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Fat Transfer Cheeks, Nasolabial Folds and Rhinoplasty - the worst thing I've ever done
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Hi everyone, 16 days ago I've done a nose job...
alice66May 15, 2015
$3,500
Hi everyone,
16 days ago I've done a nose job plus fat transfer from tight to cheeks and nasolabial folds. I'm only 27 but because of my genetics the area around my nose and mouth used to be quite hollow. So, I decided to take advantage of my rhinoplasty to slightly correct that imperfection and get little volume on my cheeks. The doctor warned me that he'd overfill my face because 20% - 50% of the fat was going to be absorbed in few months. I have to confess that I wasn't expecting to become such a monster during recovering days. I thought fat transfer was quite simple, since I'd used previously 2 types of not-permanent fillers in the same areas (successfully). Ok, for the 2 past weeks I'e seen huge improvements on my face, and I absolutely love my new nose, but I have to confess that I'm quite worried about my cheeks. During the first week I was looking like a watermelon and it took 9 days and one corticoids injection to see the firsts improvements. At that point I was totally depressed. To be honest I've been living a hard moment in life, sometimes I feel glad because of the improvements, sometimes I got [RS bleep] desperate and I think I'm gonna look like a chipmunk for ever. I know it takes in average 3 months to the swelling and over fat to go down, but sometimes I just feel myself miserable.
I posted this to share my experience and to comfort people are going through the same experience of mine.
Al the best
16 days ago I've done a nose job plus fat transfer from tight to cheeks and nasolabial folds. I'm only 27 but because of my genetics the area around my nose and mouth used to be quite hollow. So, I decided to take advantage of my rhinoplasty to slightly correct that imperfection and get little volume on my cheeks. The doctor warned me that he'd overfill my face because 20% - 50% of the fat was going to be absorbed in few months. I have to confess that I wasn't expecting to become such a monster during recovering days. I thought fat transfer was quite simple, since I'd used previously 2 types of not-permanent fillers in the same areas (successfully). Ok, for the 2 past weeks I'e seen huge improvements on my face, and I absolutely love my new nose, but I have to confess that I'm quite worried about my cheeks. During the first week I was looking like a watermelon and it took 9 days and one corticoids injection to see the firsts improvements. At that point I was totally depressed. To be honest I've been living a hard moment in life, sometimes I feel glad because of the improvements, sometimes I got [RS bleep] desperate and I think I'm gonna look like a chipmunk for ever. I know it takes in average 3 months to the swelling and over fat to go down, but sometimes I just feel myself miserable.
I posted this to share my experience and to comfort people are going through the same experience of mine.
Al the best
UPDATED FROM alice66
4 months post
Totally disapointed, desperated and depressed
alice66August 28, 2015
Well, 4 months has passed, a lot of swelling went down, but I still feel like I've taken the worst decision of my life transfering fat to my face. With 60 days my face went terribly worst, swollen like never before. I really dont know whats was going on. I got really really swollen until 3 months, so that's the reason I didn't update here earlier. Well, as you can see, my cheecks are strongly overfilled, sometimes I dont feel myself. I cry almost everyday, I think I've became obssessed about my look. I'm depressed, don't want go to work, I'm really in a bad situation. My nose is not so bad but it's not the way I thought it would be.
Well, this has ruined my life, for sure. But I'll not give up. Now I'm trying to find a new doctor who can fix my face. Its not easy, I dont have money, since I'm still paying for the first procedure. I hope I can find a good doctor to take all this fat with microliposuction. I've seen a lot of successful cases around. Despite of all, I'm optimist, I think things are going to be ok sometime. It takes time, we have to be patients and strong to face this problem with hope. There's always hope. I took some picture of last weekend, oh Jesus, awful.
Now my only desire is to take it off. In 2 months the doctor said all the swollen will be gone and I'll be ready to do it. :) Looking forward.
I wish you all the best. Keep strong. We're all winners!! :)
Thank you for the messages of support.
If anyone would like to talk about it please send me a private message.
Beijos
Well, this has ruined my life, for sure. But I'll not give up. Now I'm trying to find a new doctor who can fix my face. Its not easy, I dont have money, since I'm still paying for the first procedure. I hope I can find a good doctor to take all this fat with microliposuction. I've seen a lot of successful cases around. Despite of all, I'm optimist, I think things are going to be ok sometime. It takes time, we have to be patients and strong to face this problem with hope. There's always hope. I took some picture of last weekend, oh Jesus, awful.
