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22 Years Old, Chin Implant Booked! - United Kingdom

UPDATED FROM Jaimaria
1 year post

I found this picture..

WORTH IT$5,764
I was flicking through old pictures last night and came across the picture on the left! 5 days after my chin operation haha! My mum made me the black chin strap which sat over my head like a headband, it was very handy! I needed something that was comfy and kept all the bandages in place, i didn't really take the strap off for a whole week, i even slept in it. The picture on the right was taken last weekend, you can see the swelling has dramatically reduced, which is good! I just wanted to share this with you so you can see the difference, and also the handy tip about the chin strap if any of you are due to have surgery soon! Any questions just ask :) x

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Shakeel Akhtar

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Such a lovely knowledgable man. Listened to all my queries and concerns. Took me through every possible option I had regarding the chin implant. Couldn't of picked a better surgeon. Very skilled and achieved the best result considering he said it was very difficult due to the shape of my jaw. Would recommend him to anyone considering surgery. Thank you!!!

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Thanx for posting. You look amazing. How is your scar? When someone asks you how did you get that scar what do you say? I'm getting nose and chin oct 27. So excited
Thank you! My scar is practically invisible now! you can't see it! So i never get asked how i got the scar. But even if i got asked i would tell the truth, I'm very open and honest with people about my surgery, i am proud of my decision and the results! Good luck with your surgery, I'm sure you're going to love it! x
Looks great. Can you show us pic of the scar under chin. I assume it won't show that much?
just saw pic of your scar, how wide is scar?
Scar is practically invisible! When you look closely its about 2 inches wide, my surgeon had to make the incision bigger in my case as he was struggling to get the large implant in, so he made it a little bigger than usual, but you can't even see it now :)
You look absolutely amazing. Did the surgeon ever suggest that you had an overbite, and that there were options other than an implant? Xx
Thanks very much! My bite & teeth were checked over by surgeon at the consultation and he said my bite was lined up just fine. The only other option we discussed was sliding genioplasty but i didn't like the sound of that operation at all. Im glad i chose the implant :) x
Are there any long term concerns? What are the concerns over an accidental bump to the chin?
As far as I'm aware, i don't think there are any long term concerns. Unless my body rejects the implant, that would be an issue. But I've had no problems as of yet. My surgeon said i can have this implant until the end of my life which is good. I think I've read about bone erosion before with an implant, but mine has been screwed into place so the implant doesn't move so, bone erosion shouldn't be an issue either. Im guessing an accidental bump to the chin could have consequences, but hopefully it won't ever come to that x
Thanks for the info. Are implants cheaper than the procedure where the shift the jaw bone?
Yes I believe so. Not sure how much cheaper though
Hi there, I can´t find anything about the material used. Which kind of material did the doctor used, silicon, med-por.. ?
Hello! It was silicone! Unfortunately don't know the measurements! All I know is that it was the "large" one
Please, can you inquire what the name of the implant manufacturer is? I have looked at chin implant results for several years and have never seen anything that huge used. Most patients complain that there wasn't enough of a change. In some cases the change is very minor. It seems as if your Dr. took a gamble, Normally any recession over 10mm and they insist on a genioplasty. So if you can find out what was used. Not to bother the doctor, the secretary should find that info in the records I would think. Thanks.
She answered that question SEVERAL times. You should read the other posts and answers first.
Crockett, did you mean to write this to your own question? Lol
LOL! do you troll yourself?, hahaha!
My last comment was for "d. crockett", it's weird the way realself displays comments
Sorry, yeah it looked like d.crockett answered him/herself. Now it makes sense. Oops.
I'm referring to the silicone vs medpor question. (Answered several times). My question regarding millimeters re: projection and height and manufacturer's identity has not been answered yet.
UPDATED FROM Jaimaria
1 year post

Over 1 year!

