POSTED UNDER Chin Implant Reviews
Wanted a More Defined/bigger Jaw
UPDATED FROM notsohairy
3 months post
I think I will pass on the revision
WORTH IT$14,700
I emailed Dr. Eppley about a potential revision and after discussing costs and potential risks, I decided against the procedure...for now. "The biggest enemy of good is perfect" ... I already have a "good" jaw now, so I am not going to risk losing that in order to get "perfect."
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I always had a weak jaw line and finally decided...
I always had a weak jaw line and finally decided to do something about it. At first I was considering injections and I consulted with multiple doctors about this. I was looking for free consultations via skype and I came across Dr. Eppley's website. I went through with the consultation and he strongly insisted that I get a jaw implant instead of injections for the mere fact that it would be permanent. He warned me that the healing process would be very, very long and explained to me how the entire process would work (from 3D CT scan to custom silicone implant to surgery to recovery). I felt comfortable, but still wanted to sit on it for a bit since it was a huge jump from simply getting injections. I decided to do another consultation to get more questions answered and then I decided to go ahead with the procedure. I chose to stay in Indianapolis for a month after the procedure just incase I ran into any complications and needed to see him... luckily nothing bad happened. One month later I left home and was very excited to show everyone my new jaw. Unfortunately, I was very conservative with my jawline dimensions and am now seeking a revision through Dr. Eppley. The results are certainly much better than pre-implant, but not ideal. Now that I know what the implant looks like in my face I am sure I can get it right the second time around by choosing bigger dimensions.
Pros:
My jaw certainly looks better and more masculine
More confidence
Permanent results
Cons:
Long recovery
Visible scars inside mouth
Decent chance you will want a revision if you're a perfectionist because it's very hard to predict what it will actually look like after 100% of the healing
Pros:
My jaw certainly looks better and more masculine
More confidence
Permanent results
Cons:
Long recovery
Visible scars inside mouth
Decent chance you will want a revision if you're a perfectionist because it's very hard to predict what it will actually look like after 100% of the healing
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What is the down time? How long does it take for swelling to go away? What are the biggest risks if things go wrong?
50% is gone after 2 weeks
75% at 3 weeks
90% at 4 weeks
and then 100% at about 3months... the remaining 10% after the first 4 weeks is so minimal and unnoticeable that you might fool yourself into thinking it's all gone when it really isn't
75% at 3 weeks
90% at 4 weeks
and then 100% at about 3months... the remaining 10% after the first 4 weeks is so minimal and unnoticeable that you might fool yourself into thinking it's all gone when it really isn't
Biggest risks are nerve damage and infection... infection would mean removing the implant and waiting 3-4 months to try again. Nerve damage would mean that your smile would look very awkward for a long time ( sometimes permanently, but this is VERY rare if you have an experienced surgeon and this risk is also diminished if you choose the submental approach )... another risk is the implant being too big or too small
Oh and by “it” I am referring to the swelling
`18000 dollars for jaw implants??
The Doctor uses a CT scanner from what I read so they are personalized to fit you. Not like most chin implants where they come in a few sizes and shapes
That's not what I paid. I paid $14,700 USD
I’m moving fwd w this surgery in the coming months. Wondering if u got a wrap around or just jaw implants?
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Thank you!