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Chin Implant Results- Not Sure How I Like It - La Jolla, CA

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So I am now about 3 months post-op. The pictures...

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So I am now about 3 months post-op. The pictures below are 2 months post op. Fist off if you are reading this before you put in your deposit great. I didn't find out about this website until a week before surgery at which I was fully paid. I wanted to call it off because I saw Dr. Mabrie's non-surgical chin augmentation via injectables on this site. If I can do this over, I would have gone the non-surgical route fist with him.

About the procedure:
If your going to take time off and don't want people to know, take at least 2-2.5 weeks off. I did and my lip was still numb and I had trouble eating. Luckily no one at work noticed. I would have taken 3 weeks off if I knew that it took that long to look somewhat normal, but not really. This is a painful procedure. There were times I had to take double the prescription because of the shooting pain. I had general anesthesia for this.

The doctor placed a Implantech Medium "anatomical" implant placed infra-orally. I had decided to have the surgery under the chin and doctor assured it was safe intra-orally and had never had any issues with infection or migration or nerve damage. I felt confident with how he felt that was the best route and I am glad I listened to him. I have no issues with numbness at this point or any nerve damage or infection. Sounds like their is a higher risk infra-orally, and maybe I got lucky I didn't get an infection or just simply took care of my mouth hygiene wise well.

The reason I am not sure how I feel about this procedure is because I feel the type of implant the Dr chose added too much length to my face from the front view and from the side It looks like a witches chin with a very meaty tip. The jaw line didn't change much and would have liked more change. It also gave me pre-jowl sulcus as you can see on the second pic. Their is a weird transition from my jaw to chin, like it goes in. I will try and get injectables to add more definition on my jaw and balance the asymmetry on the fullness of my cheeks. Don't want more implants to fix my jaw definition like mandibular angle implants. I chose a great doctor, just feel like a different implant might have been a better choice. Check out my profile for a question I asked to doctors regarding a follow up on what they think of the type of chin implant I have.

What do you all think? I might be hard on myself because I keep looking at myself vs someone else with the same procedure. No one has notice I had this done, I mean no one. If you think my before looks better let me know. I don't want people being nice about how I look, even if the truth might not be what I want to hear about my results. I miss my old chin, maybe it's just a matter of getting used to this new me.

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Replies (14)

March 19, 2013
I prefer your chin now. It was a little weak in profile previously and is now subtley more defined without being two large and is more aesthetically pleasing
March 19, 2013
Thanks! Do you have a implant as well? If so will you be positing a review?
March 19, 2013
Yes i had an implant -about the same time as you actually, though had no intention of posting a review as i am not happy with the result. Writing about it would make me think about it and dwell when i am trying my best to put it to the back of my mind and come to terms. I saw your posting and pics and just felt compelled to give you my honest opinion.
March 19, 2013
Hey there, thanks for the review. had I had your chin to begin with, I would have never gotten the implant, but frankly speaking I like your after chin more. I like the way it looks in 1st pic, both from front and side. It makes your face look more angular now, which I think is a good thing, in the 2nd pic I can see that the transition from the jaw to chin is not smooth, you can talk to your surgeon about fillers to smoothen it. you look pretty. try not to undergo another surgery to fix the issues unless its the only thing that can be done, coz it would be bad for the scar tissues. so was this a silicon or medpor implant, since silicon is easy to be modified.
April 5, 2013
This was silicone. Which I'm glad now because if I get it removed its a lot easier than medpor.
March 19, 2013
Thanks! I will post a more recent pic tonight. There was a lot of change from post-op month 2 and 3. What bothers me most is the indentation and I still want my jaw more defined, which I am already going to see someone for Radiesse and go that route for my jaw.
March 19, 2013
I had a chin implant done two weeks from today. I had a lot of swelling but most of it is gone now. I feel I have the same problem as you do to. I have an indentation in my jaw line from the corner of the implant then dips in to the back and comes back out. I think the implant may be to big for my jaw bone on the sides. I'm going back to the surgeon in 2 days and may have a smaller implant placed in.
March 19, 2013
Will you be posting pics of yours? Would ove to see if we are having a similar problem.
April 5, 2013
Sorry I haven't put any pictures up I don't really know how, bit just an up date I went to my surgeon to look at the chin implant and the indent on my jaw line and he said everything will come together. I didn't feel like "things would come together" as the swelling was gone. So I went to another surgeon for a second opinion and he said my jaw line was smaller on the left side causing the implant to stick out and cause the indent. He recommended fat injections in the area to even out my jaw line. A couple days later I then noticed that the implant might just be crooked from feeling around. But I go back in may for a follow up then they will decide what's going on from there.
April 5, 2013
I see mine on Tueaday and will also see a plastic surgeon that is also a maxillofacial surgeon in the area. Kind of mentioning, if you see in my pics on the right side of the pic my jaw is either lower or not as forward as my left side. Also the smaller side has less space right below the chin. Hate that I'm noticing that now and keep thinking about it. Don't want a revision until I see that maxillofacial Dr and see what he says about my facial bone structure. Don't want more PS if its deeme side and their mican't do. Se you have a maxillofacial/PS in your area.desve a maxilloaciyoa. Seems like we might have a similar issue causing our implant to not be properly alligned.eeems S. Phone is out of wack. Sorry for the weird sentences. Phone wont let me erase and I'm to lazy to write this again :'(
April 5, 2013
That is a good idea to see a maxillofacial doctor they will know what is wrong. But for now I'm going to try not to worry about it and look at it because remember it's not permanent and they can always fix it:) I hope the best of luck for you and everything will turn out good:)
March 21, 2013