So it's official! My chin is one years old, and I couldn't be any happier! The response and feedback from all of you is overwhelming! I try my best to answer all of your questions, please bare with me if it takes a day or 2! My YouTube video that I posted on here has reached 3,000 views which is nice to know I'm reaching that many people who may be looking into an implant! Here are 2 recent photos of me, over 1 year later. I am absolutely thrilled. Thank you all and don't forget to ask me anything you wish to know! All the best Jai x

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I just got an issue with a scar after treatment. I think whosoever undergo this procedure must take off from his work/ university for at least a month (ultimately get fired afterwards for sure, lol). Overall it looks really nice!
Hey which surgeon did you use ?
Hey I noticed in your post you said you used dr shakeel akhtar but on the bottom and top of page says dr sohail akhtar
I don't know why it says sohail at the bottom it won't let me change it. But I used Dr shakeel:)
Ow ok thank you so much I really want to use the same surgeon :)
Hey! You look wonderful! I'm still debating to do this and can you do things like rest your chin in your hand without pain? What about going to get a massage and having your face pressed in that head massage thing? How long did it take for your smile to return? Thanks!
Hey thank you! I still am careful when it comes to touching my chin, if i hug someone and my chin rests on there shoulder i can feel a slight twinge, not pain, it just makes me aware i have something foreign in my face haha. I lie on my side in bed and my chin rests against my pillow all night and I've had no issues. Id say just be careful the first 6 months or so but other than that its safe to say its really secure. My smile return back to normal id say more towards the second month of surgery :) Good luck with your decision x
First, let me add my "wows!" You look great. I do have a question. I had my surgery about 2.5 weeks ago and I was wondering how the implant affected your smile. Not surprising, I still have stiffness and swelling, but I am beginning to wonder if I will be able to smile normal. I'd love to hear what you experienced.
Hello! Congrats!!! Yes i had major worries about my smile, i was so scared it was never going to come back, i was like OMG my face is ruined! I kept practicing my smile each day, and the more time went on the better it got, id say give it at least 1 month and you should start to feel back to normal. But its nothing to worry about :) good luck with recovery! x
Thank you so much for your response. It helps to know that the two months my surgeon mentioned is appropriate and that I will get my smile back. I still look constipated when I smile. LoL
My smile was crooked the first couple of weeks, but it got better! It's still not back to normal because the implant is in the way (+2months postop). I have photos on my review. But I'm sure if your implant isn't too big it shouldn't affect it.
Jaimaria also can you open your mouth as wide as before ie going to dentist since I might have to go afterwards for cavity work. And the slight twinge isn't pain? Ok twinge still sounds a bit scary. I give my decision to my PS tomorrow! Eek
Yes I can open my mouth just how I used to be able to. When I said twinge; I just meant I am aware it is there like if you squeeze too hard it feels like you pushed a bruise on your skin it's nothing to worry about though it's natural to be aware of something under your skin :) all the best x
UPDATED FROM Jaimaria
10 months post

VIDEO

Thought it would be nice for you guys to see my new chin up close and personal. Want to try and help as many of you as i can, as i know it can be so stressful when researching! I went through it all too! Hope you enjoy, let me know if you have any questions x

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So beautiful!
Ahh thanks very much! I feel great now, definitely the best thing I've ever bought haha x
This was the most adorable thing I've ever seen on here. You look so amazing. You could be a model!
Haha aw thanks very much! Wish I had the guts to talk on it though maybe one day soon! If I get enough questions haha x
Looks great. 1.what kind of implant material? Silicone? Is the implant made by implantech? 2 Any fixation with screws?
Implant material is silicone, no idea who it's made by sorry! It's fixed with 2 micro titanium screws either side x
1.Does it feel like your own chin?2. Can you feel the implant? 3. 3.Any reaction by your body?
1. I don't feel any way different than what I felt like before the implant, you don't even know it's there I completely feel just normal. No stiffness or anything anymore. 2. I can't feel anything, unless I touch it you know it feels different to how a bone would feel I'm guessing? I don't really know, it's nothing to worry about anyway you will forget you've even got one! 3. My body seems to of handled it well no rejections or infections my scar healed great, the only thing I would say is for the first few months I got loads of spots on my chin area and it was very tingley and sensitive , but they soon cleared and now back to normal ! X
Thank you for sharing this.Because the thought of having any foreign substance in your body is scarry. But your experience makes it seem like the body is tolerant. Any idea what might have been causing the spots on your chin?
Didn't you say it was fixed with one screw in the centre at the start of your blog ?
Yes I did , that's what I thought was happening. Until afterwards he told me he used 2 one either side.
Can you find out If you got a extended anatomical chin implant it will be greatly appreciated
You look so beautiful with your new chin! I also noticed your hair is a bit darker afterwards. I think the darker shade of hair makes your eyes and your complexion "pop" -- in a very becoming way! You look beautiful the way you are now, but just a thought, if you wanted to further even out your side profile, you could possibly consider getting a bit of the tip of your nose toned down just a bit. But you are beautiful!!!
Thanks so much for your feedback ! Appreciate it!
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