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“The Added Fat to My Face Looked So Good That I Went Back for More - Newport Beach”
Misty H.
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Spent: $3,500 in Newport Beach
Spent: $3,500 in Newport Beach
At age 46 I didn't like the sagging crepe like skin that was appearing on my cheeks so I had a fat transfer along with a facelift and brow lift in November 2009. I really loved the results. I didn't look pulled or altered just younger and refreshed. I have had many compliments.
A few months ago I decided I wanted to add more fullness to my face since many people tell me I am skinny. I had a second stage fat transfer and upper eyelid surgery just 10 days ago on November 11. I am still healing, but I am very happy with the results so far. I am liking the fullness the additional fat has added to my face. I know I will still lose about 10-15 percent of the volume as I heal, but things are looking good and I am healing nicely.
Updated on 4 Dec 2010:
I am now 3 weeks post surgery. I like the fullness the additional fat has added to my face. The only swelling I have notice now is on my left side under my eye. I think this might be due to the fact that I sleep on my left side.
No more bruises, but only 2 red marks are left. One under my left eyebrow and 1 on my left cheek. These aren't doing much. But I know I bruise easily. My bruises from my facelift last year took 7 weeks to go away. I know I am still healing.
Updated on 26 Dec 2010:
The red marks under my left eyebrow and on my left cheek are gone. Only a little swelling remains under my left eye and it is not very noticeable.
Updated on 2 Jan 2011:
It is just after 6 weeks after surgery. The swelling under my left eye is gone. I have noticed that the extra fat in my upper cheeks has really helped reduce the appearance dark circles under my eyes. I no longer need to put concealer on to hide them.
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This is my 3rd surgery with Dr. C and I couldn't be happier with my experience each time. I have loved the results of my previous 2 surgeries (fat transfer/facelift then breast augmentation)so I am sure the results from this last surgery will be just as great. Not only is Dr. C an extremely skilled surgeon, he is also very personable and caring. His staff is wonderful and supportive as well. I felt just as important during my final post-op follow-up appointments as I did during my first consultation.
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Thanks for sharing another review, Misty. You're a star!
Do you know if fat transfer always causes so much bruising, or was that mostly due to the eyelid surgery? It looks really painful.
I know of some other people that had fat transfers for the second time and they had barely any bruising at all.
My face is just a little tender, but not painful. My only sore part is where the fat was harvested from. Normally the harvest area isn't sore, it was for me because I don't have much body fat and the doctor had to work hard for an hour to get enough to do the job right.
Thanks for posting/sharing here it's what makes realself great.
Your doctor is a great doctor (I've used him too for procedures)
When fat is put through a centrifuge it is dehydrated. This can make it lumpier than non-centrifuged fat. So he does put the fat through a centrifuge that will be put in the cheeks. For fat that will be put in the thinner areas such as the forehead and temples he does not put it through a centrifuge.
I don't know all of the details behind what is done to the fat before it is put in my face, but I do know I am very happy with the results.
Nancy,
Sydney, AU
I am considering having a consultation with Dr. Cruise. Can you please email me or post a picture of you BEFORE all procedures? This would be before Nov. 2009 timeframe. I just turned 50 and want to do eyelids surgery, facelift, and fat transfer to breasts. I still can't decide if I need all those things. You look wonderful now, but I'm curious about how you looked BEFORE and wonder if the differences are drastic. I also worry that I will be convinced to do more procedures than I need.
Also, do you mind telling me the costs you paid for upper & lower eyelids, facelift, and fat transfer to face? Did you do the breast implant? I want to do the fat transfer to breasts (kill 2 birds in one stone) and wonder if you had that procedure done and how much it costs?
I appreciate your valuable advice. Thanks a million.
JV
Hi JV!
Definitely go in for consultation. Having my facelift, fat transfer (to my face) and breast augmentations has been some of the best things I have ever done. Dr. Cruise does great work.
He doesn't do fat transfer to the breasts and from what I have heard fat doesn't work well for the breasts. It can look like masses and give false positive results for mammograms. My breast implants are silicone implants.
The fat transfer (first and second stage) was to my face. I didn't do my lower eyelids. I did my upper eyelids and 2nd stage fat transfer together. The second stage fat transfer costs less than the first stage so I don't think the costs would give you an idea.
If I remember right my face lift, fat transfer, temple lift and dermabrasion was $18,000.
If you do to Dr. Cruise's website and go videos there is a video of me. During the video is shows the before and after pictures.
Most people didn't think I needed anything before my surgery but I wasn't happy. I love the results. I think it took 10 years off of my appearance. The change was subtle not drastic. After my surgery people would look at me and say I looked fantastic. They would try to figure out what was different. They would ask me if I did something different with my hair. They couldn't tell I had surgery which is what you want.
You can call me if you want to find out more about what to expect after surgery or any other questions. Email me at misty*****l@hotmail.com and I will give you my phone number.
Good luck. Based upon my experience, you will be happy you did it.
No fat was added to the area of my teah trough. I have had many compliments on my results. I am very happy so that is what counts.
All opinions are welcome on RealSelf, but it in the spirit of this website to give support and ask questions to get people the information they need to make decisions. You are entitled to your opinions, but you can voice them in a way that does not seem like an attack on the poster. People might be hesitant to post here if they think they will be attacked.
WTH, no offense but your comments on RS so far have come across as quite cruel - I have also suffered from bad results, but that doesn't mean it's okay to attack those who are happy.
If someone on Real Self is looking into having a procedure, that is the time to share your results negative or positive. This way it gives the poster a realistic picture of the risk and potential outcomes.
I think the golden rule should apply to posting here on Real Self. If you wouldn't want somebody saying that about you, then don't post it. If you think you can help others with your experience, good or bad, then post it.
Although I wouldn't recommend fat transfer to anyone (given I'm biased against it due to my bad experience), it doesn't stop me appreciating good results like yours. Some fat transfers I've seen have been totally natural and undetectable, and despite what I may think of results on some surgeons' sites that are "not too good" or not to my own taste, what matters is that the person who had it is happy and satisfied. We all have different desires and senses of what looks "right" after all.
I mean, there are ways of expressing what you think without appearing rude or tactless towards someone who is sharing their results for the benefit of others.
I had results from fat transfer which were horrible - but that doesn't mean others should feel the same way their results.
If you see a post that somebody is happy with their results...there is no need to "bash" or insult their appearance. You can be a little more politically correct and tell that poster they are lucky to be happy with their results, and then you can tell about your experience. This way things are more friendly, less hostile and more helpful.
I am not trying to be preachy here. Real Self should be a place where people feel comfortable posting about their results (good or bad) with out fear of bashing.