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42 Year Old Male: Upper Blepharoplasty, Facial Fat Grafting, and Chin Liposuction - San Diego, CA
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It's been almost a year since I had my major...
WORTH IT$6,500
It's been almost a year since I had my major surgery and I wanted to give you an update on my results. Overall I was extremely happy with my results.
After eleven month and allowing my face to "settle" there were a few things I wanted to discuss with Dr. Kearney. On my right eyelid I noticed that there was a little skin that could still be removed. Dr. K told me last year that this was a possibility and I knew to correct it would involve a simple office procedure. When he saw my concern, he agreed a touch up would help and we set up the procedure at no additional cost.
You have to love a PS that is there for you almost a year after your surgery!
I knew going into my original procedure that the success of my fat transfer to the face was not guaranteed. I really wanted to try doing something "natural" before I used fillers. Only a certain percentage of the fat was still in my face after eleven months. I think Dr. K guessed around 50-60%. Though I had improvement, I really felt it was time to use fillers.
After discussing my concerns with Dr. K, I decided to use fillers in three areas of my face.
I had Restylane injected in my under eye hollows. It turns out the left side of my face was much more hollow than my right. The left eye took one full syringe while the right only two or three injections.
We used a newer product called Expressions on my smile lines and my marionette lines.
Last I got botox around my eyes and forehead.
My results look totally natural and masculine. I can't express how much I like working with Dr. K!
Last Thoughts:
For the first few hours/days after you have fillers or surgery to the face, be aware that you will think something is wrong. I had convinced myself my eyes looked strange for three days and today I am very happy with my results. Dr. K was there to remind me that what I was thinking and seeing were normal during the healing process. Don't freak yourself out when your healing. Step away from the mirror and watch a movie or go out with friends!
After eleven month and allowing my face to "settle" there were a few things I wanted to discuss with Dr. Kearney. On my right eyelid I noticed that there was a little skin that could still be removed. Dr. K told me last year that this was a possibility and I knew to correct it would involve a simple office procedure. When he saw my concern, he agreed a touch up would help and we set up the procedure at no additional cost.
You have to love a PS that is there for you almost a year after your surgery!
I knew going into my original procedure that the success of my fat transfer to the face was not guaranteed. I really wanted to try doing something "natural" before I used fillers. Only a certain percentage of the fat was still in my face after eleven months. I think Dr. K guessed around 50-60%. Though I had improvement, I really felt it was time to use fillers.
After discussing my concerns with Dr. K, I decided to use fillers in three areas of my face.
I had Restylane injected in my under eye hollows. It turns out the left side of my face was much more hollow than my right. The left eye took one full syringe while the right only two or three injections.
We used a newer product called Expressions on my smile lines and my marionette lines.
Last I got botox around my eyes and forehead.
My results look totally natural and masculine. I can't express how much I like working with Dr. K!
Last Thoughts:
For the first few hours/days after you have fillers or surgery to the face, be aware that you will think something is wrong. I had convinced myself my eyes looked strange for three days and today I am very happy with my results. Dr. K was there to remind me that what I was thinking and seeing were normal during the healing process. Don't freak yourself out when your healing. Step away from the mirror and watch a movie or go out with friends!
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I forgot to add I spent about $1600 for the...
I forgot to add I spent about $1600 for the fillers and botox. The fillers should last one or two years depending on how much movement there is in each specific area of the face. The botox should last 3-4 months.
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Houston17
May 18, 2013
Thanks for the thorough explanation. I am planning to have the exact same thing done in about 2 weeks. Did you have "stem cell" fat transfer?
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So.. today was my first day back at work. Still...
So.. today was my first day back at work. Still have a bruise under my right eye, but I rocked it without any cover up.
Many people at work knew I was going in for a "remodel". Those that examined me very close wanted a reminder of what I had done. They said it looked so natural they couldn't tell the difference without seeing a before pic. Most of these people said I didn't need to do anything in the first place.
I am happy with my results, though I know my face will continue to change for the next six months to a year. My eyes may adjust a little, the success of the fat grafting is still be be determined, and my chin lipo results should show in six more weeks.
I hope this has been helpful.
Many people at work knew I was going in for a "remodel". Those that examined me very close wanted a reminder of what I had done. They said it looked so natural they couldn't tell the difference without seeing a before pic. Most of these people said I didn't need to do anything in the first place.
I am happy with my results, though I know my face will continue to change for the next six months to a year. My eyes may adjust a little, the success of the fat grafting is still be be determined, and my chin lipo results should show in six more weeks.
I hope this has been helpful.
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