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Chin Implant- So Glad I Did It!!(26 YO Female - Toronto, ON)

UPDATED FROM May_Baby
7 months post

Approximately 8 months post op

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May_BabyJune 26, 2014
WORTH IT$4,200
I am now pretty comfortable with the way my face looks. In some photos, my chin looks a little bit more square or masculine than I would like, but before the surgery I hated ANY profile shots so it is a good trade off and my jaw is definitely more defined with the implant which is definitely pleasing. I think there are other types of chin implants that perhaps would have been better suited to my small face but not a lot I can do about that now! I am getting married in 4 weeks and have lost a few pounds and feel that this has helped with the look of the implant. When my face is a bit more full there is a bit of fat that gathers at each end of the implant that isn't particularly pleasing.

Overall I had a wonderful experience, very little pain or discomfort and quick healing time. It really is true that it takes a lot of time to adjust to the difference- months to be honest! Happy now with the results :)

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Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Certified Plastic Surgeon

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spreadeagle
June 27, 2014
I agree, great results! You are beautiful both before and after, but I do like your after frontal view better. We pick ourselves apart way more than other people do, don't we?!
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anon13944
June 28, 2014
Yes we do pick ourselves apart way to much! Most people don't even notice half the things we are insecure about.
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May_Baby
June 30, 2014
thank you…appreciate the feedback very much
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Modesto818
June 29, 2014
Hi there! I think you look super lovely, both before and after! The difference in your profile is wonderful!! I have a quick question. i am really seriously considering a chin implant, but am a little concerned with the front view (which is actually what I am mainly worried about) I have an average-somewhat large nose, and a really small chin, and was hoping an implant would make me look more balanced on my frontal view. Do you think it made your nose look a little smaller from the front? It is kind of hard for me to tell, since your nose is already very nice, but sometimes we notice things about ourselves that others do not. Anyways, congrats on your results-you look great :)
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anon13944
June 29, 2014
Hi Modesto818- I feel like it balances the face overall. For me it did and I had a small chin and bigger nose. I had a large extended anatomical silicone chin implant. It balanced my face perfectly and gave me definition. Pictures on my profile.
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May_Baby
June 30, 2014
Hi there. I don't exactly have a "nice" nose. It has a significant bump in it but to be honest I have grown accustomed and don't think i could ever change it- it is the same nose that my father and grandmother has. I have had people ask me in the past if I broke it and I have others tell me it is very victorian and aristocratic which really is not a compliment. I really think a chin implant can very greatly balance a nose though. For me, I am more comfortable with my profile now because of my new chin and I think my nose is no longer an issue although to be honest my nose doesn't really bother me. I very rarely see people who I think would ever need a nose job but a chin implant is such an easy and drastic change that I think a lot of people could benefit from. Honestly, this website is a very positive community and I think maybe posting a photo to get opinions may be helpful. I see a lot of people who get surgery but REALLY look wonderful and are just too hard on themselves.
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girliegirlmom
August 26, 2014
You stated you got the XL with wings, but the wings were shaved or cut down? If they were cut down why the slightly added width in your frontal view? You look beautiful, btw!
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MissyAndRodney
September 4, 2014
You look stunning! I wish there was more before pictures... :) I'm getting mine done in March.
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May_Baby
September 4, 2014
Oh wow, thank you! I never allowed my profile to be shown in pictures so Im happy I remember to take a couple day of surgery! Good luck with your surgery- its quite an easy process to go through although the full results take quite a few months to look natural ( at least in my case)
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MissyAndRodney
September 4, 2014
Really? How many months would you say?
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anon13944
September 4, 2014
I guess it's different with everyone. Mine looked natural right after surgery and still does.
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May_Baby
September 4, 2014
For me it was about 4 months. But I lost a bit of weight and found that helped as my implant was a bit square on me- so losing weight helped thing my face out
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May_Baby
September 4, 2014
Mine was a bit square and took time to settle. I also lost a bit of weight which helped it look more feminine. Perhaps I just wasn't comfortable with it for a few months. Everyone is different- glad you were so happy right away
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anon13944
September 4, 2014
Which kind of implant did they use? Was it the extended anatomical chin ? Mostly what they use for women faces.
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anon13944
September 4, 2014
I know what you mean though it's crazy we have something in our face! :)
UPDATED FROM May_Baby
2 months post

Front View and Side View with a "Before"

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May_BabyJanuary 12, 2014
Still struggling with the way my chin looks from the front. However, I am starting to think that if I lose some weight I will lose some of the largeness I am seeing in my face.

