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30 Year Old - Rhinoplasty, Chin Implant and Chin Lipo - Santa Barbara, CA - Surgery Scheduled June 4, 2015
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I am a 30 year old marketing professional that has...
I am a 30 year old marketing professional that has hated my profile for many years. My nose has a bulbous tip and a large bridge that I would like to refine. My chin is where the major problem lies - family genes have left me with what I call my "slope chin" and quite frankly it is just going to get worse if my family aging patterns are any indicator. I have very low definition between my jaw and neck, and a weak chin with extra fat.
I went in for an initial consultation for my chin and also mentioned my nose. I figure if I am going to do a surgery and pay, I might as well fix the areas of my nose that bother me as well.
I don't think I am an unattractive person, but I want to feel confident in myself from every angle. I workout and eat right and I always think my chin makes me look so much fatter then I am.
I am scheduled for surgery on June 4, 2015 for a rhinoplasty, small chin implant and a liposuction of my chin and neck with Dr. David LaPatka.
I am very nervous, but also excited. My main areas of nervousness lie in the healing time ( I am a very active exerciser and haven't gone 4 -8 weeks without exercise in like 10 years) and I am also nervous about the "after", meaning how will I, and my friends and loved ones, react to the new me.
I am inspired and grateful for all of the posts that everyone on here is sharing and I wanted to share my story too. Wish me luck! And please! I would love to hear from everyone about your experiences, advice and any questions.
I went in for an initial consultation for my chin and also mentioned my nose. I figure if I am going to do a surgery and pay, I might as well fix the areas of my nose that bother me as well.
I don't think I am an unattractive person, but I want to feel confident in myself from every angle. I workout and eat right and I always think my chin makes me look so much fatter then I am.
I am scheduled for surgery on June 4, 2015 for a rhinoplasty, small chin implant and a liposuction of my chin and neck with Dr. David LaPatka.
I am very nervous, but also excited. My main areas of nervousness lie in the healing time ( I am a very active exerciser and haven't gone 4 -8 weeks without exercise in like 10 years) and I am also nervous about the "after", meaning how will I, and my friends and loved ones, react to the new me.
I am inspired and grateful for all of the posts that everyone on here is sharing and I wanted to share my story too. Wish me luck! And please! I would love to hear from everyone about your experiences, advice and any questions.
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UPDATED FROM Nevx5
15 days pre
Tell me your story: Healing time, eating and getting back to exercise.
Hi Everyone,
I would love to hear your experience about getting back into exercise after surgery. Don't get me wrong, I understand the importance of taking it easy to heal, but I am curious about your story. Were you able to go for walks afterward? When did you start back at the gym? Anyone struggle with taking a break from exercise after surgery?
I ask these questions because I love exercise and it is a huge component to my well being. My hope is that I can relax into the idea of not working out and try to heal as quickly as possible.
Also, I would love your advice on healthy eating post surgery for quick healing and mitigated weight gain.
Thanks!
I would love to hear your experience about getting back into exercise after surgery. Don't get me wrong, I understand the importance of taking it easy to heal, but I am curious about your story. Were you able to go for walks afterward? When did you start back at the gym? Anyone struggle with taking a break from exercise after surgery?
I ask these questions because I love exercise and it is a huge component to my well being. My hope is that I can relax into the idea of not working out and try to heal as quickly as possible.
Also, I would love your advice on healthy eating post surgery for quick healing and mitigated weight gain.
Thanks!
Replies (9)
May 20, 2015
Definitely limit any lifting. .but I noticed that light Cardio helped me heal faster. This was true after pregnancy and after cosmetic procedures.
May 20, 2015
Thanks CIC. It's good to hear that you were able to do light cardio. I've heard that people can get depressed after surgery, so I want to make sure I can walk and do something when I feel ok enough.
May 20, 2015
I lost about 4 lbs during the first week post-op just because I didn't feel like eating much as it was difficult and awkward to chew. As for exercise, I started running again about 2.5 weeks post-op since my Dr. told me the implant should be firmly in place about 2-3 weeks post-op. I waited until 3.5 weeks post-op to start lifting again (light) as I didn't want to take any chances. I don't think there's any magic number, it will all depend on how you feel.
