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Full Face Fat Transfer Instead of Facelift. Don't Waste Your Money! - San Diego, CA

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I had gone to see about getting a face lift, and,...

$8,000

I had gone to see about getting a face lift, and, at the MD's advice, had a full face fat transfer instead. It looked fabulous for the first 3 months! As month 6 approached, I was watching it all disappear, day by day. At 1 year, zero results, and that's when it was supposed to be best. And I spent all that money! I went back to my doctor, and his staff just told me how good I look. Before having it done, they made it sound like if I wasn't satisfied, the MD would re-do it. This was not offered. And no discount on a face lift was offered either. I have been paying for fillers ever since, and so upset about wasting so much money. So, my suggestion: Don't waste your money!

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Amir M. Karam, MD

Amir M. Karam, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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wow I am sorry! Thank you for being honest. I was wondering about the lasting effects of fat transfer as I was considering it myself. A friend just had it and after suffering through the first month looks great but I am not sure it lasts. You answered my question! My friend and I are 53 and 52 years old. May I ask how old you are? I heard that when one is younger it lasts longer but not sure about that either.
yes, I notice many of the positive comments are from people who just had the procedure. I was thrilled, too, at first. I was your age when i had it done, two years ago.
I had it to my brests 3 months ago, and I feel just like you !!! looked great for first few weeks now nothing !!! waste of my hard earned money !!!
Thank you for letting me know. I wish they would divide into age groups the comments on the different procedures as it makes a huge difference! I am sorry for your waist of money :-(
First off he grossly over charged you! I spent $2500 on a full face transfer 6 months ago...in Beverly Hills! (I'm 62) He should at least have offered to apply the amount to a face lift, or give you temp fillers for several years. But let me assure you it could be much worse. I had the opposite problem..mine is lasting around my eyes. They are puffy and I have lumps, scar tissue, and have permanent bags under my eyes now. It aged me 10 years. I couldn't been seen in public for four months. Now I wear sunglasses nearly 24/7. I've spent thousands trying to get the fat removed so far and have discovered its nearly impossible to get rid of. I am told I need a lower bleph that will cost $15,000 because the transferred fat has to be removed and it is a very intricate surgery. I only "wish" my fat had gone away. I think fat transfer is a horrible procedure...either way.
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