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I Had FAMI with PRP Face Fat Transfer - I Don't Look 50+ Anymore! - Dallas, TX

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I am 51 years old and I had my face fat transfer...

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DallaslissetteOctober 28, 2010
WORTH IT$7,000

I am 51 years old and I had my face fat transfer done about 7 months ago. I'm very happy with my results. I heard about it from some tv shows and started doing my research. I ended up choosing the FAMI technique. The doctor I went to also activates the stem cells in my harvested fat with PRP. PRP is platelet rich plasma. His nurse got extra blood during my pre-op blood test and then they mixed it into my transferred fat. This was an important step for me because everything I've read on here and on other blogs says that it's highly technique driven to get good lasting results. And most of the time, the problem was in fat cell survival. With PRP transferred fat, doctors were estimating a 90-95% fat cell survival. Also, it wasn't just an injection here and there like when I've done fillers. The doctor used my 18 year old picture to map out my procedure beforehand, and then did about 40 injections into the muscle. He said he used over 60cc's of fat.

Now that I've done it, I can definitely see my cheek volume again and probably the biggest benefit I saw was in my nose. My daughters told me that I didn't have a witch nose anymore!

I'd also like to add that my results were so good at only 6 weeks post, the doctor asked me to go on tv with him. I wanted to make this public so that when you read this you wont think I am leaving anything out. If you do some youtubing or google search for fami dallas...I'm sure you will see my photos and video.


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Dr.J is always in local and national news for one. He also has his morning segment on Good Morning Texas. He's very knowledgeable in what he does and he has 3 offices. I only went to his Dallas office though. Other doctors come to him for training in liposuction, fat transfer, and Thermage.

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BrittB
October 28, 2010

Hi Dallaslissett, 

Wow, you look awesome! That's cool your Dr. used your 18 year old picture to shape your forehead. How long was your recovery? Thanks also for the pictures, they will be really helpful to our community.

-Britt

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Dallaslissette
October 29, 2010
Less than 2 weeks really. I'll post another photo showing me at 1 week post, and 2 weeks post. You'll see I was bruised up, but nothing out of the ordinary...especially after having a surgical procedure done! The doctor said that the PRP that he added to the fat would make my recovery faster. It seems to have worked. The picture of me on TV was taken 6 weeks post surgery. Thank you again!
BrittB
October 29, 2010

Thanks Dallaslisse,

Please continue to be an active part of the community.

-Britt

gigi1234
March 3, 2011
Dallas, you look great! I think the women who are posting negative comments, especially Jewel123, must have had some really bad results or something from their fat grafts. What Jewel seems to fail to realize is that you had a doctor who harvested the "stem cells" making the injections not only filling areas but also rejuvenating the area at the same time. BIG difference! More expensive but remarkable results!
jewel123
March 3, 2011
I think women on here, especially gigi, appear to be selling procedures on here by posing as random happy patients.
And by the way, 60 minutes just ran a broadcast about what they called stem cell con men.
Just last week 60 minutes stated the following:
"Stem cell therapy is the standard of care in only leukemia and certain, rare, diseases of the blood - nothing else."

60 minutes also stated this:

"today, quack medicine has never been bigger. In the 21st century, snake oil has been replaced by bogus therapies using stem cells. Stem cells may offer cures one day, but medical charlatans on the Internet are making outrageous claims that they can reverse the incurable, from autism to multiple sclerosis to every kind of cancer.
source:
21st Century Snake Oil
"60 Minutes" Cameras Expose Medical Con Men Who Prey on Dying Victims April 18, 2010 http://www.cbsnews.com
gigi1234
March 3, 2011
Dear Jewel123, You sound like a "very" unhappy person. I will pray for you to have some "positive" outlook on life and hope for your "spirit" to return very soon!
All my best,
gigi1234
jewel123
March 4, 2011
gigi, is that really the best you could come up with? why am I unhappy just because I expose fat transfer for what it truly is....Lumps underneath the skin.
And you sound like a "very" unhappy person, gigi.