May 21, 2015
Nice! Planning on taking easy for awhile until I get the green light from the doctor, but it's encouraging to hear your story. Thanks!
May 30, 2015
Hello, I had my chin implant due to a severe recession in my chin but I love my front view, I had it done in 18/5/2015 from inside the mouth, surgiform, size EC-03 , he cut off the winges coz it was too wide for my jaw and it was secured by a screw.
First day was the worst.. Painful and lots of blood spitting.. Liquid diet
During the next 7 days I was panicking and decided to remove the implant coz I thought I look awful
My face was too long.. Chin swelled like a ball and my cheeks disappeared
On day 9 I started to see some improvement where my cheeks came back a little and chin is shrinking to be acceptable
I know it's very normal to go through all that and I had a breast augmentation 4 months ago which shrunk btw to a very normal volume
So my chin will take the same timeline to heal but seeing all these changes on the face is really hard
Be prepared and stay at him for 10 days until your tissues settle and calm down
After 3 months you suppose to be very satisfied cos the implant will give you 70% of its actual size due to the capsule forming
May 31, 2015
Good advice. I will need to remember that in the days after surgery. I have read that same reaction on RealSelf countless times, and although I know what to expect (aka: to be very "chinny" and swollen) I bet I will still have that same reaction that every has.
May 30, 2015
You are already very beautiful and having the implant is only going to enhance to make you even more beautiful and give you the confidence we all desire. I also am an excersize person. I took off four weeks (which killed me)! Then I started lite cardio and lite resistance. It's all going to be worth it..
May 31, 2015
Thank you for the encouraging words! Getting into the final countdown now. :) Someone I know recommended mediation to handle the weeks without exercise. I might give that a try.
August 31, 2015
Good job your doctor did , I got a nose job and chin but my doctor place my chin implant from the inside of my mouth , so no scar
At all ,and my nose I wasn't to please I will probably do it again
At all ,and my nose I wasn't to please I will probably do it again
UPDATED FROM Nevx5
13 days pre
Pre-Op Appointment
I had my pre-op appointment yesterday with Dr. LaPatka and his RN, Heather Grieco. I am getting very excited and also a little nervous now.
I have been instructed to take Bromelain and Arnica for inflammation and swelling now until my surgery in two weeks. I am to also reduce my caffeine and alcohol consumption now until surgery and after as well to reduce swelling, bruising and bleeding.
Dr. LaPatka is great. He reassured me about my decision and answered all of my questions. He also explained to me why numbess and movement can be affected after a chin implant. I am the type of person who like to know the "why" so that made me feel better.
I will be receiving a silicone implant in my chin, neck lipo and an open rhinoplasty. During my rhinoplasty Dr. LaPatka will shave down my bump and fine tune the tip of my nose.
Heather, Dr. LaPatka's RN, was also so great to talk to. She has gone through similar procedures herself and it's a great sounding board. She also warned me of the emotional roller coaster that comes before and after surgery.
In the mean time, we are heading out of town for the holiday weekend to relax.
I have been instructed to take Bromelain and Arnica for inflammation and swelling now until my surgery in two weeks. I am to also reduce my caffeine and alcohol consumption now until surgery and after as well to reduce swelling, bruising and bleeding.
Dr. LaPatka is great. He reassured me about my decision and answered all of my questions. He also explained to me why numbess and movement can be affected after a chin implant. I am the type of person who like to know the "why" so that made me feel better.
I will be receiving a silicone implant in my chin, neck lipo and an open rhinoplasty. During my rhinoplasty Dr. LaPatka will shave down my bump and fine tune the tip of my nose.
Heather, Dr. LaPatka's RN, was also so great to talk to. She has gone through similar procedures herself and it's a great sounding board. She also warned me of the emotional roller coaster that comes before and after surgery.
In the mean time, we are heading out of town for the holiday weekend to relax.
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