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Buccal Fat Removal Revision!
Hello Everyone,
So I wanted to take the time to share with you my buccal fat removal revision experience. My whole life I’ve had very chubby cheeks that I’ve disliked, due to the fact that they made me look like I weighed more than what I actually did. So for several years I began researching buccal fat removal. After reading all of the positive and negative reviews, I ultimately decided to go through with the procedure. I ended up booking the surgery in the US since I’ve always been afraid of going to other countries to get any work done. It ended up costing me a few thousand dollars. During this initial procedure, I expressed to the doctor that I wanted all of it removed since my cheeks were very large. Despite my requests, the doctor decided that it would be best to go with a very conservative approach. After the first 3 months passed, I was very upset to see that I looked exactly the same as I did before the procedure. After contacting the doctors office about a possible revision, their reluctant response led me to RealSelf to search for another doctor. After going through many patients reviews, I stumbled across Dr. Michel and decided to reach out to him. He advised me to wait at least 10 months to get a revision, due to the scarring and possible swelling that could still be present. After waiting the 10 months and overcoming my fear of going to Mexico to get surgery, I was able to book my surgery. The procedure lasted around an hour due to my left cheek being very stubborn. He was very gentle, and I appreciated the fact that he checked each cheek several times to ensure he got everything. Afterwards, there was definitely a lot of swelling (due to it being a revision), but pain wise, it was so tolerable I didn’t even need my pain meds. It’s been a few weeks now, and I definitely see a change (despite the fact that I’ve put on some weight). It does take around 3 months (could take longer due to it being a revision) to see final results. I’m glad I chose Dr. Michel for this procedure. And if there is one thing I would change about this whole experience is not having gone to him since the very beginning. He’s amazing!
P.S. I also got chin and lip filler done, very happy with results. I’ll continue updating this post as time passes and I’m able to lose some weight.
So I wanted to take the time to share with you my buccal fat removal revision experience. My whole life I’ve had very chubby cheeks that I’ve disliked, due to the fact that they made me look like I weighed more than what I actually did. So for several years I began researching buccal fat removal. After reading all of the positive and negative reviews, I ultimately decided to go through with the procedure. I ended up booking the surgery in the US since I’ve always been afraid of going to other countries to get any work done. It ended up costing me a few thousand dollars. During this initial procedure, I expressed to the doctor that I wanted all of it removed since my cheeks were very large. Despite my requests, the doctor decided that it would be best to go with a very conservative approach. After the first 3 months passed, I was very upset to see that I looked exactly the same as I did before the procedure. After contacting the doctors office about a possible revision, their reluctant response led me to RealSelf to search for another doctor. After going through many patients reviews, I stumbled across Dr. Michel and decided to reach out to him. He advised me to wait at least 10 months to get a revision, due to the scarring and possible swelling that could still be present. After waiting the 10 months and overcoming my fear of going to Mexico to get surgery, I was able to book my surgery. The procedure lasted around an hour due to my left cheek being very stubborn. He was very gentle, and I appreciated the fact that he checked each cheek several times to ensure he got everything. Afterwards, there was definitely a lot of swelling (due to it being a revision), but pain wise, it was so tolerable I didn’t even need my pain meds. It’s been a few weeks now, and I definitely see a change (despite the fact that I’ve put on some weight). It does take around 3 months (could take longer due to it being a revision) to see final results. I’m glad I chose Dr. Michel for this procedure. And if there is one thing I would change about this whole experience is not having gone to him since the very beginning. He’s amazing!
P.S. I also got chin and lip filler done, very happy with results. I’ll continue updating this post as time passes and I’m able to lose some weight.
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