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My FAMI Journey to Renewed Beauty
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My FAMI Journey to Renewed Beauty
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My journey to renewing my beauty, now at age 44 began with the realization that I did not want to use temporary facial fillers as an answer to my signs of aging. I wanted to find a natural procedure with permanent qualities. Primarily what I wanted to correct was the loss of overall facial volume as seen in these ‘before’ photos taken prior to my FAMI procedure, which was done in December 2020. I had seen my face become more and more hollow under the eyes and cheeks, with deepening laughing lines and a more bonier forehead. Upon realizing that no amount of foundation and make up could cover this, and seeing that this really began to bother how I felt about myself, I knew I needed to find a solution in my fight against these signs of aging.
In my research I discovered the FAMI (facial autologous muscular injection) procedure: an anatomically targeted deep multiplane autologous grafting technique using adipose stem cell injection. Lots of big words here, especially for people like me who have no background on medical terminology. But after I looked it up, it’s quite simple once you break it down. In the simplest terms I know how to say it; it’s an organic process of your own adult stem cells actively working in you to renew and rebuild at the deepest cellular levels, which includes bones, facial fat tissues and muscles.
Upon learning that FAMI was actually pioneered by Dr. Roger Amar himself, and that other doctors throughout the years and from around the world have been trained by him on this, I knew that I wanted his renowned expertise on the technique and proven depth of knowledge on facial anatomy to help me regain a more youthful appearance. I loved that he carefully studied my natural facial structure through pictures from my twenties, using it as a template to what my own natural true self looked like then and what he should aim for now while also taking into account my current state.
The procedure has given me the combination of a natural yet highly scientifically forward thinking process, which was exactly what I was looking for. FAMI has given my face a continual day-by-day rejuvenation which is visible now months later and with certainty on a future ongoing basis as well. This is simply because as I had already mentioned earlier, it is an organic process of adult stem cells actively working to renew and rebuild at the deepest cellular levels. If I had to summarize the changes I have experienced and continue to experience to this day, it’s like your face is being born again, because FAMI resets your entire system. So, instead of cringing to look at myself in the mirror each morning like I did before, now I take great pleasure and excitement to see the ongoing big changes happening deep down which manifest on the surface. Needless to say I feel amazing(!) and so good about myself. Regaining this sense of wellbeing through a restored self-image is a gift I’m glad I gave myself.
So all that to say, I am deeply grateful to Dr. Amar and his wonderful London and Marbella staff who have been a godsend to me in my quest to renewing beauty and rediscovering a better self image. This not only include FAMI, but Dr. Amar just redid (April 2021) my past breast augmentation that was done by another doctor which had major asymmetrical issues. As with FAMI, I trusted him to discern the corrections needed, to know me in detail anatomically and utilize his decades of knowledge and expertise in aesthetic procedures, which also include breast augmentation. I am very happy with the care and detail paid to not only selecting the right size implant that best fit my body, but also to taking care of the incision and its closure with much precision so as to minimize scarring.
In the past I chose doctors based on criterias that were confined to my narrow ideas of what I thought was important at that time such as cost or even how well-spoken the doctor was. I didn’t take a deep enough dive into truly understanding the most important things about selecting a Doctor or the type of procedure best suited for me. This time around, taking the time to research and learn about aspects of aesthetics such as the importance of a Doctor’s depth of knowledge of facial anatomy or how adult stem cells can work wonders in your body gave me the right information upon which to make my decision.
The simple fact is, not all doctors are at the same level in their knowledge, expertise and certainly not in their motivation and care for you. What initially convinced me to choose Dr. Amar was his decades of experience in helping both men and women find anti-aging solutions and the fact he was the one who developed FAMI. How I know I made the right choice, was not only because of the amazing results of my FAMI and breast augmentation procedure, but in getting to know Dr. Amar I discovered a kind soul that deeply cares about people. As he put it, regarding what he rejoices about in his work is seeing a patient: “regain that sparkle in their eyes”. To know that he truly understood what it meant for me to attain a renewed sense of beauty through these procedures, was genuine care and compassion I didn’t expect, but I am blessed to have. So it is with deep appreciation of his skill and his heart that I recommend Dr. Amar.
A final point about the FAMI procedure: It is important to understand that the FAMI process is not like the quick fix of getting facial fillers, but rather a process that has different stages of changes taking place over a period of time. My first three months for example entailed the biggest transformations from the normal initial swelling to the settling of the stem cells, which recreate your facial contours. I would emphasize to you, it is your responsibility to understand this so you can have realistic expectations about recovery time and about the fact that your face will go through a gradual transformation. The 6-month period is when the results are considered permanent because that's when all the regenerative activity has settled down and your face is now in its new norm.
