POSTED UNDER Chin Implant Reviews
27 Year Old, Chin Implant - Reston, VA
UPDATED FROM Mb703
1 month post
15 Days Post Op
WORTH IT$5,100
So, things continue to get better and better. I feel like I can see the swelling go down every day. I've been applying my arnica gel at night to help with swelling and I bought some pineapple juice because another reviewer on here said that helped with swelling as well.
I have no pain, my chin still feels a little tight and I still have trouble moving my bottom lip down but I know those things take time so I'm not too worry about it. The only part that's still numb when I touch it is the area right beneath my chin near the incision. I'm thinking it's still swelling, which I'll point out in the pictures I'm putting up today. Still rocking the nerd glasses because now I kind of like them but I'm at the point now where I feel comfortable with or without them. So happy my face shape came back. That first 10 days was rough, I looked older and like an alien. I used to hate always having to be asked to show my id (even had to do it for a rated R movie once, I was 26 at the time) but after my surgery I thought I had lost that youthful look because of how my face looked with all the swelling but my cheeks are coming back to where they were so I'm really happy about that. I don't think they look as full because I do have a chin now. So far the results are awesome, and exactly what I wanted. I can see a difference but the results are really natural.
I'll be posting a review on my doctor soon as well! And again, thanks to everyone on here who have been so supportive. If it wasn't for this website I don't know how I would've made it through those first 10 days.
I have no pain, my chin still feels a little tight and I still have trouble moving my bottom lip down but I know those things take time so I'm not too worry about it. The only part that's still numb when I touch it is the area right beneath my chin near the incision. I'm thinking it's still swelling, which I'll point out in the pictures I'm putting up today. Still rocking the nerd glasses because now I kind of like them but I'm at the point now where I feel comfortable with or without them. So happy my face shape came back. That first 10 days was rough, I looked older and like an alien. I used to hate always having to be asked to show my id (even had to do it for a rated R movie once, I was 26 at the time) but after my surgery I thought I had lost that youthful look because of how my face looked with all the swelling but my cheeks are coming back to where they were so I'm really happy about that. I don't think they look as full because I do have a chin now. So far the results are awesome, and exactly what I wanted. I can see a difference but the results are really natural.
I'll be posting a review on my doctor soon as well! And again, thanks to everyone on here who have been so supportive. If it wasn't for this website I don't know how I would've made it through those first 10 days.
UPDATED FROM Mb703
1 month post
2 Weeks Post Op- Starting to feel better
Yay, finally made it to the 2 week mark!
Like a lot of you were saying, I'm feeling a lot better now. The swelling has gone done significantly compared to where I was last week. I think I really started to notice a difference in the swelling on day 10. I could see some of my old face coming back. I've always had rounder cheeks and after the surgery my cheeks seemed to be dragged down and I swear my face looked like an alien, really long and big with a big pointy chin. But now, the contour from my cheeks to my chin is coming back if that makes sense and I am so relieved.
As far as the numbness goes, my chin is still kind of numb, still really numb close to the incision. There is no pain and the heavy feeling is starting to go away. When I look up it still feels tight, but it's getting better everyday. Today is the last day I have to wear the tape over my incision, after that the doctor recommended I start using a silicone cream for the scar, so I need to look into that. I barely see the incision, it's hidden perfectly and it's really thin.
I'm still wearing fake glasses because I'm not 100% happy with my chin yet so they distract me from looking there too much, but I know there is still swelling so in trying to be patient, but like I said earlier, I'm looking wayyyy better than I did a week ago. My fiancé and I had a road trip this past weekend and we stopped for lunch on the way home yesterday and started talking about the surgery. He said he was freaking out a bit too last Monday when I wasn't wearing the compression garment anymore because my chin was so big, but now he can see my old face coming back and my chin is getting smaller and smaller so we just kind of laughed about everything. I feel like now, he's not as worried anymore and he's been more supportive about everything.
