My post-op appointment was Tuesday--5 days after surgery. I've been really pleased with the lack of swelling and hope it continues that way after the tape FINALLY comes off!!! The surgeon and physician's assistant said everything looks fantastic and the results are amazing. I'm SO happy with how it's looking so far.
Once the tape was removed, the swelling was more noticeable. I returned to work on Wednesday--just 6 days later!!--since the pain was down to a 1-2, my energy levels were fine, and things were just achy/sore/uncomfortable which has been totally manageable with some tylenol. I was more self-conscious of my "gigantic puffy chin" than I anticipated so tried to keep to myself. No one bothered me or asked any questions, but I could tell people noticed that I looked different. :) If I hadn't had such a receding chin in the first place, it wouldn't have looked so out of place. For me, it looked and felt drastic that first day.
Today (Thursday), pain and discomfort was even better, and I generally felt more myself as far as mood/mental state is concerned. The hardest part has been that my smile isn't back to normal yet since all the tissue and muscles have been stretched, so I look a little doofy compared to my usual tooth-bearing grin. At least it's only temporary!
Normal photo of myself (and my honey!) from our engagement photos last summer! Chin looks fine from the front!
Pre-op photos taken by the Cleveland Clinic--they emphasized that I should relax all the muscles in my face completely--fantastic. Receding chin is obvious from the side profile.
First morning after surgery! Where's my prescription painkiller?! I looked exactly the same for all 5 days leading up to post-op, so this is all you're getting of these.
NO MORE TAPE!! This is from Tuesday right after my post-op, literally--in the Cleveland Clinic bathroom and then in my car in the parking lot, ha. Look at all the chin I've acquired!!!! I was told that this was "quite swollen" and that over the next few weeks, the contouring and definition would continue to improve. It definitely became a bit more swollen than thing and was boxier by the next morning for my first day back to work.
At work today (Thursday), ONE WEEK after surgery. Already less swollen than Tuesday. Yes, I'm a chemist. Still having some achy soreness and discomfort, but again, nothing a couple tylenol can't take care of!
3 comments:
it looks great! hope your recovery is continuing to go well. getting my sliding genio on monday morning, a bit nervous but hope it turns out as well as yours.
Hey there,
I am getting an SG soon and stumbled upon your blog. Would you be willing to provide an update? How is your smile? Did it change at all? Happy overall? More confident?!
Look forward to hearing from you :)
my husband has the same type of face (upward pointing narrow nose and chin set back). He also snores terribly :( I would like to know if you also snored before the genioplasty, and if so, did the surgery improve/eliminate your snoring?
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