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Oral Chin Implant W/liposuction & Rhinoplasty (UPDATE: chin implant needs rivision).
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2/23- Hello all! I've been so self-conscious about...
curiousjayFebruary 23, 2015
WORTH IT$7,055
2/23-
Hello all! I've been so self-conscious about my profile, so I didn't think I wanted to share my pictures and experience, BUT I found so many of the reviews on this site so helpful.... so here I am returning the favor. Hopefully, my experience will help some of you who have been wanting this surgery for years (LIKE ME!).
I am having a small chin implant along with liposuction done on March 12th. My story of my unhappiness with my chin/jaw started in high school. I never even realized I had a receded chin and no definition of my jawline until some mean girl in school decided to tell me about it...."you're pretty, but you have the ugliest profile." (Kids can be so cruel!) When I was told that, at first, I didn't even understand what she meant until I went home and looked in the mirror. That started the 10-year process that led me to this very point. I cannot even express to you how much I hate my profile... I avoid pictures from that view... I never wear my hair up because it draws attention to it... it just makes me very unhappy. This surgery really is 10-years overdue!
I've been on this site since 2013, like most of you, creeping around and being amazed with this community's willingness to be so open and vulnerable to share the good, the bad, and the ugly. I feel like I've read literally every review on this site pertaining to the surgery I want. After countless hours, I decided it was time to pick a plastic surgeon. I decided on Dr. Jose Perez-Gurri in Miami, Florida.
The consultation-
From the moment I called Dr. Perez-Gurri's office (Imagos Institute of Plastic Surgery) I have been treated with first-class kindness and service. The woman I dealt with before my pre-op was Kathy (the office manager). SHE IS THE BEST! I could rave on and on about her willingness to go above and beyond to assist me. I've never had to wait to talk to her or get a question answered. I hope each of you have someone like Kathy at your plastic surgery office because she makes this process even better. After I talked with Kathy extensively I gave her my $500 deposit to hold the date for this surgery which was one of the most important parts because I am back in college and this needed to be done during spring break. After that I scheduled my pre-op appointment.
Pre-op-
I drove to Miami for my appointment and to meet the doctor last Thursday (2/19). On the way there, I even got a call from the office informing me that their personal elevator was receiving maintenance work and to use the main elevator with specific instructions on where it was. I thought that was really great that they cared that much about their patients to not inconvenience them in the slight bit.
When I got to the building for my appointment I was immediately taken back to a room. After like 2-3 minutes he was in the room sitting next to me and explaining every aspect of the surgery. The doctor is such a great guy- very personable and humble. He must have spent at least 30 minutes with me just talking about the surgery process. At their practice, they also use "Touch MD" which puts your picture on a touch screen TV and they doctor can draw on it and show you exactly where incisions will be, what liposuction will take off, etc. I really liked that.
After my 1-on-1 with the doctor, Kathy took me on a tour of the facility including the surgical suite. Everything is hospital-grade, clean, and beautiful. Then she fully informed me even further about what to expect on my arrival the day of surgery and the procedure aftercare details. I also got to meet with other staff members that have had plastic surgery there including one that had my very procedure of a chin implant and lipo. All of his staff were just as nice at Kathy!
Payment-
I was quoted a price of $4,055. I paid $500 before my pre-op appointment to reserve my date. Then at my pre-op appointment I paid the remainder of the balance ($3,555). That includes everything except my prescriptions and compression garment I have to wear around my chin (but the garment is only $30).
Rhinoplasty-
My nose didn't really bother me that much, but I think I would also like to add a rhinoplasty to give my nose some definition to the end. I'm going to call Kathy in a few hours and talk to her about it. I will update you all on if I do decide to add this surgery and what the total cost ends up being if I go forward with it.
Pictures-
I am including the pictures from my pre-op. Kathy gave me a photo copy of them. I will take some regular pictures soon. My chin and the genetic fat stored in my jaw-line is actually worse in person. I "contour" that area with darker make-up to give the illusion of shadows which help create a more defined look. I am looking forward to the day that I don't have to do that anymore!!!
Additional info-
I am 5'2 and my weight fluctuates from around 120-130. I am not overweight at all, so no matter what I weigh this fat stored under my jaw will never leave! The count down to March 12th starts now!!! :)
Hello all! I've been so self-conscious about my profile, so I didn't think I wanted to share my pictures and experience, BUT I found so many of the reviews on this site so helpful.... so here I am returning the favor. Hopefully, my experience will help some of you who have been wanting this surgery for years (LIKE ME!).
