Fat Transfer: Stories

Fat grating does work and I hear lasts longer than other fillers. I had facelift March 14/2012 with fat grafting in the nasal labial folds ( really worked) and fat transfers under the face orbital bone. It lifted my cheeks and gave my face volume which is incredible for age 60.
Doctor took it from my eyelids as I had my upper/lower eyelids done. Amazing results .

is it just a fat transfer ? or lower blepharoplasty at the same time ? thanks for sharing and you look very strong woman .......

You look FANTASTIC! Easily ten years younger, very fresh. The before and after is almost like mother and daughter. I hope that my procedure goes as well as yours!

I had FG done under local anesthetic X 2--no problems at all. Gen Anesthetic seems too much for such a simple procedure. Just Chill out and HOLD STILL.

You look terrific and transfer took years off. Can this be done under local anaesthetic, and can u tell me how much u paid???

I would like to know what is better recommended for the temple area: Radiesse or own fat. Thank you

Oh, I love your new look. And most important you feel good.I'm so happy for you. Maybe one day I'll go one to see Dr. K. Enjoy your new YOU :-]

You look great--Another FG success. I too had a really good result, and am a fan of fat grafting, but my PS does it in 3 steps, 4 or so mo apart. Pain= next to none. Everything takes time--no pt should expect a 2 week verdict. My face looks much better, but I also had a small lift (preauricular). My question & photo are on here (SEE: Fat Graft Healing, and an answer from Dr Blinski--that varies a bit from my surgeon's input) My friends say I look REALLY good, but natural. Heck, I am in my 60s and a 45 yr old asked me out! Haha

Wow! You look sooo pretty. Thank you for posting. I am considering this procedure too.

you look fantastic!

Thank you! I feel it! : )

You look FANTASTIC.

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Thanks. I think that is the hardest thing going from one doctor to another who wouldn't even admit that laser can cause this damage. I left two offices already because they said that this MUST have been caused by some other reason.Even if I show them my pictures. If they do not admit to the cause of the damage how can I expect them to be able to treat it?Too often you see them offer another type of laser! Heck no that's when I leave......

I've not needed to go back at all. I do however go get Botox injections around my eye and forehead as needed which over time has been less and less, which is wonderful!
My recovery time was relatively quick, my stitches were in approx. 5 days and soon as they came out I healed really quick! The only pain I had was when I woke up from surgery, I remember burning. My husband asked if they could give me some pain meds, and by the time I was home, my burning was gone, and never had any pain after that. The most important thing is that you stay ahead of the pain with your meds. Take them as prescribed, don't miss a dose, then start weening yourself off when appropriate. I was swollen for the first year or so, but only I and my immediate family knew that. I was at a wedding a few months after surgery and non of my relatives knew I had had the surgery. They thought I looked refreshed and possibly gained weight, but they were shocked when I told them, I have family who are not shy about speaking up either. So it was a real testament to my surgery.
Check out your doctors references, call them ask for photos. People call me all the time from my doctors office.

Can either one of you tell me what you have learned or what I should be looking for? I am in Florida, but have looked at Dr. Lam in Texas since he is suppose to be one of the best. What about cost and how many times do you have go back at least what you went through personally such as recover time, bruising, and pain? Thanks for your input

i think you look beautiful!! i have done fat transfer and i love it myself! the doctor i chose to go to is dr sydney coleman in newyork he is great also:)

Thank you Megan for your support.
"wth" is one of those whom if they see something good in someone, they're going to rip that someone apart! It is plain and simple Bullying!
I know what my truth is, I'm NOT a liar, or a scammer. I have NOTHING to benefit for making any kind of post on here. In fact, I'm normally the one who won't post because of Bullies like "wth". So, lesson learned.

I understand your point which is something I look for now. Also doctor photos that do not show left and right profile on face lifts, etc. My doctor would not let me smile in my photos which showed the damage she did from laser. Compare apples with apples, make-up, lighting, distance etc. Those of us that have been burned start seeing the reality of limitations. No miracles out there. I just want the facts and the truth. Let us decide with honest information.

The lies here are obvious to those who have already been scammed but not so much to those who have not been scammed yet. She is comparing photos where one has no flash and the other does to make one look better than the other? plain and simle!