Re: Re: Extreme Makeover + quick fixes

[Guest guest]

I am happy for us all doing it properly! I am sure chin implants work for some

people - I think it depends on what is not quite right about the chin and your

original face structure. I think I just wanted my face lengthened and the chin

implant didn't do that, it actually made it worse from the side, kind of

unnatural and did not change the front. With the surgery I am getting my jaw

moved forward and down which should do the trick.

What a process though!

amygtcheer <no_reply > wrote:

I agree about the Extreme Makeover. I had rhinoplasty before I got

married (really glad I did it). I just had a small hump removed and

most people couldn't tell I had anything done. Anyway, my surgeon

mentioned my weak chin (i have an overbite). He told me up front

there was a " quick fix " by having a chin implant and then there was

the correct way by going through surgery. I decided against the chin

implant and he told me that if I ever wanted to do the long way, to

let him know, he knew of a good doctor. . . .Well, now, 3 years

later, I am just starting the " correct way " and I am really glad that

I didn't do the chin implant first after hearing your story. I am

thankful that my doctor told me the other option.

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> Does anyone on here feel like they are going through (or have

> already gone through) an extreme makeover, like the ones on TV? Ppl

> have already referenced this to me (which is a little rude! but I

> can certainly understand=) ~ not only will my facial structure

> change but I think there will be some other changes in my life for

> the better.

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> Speaking of that show ~ I have seen SO MANY contestants who

> desperately needed jaw surgery but they all end up getting chin

> implants and veneers etc. It's sad! I think a lot of veneers look

> fake ~ especially when they plunk thick ones on top of really

> crooked teeth. I mean dentures would look better LOL

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> In another thread there was a discussion about spotting ppl who

need

> the surgery, and celebrities who could use it. I mainly find

myself

> spotting " real " ppl rather than celebrities b/c let's face it, in

> order to be a famous actor/actress you need a decent bite and smile

> above everything else!

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[Guest guest]

I guess it depends on whether you want people to know about your full situation

as to whether you tell them. I suppose I am just happier to keep this to myself.

Everyone is obviously fully aware of the braces but I just want to get through

the surgery in private. When I had my nose job, NO ONE noticed, not even my own

mother!! I had mentioned it to a handful of people to start with so they

wouldn't be shocked or surprised but no one noticed anyway. I shouldn't have

bothered! But I did get some opinions I didn't want or ask for - you know the

people who don't believe any type of cosmetic surgery is necessary.

If someone is willing to share with me their concerns about their jaw or seem to

want it fixed I would possibly mention the possibility of them having surgery

especially if they already have braces. Depends on who they are. Most likely I

wouldn't say anything in most cases. That's just me.

amygtcheer <no_reply > wrote:

Well, I am a very open person. Some people are so hush, hush and

deny any plastic surgery. I tell people I've had my nose fixed

because it had been broken at some point. The way I look at it is if

you want to improve yourself, be proud of it, don't deny it.

However, suggesting something to other people is definitely a tricky

situation. Some people can be very offended. I would use your

situation and give them more info than they really cared to know

about your situation. i.e. Tell them why you're doing it in detail

and they may see themselves in your description and ask you more

questions. Then you are free to talk more openly. However, if they

just ignore you or don't really say anything, chances are that if you

say anything, they will be offended and that's the last thing you

would want to do.

There's no really good way to just casually bring it up without some

sort of opener. i.e. they are wearing braces and you casually ask,

are you going to have orthognathic surgery too? as you smile and show

your braces.

> > >

> > > Does anyone on here feel like they are going through (or have

> > > already gone through) an extreme makeover, like the ones on

TV? Ppl

> > > have already referenced this to me (which is a little rude!

but I

> > > can certainly understand=) ~ not only will my facial structure

> > > change but I think there will be some other changes in my life

for

> > > the better.

> > >

> > > Speaking of that show ~ I have seen SO MANY contestants who

> > > desperately needed jaw surgery but they all end up getting chin

> > > implants and veneers etc. It's sad! I think a lot of veneers

look

> > > fake ~ especially when they plunk thick ones on top of really

> > > crooked teeth. I mean dentures would look better LOL

> > >

> > > In another thread there was a discussion about spotting ppl who

> > need

> > > the surgery, and celebrities who could use it. I mainly find

> > myself

> > > spotting " real " ppl rather than celebrities b/c let's face it,

in

> > > order to be a famous actor/actress you need a decent bite and

smile

> > > above everything else!

> > >

> > >

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