David G. Genecov, MD (in memoriam)

I had been noticing that my face had lost its volume in many areas, including under eyes, cheeks, chin (looking too prominent ) and deep folds around nose and thin down turned mouth. I saw fat transfer and started researching it. I chose my Dr for many reasons. He is board certified, He was in my price range, he didn't use anesthesia, (I like that idea of being partially awake), He is a craniofacial surgeon for children who have birth defects ect.

Updated on 27 Jan 2016:
It will be a week since my procedure tomorrow. I am adding photos so you can see what I look like so far.

Updated on 27 Jan 2016:


Updated on 27 Jan 2016:
I was hoping to look more natural and fuller like I did 15 years ago.

Updated on 30 Jan 2016:
I met with the Dr and told him my concerns about the size of my lips. I didn't see any of the the swelling going down after 1 week. He seemed to be pleased with how everything looked and told me the second week should make a difference in the swelling. He told me to start messaging my bottom lip (it is especially large) to help break down the fat at a more rapid rate. I will post some pictures soon to see if it is working. I meet with him again in a week. It is hard for me to comment on the rest of my face, since my lips have been such a source of concern. I hope I don't absorb too much in my face.

Updated on 6 Feb 2016:
My lips have come down a bit. Hoping they come down a little more. They are a little crooked but I am messaging them to try to even them out. Dr seems to be happy with the results overall. I am wanting to wait to see how everything settles in the next few weeks before I say wether I think it is worth it or not.

Updated on 6 Feb 2016:


Updated on 6 Feb 2016:
Here is the latest.

Updated on 16 Mar 2016:
Well I am almost 2 months post fat transfer procedure and wanted to give an update. I did the fat transfer to fill out my face and help with the tired and sunken look I was experiencing. Most of my post procedure comments revolved around my lips because they were so BIG. The rest of my face didn't really look much different compared to my lips, so I didn't talk much about those areas. I can say now that my lips are almost back to their original size. I have very minimal change to my lips. I would like them a slight bit fuller ( go figure) but they look better now then when they were HUGE and crooked. The rest of my face looks slightly better. I would say the change is minimal and wish I had bit more fullness overall. I go back next month to see the dr and maybe I will be able to tell more of a difference with their before and after pics. I am still not sure the change is enough to outweigh the cost and go through the entire experience, but I am waiting for the 3 month appt to really make my final decision. I have to say I would not want to be overfilled, so I think there is a fine line as to how much fat to add. It is not an exact science or outcome. It was too expensive to take extra fat out and store it ( not in my budget). I would have to go thru the entire procedure again to have more fat added.

I decided to have eyelid surgery because people always said I looked tired or mad. Plus it started to effect my vision. I was amazed at the difference the difference. I was very pleased with the procedure. I will post before pictures and pictures 2 weeks after surgery. The procedure was done it the doctors clinic and required no overnight stay. I can't believe I stressed about it and waited so long to get it done. I very pleased with the outcome. People noticed something was different and said I look like I finally got some rest. They had no idea I had surgery.

I'm very content with my Botox and Juvederm treatments! Definitely the surgeon I will go for in the next 10 years when I plan to get my eyes and facelift. Dr. Genecov was highly recommended to me by a good friend who had a face and necklift done by him and she looks superb (she tells people it's good genes!) The before and after photos in his office are truly amazing and I feel confident he is the right surgeon for my future procedures! The staff is friendly, the office is beautiful and they explained some good financing options that will serve me well when the time comes.

I loved Dr. Genecov and his staff. My implants were huge!!! I also had an abdominoplasty and my muscles cut and tightened. I walked in the office for my post op and he sees my tummy and asked, "What the hell happened?" I had no idea what he was talking about. His assistant shushed him. He drained fluid off my tummy and never took my after pictures. I was not happy with my new change. My fiancé left me after 2 weeks. He obviously didn't like it. I pulled a blue stitch out of my tummy a year after my procedure. I want to know to this day what the hell happened. I asked them for referrals from patients and I think the one lady that called me was lying about having a procedure. Also they did not take my after pictures so Dr. Genecov wasn't happy with it either but never said anything else about it. That was a lot of money. I also did not know saline implants would only last a little while or I would have gone with silicone. I WILL ADD PICTURES SOON.

Updated on 19 Aug 2014:
I'm having problems updating with photos. Can someone help me with what could be the problem?