Dr. Sam Lam Plastic Surgery Forum

Hi Dr. Lam, I just got a rhinoplasty, chin implant, and lower lip reduction. I'm currently 12 hours post op and half of my lower lip feels completely numb...to the point that i cant talk. I read that permanent numbness could occur, could I have that??

although i cannot speak with you about your case (which you should direct to your surgeon), i can at least say that for my patients complete numbness is very normal after a procedure like this. most likely you will not have any permanent numbness.
sml

Thanks a lot Dr. Lam, I'm just so not used to this claustrophobic feeling of not being able to breath and having numb lips.

i can understand. sounds as if you had quite a bit done.
best,
sml

Another question, I got my nasal bones greatly narrowed, will they look good when the cast comes off? Or will I have to wait a few weeks? Thanks.

i really can't answer that since i don't know what was done by whom. in general, it should look good.
best,
sml

Dr. Lam what do you think about my chin implant so far? I'm five days post op

http://s987.photobucket.com/albums/ae352/spartandude1991/ First two pics are the chin implant, rest are without.

hi,
again, i want to emphasize that it is medico-legally precarious for me to comment on early postoperative questions and photographs. you really must ask your surgeon. the only time i comment is when someone is months out from a procedure and wants to ask me about a possible revision. but when it is early, i cannot take responsibility to say something is good or bad. hope you understand.
best,
sml

Hi, Dr. Lam. I am now 2.5 months post op and >95% of the swelling seems so have resolved thus far and my assessment is overly positive. I have a question, is there any other procedure that can benefit my appearance now that I have seen the amazing result of my current op? I was thinking cheek augmentation in particular. Feel free to point out any quantifiable flaws in my face.

http://s987.photobucket.com/albums/ae352/spartandude1991/
second pic is the before.

my personal feeling is that everything looks good including your cheeks. i would not do anything further.
best,
sml

Thanks for the lightning quick reply!!

You don't think I can experiment with radiesse cheek injections first to find my ideal cheekbone look? It's temporary so it wouldn't hurt right?

sure you can. i would not do too much. i think your flatter cheeks look good on a guy personally.
best,
sml