I'll probably start updating weekly now, but I still plan on writing a more detailed post about the surgery day and my week after because I haven't done that yet.
And thanks to everyone who has offered advice and all your kind words, you've helped me so much through the process and I really appreciate you. :)
Like a lot of you were saying, I'm feeling a lot better now. The swelling has gone done significantly compared to where I was last week. I think I really started to notice a difference in the swelling on day 10. I could see some of my old face coming back. I've always had rounder cheeks and after the surgery my cheeks seemed to be dragged down and I swear my face looked like an alien, really long and big with a big pointy chin. But now, the contour from my cheeks to my chin is coming back if that makes sense and I am so relieved.
As far as the numbness goes, my chin is still kind of numb, still really numb close to the incision. There is no pain and the heavy feeling is starting to go away. When I look up it still feels tight, but it's getting better everyday. Today is the last day I have to wear the tape over my incision, after that the doctor recommended I start using a silicone cream for the scar, so I need to look into that. I barely see the incision, it's hidden perfectly and it's really thin.
I'm still wearing fake glasses because I'm not 100% happy with my chin yet so they distract me from looking there too much, but I know there is still swelling so in trying to be patient, but like I said earlier, I'm looking wayyyy better than I did a week ago. My fiancé and I had a road trip this past weekend and we stopped for lunch on the way home yesterday and started talking about the surgery. He said he was freaking out a bit too last Monday when I wasn't wearing the compression garment anymore because my chin was so big, but now he can see my old face coming back and my chin is getting smaller and smaller so we just kind of laughed about everything. I feel like now, he's not as worried anymore and he's been more supportive about everything.
I'll probably start updating weekly now, but I still plan on writing a more detailed post about the surgery day and my week after because I haven't done that yet.
And thanks to everyone who has offered advice and all your kind words, you've helped me so much through the process and I really appreciate you. :)
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I'm on day 10 and I'm finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! I'm not freaked out anymore like I was last week. I can't wait to take my bandage off my incision on my two week day! I feel like that makes my bottom look bigger cuz it's kinda peeling itself off. Anyway, your results are coming along nicely! It looks so great! Someone who had a birth mark removed from her face suggested to me to use vitamin E oil over the scar to make it heal nicely and lessen the scar. So I'd try that too! Keep us posted! Once I hit my two week, I'll start posting weekly too.
Yay I'm so glad you're feeling better too! Something about that day 10 it's like a turning point lol. I can't wait to see what things look like a month or three months from now!
You look great! Could you show us a picture of your incision now, and more pictures that match the poses in your before shots so we can see the difference? I think your results are amazing!
I am hoping to get my chin implant soon, just trying to lose some weight first. What size/type of implant did your PS use? Have you told anyone that you were having this done? If not, what are you planning to say if anyone asks? I just don't want anyone to know after I have mine, so I'm trying to think of what I will tell people if I stay really bruised and swollen for a long time. I don't see any bruising at all on you!
I am hoping to get my chin implant soon, just trying to lose some weight first. What size/type of implant did your PS use? Have you told anyone that you were having this done? If not, what are you planning to say if anyone asks? I just don't want anyone to know after I have mine, so I'm trying to think of what I will tell people if I stay really bruised and swollen for a long time. I don't see any bruising at all on you!
Thank you! I've been pretty busy lately so I haven't been able to update like I've wanted to, but yes, I plan on doing more pics!
I got a large silicone implant, the doctor knew I needed projection and not a lot of width so I know who trimmed the wings up a bit to give it a more feminine look.
I told 4 people prior to the surgery and one other person (someone I work with) after I had it done. The people I chose to tell I knew would be supportive of my decision, at first my fiancé wasn't but I live with him so obviously be needed to know lol.
If someone straight up asks me if I did something I plan on telling them, but so far I've been at work the last week and no one asked me anything like that.
