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Botched chin implant, neck lipo & lifting Ridgewood, NJ

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I had a chin implant done almost 2 years ago. When...

Alice345
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I had a chin implant done almost 2 years ago. When I discussed it with my plastic surgeon not at any time was I advised that my chin would be squared off. When we discussed it we talked about the projection & what is appropriate for a woman. I knew so little about chin implants I never imagined that a square chin was and option and never in my wildest dreams imagined that a plastic surgeon would take it on herself to choose that shape without asking. What woman in the world would chose a square chin? I should've researched it first, yes, but then it is ultimately the surgeons responsibility to advise the patient of this. The surgeon claims that she goes over everything with her patients & cannot be responsible for what they do not understand or do not "take in" during the consultation. I am very clear on what was said in reference to the chin implant and I was never advised it could or would be square. The implant also offset my bottom lip & it appears to dip a little as you can see by the shadow from the top crease of my chin. So my chin "turns up" some from the side & when I smile it has a pit in the bottom. We as patients pay top dollar for these services & have less recourse than with anything else we purchase in life. I am the one left bearing the responsibility & a boat load of sadness & regret for a choice that was made for me. I cannot put into words how this affects a person. I also had fat transfer to my jawline that did not come out well either but I will put that in a separate review.

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Pedy Ganchi, MD

Pedy Ganchi, MD

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April 26, 2015
I think you look a lot better and it looks great! What an improvement
April 27, 2015
Thank you for your response. I believe my profile is an improvement although I still did not expect, even from the side, that my chin would be sitting so high. Now my neck is far more exposed and my face shortened. But again, from the front, I never ever for one second wanted a square or wider chin. That choice should've been mine. The surgeon did not consult me and made that choice for me. I personally do not like it at all. Believe me, every single day I look at it and try to change my opinion of it. But I cant even stand my reflection when passing a mirror. I wish, and I mean this with every fiber of my being, that others liking it would help me learn to like it. Not only that, with the lip being off center and the lag on the right side, I feel like I have mild bells palsy or something. I am so self conscious about it and constantly moving my lips around to reposition my lower lip. I should've been offered a revision for it. It is not what I wanted, like or asked for and I will be saving every penny I have to change it. Unfortunately it will take me years to save for it. Until then, I feel like I've been punched in my gut.
April 26, 2015
I agree with you. I like the softness and roundness of your chin before from the front. But you did get an improvement from the side with the excess fat gone. I am thinking about getting a chin implant and under chin liposuction, your review helped me realize to talk to previous patients and do a lot of research.
April 28, 2015
Thanks Cagv! It means a lot to be validated. Yes, there's definitely quite an improvement from the side. I wish I had done far more research beforehand. I'm sure yours will come out great but good luck anyway!!
April 27, 2015
I agree that when you see something wrong with yourself or your surgery outcome and express this to your surgeon...they should take it seriously!
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April 27, 2015
you are still beautiful, love your smile. just trying to cheer you up.
April 28, 2015
Thank you Ali, that does cheer me up :)
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