I met with Dr. Sadi Erfani of Spirit Lift Plastic Surgery after having people continually ask if I was getting enough sleep or if everything was okay because I looked tired. As I am in sales, looking my best is important. I realized I had to do something about my situation. Dr. Erfani suggested that I have a facial fat transfer which involved taking out some fat through my stomach through liposuction (cool) and then purifying it to be injected under my eye areas that was giving me a hallowed and aged look. Dr. Erfani was open and extremely likeable. After checking out some of his reviews, I decided to have the procedure. Without getting into lengthy play by play description, I am extremely happy with the way things turned out.
Right now, I look and easily feel ten years younger. I have had a couple people that know me kept staring and saying how much younger I look. I am grateful to Dr. Erfani for not only helping me to look great but restoring a youthful vigor back.
Updated on 27 Dec 2016:
I saw a comment here on Real Self and wanted to post an update since my fat transfer procedure with Dr. Erfani (awesome plastic surgeon) over 2 and a half years ago (going on 3)!!!
Anyone considering this may hear similarly in consultation that 'there is no guarantee as to how long the effects of a fat transfer can last as everyone is different'. For me, it was totally worth it. I know that some of the effects have subsided, but I can still touch the areas just above my cheeks and feel 'strong' pockets of fat that I think 'generated' that don't give me that bottom sunken hollowed look under my eyes. I still feel and look at least ten years younger than I am supposed to.
Best to all in their search here...
Updated on 16 Apr 2019:
I just received a Real Self notification regarding a man whose 50, had a facial fat transfer and complained about looking too young (great problem to have).
It will be 5 years this November since I've had my procedure with Dr. Sadi Erfani.
Although, I don't get mistaken for someone in my 20's, it still boggles my mind when people ask my age, I reply and get surprised looks to be told that I look much younger (especially when I get a haircut).
I just wanted to post a recent pic so that for those considering this... Go and find an excellent doctor like mine. The procedure has been totally worth it. I still feel the 'fat pockets' under my eyes.
I'd also like to thank Real Self for being an outstanding forum to help direction.
Best in everyone's search...
Updated on 21 Sep 2020:
I saw some guy post that he was happy with his results - but no pictures?
Here's mine as of almost now 6 years since my facial fat transfer by Dr. Sadi Erfani in San Diego. Know that I am 30 pounds heavier since my girl does not care how I look (and neither do I). But I can still feel the fat pads under my eyes although I can see volume loss.
Maybe I should go for a facelift next?