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ProfessionalJuly 14, 2013
$4,000
Well, I went in for my 2 month check up and my chin had to be shot full of Botox because the muscle in it had caused my chin to flatten when the rest of my face was relaxed! Ridiculous! But I do have to admit that it looks much better now! I'm still numbe in the middle of my lower lip and underneath, but I'm not panicking yet!! I just hope the Botox relaxes things a bit until my chin muscles relax themselves. Bottom line is this- think carefully about this procedure!!!!
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March 13, 2016
Hey I know it's been quite a while but am wondering how it all worked out. I assume no updates since means good news? Do you have any pictures? I just had cheek implants done with Dr. Niamtu plus filler in my semi-weak chin about 3 days ago, which are going well in healing so far. I am considering a chin implant with him in the future but unsure whether it's worth traveling all the way to him or to find someone closer to my area next time (chin implant surgeons easier to find than cheek implants).
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Well, 2 months later and a lot has changed! Sure...
ProfessionalMay 14, 2013
Well, 2 months later and a lot has changed! Sure enough, the swelling that was on one side of my jawline was, indeed, the implant that had slipped off my jaw!! Pin addition, the implant was just too large and my boxy face felt unnatural. So, I had a repair job! The large implant was removed and a medium was put in, through an incision under my chin! The good news? All the feeling that I had regained in my lips remained! I was so afraid that I'd have to go through the weeks of numbness again, but my lips feel fine! So I'm one day post op and as expected, I'm swollen under my chin, but it already looks better!! Moral of the story? Be sure to work closely with your surgeon!! If you have a good one - as I do - you'll get what is best for you! Yes, I'm not pleased that I've had to go through this again, but my doctor agreed wholeheartedly and I'm looking forward to my new chin!!!
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May 15, 2013
What type of implant did you have and what do you have now? I saw you went from large to medium, but model type and make? Glad you like the revision :)
May 15, 2013
Great question, but I'm not positive about the brand! Frankly, I have a small face and I thought a medium would be best, but the doctor thought a large would be best! Seems weird to be saying that I'm glad that it had to be redone so I can get what is best for me!!
November 2, 2015
How can you say you had a good doctor if he gave you an implant that is too big for your face?
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Thanks! I'm wondering if that willbe the case for...
ProfessionalApril 28, 2013
Thanks! I'm wondering if that willbe the case for me! I've "watched" myself talk, and you're right - it doesn't "look" different, but it's numb. I'm also still somewhat swollen, and I've been thinking that since I still have some swelling, it could mean that I'll be numb till the swelling is all gone! Oh well - at least I can hope! I see the doctor on Thursday and I'm hoping for some good news!
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April 28, 2013
Just wanted to share my experience with you. Almost a year and a half ago I had rhinoplasty with chin implantation and I still don't have feeling on the very left lower lip and left corner of my chin. Be prepared it may never come back. It doesn't look odd you just have a numb sensation when you touch those spots. Good luck with yours.
I know its only been a couple of days, but have you noticed the Botox taking effect at all yet? I'll be curious to hear how that area feels when it does. Please keep us posted.
Yeah, numbness really is a weird feeling to deal with. I can imagine it only gets more so the longer its like that. Its encouraging to hear your lip movement is returning to normal though! :)