Thanks for reading through my story. No matter what you choose for yourself in your journey towards renewed beauty, do your due diligence and research all aspects of the procedure and the Doctor you are considering so you can make a truly informed decision that is without fear or hesitation. After all, this is about your most precious presentation of yourself; your face. FAMI for me has been life changing and I am so grateful to have had a team of amazing people from Dr. Amar’s clinic to go along in this journey with me.
With all my heart; thank you!
Victoria J.
In my research I discovered the FAMI (facial autologous muscular injection) procedure: an anatomically targeted deep multiplane autologous grafting technique using adipose stem cell injection. Lots of big words here, especially for people like me who have no background on medical terminology. But after I looked it up, it’s quite simple once you break it down. In the simplest terms I know how to say it; it’s an organic process of your own adult stem cells actively working in you to renew and rebuild at the deepest cellular levels, which includes bones, facial fat tissues and muscles.
Upon learning that FAMI was actually pioneered by Dr. Roger Amar himself, and that other doctors throughout the years and from around the world have been trained by him on this, I knew that I wanted his renowned expertise on the technique and proven depth of knowledge on facial anatomy to help me regain a more youthful appearance. I loved that he carefully studied my natural facial structure through pictures from my twenties, using it as a template to what my own natural true self looked like then and what he should aim for now while also taking into account my current state.
The procedure has given me the combination of a natural yet highly scientifically forward thinking process, which was exactly what I was looking for. FAMI has given my face a continual day-by-day rejuvenation which is visible now months later and with certainty on a future ongoing basis as well. This is simply because as I had already mentioned earlier, it is an organic process of adult stem cells actively working to renew and rebuild at the deepest cellular levels. If I had to summarize the changes I have experienced and continue to experience to this day, it’s like your face is being born again, because FAMI resets your entire system. So, instead of cringing to look at myself in the mirror each morning like I did before, now I take great pleasure and excitement to see the ongoing big changes happening deep down which manifest on the surface. Needless to say I feel amazing(!) and so good about myself. Regaining this sense of wellbeing through a restored self-image is a gift I’m glad I gave myself.
So all that to say, I am deeply grateful to Dr. Amar and his wonderful London and Marbella staff who have been a godsend to me in my quest to renewing beauty and rediscovering a better self image. This not only include FAMI, but Dr. Amar just redid (April 2021) my past breast augmentation that was done by another doctor which had major asymmetrical issues. As with FAMI, I trusted him to discern the corrections needed, to know me in detail anatomically and utilize his decades of knowledge and expertise in aesthetic procedures, which also include breast augmentation. I am very happy with the care and detail paid to not only selecting the right size implant that best fit my body, but also to taking care of the incision and its closure with much precision so as to minimize scarring.
In the past I chose doctors based on criterias that were confined to my narrow ideas of what I thought was important at that time such as cost or even how well-spoken the doctor was. I didn’t take a deep enough dive into truly understanding the most important things about selecting a Doctor or the type of procedure best suited for me. This time around, taking the time to research and learn about aspects of aesthetics such as the importance of a Doctor’s depth of knowledge of facial anatomy or how adult stem cells can work wonders in your body gave me the right information upon which to make my decision.
The simple fact is, not all doctors are at the same level in their knowledge, expertise and certainly not in their motivation and care for you. What initially convinced me to choose Dr. Amar was his decades of experience in helping both men and women find anti-aging solutions and the fact he was the one who developed FAMI. How I know I made the right choice, was not only because of the amazing results of my FAMI and breast augmentation procedure, but in getting to know Dr. Amar I discovered a kind soul that deeply cares about people. As he put it, regarding what he rejoices about in his work is seeing a patient: “regain that sparkle in their eyes”. To know that he truly understood what it meant for me to attain a renewed sense of beauty through these procedures, was genuine care and compassion I didn’t expect, but I am blessed to have. So it is with deep appreciation of his skill and his heart that I recommend Dr. Amar.
A final point about the FAMI procedure: It is important to understand that the FAMI process is not like the quick fix of getting facial fillers, but rather a process that has different stages of changes taking place over a period of time. My first three months for example entailed the biggest transformations from the normal initial swelling to the settling of the stem cells, which recreate your facial contours. I would emphasize to you, it is your responsibility to understand this so you can have realistic expectations about recovery time and about the fact that your face will go through a gradual transformation. The 6-month period is when the results are considered permanent because that's when all the regenerative activity has settled down and your face is now in its new norm.
Thanks for reading through my story. No matter what you choose for yourself in your journey towards renewed beauty, do your due diligence and research all aspects of the procedure and the Doctor you are considering so you can make a truly informed decision that is without fear or hesitation. After all, this is about your most precious presentation of yourself; your face. FAMI for me has been life changing and I am so grateful to have had a team of amazing people from Dr. Amar’s clinic to go along in this journey with me.
