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POSTED UNDER Buccal Fat Removal Reviews

I DID IT - BUCCAL FAT REMOVED!

UPDATED FROM ladysingh
2 months post

1 month recovery update

WORTH IT
The photos uploaded hopefully provides everyone with a better understanding of the healing process I went through. I still think my results weren’t as drastic as others who had buccal fat removal done but overall I’m very satisfied with what I see so far. It usually takes 1-3 months before the final results can be seen and everyone heals differently so I’m not too worried about it. I’ll be hitting the gym now that the holidays are over so will update you all at my 3-4 month mark. Feel free to ask me any questions. I’m hoping to return to the same doctor to get a nose job, facial injections and breast implants sometime in the future. Guadalajara you have been so good to me. A very special thank you to all of Dr. Michel’s patients for helping me embark on this journey. I’d still be stuck with chipmunk cheeks if it weren’t for all of your help. Xoxo

ladysingh's provider

Joel Michel, MD

Joel Michel, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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Looks really good!
Thank you! your experience with the same doctor has really contributed to my decision to take the plunge. Your results were so dramatic! amazing
Thank you! :) I'm very happy with my results.

Did you ask how much for a nose job?
I didn’t but felt I should have before the buccal fat removal. Was left frozen to talk afterwards. I will ask him when I have $$$
Would prefer to have multiple procedures done on one trip next time. I’m from Canada so flights to Mexico are more expensive
Btw you don’t need a nose job. You don’t have Asian nose problems lol
Thank you for your posts. Your post are very informative to a person who is considering this procedure. I am very grateful.
you’re welcome! feel free to message me if you have any other questions.
This looks really good! I want to do it but I kind of got scared of the High Alert Do Not Travel Advisory to Mexico from the U.S. Government posted on January 10, 2018. Did you travel by yourself?
There was a travel alert during the time I went too. My sister travelled with me. We arrived Friday evening and flew out Monday afternoon after my procedure. I felt safe during my trip and tried to blend in with the rest. We tried to not look like tourists when taking photos and kept to ourselves. We didn’t steer away from tourist sites. As long as you keep a low profile... you’ll be okay. Don’t bring a large camera or selfie stick..: don’t carry a lot of cash either.
also don’t walk around with your phone open in plains view. Always pay attention to your surroundings. We take a lot of things for granted in America.
Thank you so much for your quick response! :)
can you give me pone and address
You look great! How much was the procedure?
UPDATED FROM ladysingh
2 months post

6 days after surgery

I can’t believe it’s been 6 days after the surgery and my face is looking more symmetrical each time I look in the mirror. I’m still icing throughout the day and night to help speed the healing and have been drinking tons of water to help flush out any toxins and to prevent bloating of the face.
I’m loving what I see so far each day.

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UPDATED FROM ladysingh
2 months post

5 Days Post Surgery

So it’s my little girl’s 4 bday today and I’m super tired yet excited after pulling an all-nighter to finish baking and decorating the cake table.
I’m even more satisfied and surprised that I didn’t end up looking any worse than I anticipated. No one commented on my face...so that as a bonus lol. Having the surgery done 5 days prior was a risk I was willing to take because there was no way I was heading to Mexico to have the buccal fat removed during crazy holiday time at the end of December.

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