I think your new chin looks really pretty. I can see what you are talking about with the sides, but I still think that even with that the definition looks good.

I have scheduled an appointment with my doctor to...

I have scheduled an appointment with my doctor to talk about the vertical length and the indents on the side. I have a medium and i'm thinking a small might have been a better choice. With that in mind, also wondering if the small is enough or get the extended wings to give me more definition on my jaw, that's if it will do that for me or just the anatomical in small in enough with no wings. Will keep you posted.

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April 5, 2013
Your new chin looks cute! It's so natural, I would never say it was an implant. How does it feel to touch it?
April 8, 2013
Feels normal on the outside, but it's a weird feeling. Hard to describe. Doesn't quite feel mine. I've gotten most of my sensation so I can feel the actual implant lines now that it doesn't bother me to touch my chin.
April 13, 2013
I don't know if I understood what you said., but I guess so. It feels worse inside? Your doctor isn't listening to your concerns ? You talked with him about only removing or about changing the side too ? Best wishes!
April 5, 2013
Just saw your latest pics, you look great!!! Looks like big changes happen on month 2 & 3... I'm only 2 weeks out so I hope I make similar progress!
April 8, 2013
Thanks! You will definitely see a lot of change at month 3.
April 5, 2013

Since it sounds like you still aren't feeling comfortable with the way your chin looks I think its good you made an appointment to discuss this with your doctor. Obviously it is ultimately about what you are comfortable with. Please keep us posted on what you find out!

April 9, 2013
Wow! I think it looks wonderful! I think it really gave your face more definition! Gorgeous darling!
April 10, 2013
Thanks for the kind words.
November 9, 2016
you got medium with no wings correct?
was it implantech?

So I saw my doctor today and he doesn't seem to...

So I saw my doctor today and he doesn't seem to find a problem with my chin implant. I'm debating on getting it removed vs. getting a different model. Not sure I will be going back with him for either. Will be searching for second opinions on what my best options are sometime this month. Really miss my old chin :(