With all my heart; thank you!
Victoria J.
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Replies (31)
April 21, 2021
Thanks so much for sharing. You look amazing. I too and looking to have this procedure after having hifu that has made me look worse.
April 21, 2021
Hi there! I had to look up HIFU as I didn't know what that was. Lol
So from what I gather it is a relatively new cosmetic treatment for skin tightening that uses ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production which is then supposed to produce firmer skin. Does that sound right?
So sorry the results weren't what you expected. I'm guessing maybe the procedure wasn't the right one for what you ultimately really wanted for yourself. I know that as we age our facial contours change and subsequently our skin sags because we are loosing the fullness we used to have due to our reduced production of the tissue building materials (collagen, etc.).
This is what attracted me to FAMI; the fact that it uses your own adult stem cells derived from your own fat to stimulate cellular reproduction activity within the areas it is injected to. Hence, the need for a Doctor who works with absolute precision and a depth of knowledge of your facial anatomy.
Perhaps instead of focusing on targeting skin firmness, I'd say address the structural issues deeper under the skin. The skin will then as a byproduct regain its firmness from the regenerative measures you take deeper within. That's what happened to me. I cannot tell you how very happy I am to feel good about how my face looks and of how my skin is more healthier looking. I highly recommend researching more about the option of FAMI and what that can mean for you. And when you're ready definitely reach out to Dayna at Dr. Amar's London office to set up a consultation.
Sending you lots of good vibes in your quest to renewed beauty!
So from what I gather it is a relatively new cosmetic treatment for skin tightening that uses ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production which is then supposed to produce firmer skin. Does that sound right?
So sorry the results weren't what you expected. I'm guessing maybe the procedure wasn't the right one for what you ultimately really wanted for yourself. I know that as we age our facial contours change and subsequently our skin sags because we are loosing the fullness we used to have due to our reduced production of the tissue building materials (collagen, etc.).
This is what attracted me to FAMI; the fact that it uses your own adult stem cells derived from your own fat to stimulate cellular reproduction activity within the areas it is injected to. Hence, the need for a Doctor who works with absolute precision and a depth of knowledge of your facial anatomy.
Perhaps instead of focusing on targeting skin firmness, I'd say address the structural issues deeper under the skin. The skin will then as a byproduct regain its firmness from the regenerative measures you take deeper within. That's what happened to me. I cannot tell you how very happy I am to feel good about how my face looks and of how my skin is more healthier looking. I highly recommend researching more about the option of FAMI and what that can mean for you. And when you're ready definitely reach out to Dayna at Dr. Amar's London office to set up a consultation.
Sending you lots of good vibes in your quest to renewed beauty!
April 22, 2021
Wow, your results look amazing!! Not only does your face look plumper and more youthful but your skin elasticity also looks improved.
April 22, 2021
Thanks! I am so glad for all the fullness and also the positive effects on my skin. Before, with my loss of facial volume and lack of overall vitality, my skin was patchy in color(some parts of face were lighter and other darker) and you could see all the creases. When Dr. Amar assessed my skin condition after FAMI he was pleased and explained that one of the ways one can see that the regenerative activity is at work underneath is when you also see the color of my skin become more even because FAMI basically recharged also the circulatory system at large. This is where the newfound vitality comes from.
Again, the benefits really go back to what FAMI actually is; the taking of adult stem cells derived from your own fat and grafting these into the deepest layers of your facial plane. And it's important to notate that FAMI is not to be mistaken to other fat grafting procedures. I'll explain in a separate comment below.
Thanks for your sweet comment on my results. Really appreciate it! If I can make a little light of the process.. I often thought of it as kind of like baking a cake. ;o) At first is the dough feeling when all the fat is injected into your face. It hasn't yet taken and forged a union with the preexisting tissues or forged new ones. But as you give it the time it requires, the ingredients mix creating new form, consistency and texture. From the inside out.
Again, the benefits really go back to what FAMI actually is; the taking of adult stem cells derived from your own fat and grafting these into the deepest layers of your facial plane. And it's important to notate that FAMI is not to be mistaken to other fat grafting procedures. I'll explain in a separate comment below.
Thanks for your sweet comment on my results. Really appreciate it! If I can make a little light of the process.. I often thought of it as kind of like baking a cake. ;o) At first is the dough feeling when all the fat is injected into your face. It hasn't yet taken and forged a union with the preexisting tissues or forged new ones. But as you give it the time it requires, the ingredients mix creating new form, consistency and texture. From the inside out.
April 22, 2021
! ! ! The FAMI facelift vs regular fat grafting:
It's important to know FAMI and other fat grafting procedures are not the same. Here's why.