I am having a small chin implant along with liposuction done on March 12th. My story of my unhappiness with my chin/jaw started in high school. I never even realized I had a receded chin and no definition of my jawline until some mean girl in school decided to tell me about it...."you're pretty, but you have the ugliest profile." (Kids can be so cruel!) When I was told that, at first, I didn't even understand what she meant until I went home and looked in the mirror. That started the 10-year process that led me to this very point. I cannot even express to you how much I hate my profile... I avoid pictures from that view... I never wear my hair up because it draws attention to it... it just makes me very unhappy. This surgery really is 10-years overdue!
I've been on this site since 2013, like most of you, creeping around and being amazed with this community's willingness to be so open and vulnerable to share the good, the bad, and the ugly. I feel like I've read literally every review on this site pertaining to the surgery I want. After countless hours, I decided it was time to pick a plastic surgeon. I decided on Dr. Jose Perez-Gurri in Miami, Florida.
The consultation-
From the moment I called Dr. Perez-Gurri's office (Imagos Institute of Plastic Surgery) I have been treated with first-class kindness and service. The woman I dealt with before my pre-op was Kathy (the office manager). SHE IS THE BEST! I could rave on and on about her willingness to go above and beyond to assist me. I've never had to wait to talk to her or get a question answered. I hope each of you have someone like Kathy at your plastic surgery office because she makes this process even better. After I talked with Kathy extensively I gave her my $500 deposit to hold the date for this surgery which was one of the most important parts because I am back in college and this needed to be done during spring break. After that I scheduled my pre-op appointment.
Pre-op-
I drove to Miami for my appointment and to meet the doctor last Thursday (2/19). On the way there, I even got a call from the office informing me that their personal elevator was receiving maintenance work and to use the main elevator with specific instructions on where it was. I thought that was really great that they cared that much about their patients to not inconvenience them in the slight bit.
When I got to the building for my appointment I was immediately taken back to a room. After like 2-3 minutes he was in the room sitting next to me and explaining every aspect of the surgery. The doctor is such a great guy- very personable and humble. He must have spent at least 30 minutes with me just talking about the surgery process. At their practice, they also use "Touch MD" which puts your picture on a touch screen TV and they doctor can draw on it and show you exactly where incisions will be, what liposuction will take off, etc. I really liked that.
After my 1-on-1 with the doctor, Kathy took me on a tour of the facility including the surgical suite. Everything is hospital-grade, clean, and beautiful. Then she fully informed me even further about what to expect on my arrival the day of surgery and the procedure aftercare details. I also got to meet with other staff members that have had plastic surgery there including one that had my very procedure of a chin implant and lipo. All of his staff were just as nice at Kathy!
Payment-
I was quoted a price of $4,055. I paid $500 before my pre-op appointment to reserve my date. Then at my pre-op appointment I paid the remainder of the balance ($3,555). That includes everything except my prescriptions and compression garment I have to wear around my chin (but the garment is only $30).
Rhinoplasty-
My nose didn't really bother me that much, but I think I would also like to add a rhinoplasty to give my nose some definition to the end. I'm going to call Kathy in a few hours and talk to her about it. I will update you all on if I do decide to add this surgery and what the total cost ends up being if I go forward with it.
Pictures-
I am including the pictures from my pre-op. Kathy gave me a photo copy of them. I will take some regular pictures soon. My chin and the genetic fat stored in my jaw-line is actually worse in person. I "contour" that area with darker make-up to give the illusion of shadows which help create a more defined look. I am looking forward to the day that I don't have to do that anymore!!!
Additional info-
I am 5'2 and my weight fluctuates from around 120-130. I am not overweight at all, so no matter what I weigh this fat stored under my jaw will never leave! The count down to March 12th starts now!!! :)
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UPDATED FROM curiousjay
16 days pre
Rhinoplasty added
curiousjayFebruary 24, 2015
I have talked to the office manager, Kathy, and confirmed my additional surgery of rhinoplasty during the already scheduled chin implant with liposuction. Another benefit of choosing Dr. Perez-Gurri as my surgeon is that he offers multiple surgery discounts which definitely helps someone like me who is back in college with not a lot of capital hanging around.
It's going to be Christmas in March!!! ***doing my happy girl dance right now***
It's going to be Christmas in March!!! ***doing my happy girl dance right now***
Replies (5)
February 24, 2015
Good luck to you! Hardly anyone has a GREAT profile I think you look good but I also understand insecurities are a B****! So good luck girl you're brave and wish you all the best. I totally feel ya!
February 24, 2015
Yes, insecurities are a MF ;) And they always creep up on me at the worst times :)
February 24, 2015
Ps. Your nose is perfect .. Why the rhino???????
