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Chin Implant and subsequent removal for 31 Y/o Male - Wroclaw
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I'm booked in to the Clinic For You next week for...
$1,500
I'm booked in to the Clinic For You next week for a chin implant. I've always been unhappy with my profile - or at least since I was a teenager and caught myself in a mirror that showed my profile. I've been researching for about 18 months, and looked at a lot of different options and surgeons. Decided I wanted a non-porous implant inserted sub-mentally, under local anaesthetic.
Having already had one procedure abroad, I'm not anxious about travelling to get this done. However as the date approaches I've found myself worrying a lot more about the expected outcome, whether there will be a lot of swelling, whether I'm going to look weird and if anyone will notice. I also have a disapproving partner who really isn't keen on the idea. So I have to deal with one other person's anxieties about this, too.
My desired outcome is for a more masculine face, with a stronger and more balanced profile. I don't want to be unrecognisable, I'm fairly happy with the way I look already. But I've always been unhappy with my chin and that insecurity seems to be getting worse.
Having already had one procedure abroad, I'm not anxious about travelling to get this done. However as the date approaches I've found myself worrying a lot more about the expected outcome, whether there will be a lot of swelling, whether I'm going to look weird and if anyone will notice. I also have a disapproving partner who really isn't keen on the idea. So I have to deal with one other person's anxieties about this, too.
My desired outcome is for a more masculine face, with a stronger and more balanced profile. I don't want to be unrecognisable, I'm fairly happy with the way I look already. But I've always been unhappy with my chin and that insecurity seems to be getting worse.
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Replies (12)
January 18, 2016
Hey guys, thanks for your encouragement!
I'm getting it done today, just seen the surgeon who said it's going to be medium to large size. Travelled from London to come here last night and was picked up at the airport
January 29, 2016
You look fantastic! I hope you're happy with the result. I have just had a quote to have an implant and the doctors suggested a partial face lift - which I don't think I really need) anyway, cost was going to be $17,500 which I can't afford! I love your result - who did your work?
January 29, 2016
Wow, that sounds like a lot! I went to Poland for this- used a company called ClinicForYou -- it was very affordable, but quite a long way to travel from the US. On the other hand, travelling abroad for surgery has the benefit of being able to recover away from prying eyes.
The surgeon is Dr Piotr Rataj. If you want to save money and don't mind travelling, then it could be a good option. I wrote a full review of the clinic right at the bottom of the review. Thanks for your comments :)
The surgeon is Dr Piotr Rataj. If you want to save money and don't mind travelling, then it could be a good option. I wrote a full review of the clinic right at the bottom of the review. Thanks for your comments :)
January 29, 2016
Thanks. After I commented I saw that it was Poland- that's amazing to travel so far but I like that you can be away from everyone and have privacy! Perhaps I will consider it as part of a holiday plan! Did you have travel insurance and would it cover elective surgery of something had gone awry? Thanks
January 29, 2016
Yeah I do have travel insurance, it's a bit different here because in the EU if I needed any extra medical attention I could claim the money back from UK government. I'm not sure what the insurance situation would be if you were visiting from the U.S.
Have you looked at Mexico? I've seen a few facelift reviews from surgeons over there and seems to be a lot less expensive than doing it in the U.S. :)
February 2, 2017
Did you consider teaching hospital plastic surgery clinics in the US? I'm going to get some procedures and the Dr. Suggest I get a chin implant. I hadn't thought of it so now researching and considering.
January 29, 2016
What a wise choice. I have a male friend I would like to suggest that to, but don't know how to approach it.
January 31, 2016
Thanks! Tricky - I'm not sure you can suggest to anyone that they need surgery without coming off badly. On the other hand, I always felt there was something wrong with my profile, and it wasn't until I came on real self and saw similar faces to mine that I realised what I needed. But once I knew it's what I wanted, I became obsessed with other people's chins and it made me even more self-conscious. So my warning would be that if you alert him to the fact that he has a weak chin, it might make him very self-conscious. Has he discussed his appearance with you before?
UPDATED FROM isotonic30
Day of treatment
Pre surgical check
today's the day! I arrived last night and got picked up from the airport. Checked in to my apartment but didn't sleep all that well.
The last few nights I've been having chin dreams and waking up wishing it was the day of the operation. So I'm excited but strangely calm today.
Just had my consultation with the surgeon. It's obviously quite a simple procedure for him so seems quite casual about it. I've also asked all the questions I needed to via email. He explained everything and translated via Eveline. Also took photos of my profile and the front. I arrived at about 9.30 but they're not operating until 3. Going for local anaesthetic with a muscle relaxant (similar to diazepam). I can call for pizza (really!) and have my own private room to hang out in. Wish me luck!
The last few nights I've been having chin dreams and waking up wishing it was the day of the operation. So I'm excited but strangely calm today.
Just had my consultation with the surgeon. It's obviously quite a simple procedure for him so seems quite casual about it. I've also asked all the questions I needed to via email. He explained everything and translated via Eveline. Also took photos of my profile and the front. I arrived at about 9.30 but they're not operating until 3. Going for local anaesthetic with a muscle relaxant (similar to diazepam). I can call for pizza (really!) and have my own private room to hang out in. Wish me luck!
Replies (3)
February 5, 2016
I've also started having chin dreams, wake up excited about the op then remember there's still 3 weeks to go!! Grrrr
February 5, 2016
I've also started having chin dreams, wake up excited about the op then remember there's still 3 weeks to go!! Grrrr
February 5, 2016
I've also started having chin dreams, wake up excited about the op then remember there's still 3 weeks to go!! Grrrr
UPDATED FROM isotonic30
Day of treatment
Surgery day (9 hour wait)
Was picked up slightly late (I wouldn't have minded if I didn't have to wait in the snow), driven to the clinic and had consultation.
The surgery itself was fairly easy to handle. I'd asked for a muscle relaxant before I went in- it was only given a few minutes before I was on the operating table so not sure how much effect it had.
Mainly the uncomfortable part is feeling the bone being scraped to separate the muscle, but I didn't feel the initial opening. A few times when I winced, the surgeon gave me a bit more anaesthetic. Afterwards I was fully bandaged up and wheeled into another room where I fell asleep.
The big frustration for today was having to wait 9 hours for surgery. Apparently there was an unexpected patient, but I don't think it was planned very well. Would have been much better for me to spend my time in town or in the apartment rather than in the waiting room.
The surgery itself was fairly easy to handle. I'd asked for a muscle relaxant before I went in- it was only given a few minutes before I was on the operating table so not sure how much effect it had.
Mainly the uncomfortable part is feeling the bone being scraped to separate the muscle, but I didn't feel the initial opening. A few times when I winced, the surgeon gave me a bit more anaesthetic. Afterwards I was fully bandaged up and wheeled into another room where I fell asleep.
The big frustration for today was having to wait 9 hours for surgery. Apparently there was an unexpected patient, but I don't think it was planned very well. Would have been much better for me to spend my time in town or in the apartment rather than in the waiting room.
So glad you are here and sharing your experience so far! I think chin implants can make such a dramatic difference. I'm excited for you. Do you know what size you're getting?
Please keep us updated! Where are you traveling from?