POSTED UNDER Facial Fat Transfer Reviews
58CC Facial fat transfer to correct laser damage/atrophy
UPDATED FROM Mitty27
1 year post
Looking into "touch up" asap
WORTH IT$5,470
Hey, y'all
Well, I am about 18 months out at this point. I am looking into having a touch up done, which I said a couple times in the past but things have been crazy with COVID-19. I am going to check back in with Culbertson (my plastic surgeon for this specific transfer) and another Dr closer to me and then possibly one in ATL... I've reached out to one so far and will be contacting the others this week.
I have retained so much volume from my surgery but my apples and hollows are flatter than the rest of my face, especially in bad lighting. My under-eye area is actually fuller than my cheek so it's been nagging at me. I am going to look into having a good amount of fat transferred into those areas. I'm still happy with my results but am hoping one additional transfer will leave me completely at peace and ready to age gracefully and NATURALLY, which the laser stole from me.
While my mental health has improved dramatically after my first transfer, I still have some anxiety and been obsessing over the less revised areas of my face. I've gotten in super good shape so I'm worried about not having enough fat but will see what the Drs say.
I'm posting some pics that are in the worst possible lighting to showcase the changes I want done. Generally speaking, my face looks pretty decent in natural light but some lights are reallyyyy unflattering.... So here's hoping I can get 100% past this! I'll keep y'all updated about what the Drs say and what I decide to do.
Well, I am about 18 months out at this point. I am looking into having a touch up done, which I said a couple times in the past but things have been crazy with COVID-19. I am going to check back in with Culbertson (my plastic surgeon for this specific transfer) and another Dr closer to me and then possibly one in ATL... I've reached out to one so far and will be contacting the others this week.
I have retained so much volume from my surgery but my apples and hollows are flatter than the rest of my face, especially in bad lighting. My under-eye area is actually fuller than my cheek so it's been nagging at me. I am going to look into having a good amount of fat transferred into those areas. I'm still happy with my results but am hoping one additional transfer will leave me completely at peace and ready to age gracefully and NATURALLY, which the laser stole from me.
While my mental health has improved dramatically after my first transfer, I still have some anxiety and been obsessing over the less revised areas of my face. I've gotten in super good shape so I'm worried about not having enough fat but will see what the Drs say.
I'm posting some pics that are in the worst possible lighting to showcase the changes I want done. Generally speaking, my face looks pretty decent in natural light but some lights are reallyyyy unflattering.... So here's hoping I can get 100% past this! I'll keep y'all updated about what the Drs say and what I decide to do.
UPDATED FROM Mitty27
1 year post
One year post-surgery :)
I've had amazing retention of fat from my surgery. I am super pleased with my results and couldn't have asked for a better doctor. :) I very rarely feel self-conscious anymore and people generally think I'm a little younger than I am, similar to before I had my laser procedures done.
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S
March 31, 2020
Im so jealous. I had two fat transfers and none of mine stayed. I wish I had your results you look amazing! Congratulations your surgeon did a great job!
M
April 1, 2020
I'm sorry yours didn't stay. We've all wasted too much money on laser damage. It's ridiculous.... I hope you find a solution. I finally feel free from all the trauma.
M
April 6, 2020
So happy to hear this. I am eager to hear if anyone has had lip reconstruction from laser damage - my upper lip is about gone when I give a natural, full smile. I'm so humiliated by it. Your one year results are incredible.
I
April 6, 2020
Hi mes6890, my lips and face were ruined by thermal fat damage too. PM me and let me know where you live. I think I can help you.
I
April 6, 2020
Hi mes6890, my lips and face were ruined by thermal fat damage too. PM me and let me know where you live. I think I can help you.
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G
July 2, 2020
Do you have any lumps/bumps? I want to do this so bad and I’m about your age. I had a week of extreme weight loss and my face hasn’t looked the same since. You look so great. What made you pick this doctor specifically?
M
UPDATED FROM Mitty27
10 months post
10 month post-surgery update
LOVING my results! I could still use a tiny tiny touch-up in my apples to increase the smoothness in my face but everything looks pretty great to me. Super super happy!! Couldn't ask for a better result. I feel so confident again!! It's incredible how much less time I spend thinking/worrying about my face/appearance. Dr. Culbertson absolutely saved my face from laser atrophy.
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C
January 18, 2020
Im so happy for you and this gives me so much hope for my damage that I could cry. Im slotted to go in March 11th for my transfer and was also wondering about eyebrows. When you had yours done, did he actually inject under the line of eyebrow hair itself? I’m so thrilled for you and I can’t wait to be on the path back to peace of mind like you and not have to worry about my face anymore
M
January 18, 2020
Thank you!! I hope you also find relief!! Yes, he actually used fat to raise my eyebrows somewhat and filled in below, as well. It is easier to see in my earliest post-op pictures. I had stitches in my eyebrows from where the Dr used the cannula.
C
January 18, 2020
That is brilliant because yes, the atrophy has made my eyebrows along with many other women’s droop! We’ve all talked about it and how it could possibly be corrected without major facelift surgery and I’m happy to hear that fat can be a fix. I really don’t want to go down the road of any kind of lifting due to this damage since I’m only 30. I’m trying to be realistic with my expectations but I’m also hoping that a fat transfer will really help mostly correct all of this. Do you happen to know how much he used in your eyebrows?
M
January 19, 2020
I have no idea how much he used. He completely restored my eyes with fat, no other procedure needed. I'm 34 so I would assume you could have even better results considering your younger age.
P
January 20, 2020
Thank You for posting your journey. I’m 4 weeks out. I had 38cc. I have the exact swelling and redness under my eyes that you did at 4 weeks. I’m so thankful to see that it resolves. I’ve had days of worrying I made a mistake but it gets better every few days. Seeing how good you look gives me peace. You are adorable before and after.
M
January 26, 2020
Glad it was helpful to you! I looked scary for a couple months haha! Happy healing and thank you!
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