Guest guest Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 There are people out there who might think that somehow when you've " had work done " that it isn't the " real you " . I could not disagree more. Through two separate orthodontic endeavors, mandibular advancement and two (not just one) but two genioplasties, I went from having a 30mm or more discrepancy between my upper lip and chin, to now having an absolutely perfect profile. I had to suffer through all that treatment and surgery including a chin implant that didn't work out and had to be removed. When you have gone through all that sort of thing to have better function and hopefully better looks.... you absolutely deserve any and all " benefits " that go along with it. I look at it this way..... the " work " you have had done simply brought out the " real you " that was there all along, you just didn't get a fair shake on how your jaw/chin/teeth all developed. > > Howdy Y'all! > > Its been a year since I had my upper, lower, pallette, and chin > done. Dr. Mc Did an amazing job on my face. I look totally > different now, even to this day when I walk past a reflection of > myself, it still freaks me out. I'm still wearing braces and > probably will for a few more months. I must say this support forum > was awesome for information and helped me on a speedy recovery. > Nothing better than bitting clean through a massive subway sandwich > wihout the topping falling out, and on to my shirt and pants. The > only problem I'm having is feeling a little processed (not the real > me). I have people come up to me and tell me how good I look, and > people hitting on me constantly in social situations. Oh schucks, > Eh. But I find when someone tells things like that, I tell them > that this not me, and I've had work done. People tell me I should > own it, but its hard. I must say though... A good 5 min. snog with > the girlfriend deffinately help kick in those face muscles again. > Lots of Love, > ie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 There are people out there who might think that somehow when you've " had work done " that it isn't the " real you " . I could not disagree more. Through two separate orthodontic endeavors, mandibular advancement and two (not just one) but two genioplasties, I went from having a 30mm or more discrepancy between my upper lip and chin, to now having an absolutely perfect profile. I had to suffer through all that treatment and surgery including a chin implant that didn't work out and had to be removed. When you have gone through all that sort of thing to have better function and hopefully better looks.... you absolutely deserve any and all " benefits " that go along with it. I look at it this way..... the " work " you have had done simply brought out the " real you " that was there all along, you just didn't get a fair shake on how your jaw/chin/teeth all developed. > > Howdy Y'all! > > Its been a year since I had my upper, lower, pallette, and chin > done. Dr. Mc Did an amazing job on my face. I look totally > different now, even to this day when I walk past a reflection of > myself, it still freaks me out. I'm still wearing braces and > probably will for a few more months. I must say this support forum > was awesome for information and helped me on a speedy recovery. > Nothing better than bitting clean through a massive subway sandwich > wihout the topping falling out, and on to my shirt and pants. The > only problem I'm having is feeling a little processed (not the real > me). I have people come up to me and tell me how good I look, and > people hitting on me constantly in social situations. Oh schucks, > Eh. But I find when someone tells things like that, I tell them > that this not me, and I've had work done. People tell me I should > own it, but its hard. I must say though... A good 5 min. snog with > the girlfriend deffinately help kick in those face muscles again. > Lots of Love, > ie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 I understand the point your making ie... However, it almost seems like you're feeling guilty for cheating genetics... don't feel guilty - feel fortunate! > > Howdy Y'all! > > Its been a year since I had my upper, lower, pallette, and chin > done. Dr. Mc Did an amazing job on my face. I look totally > different now, even to this day when I walk past a reflection of > myself, it still freaks me out. I'm still wearing braces and > probably will for a few more months. I must say this support forum > was awesome for information and helped me on a speedy recovery. > Nothing better than bitting clean through a massive subway sandwich > wihout the topping falling out, and on to my shirt and pants. The > only problem I'm having is feeling a little processed (not the real > me). I have people come up to me and tell me how good I look, and > people hitting on me constantly in social situations. Oh schucks, > Eh. But I find when someone tells things like that, I tell them > that this not me, and I've had work done. People tell me I should > own it, but its hard. I must say though... A good 5 min. snog with > the girlfriend deffinately help kick in those face muscles again. > Lots of Love, > ie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 I understand the point your making ie... However, it almost seems like you're feeling guilty for cheating genetics... don't feel guilty - feel fortunate! > > Howdy Y'all! > > Its been a year since I had my upper, lower, pallette, and chin > done. Dr. Mc Did an amazing job on my face. I look totally > different now, even to this day when I walk past a reflection of > myself, it still freaks me out. I'm still wearing braces and > probably will for a few more months. I must say this support forum > was awesome for information and helped me on a speedy recovery. > Nothing better than bitting clean through a massive subway sandwich > wihout the topping falling out, and on to my shirt and pants. The > only problem I'm having is feeling a little processed (not the real > me). I have people come up to me and tell me how good I look, and > people hitting on me constantly in social situations. Oh schucks, > Eh. But I find when someone tells things like that, I tell them > that this not me, and I've had work done. People tell me I should > own it, but its hard. I must say though... A good 5 min. snog with > the girlfriend deffinately help kick in those face muscles again. > Lots of Love, > ie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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