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griff311
January 12, 2014
Great new pics! You look beautiful!
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RealSelf03120393
January 12, 2014
You really look fantastic! I have a consultation tomorrow and it's reassuring to see some inspiring after pics and read about a positive experience of the procedure. My face is quite similar in shape to yours so I'm hoping I can achieve the same sort of result..
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May_Baby
January 13, 2014
Thank you so much! I am really, really happy with my profile overall which is why I had the surgery in the first place. It can be hard to be positive when you see a new reflection and cannot get used to it but I am trying to be 100% positive. No matter what it is an improvement and that's what I need to focus on. I hope you get the results you want...It is really not a painful recovery or surgery and it makes a pretty big difference. Good luck to you!!!!
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newchin83
January 13, 2014
Glad you are being positive. The front has changed a slight bit but not for worse, just different. However, the profile is utterly fantastic. I hear your apprehension because something you liked has changed a little. That can be tough to cope with. Just know that from an outside perspective, I see the change but think it still looks good. :)
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laceygirl75
January 16, 2014
I think you're being a little hard on yourself. I think the "after" looks great, looking at the side view pics and the front view pics. Maybe it's just not what you're used to that it may take some time. . overall I would say you got an excellent result.
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May_Baby
March 14, 2014
Thanks-the side view is definitely an improvement for sure and you are right, I think I am just going to take some time to adjust to my new face :) Overall still happy I did it though.
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AmyS33
February 28, 2014
You look GORGEOUS!!! Love your side profile! I had chin implant surgery in 1992. So glad I did it! I am 38 now (I was 17 then!) :-)
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May_Baby
March 14, 2014
Thank you!
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anon13944
June 26, 2014
How is the implant? Has it caused any "bone erosion" of the gums?
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May_Baby
June 26, 2014
From what I can tell there doesn't seem to be any erosion. I don't even feel the implant at all whatsoever anymore, it just feels like a natural chin.
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anon13944
June 27, 2014
That's good. I am 3 days post op and it feels mostly normal now. What about you AmyS33? Have you noticed any bone erosion throughout the years? (I heard that could possibly happen, worries me!)
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nanabananajulz
March 26, 2014
Do you know what size and style implant you have? I get a more square shapes chin over pointy now too. I was totally considering going and getting a diff one with flat wings.
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May_Baby
March 26, 2014
Im not sure- I just know it was the XL size. Anything smaller would not have adjusted my profile enough so overall I'm happy :)
UPDATED FROM May_Baby
2 months post

Slightly Unhappy with Front View of my chin

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May_BabyJanuary 9, 2014
I have just returned from a Holiday where I took a lot of photos. I am a little bit upset about the results of the photos as the front view of my face is not quite as feminine as I would like. From the side, the results are what I had wanted but from the front I find that my chin is more square than I would like. I am not sure if trimming the wings more would have resulted in more of the aesthetic I would have liked or if it is just me adjusting to my new face. Before my chin implant, when I would smile I would get more of a feminine, pointed chin whereas now it almost widens my face. However, I am hoping that in a few months perhaps this will go away as the implant continues to adjust under my muscle. I think I will post again around the 6+ month mark and see how I feel then. I am not unhappy that I had the procedure done because overall, it is an improvement to my face, but I am slightly concerned about the change in my appearance when I smile.

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Angie_M
January 9, 2014
Do you have a front view photo of you smiling that you can post? I think you look great from what I've seen.
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