Chin Implant & Lipo - Very Happy!!! - San Francisco, CA

If ucompare my nose prior it was crooked in the middle, from certain angles it looked worst. I always wanted to have smooth straight nose, with slightly elevated tip. Thanks for the comliment btw.

I thought his price range was pretty decent and fair...it cost me an additional 1000 bucks, to travel and stay there for a week. That sucked, but it was worth it....cause I didn't wanna go local, and have it messedup by someone who wasn't good at it or not specialized. But when u watch a chin implant surgeries, it seems like a pretty simple, straight forward procedure. I guess its just a matter using the right size implant, creating the pocket properly and placing it safetly. I think it would cost a lot less, having this procedure done under local sedation. Which some doctors do.

I did local and was totally cool with it. Mabrie's price was well into the $6k or $7k range by the time I had about $4k saved for the procedure. If it had been what you paid, I most likely would have still gone to him. I found another face specialist and he did a great job. I'm still amazed by your results though, utterly fantastic.

You know, my co workers who see me everyday didnt notice anything as far assuming I had cosmetic surgery. They just said I look better....or different, but blamed it on the beard. After I shaved, one girl said and asked if I had something done to my face, and said there is. something different about you,but couldn't pin pointit. When I had my rhino done, same thing....I returned to work with a full beard, just have to have deversion of anyone not noticing my nose but my beard. Again, people again said " wow u look better, that beard does wonder " not realizing its not the beard lol So when people got used to my beard, 3-4 weeks, I shaved. Then people noticed and said " wow u look really good and younger. " someone again said "u look somehow different"

Thank you dear :)

Thank bro, I really appriciate your feedback. I looked at your pic, and yes you would totally benefit with a chin implant. And while they do that, they would probably do a little lipo suction underneath ur chin and neck to make it nice and smooth. I had no bruising no discoloring at all, I haven't taken any medication or never had to ice the area. I recovered super super fast. I only took for one day vicodin and valium. I had discomfort for about 3 days-4 days, but no pain whatsoever. Id say I felt my surgery area for about 4 weeks, and after that, my chin felt literally normal, just like my bone. Sometimes I touch my implant just to feel it, and I can't. Its seriously perfect in place and just like a bone. If you have more question, just ask. Good luck with the surgery, it will be the best decision. Ull make!

Thank you Shawn. How about your smile? did you have any trouble with it after the first week or so like some others have? Also, you got a fantastic deal for the combo Libo/implant. Did they work with you at all for that price or was that just what it was? Sorry to ask so many questions but I have the chance to go to Dr. Mabrie since it would only be a 3 hour drive from where I live or I could choose someone in Sacramento since that is only a 1.5 hour drive. It seems that Mabrie is fantastic and you have one of the best stories on this board as far as positive experience goes.

Id honestly say, go to Dr.Mabrie...he loved doing this kinda stuff and has done many many chin implants and its one of his favorite. Plus he is very honest and has a very good sense of beauty and what and how a face can become not only better balanced but also more attractive. And he is super cool down to earth. My smile did not change one bit....but the first couple weeks u know my chin and all was sore, so I couldn't smile fully, cause everything felt tight. As far the lipo goes,its usually inculded. Most people need I guess some kinda lipo under the chin, I never thought I did, but he did it and I'm happy...I guess the lipo gives a better look as far the neck to chin proportion goes.

I seriously appreciate the feedback man. I am leaning towards Mabrie. I will probably schedule a consult next month and then surgery soon after. Thanks for answering questions. I'll post my experience in as much detail as possible if/when I do it.

I think the front view looks better, but I don't think the change in the front view is as strong, since a chin implant is to improve to profile view. But I'm happy how the front looks, perhaps a size larger would have even given a stronger fron view. Perhaps a different shape implant could have as well

Thank you for your kind words!

Hi Shawn, when did the numbness go away for you? I am 1 month post op and am still numb under my chin (around the incision) and also a little under my lower lip. I had a 4.6mm implant and neck lipo.

Thank you, yes it was an implant with wings....let me know of if I can answer you more

My doctor is recommending i get the large conform extended anatomical chin from implantech. Is this the one you have?

Hey, I have the "mittleman pre jowl" implant size medium. Also from implant tech. U can go on the website, and see the difference what the size in numbers do, especially in prejection, how far u want ur chin to come forward. I believe my medium is 8mm. My doctor suggested a large for me, but I was worried it would be too big, but the difference was only 1.5mm. I think I could have pulled off a large size..... If I remember correctly, an anatomic size Large, equals a size medium in mittleman pre jowl. Check it out, let me know what u think...

Thank you for the information, my surgery is three weeks away and I am getting very nervous...Don't want to mess up my face you know. Wish you well with the good looks and thanks again.

Don't be nervous. Are u a male or female? Seeing a picture would def help to give an idea.... But ull be fine. Just make sure u and ur doctor are on the same page. Id love to know how the doctor determine which implant he wanted to use for u. Did he measure ur chin distance to ur lower lip? Before after pics?

I am a 37 y/o male. I am a bit worried bc my doctor had a total of 2 consultations with me that lasted about 5 min each. No measurements and he determined the size and shape he said based on experience. He's a board certified facial plastic surgeon and appears on tv shows and whatever but I still feel a bit apprehensive. I am trying to upload some pics.

Thank you! Sure, send me a massage.

Thank you very much. That's very kind of you. When I found Dr. Mabrie online and viewed his work, and his videos how he spoke about facial beauty and having balanced face, especially regarding the chin and its importance. I noticed something about him, I haven't seen on other cosmetic surgeouns...he had passion and he was totally into facial balance and chin implants. And it was his speciality. Not to mention he is double board certified! And has 100% pure positive feedback and reviews. So once I noticed all that, I knew - he is the man and no one else, that would ever do my chin. One year later, I made my appointment and flew over 4000 miles to have it done, by the right person. And everything,the flight, the week hotel stay,the surgery, the experience...was worth it. Id do it all over again!

Thanks for sharing your story. You look like a new person (in a good way). It's interesting how something so subtle can change a whole persons looks. I'm gonna check out Dr. Mabrie based on your awesome review with him. I'm considering Dr. Most too...

I know. If u pay attention, most people who are good looking have a nice chin. Both in male and female....and they look "normal" it is amazing how a chin and neckline can change and make ur whole face appear different and more attractive. I also believe, a nice nose has a similar affect on a face attractiveness as the chin, although a chin has a bigger impact in overall appearance of ur face.

Thank you hun ;)