February 24, 2015
Thanks hun! But my nose is only perfect from the profile view. The front is actually bulbous. I need to take a picture without makeup. I contour my jaw and nose to give the appearance of a better shape. I know... we are each our own worst critics!
June 6, 2016
I live in miami and need my nose top done and maybe a chin implant. I will deff check out this office. :)
UPDATED FROM curiousjay
7 days pre
What lie did you tell your friends/family to hide surgery?!
curiousjayMarch 4, 2015
Well, I am getting my surgery during spring break, so I thought that the coast was clear. No one would see me.... I didn't have to make up some story. My family also lives about 9 hours away.
BUT THEN my mom drops an unexpected bomb on me and tells me I have some family visiting from overseas and I NEEDED to see them.
I read another review of a women on Real Self that was having a chin implant and liposuction done and she told her family that she was having a cyst removed. Great lie, I thought. So, I quickly ran back and told my mom and the family coming that I will be having a "cyst removal surgery from my jaw" on the 12th of March.
But, there's one big problem.... what the hell do I say about my nose?!?! I was thinking of telling ANOTHER LIE and saying I fell and broke my nose shortly after my surgery???
What do you all think?? Does anybody else have a good coverup story for a rhinoplasty??
p.s.- Telling my family is not an option. They would never understand!!
BUT THEN my mom drops an unexpected bomb on me and tells me I have some family visiting from overseas and I NEEDED to see them.
I read another review of a women on Real Self that was having a chin implant and liposuction done and she told her family that she was having a cyst removed. Great lie, I thought. So, I quickly ran back and told my mom and the family coming that I will be having a "cyst removal surgery from my jaw" on the 12th of March.
But, there's one big problem.... what the hell do I say about my nose?!?! I was thinking of telling ANOTHER LIE and saying I fell and broke my nose shortly after my surgery???
What do you all think?? Does anybody else have a good coverup story for a rhinoplasty??
p.s.- Telling my family is not an option. They would never understand!!
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March 6, 2015
Funny lol!! Postpone surgery? Or just say what you're having done. She's gonna know! She's your mom!
March 6, 2015
Not worried about my mom.... Worried about my family from overseas that are visiting, lol!
:)
March 6, 2015
Yikes! I wouldn't postpone it if you can help it. It sucks to wait that much longer especially when you've gotten everything else set up for it. But then again, waiting won't hurt anything either.
I had to lie to my Dad and tell him I had a deviated septum and needed to get it fixed in order to breathe better. Which is partially true that I've had breathing problems. But that at least explains why I have a cast on my nose etc. He knew about the chin implant because my mom had a rhinoplasty and chin implant 30 years ago or so (guess I got her face! lol) but yeah, maybe try explaining it was primarily for function and you thought "why not improve the aesthetic part"? Good luck!! Family is tough with that sort of thing I know!
March 7, 2015
Yeah, there is no way I'm postponing. This is happening during my spring break and I'll probably never have another opportunity to have this kind of downtime away from the general population.
Deviated septum excuse is PERFECT! I do not know why I did not think of that!!! I'm totally going to steal your cover story.
Thank you!!!
March 7, 2015
No problem!!! I'm glad I could help :) I know it's not fun to lie to family but sometimes there's just no reasoning with them. My dad understood the chin implant because my mom got one, but the rhinoplasty he didn't...because I got his nose, not hers. Which my Dad's nose is great don't get me wrong, but it was a little too masculine for my face. So thats why I proposed it being more of a deviated septum than anything else....And yes, I was having it aesthetically improved...but primarily function. That eased everything up a lot.
March 7, 2015
It sucks to lie- I hate it, but you're right there is sometimes no point in trying to make people (including family) understand your choices. As long as you're happy with your surgery that all that matters.... well, at least that's what I keep telling myself :)
March 10, 2015
This is so great to meet someone who is trying to keep their procedures on the down low. My family knows whats up, but I haven't told but 4 people I work with. My company employs about 3,000 people!!! So I am very concerned about what I'll say to their questions and comments. Which is the main reason why I'm not saying anything in the 1st place. They just won't understand and I don't want the constant "why, why, why?" At least if its after the fact there's nothing to be done about it. I just don't know HOW honest to be. Thought about saying I did it to repair airflow needs, which is partially true. I just don't want to come off as bitchy by telling them "It's none of your business" or "I rather not talk about it". I have the liberty of saying I was on vacation, but that would entail a whole slew of lies. Not to mention lack of a tan. Lol!! I'm open to anything you might come up with!! Let me know :)
March 10, 2015
I am very concerned about what kind of questions and comments might arise too, especially since a lot of people (including my extended family) will not consider the emotional process I went through when I decided to go through with it. This was a huge decision for me and I don't need people to rain on my parade, so a cover story will definitely help safe-guard myself from the awkward interrogating questions.
