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Fat Transfer to Cheeks - Las Vegas, NV
UPDATED FROM HenryLV
1 year post
1 Year Post-Op
WORTH IT$2,400
Wow. One year post-op already!
Well, nothing new to report. I have kept a good portion of the fat (i'd confidently say I kept about 45%, which is a lot considering she also overfilled to compensate for any fat that would not get its own blood supply). I have also enjoyed my cheeks ever since I had the procedure done--they look (and feel) natural, I had no complications, and I am more comfortable whenever I smile to show off my new cheeks!
I will most likely have the procedure done again in about a year and a half to two years (I just started graduate school and barely have any time to do anything other than school! Haha). Even if I kept only 20-30% of the fat, I would have built a good base for any future fat/filler procedures.
Overall I am ecstatic that I had Dr. Anson as my doctor. I can say nothing but good about her--from her friendly nature to her loving staff, I'm glad I not only met a phenomenal plastic surgeon, but also a made a friend in the process.
Attached are professional photos taken before and after of my fat injections.
Well, nothing new to report. I have kept a good portion of the fat (i'd confidently say I kept about 45%, which is a lot considering she also overfilled to compensate for any fat that would not get its own blood supply). I have also enjoyed my cheeks ever since I had the procedure done--they look (and feel) natural, I had no complications, and I am more comfortable whenever I smile to show off my new cheeks!
I will most likely have the procedure done again in about a year and a half to two years (I just started graduate school and barely have any time to do anything other than school! Haha). Even if I kept only 20-30% of the fat, I would have built a good base for any future fat/filler procedures.
Overall I am ecstatic that I had Dr. Anson as my doctor. I can say nothing but good about her--from her friendly nature to her loving staff, I'm glad I not only met a phenomenal plastic surgeon, but also a made a friend in the process.
Attached are professional photos taken before and after of my fat injections.
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UPDATED FROM HenryLV
7 months post
Post-Procedure: Seven Months
It has been nearly seven months since I've had the fat transfer to my cheeks. Verdict? Still ecstatic! Photographs show a more voluminous upper-face profile, make-up looks (and goes on) better, and overall my face appears more symmetrical. Other than that, nothing new to report; I have not noticed any fat reduction, everything seems to have stabilized. I'd say in another year or two, I would get the procedure again.
Replies (3)
April 23, 2014
Hi Henry, you look amazing thanx for sharing! I have a question was the total cost of your procedure 2,400 or did you have insurance like carecredit?
August 20, 2014
carecredit is not insurance. Nobody gets insurance to pay for fat fillers, unless they had trauma to the face.
May 29, 2014
Thanks for sharing Henry. I had fat injections to cheek and lips today. OMG I'm so scary looking. Duck lips and my cheeks are uneven. I know each side of the face can heal differently. You look wonderful !
May 29, 2014
Aw it's okay, it's completely fine to look 'deformed' the first day. Especially the lips! But I'm sure it will be worth it--the long term investment when it comes to keeping fat (versus temporary filler) offsets the longer healing time. I wish you the best!
May 29, 2014
How does the fat feel today Henry? Do you forget it's there now? You looked normal/good (not even very swollen) right after surgery.
May 29, 2014
I don't even notice the fat; I can 'feel it' if I press against the areas in which the fat was injected in, but otherwise it doesn't have a heavy feel to it.
June 16, 2014
Hi Henry,
I have somewhat hollow eyes. I think it is due to losing fat in cheeks. Did this give your eyes volume?
UPDATED FROM HenryLV
5 months post
Five Month Mark
So it has been five months since I have had the procedure. The doctor noted that after four months, the fat I see is the fat I keep. Well I am happy with the amount I currently have! I would have liked the fat to have stayed more on the crest of my cheeks, but that's me being highly critical. My face has a more contoured look and I don't look like I have 'dents' under my eyes. My cosmetic goals have been achieved with little pain (supported by a great doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Anson).
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February 3, 2014
I wish you have posted picture of yourself looking straight into the camera, and profile views before and after without making faces. Just like when u went to see the doctor, u had to stay still with no facial expression and holding your head straight up.
The reason is, to give you an honest feedback and also to appreciate the doctors work and checking out details
February 6, 2014
Shawn,
Thank you for your comment; I should have taken before/after photos in a more professional manner (in order to present the results accurately). Unfortunately I simply didn't--of course the doctor took photos, so if those come up on her website I will make sure to update this review accordingly with that link. Ultimately I am extremely satisfied (the only individual that counts) and while the photos were not 'noise-free,' my written review is still accurate and should be helpful to others.