Fat transfer is a procedure that uses lumps to give the skin volume and make it swell. The dead fat that doctors inject leaves permanent lumps and they cause daily swelling. The lumps are the structural part of the graft. Doctors who profit off of this procedure are not straight forward about this.
jewel123
March 4, 2011
n 2007 doctors from the UCLA Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery wrote an article:

Conclusions: Although there is an increased trend in replacement of soft-tissue volume with autologous fat transfer, THE LITERATURE FAILS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIVE EVIDENCE OF FAT SURVIVAL. - Autologous Fat Transfer for Facial Recontouring: Is There Science behind the Art? Matthew R. Kaufman, M.D.Timothy A. Miller, M.D.Catherine Huang, M.D.Jason Roostaien, B.S.Kristy L. Wasson, B.A.Rebekah K. Ashley, B.S.James P. Bradley, M.D. (Plast. Reconstr. Surg.119: 2287, 2007.)

Quantitative evidence of clinical fat survivability and predict-
ability of volume restoration DOES NOT EXIST- (Plast. Reconstr. Surg.
119: 2287, 2007.)
lmehran
April 23, 2012
Hello there...I am 49 and want to do the same thing you did with PRP and fat transfer. What was the total cost with Dr. Johnson and how long until you see results. Plus recovery time. Thank you.
Alyssa california
June 3, 2012
Jewel123, you are talking about results obtained by subcutaneous Fat transfer, which is the standard procedure used in the US. Dallaslissete was mentionning "FAMI" which is totally different and revolutionary. This technique has been created by a French Plastic Surgeon Dr Roger Amar and consists in injecting the stem cells deep into the muscles of the face and under the periosteum. This way the stem cellls are nourished and live forever and the muscle and bone structure are restored.
A sagging face is not only due to flaccid skin but to loss of muscle and bone mass.
Fat transfer, Standard Stem cell facelift, as they are done today by most plastic surgeons in the US are short term solution, with uncertain results.
FAMI is a long term solution that gives a youthfull appearance with the face you had in your 20's.
How do I know? My mother's friend went to Marbella in January to have this procedure done by the master himself and she looks fabulous and very important scarless!
I don't need it yet, but when the times come, this is certainly what I will do.
So Jewel123, before ditching on something, do your research and learn about it.
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aje66
February 21, 2013
muscles do not nourish anything blood does.fat transfer has no affect on bone structure or regrowth as bone loss is irreversible.I do have some knowledge of such things as Ive been in the fitness and health industry for the last 25yrs.There is no fat inside muscle tissue in real life it lies infront subcutaneous or behind muscles.aging makes our subcutaneous fat and muscle decline everywhere, but our internal fat increase (in our bodies not our faces)thats why you look crepey and saggy but still get chubbier.I too have read many articles and have seen documentaries saying stem cells for this purpose are a farce.
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aje66
February 21, 2013
add article in scientific america and the global post both saying it is risky,unproven and wont last at best and will leave you deformed at worst
San Juan
December 31, 2014
lissete what is the complete name of the procedure you got done that the fat wasnt absorbed you say is called FAMI? what is the complete name thank you
didddd
November 8, 2010
You are comparing flattering pictures to unflattering ones. This trick is being used by you to make fat transfer appear to make you look younger. However, it is more likely a combination of over-head lighting tricks, swelling, and suggestion. And by the way, the shadows under your eyes go away if you use a flash or take pictures out in the sun. Wrinkles do not show up in different types of pictures and can make old people appear younger in photos by not picking up on the wrinkles.
killy
November 12, 2010
I agree with didddd. I studied photography and when I compare the 4 images, you could see the shadow under the chin is darker in the first image up and first image on the bottom, then the shadow gradated to lighter in the final image on the lower right hand corner. The face is overall brighter in the final image. The shadow under the nose is smaller, the face is tilted in the higher angle and the light is stronger in the last image. This is the trick that helps to eliminate unflattering features. You could also compare the bright spot in the eye balls. The one on the upper right hand corner has no white dot reflection but you could see that in the 2 images below especially the one on the lower right hand corner you could clearly see the white reflection of the light source in the pupil. Obviously the light is brighter and more flat on in the last image. This helps to eliminate and improve unwanted wrinkles and sagginess.
BrittB
November 12, 2010

Hi Community,

Because there have been some questions wheather the pictures were real or not I found the video from Good Morning Texas, so everyone can see that yes it is really and Dallas really looks that AMAZING. Plus the video is pretty intersting. :)

-Britt

 

anon4920
January 24, 2012
She looks very attractive. I am glad she is happy.
DimeboxTX
April 30, 2015
at at this point---are the results still maintaining?
UPDATED FROM Dallaslissette

Just added a couple new photos, and I am sorry...