This is what I've decided to tell everyone that I have to interact with... cyst removal from my jaw (my incision with also be intraorally so that'll help collaborate with my story) and since I was already requiring facial plastic surgery I decided to go ahead and fix my deviated septum (you know, the story all the celebrities use! ). If you think of ANYTHING that sounds better than please let me know! I am excited to follow your journey and see your results!!! :)
March 10, 2015
I will for sure let you know if i think of anything. I think you're off to a good cover story though :)
March 10, 2015
I actually had this surgery in secret not that long ago (minus the lipo) and can tell you that however well it goes there will be suspicion from family members in the couple of weeks after.
The cyst thing sounds plausible so you're fine there. I just claimed I'd split my chin open from tripping up and whacking it. As for the nose, my advice is to say the DOCTOR (so not you) remarked that there was a problem with the airflow through the nose/you were not breathing properly through your nose/the breathing through your nose was not optimal/obstructed etc. Hopefully you get what I'm saying. Emphasis on the doctor you saw (don't accidentally say plastic surgeon!) and restricted breathing. If you wanna be really specific you can say he performed a turbinoplasty to fix the (pretend) issue with your turbinates. They're super-important for breathing purposes.
Don't go for the deviated septum or broken nose idea because it would sound really suspicious if you say something else happened so soon after surgery AND THEN you managed to have another op straight away. These things take a while to sort out, as I'm sure you know! Also, you can't really claim that either had happened in the past and you're only now fixing them: it's quite evident if you have done either!
Hope that helps in some way!
March 11, 2015
Thank you so much for your advice... I'm definitely going to take it! It helps soooo much. I was using the deviated septum cover story as a last resort because I could not think of anything more plausible, but your suggestions sound perfect! Turbinoplasty it is! Thanks again!
March 11, 2015
No problem :)
A couple more things for you to consider:
1) By the sounds of things you'd decided on a chin implant ages ago and as a bit of an afterthought opted to get rhinoplasty as well. Be aware that work to the nose is 5-10 times more difficult to get right than the chin implant. I'm quoting a plastic surgeon btw. So don't embark on nose work lightly. Yes, both can have complications, but you don't really need to specify what you want the PS to do to your chin; he can work it out for himself. For the nose, however, MAKE SURE YOU'RE VERY SPECIFIC! You don't want him doing stuff you haven't asked for. If all you're bothered about is width of the bridge and size of the nasal bones, then make sure he knows that and doesn't mess with the tip.
2)DO NOT let him do the chin implant through your mouth. The chances of things going wrong increases dramatically. If the incision is made under the chin, even 1-2 weeks post-op the "scar" is in fact invisible unless someone stands directly under you and looks up. In time it should fades completely.
3) Have you discussed what materials the PS is using for the chin implant? And if he's using screws or sutures? I went for silastic and no screws... what conclusion did you come to after all the reviews you've read and what the doc said?
March 11, 2015
Also, if you want any tips about recovery form this double-op then PM me and I'd be happy to help :)
March 12, 2015
Thank you so much once again! He said that it's just a matter of preference why he performs the chin implants through the intraoral method. I was apprehensive at first because I had read many negative things on RS in regards to nerve damage and infection, but my surgeon assured me that going in through the mouth was no more or less safe than going under the chin (with the added bonus that it leaves no visible scar and you can use dissolving stitches). Another thing I will mention is that I picked a very reputable surgeon who had examples of past successful chin implants through this method. I even met a former patient that had this done through the mouth, so I think I feel pretty good about it. Just cross your fingers for me!!!
And the rhinoplasty is something I wanted to do, but did not think I would be able to financially do without financing. I really did not want to finance any part of my surgery, but at the last minute I was able to fit it in my budget. What bothers me about my nose is the width and the tip. I think my tip is too bulbous. Your suggestions are golden though- tomorrow I will once again talk to him about it and make sure we are on the exact same page before the procedure. I am his last surgery of the day tomorrow because he likes to take his time on rhinoplasties... I am still very nervous though. I'm not sure if I am going to be able to sleep tonight.
I will be PMing you shortly. I appreciate any tips to help me recover from this procedure. Thanks again... you are so nice!!!
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Thank you for paying it forward and starting your story! I would never look at you and think you have an ugly profile in the least. That said, I have the same insecurities about my chin/jaw and totally understand. I can't wait to read your updates! Here's a list of pre- and post-op chin implant tips. Excited for you!