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Buccal fat removal revision!
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Buccal Fat Removal Revision!
M_123September 23, 2018
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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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Replies (23)
October 2, 2018
I'm going to him in a week from the states! Any tips???? Very nervous!
October 2, 2018
Hey!!
Well tip number 1 - Don’t be nervous! It’s a pretty quick procedure and most of the time you won’t feel anything.
Tip 2 - If you’re a bit worried about transportation and getting around, he has the number of a driver that can pick you pick you up and take you to the appointment. Just ask him for it.
Tip 3 - Try and stay a bit close to the office, only because there can be a lot of traffic. I got there around 6 am and already the highway was packed (also due to it being rush hour). Also might help to just stay a little near the office.
Tip 4. Take someone with you, since you’ll be swollen after the procedure. In my case it helped to have my friend with me go into the pharmacy to get my meds for me and also just getting ice.
Tip 5. Stick to soft foods and maybe even a liquid diet in the first few days. Also avoid salty food, it made me swell up a bit. Don’t be alarmed if you have trouble opening our mouth completely for the first few weeks.
Tip 6. Make sure you don’t have any important event coming up. I was swollen for about 5 days.
Ummm that’s all I can think of for now. Feel free to ask me anymore questions.
Good luck on our procedure! I’m sure you’ll be happy with the results!
November 17, 2018
I only stayed one day there. I arrived to GDL around 6am. Had the procedure around 11 am. And left the next day like around noon.
October 21, 2018
It costed you 350 dollars?
October 21, 2018
Oh nice! Where did you fly from? I will be coming from Atlanta. How much was our flight?
October 21, 2018
I flew from MIA and I don’t recall exactly how much my flight was but it was somewhere between 250 to 350 round trip.
October 25, 2018
Did you get chin lipo there???
October 28, 2018
Hey! Sorry for the delay in response. But no, I didn’t get chin lipo. I am thinking about going back to do it though.
Thanks for your review!