February 6, 2014
You're welcome. Your results do look awesome. I'm just a detail guy, that's why I wanted to see straight front view before and after and side view. Just to see details. Eitherway, great results.
March 11, 2014
Thanks for taking the time to post fun photos and very detailed review, HenryLV! I actually learned a lot from checking out your photos. It was interesting to see how the swelling seems to go down fairly quickly. You're so brave for committing to a fat transfer right away! I am just starting to get some hollowness in the under eye/cheek area and I'll be doing fillers first and then fat transfer if I love the results! Anyway, your doctor did a fab job. I dont really think that anyone would even know that you had anything done at all. You just look like you, but even more fresh, like you just got back from vacation.
March 20, 2014
how bad was the bruising afterward?? I am terrified that my face will be all bruised and that it will be extremely noticeable that I had work done (not planning on telling anybody) were there people you didn't tell who noticed a difference?
March 21, 2014
LB199,
The bruising will vary from person to person--personally, I experienced some bruising under the eyes and some along the cheeks. I rarely bruise, so I'm sure those susceptible to bruising may experience a higher degree (a deeper purple color, perhaps). People definitely were able to tell I had it done--for a while I had overfilled cheeks. Of course that's what you want, slightly more in whichever area your doctor injects to compensate for the fat that will dissolve. Unfortunately I don't believe it will be unnoticeable :/ I'm sure it depends on where you have the fat placed and how much, but with the swelling and bruising, I'd say it took me two weeks before I looked 'normal.' I'm sorry if this sounds disappointing! I will say it was worth it, however.
March 22, 2014
Thank you for responding so quickly and telling me about your experience! slightly disappointing but definitely things I need to know before making a decision. I definitely don't want it to be noticeable so maybe I should stick to the juvederm fillers (although they are so damn expensive to keep doing) because nobody said anything to me ! I would need fat in my cheeks and my chin. The doctor told me there would be swelling at first because he would rather put more than not enough. That kind of turned me off from it because I would personally rather less than too much. I guess everyone is different. Thanks again! Looks great!
March 27, 2014
Why would you get procedure done again in another two years? Are the results permanent?
March 27, 2014
The results are permanent as far as the fat merging with the other facial fat and gaining a blood supply. However, fat itself does not last forever. This is not an implant; the fat is subject to aging. So I'd say in two years I will reassess my face and see if I can get a little more here or there. Each procedure brings with it uncertainty in the exact amount of fat will remain. I'm sure I won't want as much fat as I received in this procedure, but who knows--I may age drastically in two years! Haha. But yes, the results should be good for a while.
April 14, 2014
Stick to the predictable results...think about this..if fat transfer turns out badly...you will need injectable fillers for the rest of your life anyway...and that's if the injectable filler can corrects problem...it may not...fat transfer problems cannot be reversed...don't do FT
May 29, 2014
Very true- more at stake this way. That's what I'm telling myself. I'm trying to find a deal on juvederm so I can do that again.. def safer/more predictable but won't be able to spend the money for it every few months
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I'm so sorry for the late reply, I'm not sure how I missed this comment.
Trust me, I was SCARED about the pain as well! I also saw needles and they looked HUGE in all the videos I witnessed. However, you do take a sedative before (at least my doctor did) and they do oral numb blocks before. The sedative (not sure what I was given, maybe Valium) made me not care and the oral nerve block inside my gums, which freaked me out at first, was a bit painful but worth it. After that nerve block I felt absolutely nothing. However, I did see the doctor get kind of rough with the needles, but I could neither feel the pain not really care due to the sedative. The only discomfort I felt was the mini liposuction--having that done while awake was weird! But if your doctor numbs you and gives you something to relax, everything should be tolerable.
I would say closer to 40% appears to have been retained at a year out.
--Johnny--
Glad I can help!
1) Yes, I am planning on having another fat transfer in the next few months (since it is more invasive I need a few more days to rest and with my busy schedule I had to adjust). The thing with fat transfer is that while it is permanent in which you keep a certain percentage of the fat, just like any other fat on the face it will go away as we age. However, it is definitely seems more longer lasting than filler. The second fat transfer I'll be getting is to simply build off of my first one, which fortunately is not because I felt the fat from the first transfer has already diminished.
2) Sure! I will make sure to post updated pictures soon.