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DallaslissetteDecember 6, 2010
Just added a couple new photos, and I am sorry that there are a couple people that do not like my photos. I am only on here to share my story and to possibly help someone else.

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houston1534
December 8, 2010
That video is is of when she is 6 weeks out of her procedure. Give me a freaking brake! She is still swollen people on this site are so tricky. Shiow me a video when she is 8 months out if you want to impress me.
chrisfly91
November 14, 2011
I agree here! We would like some recent updates please!
chrisfly91
November 14, 2011
what Dr Johnson does seems amazing and incredible but I do agree, some 1 year post op videos and pics would help taking the decission!
poocheroo
December 13, 2010
I don't quite understand the comment about people on this site being tricky. I posted pics of my tummy tuck (before and after) and took a lot of time to describe my experience so people would have a better idea of what the procedure and recovery were like. This woman was kind enough to post and share and I think it is a little insulting and snarky to imply that there is an agenda going on here.
BrittB
December 13, 2010

Thanks Poocheroo, I couldn't agree more. :)

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Misty H.
January 30, 2011
I agree with you poocheroo. We should try to be supportive when someone tells their story. The lighting may be different but that is probably due to the pictures being taken at a different time and sometimes a different place, not in an effort to intentionally deceive someone.

Why must we be so cynical to question good results? Give credit where credit is due.

Dallaslissitt, you look great. Congratulations on your result.
DARLIN4112
January 9, 2011
I agree with Poocheroo-

These women are pretty darn snarky..it is so unbecomming to women who do not support each other.

I have seen thousands of before and after medical pictures and these are real, She had a GREAT DR and got a great result- glad she posted her experience.

Had Houston, Killy or DID done a little research or actually READ and understood how the proceedure is done and the skill of the surgeon, they would have figured out the retention rate of the fat injections.

Dallas you look amazing !!!! Good on you !
jewel123
February 13, 2011
Fat transfer are just lumps! Sure, she has a fuller, puffier face, but most of her result is caused from swelling and lumps under her skin caused from the fat transfer procedure. Not live fat as advertised! Trust me, you don't want lumps under your skin. I compare it to having food stuck between your teeth that you can never take out with a toothpick. And I can see that the lighting is much brighter in the after photo to manipulate the result. Doctors will do this. They will cling to that one unflattering close-up and then compare it to flattering after photos taken at a distance and then cropped to achieve the same head size. In the before photo you can't see her irises. In the after photo you can see color in them. Does this mean that the doctor did surgery on her irises to make them more colorful?
If you have fat transfer, what you will experience is daily puffiness caused by lumps that you can feel under your skin. This causes an older look.
joye697
September 30, 2012
Jewel123, I had fat transfer most of which did not 'take'. I am thankful that it was absorbed into my body because the areas that it survived I have noticeable white lumps...they are on the bridge of my nose and one side is more pronounced than the other. I wonder if it is the Doctors technique...perhaps he didn't inject it into the muscle as those who have had a good result. I agree with you the result for me is an older look because of the lumps and I also agree that it is much more noticeable based upon lighting. I am happy for those who had good results...think it is Doctors procedures which probably make the difference.
Lunaaa1
June 28, 2017
I don't agree that fat isn't live. If you go to a doctor skilled in this procedure, you should have some living fat. I think a big mistake is when women 40+ try to get fat transfer to look younger alone, without addressing other things that are aging. Drooping upper lip, dropping cheeks, drooping nose tip and brows/eyelids. Fat looks great on those with firm good skin, but puffing up someone who looks older is never going to make them look younger, just chubby.
jewel123
February 13, 2011
And by the way, she looks about 10-15 years younger in the video than she does in her AFTER photo so how do you explain that???
Sounds like lighting is everything!
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