Now my only desire is to take it off. In 2 months the doctor said all the swollen will be gone and I'll be ready to do it. :) Looking forward.
I wish you all the best. Keep strong. We're all winners!! :)
Thank you for the messages of support.
If anyone would like to talk about it please send me a private message.
Beijos
Replies (51)
August 28, 2015
Sometimes it takes up to 6 months for some of the fat to absorb! I think you look really cute in the first picture! Do you have a current picture of the front of your face?
August 28, 2015
Hi. I didn't see a picture of you prior to the surgery, however... I know we are all different and have different expectations, so I can't say you are wrong to feel how you feel. I do on the other hand, feel very compelled to tell you what I think. I see the pics you posted, and think how great you look. Not only does your nose look good, your face is not fat, not puffy, and you look like a normal young woman, with good face features. I hope you'll take some time before you get anything removed, because you really look good.. Good luck either way!
August 28, 2015
Hey, I hope that you have found some comfort. I have to tell you that when I saw your face, I literally had to re-read the title thrice because I thought for some reason there had been a mistake and the title got attracted to the wrong story. I couldnt believe it because you look great and I am sure most people are thinking the same. I think the fat transfer is fantastic and so therefor it is not a problem with the procedure that has upset you but rather a discrepancy with what you had expected instead. I really do hope that You will be okay and will eventually recognise how great you look like everyone else does! All the best
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September 28, 2015
I love your result! You looks so cute and much younger now.
September 28, 2015
She posted shes getting microlipo in 40 days, which is a mistake. Perhaps the reason you think it is too much fat is the way it presses against your nose, but if there is anything that you are going to waste money revising - the nose is it. Not the cheeks. Round cheeks are a source of youthful features. You look young enough not to realize that. Anyways, your nose is upturned (nostrils over-exposed) and the bridge is wide. This is probably whats giving you the "too much fat" idea.
September 28, 2015
Hi, 4thepleas. I very much dislike my nose as well, I´m going to fix it exactly in the way you said.
September 28, 2015
I agree with you that a full face is nice, but everything has a limit. I didn´t want it this way, my doctor told me he´d put just a little bit, and than he put 15cc each. Now I have a round face. I don´t like my nose as well, I´m going for getting both done.
September 28, 2015
Sorry I didn't see the 15ccs in each comment. Ignore my previous question.
September 29, 2015
Are you limited on funds and trying to combine 2 surgeries into one to save money on anesthesia ?
Cause other than that, I don't see why you wouldn't just do the nose first then see if the cheeks need reduction (They don't).
I know a few girls who have gotten lipo and now they have weird dimples.
Cause other than that, I don't see why you wouldn't just do the nose first then see if the cheeks need reduction (They don't).
I know a few girls who have gotten lipo and now they have weird dimples.
September 28, 2015
He should've just put the fat in the area beneath the eye and near the nose. You had a modelesque, exotic (and yes - young!) look before which is now 'cute' because of the rounding out and blunting of your natural definition. As you get older that might look more 'heavy set' than cute. You look different right now but don't look botched or unnatural, nor unpretty (you are still gorgeous). But for the fat and nose reversal, definitely go to an expert who totally understands your requirements and do as much research as you can beforehand.
September 29, 2015
Yes, I dont wanna look cute like a child. This time I´m contacting several doctors. I have to trust 100%. I think my nose is the easyiest part to be fixed, I´m worried about my cheecks though. I dont have considerable lumps and the texture of the fat is quite natural, so it´s a good point in my favor. But its my face, I think it´s normal to be worried. I´m doing all I can do now, talking to doctors, reasearching a lot. Now I have to trust and wait. :/
December 6, 2015
Unoq, you hit the nail on the head. I too had strong contoured cheeks and the grafting has blunted my natural definition. Worst thing I ever did. Do you know of any good ways to reverse this? I'm 7 weeks post but I'm having breakdowns from hearing "I couldn't recognize you" from old friends and colleagues. It's depressing.
September 28, 2015
Do you know how many cc's of fat were transfered to your face?
September 29, 2015
15cc each cheek. And this because I asked him to put just a little little bit.
September 29, 2015
I think you look cute, not like a child but like a young lady and your nose is beautiful! Good luck though
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