QUALITY NOT QUANTITY
The key difference between the FAMI and other fat grafting procedures is that with FAMI you are not just injecting quantities of fat just beneath the skin where volume is lacking, but Dr. Amar first processes that fat in a specific way so that it contains more adult stem cells, and then knows how to inject it deep into the musculature structure of your face. It's about getting more of the adult stem cells rather than more fat into your face, which is what other 'ordinary' fat transfers are all about.
When I mentioned Dr. Amar processes that fat in a specific way to attain more adult stem cells from your fat, (the more adult stem cells we have, the move the chances of their survival which gives permanence to the results) that is the FAMI technique he developed along with the cannulas and other instruments associated with it. - Yes, I totally researched him in this much detail before I decided to choose him. He really is an exceptional doctor and a person!
GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT OVER TIME
So with fat grafting you can achieve a dramatic increase in volume quite quickly, but not all the fat cells will survive, so this increase is often temporary. But with the FAMI, because the fat and stem cells are injected into the deep musculature structure of your face(not just the higher planes), they have a much higher chance of survival, so the results will not just be immediate, but will continue to improve over time. This is the technique pioneered by and perfected by Dr. Amar that requires absolute knowledge and precision when injecting to the deepest layers near your bone and deeper muscle layers.
PRESERVING YOUR NATURAL LOOK - your true, original self
Fat grafting relies on the doctor's decision on the right places to inject the fat in order to restore facial volume. This is where the doctor's expertise on anatomy is crucial. Dr. Amar used photos from when I was younger and analyzed the structure of my face to serve as a true template of what is really me so he knew exactly where to inject and how much.
Many doctors just add volume where it never was before, which leaves patients looking like a different person altogether instead of a younger version of their 'true, original self'. And this is what I love about FAMI. I didn't want to end up looking distortedly different from my natural true self. I also love that Dr. Amar is an advocate for this natural, elegant beauty.
So as you continue in your research, please keep these things in mind. The FAMI procedure really is different from other fat grafting procedures. And this also means the results will be different.
All the best,
Victoria
It's important to know FAMI and other fat grafting procedures are not the same. Here's why.
QUALITY NOT QUANTITY
The key difference between the FAMI and other fat grafting procedures is that with FAMI you are not just injecting quantities of fat just beneath the skin where volume is lacking, but Dr. Amar first processes that fat in a specific way so that it contains more adult stem cells, and then knows how to inject it deep into the musculature structure of your face. It's about getting more of the adult stem cells rather than more fat into your face, which is what other 'ordinary' fat transfers are all about.
When I mentioned Dr. Amar processes that fat in a specific way to attain more adult stem cells from your fat, (the more adult stem cells we have, the move the chances of their survival which gives permanence to the results) that is the FAMI technique he developed along with the cannulas and other instruments associated with it. - Yes, I totally researched him in this much detail before I decided to choose him. He really is an exceptional doctor and a person!
GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT OVER TIME
So with fat grafting you can achieve a dramatic increase in volume quite quickly, but not all the fat cells will survive, so this increase is often temporary. But with the FAMI, because the fat and stem cells are injected into the deep musculature structure of your face(not just the higher planes), they have a much higher chance of survival, so the results will not just be immediate, but will continue to improve over time. This is the technique pioneered by and perfected by Dr. Amar that requires absolute knowledge and precision when injecting to the deepest layers near your bone and deeper muscle layers.
PRESERVING YOUR NATURAL LOOK - your true, original self
Fat grafting relies on the doctor's decision on the right places to inject the fat in order to restore facial volume. This is where the doctor's expertise on anatomy is crucial. Dr. Amar used photos from when I was younger and analyzed the structure of my face to serve as a true template of what is really me so he knew exactly where to inject and how much.
Many doctors just add volume where it never was before, which leaves patients looking like a different person altogether instead of a younger version of their 'true, original self'. And this is what I love about FAMI. I didn't want to end up looking distortedly different from my natural true self. I also love that Dr. Amar is an advocate for this natural, elegant beauty.
So as you continue in your research, please keep these things in mind. The FAMI procedure really is different from other fat grafting procedures. And this also means the results will be different.
All the best,
Victoria
UPDATED FROM Brave711709
2 years post
1.5 years after procedure! Thank you Dr. Amar!
Thank you Dr. Amar for your gift and talent that continues to bless me. FAMI is truly a remarkable, natural procedure that has changed my self esteem and restored me to my youthful self! Merci beaucoup!
Thanks for reading through even though it was long...I just had so much to say and I didn't wanna miss any detail about the entire process. When something has really changed your life in a big way, makes you wanna share it and shout it from the roof tops! LOL
I wish you all the best in whatever it is you are seeking to do.