I barely bruised, but the bruising I did have was yellow tinted and easily covered up with makeup, the biggest thing for my was how swollen my whole chin area was, that was rough until about day 10. A lot of people on here had chipmunk cheeks which is what I was expecting but for me, gravity pulled all that down to my chin so it was looking large and in charge for a while lol. I know a lot of people say they had dental work done if anyone asks why they're swollen. But honestly, a lot of people are so oblivious they don't even notice or they think you lost weight or something. Good luck!
I got a large silicone implant, the doctor knew I needed projection and not a lot of width so I know who trimmed the wings up a bit to give it a more feminine look.
I told 4 people prior to the surgery and one other person (someone I work with) after I had it done. The people I chose to tell I knew would be supportive of my decision, at first my fiancé wasn't but I live with him so obviously be needed to know lol.
If someone straight up asks me if I did something I plan on telling them, but so far I've been at work the last week and no one asked me anything like that.
I barely bruised, but the bruising I did have was yellow tinted and easily covered up with makeup, the biggest thing for my was how swollen my whole chin area was, that was rough until about day 10. A lot of people on here had chipmunk cheeks which is what I was expecting but for me, gravity pulled all that down to my chin so it was looking large and in charge for a while lol. I know a lot of people say they had dental work done if anyone asks why they're swollen. But honestly, a lot of people are so oblivious they don't even notice or they think you lost weight or something. Good luck!
You're looking fantastic!
Thank you!
Your results are amazing! Thank you for sharing! Would you mind sharing the name of your doctor? I live close in DC Metro area as well, and have been nurturing the thought of getting a neck lipo + chin implant for years. Thank you again!
Thank you!
I went to Austin Weston and Dr. Knotts was my doctor. I plan on writing a review on here as well, but I've been waiting to see my results first!
I went to Austin Weston and Dr. Knotts was my doctor. I plan on writing a review on here as well, but I've been waiting to see my results first!
Thank you for the reference! Will be looking forward to hearing more about your experience with this doctor in particular.
You look amazing!!! I have been following your story. I am having my surgery on Oct 10th. My girl says my face is fine the way it is, but I disagree. I just wish she understood.
Thanks! It's definitely a process with all the swelling that happens!
My fiancé felt the same way, I think it's hard for some people to understand but you're not doing it for them, you do it for yourself. Good luck with your surgery, I'm sure you'll look great!
My fiancé felt the same way, I think it's hard for some people to understand but you're not doing it for them, you do it for yourself. Good luck with your surgery, I'm sure you'll look great!
Exactly! Thank you!
UPDATED FROM Mb703
1 month post
8 Days Post Op- Feeling Bummed
So, I'm 8 days out today. Got my stiches out yesterday, I requested to see the doctor because I'm concerned about my result so far.
He said everything is looking great and I'm on track with where I should be right now, but my chin is still swollen and will be for a month or so before I start noticing a difference. He said be can see what it'll look like 3 months from now and he's really happy with it, and I was basically like, well I hope you're right cuz I'm worried.
I feel like it's pulling my fave down, making my cheeks look long, I feel like I look older, and from certain angles when I look from the side I feel a little jay Leno-esque. Honestly, right now when I look in the mirror I want to cry and I want my old face back. Looking on camera it doesn't look as bad, which is now the opposite of the problem I use to have lol.
Sorry to be a Debbie downer, but I'm having a tough time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel right now. The majority of my chin area is still numb, I'm eating better and can give a small smile, but it does feel right and uncomfortable when someone makes me laugh.
Any encouraging words would be awesome right now...
He said everything is looking great and I'm on track with where I should be right now, but my chin is still swollen and will be for a month or so before I start noticing a difference. He said be can see what it'll look like 3 months from now and he's really happy with it, and I was basically like, well I hope you're right cuz I'm worried.
I feel like it's pulling my fave down, making my cheeks look long, I feel like I look older, and from certain angles when I look from the side I feel a little jay Leno-esque. Honestly, right now when I look in the mirror I want to cry and I want my old face back. Looking on camera it doesn't look as bad, which is now the opposite of the problem I use to have lol.
