Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

See All Reviews
See All Reviews
POSTED UNDER Chin Implant Reviews

Medium Chin Implant - Seattle, WA

UPDATED FROM AlexR87
7 months post

7 month update

WORTH IT$3,450
The scar has been healing quite well, and almost flat at this point. Sensation to my lip and chin has returned. I continue to be careful with my chin and avoid contact sports or pushing on it too hard. Most of the time I forget that anything was done at all, it is amazing how fast your body heals. First month is the hardest, everything else is smooth sailing. The chin feels like my own. I would absolutely do this again.

AlexR87's provider

William Portuese, MD

William Portuese, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 252 Reviews
PROFILE
Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Phone or email responsiveness
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Payment process
Wait times

Replies (12)

One of the best healed scars I have ever seen. Very nice and results look good.
Thanks !
Your results are so great! I'm getting the same procedure tomorrow (under local too) and I'm definitely in the anxious phase haha. I'm SO worried about the pain, the swelling, the first week... but if it turns out like yours I'll be thrilled!
Thank you. Don't worry, it will be over before you know it. Just be prepared to rest for a few days and make sure you have enough pain meds. I was scared the first week after the surgery because the swelling was enormous. I wondered if I made the right decision. Feel free to reach out! Good luck on the procedure!
You look amazing!!!!
You really look great, and the scar is minimal. I'm impressed. I've been toying with the idea of a chin implant for a couple years. I appreciate you sharing your story. Again, you look completely amazing with the new chin.
Thanks ! This site was helpful for me when I did my initial research. Sounds like it's something you are very interested in :) let me know if you have any questions.
Hello your chin looks so good and your scar is almost disapperad did you used any cream on it? did you had any problem with smiling like it got smaller or crooked? And dıd you had any lack of movement in lower lip like you cant pull it down to show your bottom theeth? If so when did it heal? And my last question did your chin got smaller comparing to the first weeks and month of the implant? I ll be glad ıf you can answer i have these problems so i am looking for some info
Hi there, no, I didn't use any creams other than my normal routine (I've been using retin A for a few years). I did have issues smiling and showing my bottom teeth, this took several months to return. I believe I wrote about it in one of the updates. You need to give it at least 6 months before you start worrying. My chin did get smaller after all the swelling went down. It isn't as prominent as it was the first few months or so. I am glad I went with a medium size. Let me know if you have other questions.
Thank you much you look great !
UPDATED FROM AlexR87
18 days post

Love my Profile!

I had a chin implant 17 days ago and couldn't be happier with how I look. Dr.Portuese made me feel confident with the procedure and addressed all my questions. I am happy he recommended a medium chin implant vs a small one, it made all the difference. The procedure was very quick as well. The recovery takes time, so please do your research and most importantly, do not freak out during the first week! I recommend him for chin augmentations.

Janet was also super helpful and sweet throughout the entire process.

Replies (2)

Wow! You look great! I am a Dr. P. patient as well. A chin implant is on my wish list, so thank you very much for posting your photos. I can't get over your profile. Gorgeous!

You look great, I'm glad you're healing well!
How is your smile now? Has it gone back to the way it was? If not, how is it different?
I want a chin implant but my smile changing is my biggest worry.
UPDATED FROM AlexR87
17 days post

17 days later

Recovery has been going really well. My bruise is 95% gone, and there is only minor discoloration. I did leave the house without makeup the other day. There is still a lump around the incision, which is to be expected and should go away in a while. I know that I am still swollen, however, it isn't noticeable to me. I resumed my normal routines and feel quite confident interacting with people despite the continuous numbness on the right side. I feel like this will take the longest to go away. I do feel like sensation is starting to return to the lip, but not so much right side of the chin. My speech is almost back to normal but not my smile. i am extremely happy with the results and glad I chose the bigger size implant, as small would not make much of a difference. I will try to post another update at 6 weeks.

Replies (11)

Hi, fantastic result, honestly!

What size implant did you have done? And have you got any photos of the scar now its healed?
Thank you! It was a medium size implant. The scar is still healing but I will try to post some pics of it soon.
Wow, you look awesome! Such a great difference.
I know! I should have done it sooner. I love it! How's your recovery coming along?
Good overall. Starting to feel crummy now on night 1 but I'm hopeful for a speedy recovery.
Beautiful!
Thank you!
i love it! i love my chin implant, too! so glad i've had it done. had no problems whatsoever!
again-- looks wonderful! & you have guts to do it as a local. I never could have done that.
See More Chin Implant Reviews
See All Reviews