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Chin Implant and subsequent removal for 31 Y/o Male - Wroclaw

UPDATED FROM isotonic30
5 years post

Radiesse chin filler

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$1,500
The Radiesse treaement : compared to having the implant placed, it was a lot less stressful and much quicker. Of course the result only will last for a year or so, but it was also a fairly good solution for the short term.
My doctor told me she was expecting a good result - I'm happy with it, although it is less projection than the implant gave me. She offered me botox in the chin (probably on another occasion) which would relax the muscle and give me a bit more projection.
The procedure was a little bit painful at the beginning. And I had a bruise on the right side of my chin a day after - it has since subsided but was a bit annoying. In the end she told me that it was a challenge because of internal scar tissue (owing to the removed chin implant). But she used a canula to recude the number of times I was punctured.
Given the time taken, stress endured, amount spent etc. I'm really happy with the result.

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Dr Piotr Rataj

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Dr. Piotr is very friendly, although he doesn't speak a lot of English. There's a translator who will translate everything, which does lower the language barrier. I wasn't given any choice in the size or shape of my implant; when I asked what he would be using, he ran to get the catalogue and told me that it would be a 9mm implant, but I did not get to phyiscally see or choose it beforehand. The low mark for wait times is because I had to wait 8 hours for my procedure, waiting around in the waiting room. This clinic is pretty busy and he doesn't just see patients travelling from abroad, but a whole host of others. This means it's a busy day for him and if you're last in the day, there's no option to go home and come back. Follow up appointments also took 2 hours each, because I had to be picked up, wait for all the other patients, and then be driven back. Not great. He also massaged my chin very hard (which caused me great pain) and did not relent for a second. I'm not sure that was entirely necessary. Overall I'm happy with the surgery, but I feel the clinic could take better care of its patients and be run in a more efficient way. The patient co-ordinator is very attentive and polite, but probably overworked. It meant she was rushing around and I didn't feel she could pay enough attention to each individual patient. On the other hand, the patient co-ordinator and surgeon took 10 minutes to explain to me why the wait was so long and apologise, which I appreciated.

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UPDATED FROM isotonic30
5 years post

Trying an alternative : Radiesse

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I'm writing this just before leaving my place to go to the local clinic I've found for Radiesse.
Having failed with the first chin implant, and thinking about it again recently I looked more into fillers. Asked my dr about it when she was doing my Botox and they said I'm a good candidate. I explained my history, and what objective I have (basically I was happy with the result of the chin implant before it was removed).
I'm a bit nervous! It doesn't take too long, but it can't easily be undone. So my main concerns are - am I in good hands? What if they mess up or it looks bad?
I also had to shave my beard for this. And I realise now how I feel that the beard helps give me a better chin and jaw and makes me look better. Well, it'lll grow back and I can obviously wear a facemask!
Wish me luck

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April 1, 2021
It looks great to me, honestly. My I ask, do you feel the implant? Do you feel like you have something into your body? Or you feel nothing?
Because I’m considering doing it
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April 3, 2021
it had to be removed. If you read my full thread above you will see the story - it was placed but moved and had to be removed.
UPDATED FROM isotonic30
1 year post

1 Year after my chin implant, seems like a liftime ago

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Wow, it's been a year since I had my chin surgery. It's good to look back on this and realise how much stress it caused me; having the implant inserted and removed within 3 weeks was a big upheaval and an enormous waste of time. Everyone who I've talked to says I look fine without it, but of course when you have a weak chin it's all you can see when you look in the mirror. A chin implant seemed like a simple solution to something that had bothered me for a long time. Sadly it backfired but I feel like i handled it pretty well - maybe because i knew it was one of the risks. Sometimes I try to remember what it felt like being in that hospital bed, waiting for my removal surgery with a drip in my arm... helps me to put things in perspective.

Do I still think about my chin? Yes i do. I wish I could walk away from this and say 'that was a stupid mistake, I never want to mess around with implants again', but I still feel the impulse to want to give it another shot. it's stupid, and irrational given what i've gone through, i know. But I'm being honest. I would still like more projection in my chin.

One thing is I have had a lot of people tell me i'm handome, which has given me more confidence. But in myself I still feel I could look better. I am hopefully on a journey to self-acceptance but I'm not quite there yet! i'm not sure whether plastic surgery is futile - i just read a comment from someone who's having all of her implants removed... is that an inevitability of all patients?

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January 21, 2017
So first off, I second those who've said you're a handsome guy. You really are very good looking. That said, I disagree with your assessment that it's stupid and irrational to give it another try. You simply had a bit of bad luck with the infection. The initial results with the implant were impressive and clearly improved a feature that bothers you. I'd say, don't waste time overthinking this. Jump in and do it again as soon as possible.
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January 23, 2017
Thanks for the kind comment! I may reconsider it in future. I do think i was unlucky, and I'd think carefully before going to do it again given what i went through.
January 24, 2017
No, you were lucky that you came out of it unscathed. I know I can't convince you to not have surgery again but please think it through. Health is everything. Health is more important than a chin. You look fine the way you are. I've had three implants put in my face and I regret it every day. I'm taking the chin and cheeks out soon. I have tingling sensations and facial pain everyday, its horrible. That's one of the reasons why I'm so desperate to remove them. I am convinced that the implants are doing something to my left eye. I get this strange stabbing sensation every day that radiates all the way back down my neck. It seems as if my optic nerve is inflamed. I know the implants are doing this. I'm more than convinced right now. I'm so ready to remove them and get my life back. If I were you, and if I was so determined to improve your chin, I would see about getting a fat transfer to your chin. Your body cannot reject fat tissue the same way it can reject plastic.
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January 28, 2017
Actually one of the first surgeons I saw suggested that; but I didn't really think it would give me the result I wanted. Anyway, for now I'm just staying as I am - not planning on having any more surgery! Thanks for your advice and really hope your removal helps with your nerve irritation -
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April 12, 2017
Hello do you had any deformation after chin implant removal? Like sagging or uneven lips or smile ? And dıd your chin go back to how ıt was before? I ll be so glad ıf you ınform me about the healing processes i just got my chin implant removed ı am hopeless right now
May 6, 2017
You are a handsome guy ~
However if you are still concerned about your chin have you considered dermal filler ?
I have had my chin augmented twice with dermal filler (2 different looks).
It has made a huge difference ~ But it did take a while to get used to the new look/feel especially the first time I had it done.
It is also fully dissolvable with Hyaluronidase.
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May 12, 2017
Hi! Yeah I have considered it. I talked to the lady who does Botox and she was so horrified about my chin implant experience that she said she would only let me do it reluctantly. Glad it worked out for you, and if I try it I'll update here!