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Needed Chin Implant and Buccal Fat Removal!!! - Indonesia
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I'm writing this to keep a diary of sorts on the...
sexyguruApril 11, 2016
WORTH IT$1,500
I'm writing this to keep a diary of sorts on the procedures I plan to have - so far I have only had 1 surgery done on me and it was a Silhouette Face Lift which I do not recommend. However the consultation made me realize I had a weak chin and after reading extensively on others' reviews I am really looking forward to having mine done. I have never actually realized it before, I thought it was more of a teeth problem (I do have a slight overbite from not wearing my retainers properly, but I also am planning to correct that later)
I am planning on doing it next week although the exact date is not yet set!!
I don't know what size I should go for or if I should just let the doctor pick for me, I don't even know how many types there are.. so if you have any suggestions please let me know as I would probably be discussing this with the doctor at our next consultation a few days before the surgery. The doctor said I will most likely be having the implant inserted through my lip, not my chin. I am a bit scared because I am prone to getting mouth ulcers and just imagining the pain of having lip sores make me shudder.. any pros and cons to insertion via mouth vs chin?
He also suggested rhinoplasty but he said it is not as urgent as the chin implant. In the future I am considering rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty.. as well as fat grafting for my tear trough hollows. Meanwhile though I am so excited for next week.
I am planning on doing it next week although the exact date is not yet set!!
I don't know what size I should go for or if I should just let the doctor pick for me, I don't even know how many types there are.. so if you have any suggestions please let me know as I would probably be discussing this with the doctor at our next consultation a few days before the surgery. The doctor said I will most likely be having the implant inserted through my lip, not my chin. I am a bit scared because I am prone to getting mouth ulcers and just imagining the pain of having lip sores make me shudder.. any pros and cons to insertion via mouth vs chin?
He also suggested rhinoplasty but he said it is not as urgent as the chin implant. In the future I am considering rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty.. as well as fat grafting for my tear trough hollows. Meanwhile though I am so excited for next week.
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UPDATED FROM sexyguru
2 months post
Way overdue but I finally did it
sexyguruJune 20, 2016
Ok, it's been 2 months since I posted that I was going to get a chin implant - but I finally did it today. Kept pushing it off but it finally happened. Just decided to pull the trigger and went before I can change my mind.
The surgery went well. I was sedated for the injections but I woke up and was on local anesthetic for the remainder of the surgeries (I did buccal as well). It was a bit scary what with all the tugging and scraping but I think the worst part was just anticipating pain, but there was really none at all, just some discomfort.
Anyway I'm all wound up now, here's my post op picture (1 hour after surgery, so my cheeks aren't that swollen yet from the buccal). My chin and cheeks feel sore and some dull pain but nothing intolerable yet. I didn't want to take my chances with the pain so I took the prescribed antibiotics and painkillers as soon as I got out. Right about now my chin and cheeks are starting to swell.
I'll post a clearer before and pre op pic tomorrow. For now, I'm just glad I did it!
The surgery went well. I was sedated for the injections but I woke up and was on local anesthetic for the remainder of the surgeries (I did buccal as well). It was a bit scary what with all the tugging and scraping but I think the worst part was just anticipating pain, but there was really none at all, just some discomfort.
Anyway I'm all wound up now, here's my post op picture (1 hour after surgery, so my cheeks aren't that swollen yet from the buccal). My chin and cheeks feel sore and some dull pain but nothing intolerable yet. I didn't want to take my chances with the pain so I took the prescribed antibiotics and painkillers as soon as I got out. Right about now my chin and cheeks are starting to swell.
I'll post a clearer before and pre op pic tomorrow. For now, I'm just glad I did it!
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June 20, 2016
Thanks for your update! You are on the other side! Please keep us posted as you continue to heal. Can't wait to see once the bandage is off and your swelling subsides. :D
UPDATED FROM sexyguru
2 months post
Day 2 morning updates
sexyguruJune 21, 2016
Ok, here is a morning update - the bandaids have some bleeding but the doctor said it was normal and I shouldn't exchange it unless the whole thing was soaked with blood. Will go for a control session on Saturday (hopefully will take off bandages that day).
The most noticeable swelling is on my cheeks. Maybe I will do a separate buccal pad removal review.
Not much pain, I just woke up and the last time I took painkillers was 9 hours ago before I slept. As people have said moving your jaw feels a bit stiff but for me it's only because of the dull pain if I do so. I can actually eat and chew a bit already, but I'll try not to do that too much. I don't think there's any numbness left in the bottom lip region... I can move my bottom jaw.
As promised here are some morning photos and also before and pre op pictures. I'm still looking for an oblique before shot!
The most noticeable swelling is on my cheeks. Maybe I will do a separate buccal pad removal review.
Not much pain, I just woke up and the last time I took painkillers was 9 hours ago before I slept. As people have said moving your jaw feels a bit stiff but for me it's only because of the dull pain if I do so. I can actually eat and chew a bit already, but I'll try not to do that too much. I don't think there's any numbness left in the bottom lip region... I can move my bottom jaw.
As promised here are some morning photos and also before and pre op pictures. I'm still looking for an oblique before shot!
Welcome to the community, I'm really glad that you decided to share you journey with us. Here is an FAQ that you may find helpful: When Getting a Chin Implant is It Better to Do Incision Via the Mouth or Under the Chin?
I look forward to your updates, be sure to keep us posted. ☺