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I'm 20 years old, female, and have a very recessed chin - Chin Implant - Palo Alto, CA
UPDATED FROM SMFca
7 days post
One Week Post Surgery
SMFcaMay 30, 2013
WORTH IT$4,845
All the bruising is gone, stitches are out, no more pain, and swelling is much better!
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UPDATED FROM SMFca
3 days post
3 Days Post Surgery
SMFcaMay 26, 2013
The bruising is a bit better, as is the puckering on the front of my chin. I'm becoming a bit disappointed, because my chin isn't as prominent as I would have liked it to be. Ideally, the forehead and chin should line up while looking from the side, and my chin is still not quite there. I understand that maybe this is something that could not have been achieved though, given that my chin was very far recessed to begin with. You can only push it forward so much. It's DEFINITELY an improvement though, so I'm happy.
I am still eating mushy foods because it hurts to chew. The pain is decreasing day by day, although I am still very swollen and numb.
I am still eating mushy foods because it hurts to chew. The pain is decreasing day by day, although I am still very swollen and numb.
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May 26, 2013
You look beautiful. You may have thought you wanted even more of a chin (to "line up with your nose", but I have naturally "strong" chin and it is NOT a feminine feature! So, your doctor wanted to make sure he did not go too far and add too much more chin. I think it truly looks lovely. Hope you are feeling well and recovering nicely.
May 29, 2013
Thank you so much! I'm liking it more and more every day. I do love strong profiles though - if you google 'chin profile' all the ones that come up are these gorgeous people with strong chins. I'm sure you're beautiful! Thank you again for your compliment!
May 29, 2013
HI SMFca,
You look great!! I think your doctor also made a wise choice in not making your chin too 'strong' to where it's too big or masculine- I think it looks perfect!! I wrote you a personal message on here too, but I had a question for you about the pricing - when you wrote it cost you $4845 for the chin implant and chin liposuction, did that include surgical fees/anesthesia, or is that just the doctors fees? If not, could you share your total costs for the chin implant/lipo? I live in the Bay Area too and am interested in this procedure - thanks :)!! Hope your recovery is going smoothly!!
May 29, 2013
Hey, I just messaged you, but it might help others if I break it down here on the review as well. My quote that I listed was a grand total. The individual costs were as follows: $1,700 for the surgery facility, $720 for anesthesia (general) and $2,400 for the doctor's surgery fee.
UPDATED FROM SMFca
2 days post
48 Hours Post Surgery
SMFcaMay 24, 2013
Everything looks good, except that the front of my chin is starting to pucker. I don't know if this is temporary (I hope so!). It WAS like this before the surgery, apparently it's the muscle showing through. I was hoping the implant would fix it (the doctor told me it would) so I'm trying to be patient and not start to worry too quickly.
I can't open my mouth very wide and there is still a lot of tightness and numbness throughout my neck and lower lip.
I can't open my mouth very wide and there is still a lot of tightness and numbness throughout my neck and lower lip.
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May 25, 2013
You look better! I actually had more bruising than yours. By the 2nd-3rd week, it should be gone. I got mine 3 weeks ago and now most of the swelling has gone away. I still have the tenderness from the neck lipo. There's still a bit of numbing on the chin but I can say I look more like myself. I can smile bigger but not as BIG as before..Good luck with your recovery :)
May 29, 2013
Thanks for the reassuring words - it's hard to be patient sometimes. I hope you're still recovering quickly and that your entire smile comes back soon!!
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