Sorry to be a Debbie downer, but I'm having a tough time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel right now. The majority of my chin area is still numb, I'm eating better and can give a small smile, but it does feel right and uncomfortable when someone makes me laugh.
Any encouraging words would be awesome right now...
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In 6 more days you'll feel so much better. The two week mark is a huge turning point for the better. I felt the exact same way as you, totally freaked out and I did cry! You'll be fine. I'm 20 days out and my chin almost feels like it belongs to me, not heavy, the numbness is subsiding and a lot less tight...still a long way to go but getting there! You'll feel better tomorrow.
Thanks, you're definitely helping me feel a lot better, I hope what happened with you happens for me too!
I think that's another thing that's throwing me off, my chin is still numb and it does feel heavy. I'm glad you're healing is going well, thanks again for your kind words! :)
I think that's another thing that's throwing me off, my chin is still numb and it does feel heavy. I'm glad you're healing is going well, thanks again for your kind words! :)
How are you feeling? I am 10 days post op and mine is super tight which makes it hard to use my bottom lip. Speech is a little off and sometimes it looks like I'm sucking my lip in
I'm feeling good today, I think day 9 is when I started to feel better about how everything started looking. And now I can tell the swelling is going down.
I haven't had any pain for a while, and the heavy feeling in my chin is almost gone, but it's still tight and it's hard to bring my lower lip down but I can tell I can move it down more each day. My speech was never affected luckily, I'm sure it'll get better this is a long healing process. Congrats on your surgery!
I haven't had any pain for a while, and the heavy feeling in my chin is almost gone, but it's still tight and it's hard to bring my lower lip down but I can tell I can move it down more each day. My speech was never affected luckily, I'm sure it'll get better this is a long healing process. Congrats on your surgery!
I'm only 4 days post op and I'm feeling all the same emotions.
I'm sorry :(
I know day 4 was rough for me, I looked in the mirror that night and just freaked out. My chin has gotten better since that day.. Slowly. This process has been a lot harder than I thought it would be. I feel like I ready every review and almost everyone went through the same roller coaster so I tried to prepare, but now that it's here, it's very hard. I hope things get better for you! You were smart to take a lot of time off work.
I know day 4 was rough for me, I looked in the mirror that night and just freaked out. My chin has gotten better since that day.. Slowly. This process has been a lot harder than I thought it would be. I feel like I ready every review and almost everyone went through the same roller coaster so I tried to prepare, but now that it's here, it's very hard. I hope things get better for you! You were smart to take a lot of time off work.
Thank you! The no pay check is gonna suck but I don't wanna go back to work to ppl asking me why I did this to myself. I don't think they'd understand the process of this healing. It's not like oh ten days and I'm good to go- back to normal! I'm trying to stay positive and trying to keep in mind that my whole face is going to change and only get better- I hope. it's definitely been a struggle and a lot harder than I thought.
Preach sister
Oh Honey, don't worry! Especially with facial procedures, they just take a while to settle in to heal. And we are so used to looking at our face everyday, we are itimately familar with it, and any changes. My advice: stop analyzing and put away your mirror! I know it's hard-- I have been there too. But you really cannot see final results right now. There is simply too much swelling. We are here for you!!
Thanks for the advice! It's nice having someone who's been through what I'm going through now to reassure me. I'm going to try my best to calm down, but it's going to be pretty hard. I keep trying to tell myself I need to heal. Unfortunately patience isn't my strong suit lol.
And thanks for following along and leaving comments, even though we're strangers, you've helped me a lot. :)
What type of chin implant did you? Gortez or silicone ? Why did you choose that kind?
What kind of chin implant did you get and why? I'm in between silicone and gortex. Both have pros and cons.
I got a silicone implant, I think the doctor I went to only offered silicone. I was fine with it because if I didn't like it silicone implants are easily removed.
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