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April 11, 2013
Hello, I just signed up here, but been following posts about chin augmentation regularly. I have few questions for you. How and why made you choose your surgeon u picked? and how long have you thought investigated and bee thinking about chin augmentation procedure? did you ever think, you may not be happy 100% not because of the size of the implant, but perhaps the shape? which exact shape did you pick or the dr, since there are 3 different anatomical implants. Im having my surgery done in 3 weeks and i thought about this for over 7 years, and it took me 3 years to find the right surgeoun. My goal was to find a surgeon who does chin implant regularly meaning 3-5 times a month, and is double board certified. And has nothing but awesome reviews. I am from the east coast and the surgery will in California... I figured, if im having something done to my face, it has to be by the right person who loves what he does and does it regularly. I already have an idea which specific implant I want, and have very specific goal in mind, which the doctor and I discuss to determine the best outcome. All in all, I think your chin looks great....you know, you have a new shape, and you have to get used to it. Your feelings are normal, since you have been looking at the same face since birth and now have a new chin. Its normal I assume to feel weird about it. I hope you can answer all my questions :)
April 11, 2013
Hi there! Alright let's see if I get them all answered if not ask away, I got a lot of material to read through.....I picked my surgeon, not because I found HIM, but because I went to see my doctor that did my breast augmentation to only be told she doesn't do chin augmentations. So I chose him, not really looking into him enough, just the consult and felt ok about the whole thing. Didn't even see another doctor for another opinion. Big mistake :( too late. I have been unhappy with my chin for about 6/7 years. Didn't put much thought into it until a year ago, when I lost a lot of weight and made some changed to my chin/jawline, but not enough. I am 5'8 and weigh about 140, so I am very slender and did not want to lose more. I am not happy with both size and shape. I did not pick the implant, but the doctor picked the one that fit best while during surgery using sizers. He chose the Implantech Medium Anatomical model. I don't like it, that particular model change the shape of my face and miss my square face vs my new long and slender face. So my face is a bit asymmetrical and the implant made it more noticeable. That bothers me most as well as the major changes to my face shape. I am leaning more towards removal because after going through this, my face was not that bad to start with. I will be visiting another doctor and get a second opinion, because even if I did get replacement, the doctor needs to take into my consideration not to make my asymmetry more noticeable. I have seen doctors that use custom implants where they shape to compensate, but don't know if I want to go that route. What is wrong with your chin? Have you considered injectables first to augment?
April 11, 2013
Oh the doctor was one of two I believe in the same surgery center as my doctor that did my BA and really loved how my BA went as far as staff and operating room and how they run it. I just picked one of the two and went from there.
April 12, 2013
Hi, thank you for your fast reply. I really appreciate it. You know as a young kid, i knew something was different about my face aka chin. Like when in school 4th grade or so, we did profile pictures, i immediately noticed my face didnt look right, at that time however i wasnt sure why, didnt realize its my chin. As I got older, i noticed what makes an attractive aka normal face... I realized how a chin is suppose to look like, how its suppose to be aligned with your lower lip etc... My chin is small and receding....so i dont have a nice shaped chin, like something is missing below, that how it appears. like from the front u cant tell, but from the angle or side view you notice right away i have receding chin and my face isnt balanced and for a guy its a small chin. I also have weak jaw line..... I al I want a chin thats perfect for me, so the dr and I will discuss face to face, exactly what I want and dont want. From my own research im sure the "Mittelman Pre Jowl Chin" implant would be best for me. At my consultation the Dr mentioned the same implant himself he would use for me. So i know how far i want my chin to be out. What i like about my doctor, he loves loves loves doing chin augmentation and its his favorite, so he knows exactly what to do...thats why to me, it was important to pick a doctor that does this specific procedure very very often. The problem with plastic surgeon is, they are not specialist in a specific facial area, they may know how to do it, but arent specialist. Like if I wanted to get a nose job, I would ONLY pick a doctor who does nose job few times a week, every week....for years and years and has excellent feedback. Id never go to a doctor who does rhinoplasty once every 3 months,never! Im gonna fly in 2 weeks from out the east coast all the way to california, now imagine, how much i studied and looked into doctors i felt comfy with... and this doctor was great. He is doubled board certified in facial plastic surgery, does chin augmentations 3-4 times a month and its his favorite surgery he likes to perform on clients. He has nothing but excellent feedback on any website. And he provides many many chin pictures he has performed... I have few questions for you, most physicians are actually against doing a chin implant through the mouth, why did you, i mean the doctor do that? also, did u ever see the actual implant,and placed it on front of your chin, just to get an idea how it would look like? also, how long have u had the chin impant? how does the chin area feel today? can u touch it ?lean on it? yawn? put your head up? does it feel like your own bone now? The only concern I have, I dont wanna feel the implant at one point and want it to feel like my own tissue aka bone. I know the 100% healing would take a year or so