Midface / Cheek Implants (Conform Midfacial Implants by Implantech) Instead of a Facelift! Best Decision, Ever!

**THIS WILL BE AN ONGOING REVIEW**
I'm 38 years old and very athletic. I'm only 5'3 and 112lbs too so I'm also very petite. I've been an avid weightlifter and figure competitor for the past 2 decades. All my physical activities have kept my body looking like I'm in my early twenties, but it has taken a toll on my facial volume and appearance.
After losing the baby weight from our last child in 2016 my face really looked terrible (It looked deflated). I started to look for advice on RealSelf and I met with a couple of local facial plastic surgeons who offered free consults. I was terrified to find out that most of them were suggesting very drastic procedures for my age. Mostly, they suggested mid or lower facelifts with lower eyelids and filler. Even though I am not against doing these types of procedures, I couldn't wrap my mind around any type of facelift now. The downtime that a facelift entails with a career and 3 small children was just not an option. Plus, it seemed so drastic at 38. Fillers too were a joke. I have used them repeatedly in the past and due to my metabolism they only last 2-3 months at the most. None of it seemed worth it or the right fit for what I wanted to accomplish.... I wanted a real solution without doing something so drastic as a facelift or so temporary as a filler. I just didn't know what the right solution would be or if there really was a solution at all....
Then, I met Dr. Philip Robb Jr on RealSelf. I had posted a question on here about what I should do about my face and his response was the only answer that made sense! Plus, unlike some of the other Doctors on RealSelf who end up making you feel worse about your overall appearance, he actually made me feel good about what I looked like now and he only made suggestions about how I could improve them.... That definitely made an impression on me about the kind of person he was. He gave me hope and suggested an easy fix with facial implants to restore my lost volume! Knowing that volume was my real issue, it clicked, and I was eager to meet with him and hear what he had to say. I scheduled an appointment as soon as I was able to:)
During my consult, Dr Robb Jr was wonderful. He answered all my questions and was very down to earth and personable. He gave me the name and brand of the implant that he wanted to use on me so, I had the opportunity to do lots of research before deciding on a size and surgery date. He made himself very available to answer all my questions while I was researching the product and procedure. He had his own suggestions about the size and positioning, but really took my own desires and thoughts into account as well. He also really wanted to enhance and maintain a lot of the beautiful features that I already had and didn't want them lost, which made me feel very good about myself and made me feel very cared about. A lot of plastic surgeons I have met along the way lose this sense of heart with their patients so, I felt better and better about picking Dr Robb Jr for this procedure. I couldn't wait to set the date!
**To be continued... :)

I was able to get about a week and a half off from work. I coordinated the dates with Michelle (Dr Robb's RN) and set the date for surgery 8/30/2017 with my Pre-Op on 8/10/2017.

The Pre-Op appointment came quick! After all my research and consulting with Dr Robb Jr., we decided that a medium would be the perfect size for me. I tended to want to go bigger and more dramatic in size (large), but realistically it would have looked a little unnatural on me. Dr Robb Jr was my voice of reason and really helped me make the best decision.

I had already put my deposit down to save the date of the procedure so, at Pre-op I paid the remaining balance that was due. I also received 5 prescriptions that were needed for prep and recovery.

I put all my trust in Dr Robb Jr. and I am so glad I did!!

I'm still planning to write details and the full review on everything about this procedure BUT I am so excited today about my current results that I have to post some pictures from today!!! This is Day 12 post op!
I have my cute dimples back that use to get overlooked in all the excess skin that was on my face. Everyone has been complementing me on how beautiful and flawless my skin looks since I went back to work today. No one realizes that I got cheek implants!!! I love it!! *side note: I also had lip augmentation while I was off for this procedure. You will have to look passed that. The lips, themselves, are a whole other review for another time.