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Happy with a new, improved chin - San Francisco, CA
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I have my surgery scheduled for this week. I've...
chp12February 11, 2014
WORTH IT$6,000
I have my surgery scheduled for this week. I've always felt self-conscious about my weak chin, especially after seeing pictures of my profile. I guess I'm hoping to match what I picture myself to look like, seeing myself face-on in the mirror. Anyway, I am feeling anxious about my surgery this week, and hoping for the best.
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1 day pre
Tomorrow
chp12February 13, 2014
Can't believe it's tomorrow already! I'm posting a couple 'before' pictures for reference. Hoping all goes well and the recovery isn't too bad.
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February 14, 2014
Today is the day. Good luck.
Looks like you chose the doctor that I am more than likely going to go with.
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Day of treatment
Post-surgery, so far so good
chp12February 14, 2014
Had the surgery this morning, and I'm back at home resting up. Doctor has be wrapped in a big ace bandage and asked I keep it on for two days, so the big reveal won't be until Sunday. Definitely sore, and I hear tomorrow may be worse before it starts getting better.
Thought I could share more details in case it's helpful for anyone else out there. When I had my pre-op consultation, the doc explained he tries different sized implants while I'm under and makes the decision then. We talked about my goals (wanted a more athletic, masculine look, but not overdone) and I trusted him from there. He told me afterwards he used a large, pre-jowl Mittelman with wings, but he also customized it with another capsule piece he sewed to the front/top for more projection there. He had told me about that option at my pre-op visit. He said my chin was unusual in that it goes more vertical in shape, so he would have to work on getting the implant higher than usual and projecting outward, instead of down, which would happen if he placed it at the more normal location at the bottom of the chin.
I liked how Dr. Mabrie seemed to have a good eye for detail and thought his before and after results on other patients were impressive, which is the main reason why I ended up choosing him. I did consult with another doctor, who had a different viewpoint that gave me a little pause. He thought that implants placed from under the chin had more of a risk of shifting downwards over 10-20 years, so he preferred going through the mouth. I decided the risk was ok with me.
Ok stay tuned for the reveal in a couple days!
Thought I could share more details in case it's helpful for anyone else out there. When I had my pre-op consultation, the doc explained he tries different sized implants while I'm under and makes the decision then. We talked about my goals (wanted a more athletic, masculine look, but not overdone) and I trusted him from there. He told me afterwards he used a large, pre-jowl Mittelman with wings, but he also customized it with another capsule piece he sewed to the front/top for more projection there. He had told me about that option at my pre-op visit. He said my chin was unusual in that it goes more vertical in shape, so he would have to work on getting the implant higher than usual and projecting outward, instead of down, which would happen if he placed it at the more normal location at the bottom of the chin.
I liked how Dr. Mabrie seemed to have a good eye for detail and thought his before and after results on other patients were impressive, which is the main reason why I ended up choosing him. I did consult with another doctor, who had a different viewpoint that gave me a little pause. He thought that implants placed from under the chin had more of a risk of shifting downwards over 10-20 years, so he preferred going through the mouth. I decided the risk was ok with me.
Ok stay tuned for the reveal in a couple days!
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February 15, 2014
I just got my chin implant yesterday too! I also had some liposuction under the chin area. I had my surgery yesterday at 3:30 and today I'm feeling verrrrry swollen and my lip is so puffed out. I can barely open my mouth or talk.
Is your lip really swollen too?
Also, I'm in the same boat... I can't see it until they take the head wrap off. Kind of nerve-wrecking because I have no idea what its' going to look like!
Anyways, tanks for sharing your story!
February 15, 2014
I'm pretty swollen and it's hard to eat but I'm managing. Good luck to you with your results and recovery too!
February 15, 2014
Great first post-op post. Very informative. Thank you for including the exact implant type and size as well as Dr. Mabrie's approach. From what I have seen and read of his work, Id be foolish not to go to him since I only live 3 hours away.
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