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Amazing Results - Full Facial Feminization Surgery by Dr. Bart Van De Ven - Antwerp, Belgium

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I am a 50 year old trans woman. I’m very tall so...

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emmafeurstein
WORTH IT$17,000
I am a 50 year old trans woman. I’m very tall so whenever I enter a public place, eg. a cafe, I stand out. I realized that after getting over with my size people were wondering about my face. This made me feel very insecure. So I investigated FFS and had my first consultation with Dr. Bart van de Ven in march 2015. After a thorough examination he recommended a couple of procedures and explained really well how its going to be done and what the outcome will be. He was very competent, listened carefully to my concerns and was very friendly. The whole situation didn’t feel awkward at all. I had my doubts about having my nose done. Dr. Van de Ven didn’t insist he simply said: „I think you need it, to look more feminine“. I had my surgery at the end of July. The clinic is located in a nice part of Antwerp/Belgium, it’s a modern building, very clean and welcoming. Pre-op consultation took place the day before surgery. I decided at that time to follow Dr. Bart van de Vens advice and have the nose job done. I had the following procedures done: forehead recontouring, hairline lowering, shaving of the brow ridge, brow lift, nose job, mid face lift (cheeks) with correction of the lower eye lids, upper lip lift, lipofilling nasolabial groove and chin recontouring. The surgery took nearly 7 hours. I then recovered for 6 days at the clinic. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I felt very safe and in good hands. Now, 3 months after surgery, I’m looking at the following outcome: Everything went very well, results are better than expected. Changes are subtle but impressive. Everybody recognizes me immediately - a great relief, but people notice the femininity. When I enter a café people will still stare because I’m a very tall woman, but only for a very short time, and I know and feel that my femininity isn’t questioned at all. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Bart van de Ven and his team. They`re a very good and safe choice for every woman seeking to look more female. I do recommend getting your FFS in Antwerp wholeheartedly. One last note: If you can take your time, stay at the clinic for the week and take your partner or a friend with you. It helps!

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Bart van de Ven, MD (in memoriam)

Bart van de Ven, MD (in memoriam)

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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November 12, 2015

Welcome to the community, I'm so glad that you shared your personal journey with us. 7 hours, wow that's a long time, but was it ever worth it -- you look incredible, very feminine, in fact I looked at your photos before reading your review and I had no idea that your FFS was MTF, I hope you don't mind, I moved your review to the MTF Facial Feminization Surgery community. 

Do you have any recovery tips to share with the community? 

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November 12, 2015
My recovery took place over the summer. I stayed inside most of the time for 6 weeks to protect my scars (especially under the nose) from the sun. Most of the problems I had with my eyes. I could't wear glasses due to my nose job, and because my eyes were quite irritated due to the lid lift, contacts were out of the question too. I wasn't in pain at all. Most of the swelling went away after 3 weeks. But it took me 7 weeks to look "normal". Thank god I could work from home at that time. Now, after 3 months the scars are practically invisible and most of the numbness is gone too.
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November 25, 2015

Super nice results!  Very natural and attractive. I can imagine you must be very happy.  

Best, 

B.

October 27, 2016
Thank you so much for posting your experience. I am trying to get in contact with this doctor. All of his results looks so natural and beautiful. Congratulations, you look fabulous.
November 18, 2016
You look fabulous. I'm scheduled with him for 2017 after nearly going with Zukowski. I just love the way Dr. van de Ven brings out beauty in individual faces in such a natural looking way. I hope to have results as perfect as yours.
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4 months post

natural pictures of me before and 3 months after

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November 13, 2015

Beautiful photos of you, I just love the second one...you're glowing!

November 16, 2015
You look wonderful.
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November 16, 2015
Thank you. I feel fantastic. Although the changes have been subtle (well except for the nose) the entire face became more feminine. Passing is extremely good now and my self esteem is at an all time high. I am very grateful to Dr. Bart van de Ven.
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January 23, 2016
Lovely result!
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January 26, 2016
Yes, I couldn't be happier. Many people say the I look like my (imaginary) sister. That's a great compliment to me!
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January 26, 2016
wow you look great! very natural results!!!! keep us posted in your journey
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January 26, 2016
Thank you, I'll keep you posted.