune 9, 2017
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So I just had jaw augmentation surgery in Athens, Greece with Dr. Nodas Kapositas and thought I'd share my experiences so far. I'v been looking for a surgeon to perform this surgery for a long time and in Europe it's not easy. Few places provide this procedure and the ones that do, tend to only supply custom jaw implants which are quite expensive.
The reason why I wanted jaw implants was because my jawline was really quite weak before and, coupled with a wide nose, made face look somehow underdeveloped and unbalanced. This quite often been a problem for me in work etc. Already I can see that a wider jawline is going to have a positive effect in redressing this balance. I don't think in my case a rhinoplasty alone would help this. Of course it's just Day 1 and I'm very swollen, but I'll try and keep this post updated on my progress.
So about the doctor. Dr. Nodas Kapositas has a very friendly and engaging manner and I never felt talked down to at all. He speaks very good English and I definitely felt there was 2-way communication between us. Before the operation he was very reassuring and tried to put me at ease. He also asked a maxillofacial colleague to drop by and examine me before surgery just to check my jaw.
The surgery took place in a private hospital in Athens called BIOKLINIKH (Bioclinic), which has very friendly staff. I had a private room, which I thought was not necessary, but actually it really helped recovery without distractions as I was really tired afterwards. When you're in the operating theatre it is such a strange feeling to be laid out half-naked with strangers everywhere and tubes being put in, but the people made me feel relaxed and after a deep breath I didn't worry. Next thing I knew there was a voice telling me the operation was over (actually I dreamt of a house I want to build). There was no pain at all, sometimes an ache but very minor. I'm taking some painkillers and antibiotics, anti-inflammatories etc. Nothing too serious.
I will post photos when the swelling starts to subside in a week. I'd say you definitely need to be able to take 2 weeks off for this, although the swelling isn't as bad as I thought it would be.
The reason why I wanted jaw implants was because my jawline was really quite weak before and, coupled with a wide nose, made face look somehow underdeveloped and unbalanced. This quite often been a problem for me in work etc. Already I can see that a wider jawline is going to have a positive effect in redressing this balance. I don't think in my case a rhinoplasty alone would help this. Of course it's just Day 1 and I'm very swollen, but I'll try and keep this post updated on my progress.
So about the doctor. Dr. Nodas Kapositas has a very friendly and engaging manner and I never felt talked down to at all. He speaks very good English and I definitely felt there was 2-way communication between us. Before the operation he was very reassuring and tried to put me at ease. He also asked a maxillofacial colleague to drop by and examine me before surgery just to check my jaw.
The surgery took place in a private hospital in Athens called BIOKLINIKH (Bioclinic), which has very friendly staff. I had a private room, which I thought was not necessary, but actually it really helped recovery without distractions as I was really tired afterwards. When you're in the operating theatre it is such a strange feeling to be laid out half-naked with strangers everywhere and tubes being put in, but the people made me feel relaxed and after a deep breath I didn't worry. Next thing I knew there was a voice telling me the operation was over (actually I dreamt of a house I want to build). There was no pain at all, sometimes an ache but very minor. I'm taking some painkillers and antibiotics, anti-inflammatories etc. Nothing too serious.
I will post photos when the swelling starts to subside in a week. I'd say you definitely need to be able to take 2 weeks off for this, although the swelling isn't as bad as I thought it would be.
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UPDATED FROM pacificblue
2 months post
2-month update
pacificblueAugust 19, 2017
The recovery was pretty straight forward physically. No pain or discomfort except not being able to open my mouth properly. It took about 3 weeks until I could really eat solid food again though. All sutures were dissolvable so problem there. However for the first 2 weeks the swelling was so severe it was impossible for me to see a good outcome. I really underestimated what was swelling and what was implant. I really thought it might be better to remove them. Dr. Kapositas was patient and reassuring - I can only recommend him.
After three weeks swelling was minor and now at two months post-op there is no noticeable swelling at all and I am very happy with the result. The pictures are from about 4 or 5 weeks after surgery.
After three weeks swelling was minor and now at two months post-op there is no noticeable swelling at all and I am very happy with the result. The pictures are from about 4 or 5 weeks after surgery.
Replies (6)
August 25, 2017
It looks great! Very natural. Congrats!
September 18, 2017
how much did you pay for the surgery mate? how did you find this doctor? I am looking for a doctor in europe or turkey too. but couldnt find any besides one in germany, but he is way too expensive.
September 18, 2017
Total was EUR 3500 for everything. I had a good experience with this doctor. Good luck!
February 27, 2018
Did he fixate the implant with titanium screws?
Do you know what model and size your jaw implants is?
Do you know what model and size your jaw implants is?
November 30, 2018
Yes he used screws. Model was 10mm made by Implantech. He had three different sizes, this was medium.
UPDATED FROM pacificblue
1 year post
18 month Post Op
pacificblueNovember 30, 2018
About 18 months post op. I think it's fair to say this is the final result of the op. I am happy with the outcome. I think it is natural looking, but the difference is very noticeable compared to pre-OP because lower face asymmetry is now much less.
I had the medium-sized implant (10mm). I think there is also a 12mm, which would make more dramatic results. You should probably choose it if that is your goal, although for a really strong Hollywood jawline (lol) you will probably need a custom made job.
The first couple of months post-op were very bad psychologically. I really didn't recognise myself, but as swelling subsides and you get used to the stronger jawline you forget that you ever looked different.
Sometimes I feel a very, very dull ache in my jaw, similar to lock jaw or simply like I chewed for a long time, but most times I notice nothing.
Would I still do it if I could go back in time? Yes! I feel a lot more confident now and that is what it was about for me.
I only had three meetings with Dr. Kapositas, but he is a considerate doctor in my opinion, who listens to his patients. In all aspects, my experience with him was positive.
I had the medium-sized implant (10mm). I think there is also a 12mm, which would make more dramatic results. You should probably choose it if that is your goal, although for a really strong Hollywood jawline (lol) you will probably need a custom made job.
The first couple of months post-op were very bad psychologically. I really didn't recognise myself, but as swelling subsides and you get used to the stronger jawline you forget that you ever looked different.
Sometimes I feel a very, very dull ache in my jaw, similar to lock jaw or simply like I chewed for a long time, but most times I notice nothing.
Would I still do it if I could go back in time? Yes! I feel a lot more confident now and that is what it was about for me.
I only had three meetings with Dr. Kapositas, but he is a considerate doctor in my opinion, who listens to his patients. In all aspects, my experience with him was positive.
Did you fly out from the UK? If so how long did you stay in Athens for recovery?
He does ready made implants, but he told me he can sculpt them as well. If you go to his office he has many implants to look at for all different parts of the face.
I live in Greece, so accommodation was not an issue. I can recommend some places in Athens if you like but booking.com has lots of hotels. Recovery for me was about one month, but after 15 days it really didn't look so bad. The first two weeks post OP your jaw will look huge, you won't be doing much sightseeing unless you're really brave. But he is a good doctor, I recommend him with my one experience.