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Hey, Wow impressive & great to hear ur up and about in 2 weeks.... I'm physically feeling alot better and the first week -it is definately the worst bit................ Im guessing u've got some hot dates lined up with this new found confidence x ; ) Thanks for the assurance, so glad to hear the...

Hey Jaymac, I had a genioplasty solely to correct a receding chin, my lower jaw has not grown as far forward as it should have done (not sure all technical terms) but i opted not to have jaw srugery out of fear (this was a few years ago......... I am nearly a week post op genioplasty and not happy w...

Hehe thats pretty funny.....genioplsty blues! Yes I agree i didn't help. Kinda difficult to laugh, not sure if u find that too, as my bottom lip is still very swoolen and hardly moves when I talk......... Yeap i really like confessions of shopaholic, but not seen the other two....thanks gives me som...

Hey, Thanks I read somewhere here i think about the elevated sleeping position and is helping alittle with swelling (but only started 2/3 days ago). Cool sounds really good news from the consultant, wow i haven't got the nerves to unmask myself (except bro & mum - who got a quick peek). Is it st...

Hey Thank u, look forward to seeing the picts. I'm hoping so too I also came across someone called lisab28 on this site, who had reversed her genioplasty 5 weeks after as she describes feeling exactly the same and her reversal was a success .............. Crazy how even roast pototoes seem sooo tast...

Ps I also used a qualified maxifacial surgeon and have confidence in his ability as a specialist.

Therefore this is a shock, as I look like a different person x : (

Hi Lisab28, I feel I can relate to you and am 4 days post op - genioplasty for a receding chin.I liked my frontal profile and was unsure how the advancement would change it. But now im soo worried and do not like what i have done to myself. Although my chin was to be moved forward as close to 10mm o...

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Merry Christmas, hope you have a lovely day x : )

Hi Toyrus, Thank you for your post, i have been upset for a few days and can definately i been doing some crying. I have my appointment next week with the surgeon. It's reassuring to know someone feels the same and your right - everytime i look in the mirror i feel like a freak. And it is upsetting ...

Also, did u feel you were looking at someone else? I cannot recognise myself partly due to the swelling (my whole lower face is unrecognisable). But the chin is still very big and long x: (

Hi, I read your post and feel the same, I am 3days post op - genioplasty and really worried as my chin is so long. I fell I no longer look feminine and wish to reverse the procedure. Can you let me know how you are getting on and if when the swelling reduced??? Did the chin look smaller in length?

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