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Jawbone Surgery 3 Areas Lipo Cheek Implants Buccal Fat Removal Upper Nas Filled to Get Rid of Duck "Swing" Lip - Vancouver, BC

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I had my surgery yesterday with Dr Wittenberg in...

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I had my surgery yesterday with Dr Wittenberg in Vancouver Canada. We may for 4 hours the day before going over things and his plans for my face. He knew I wanted prominent cheek bones (without making my face look chubby), a squared chin, with a strong jaw going back to my ear. I did want to avoid getting a square jaw as I wasn't interested in changing my oval face shape which I do see as ideal.

Morning of the surgery was great and we again talked over things. His nursing staff made me feel at ease rubbing my back and letting me know I'm in great hands. I brought some essential oil spray "pain realease" for after the surgery and they were more than happy to spray me.

I walked into the clinic surgery room and met the anestesiologist who I confirmed with that I wanted extra light sedation only. Everyone was prepping and I told them I wanted to pray for them and they were all appreciative and glad to take 30 seconds to gather together and ask for wisdom, guidance, and safety.

With that the IV was put in, and all I remember saying is "wow that kicks in fast" and I was out.

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Replies (4)

November 17, 2016
What is a duck swing lip?
November 26, 2016
I'm considering getting a sliding genioplasty with Dr Wittenberg. He mentioned putting small implants on either side of the jaw so at to prevent a "peanut effect"? Did you do this as well? Would you recommend at this point?
November 27, 2016
Hi I had a sliding genioplasty in 2008 and I can tell you that the numbness and swelling can last several months and that's completely normal. Be patient and hopefully you will find your smile again,
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January 25, 2017
Wow
UPDATED FROM CBuhler
6 days post

Smile is so warped. Help?

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It's say 6 tomorrow and I am just trying to get through everything day by day. Looking back I don't think it was wise to get everything done at once. It's so much to handle and take in and it's hard not recognizing yourself in the mirror.
What is stressing me today is the lopsidedness of the jawline and smile. One seems very far outwards in comparison to the other side. Like the one side of my face is square and more masculine and the other side is slopes nicely. Totally mismatched.
I talked to the surgeons office today who told me it's all just swelling but the more I look the more unbalanced the angles look.
More importantly, my lower lip is too tight into my mouth. It's like when the chin was moved forward it pushed my plump lower lip up and tilted into my teeth so it sits too high. I LOVED my smile before. It was my best feature. Now the lower lip seems stuck in place and like not matter what I can't move it. It almost feels as though it was stitched too high up onto my gums so it has lost mobility? I can move it outwards and inwards but no matter what I do (even trying to force down with fingers) it just covers my whole smile. I'm trying to hang in there but honestly if this is going to be my smile I will have it reversed. Any thoughts??

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November 26, 2016
I did not have an implant, but my surgeon did warn me that my smile would be messed up for a few months from the lipo done on my neck. I too, had a freak out about this when it happened, but now it has started to return to normal. (Now I'm freaking out about other things! :) )
All I can say is just trust the process of your body healing. It's gonna look weird some days and some days you'll wonder why you did it but then others you'll see yourself and be happy you did! Hope this helped. I'm sure it will all look great once healed!
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January 24, 2017
any updates?
April 19, 2017
How was your recovery/results? Unfortunately, I had Wittenberg & your story is identical. I had the beautiful plump lower lip, but now it is stitched up and McGee thinner. My smile looks hollow now. One side of my face is longer, the other is square. My CNN was done twice, and it's to prominent now. I also wanted my jaw to be back towards my ear, but nope.
April 19, 2017
Sorry I meant chin, not CNN
October 7, 2019
Hi, I am considering Wittenberg for a Genioplasty, would you recommend him?
August 8, 2017
How are you doing?
How is the result after the healing period?
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August 8, 2017
You look gorgeous I love your results..but if it bothers you try talking to your surgeon perhaps you can sort out the next step to take you could do botox on the muscle to make the shape less square? xx