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Fat Transfer is Major Surgery--this Needs to Be Emphasized. And It is the Worst Facial Filler I Have Ever Had
UPDATED FROM babybee1
7 months post
The name of Dr. Incompetent
babybee1March 29, 2016
$1,500
Kevin Maguire, MD
Fairhaven, MA
Fairhaven, MA
UPDATED FROM babybee1
7 months post
Photos of harm done 7.5 months post-fat transfer to face.
babybee1March 25, 2016
I have been reticent about posting pictures, but since dents and discoloration of abdomen mean can never wear a two piece bathing suit again, and a pretty face is now distorted, I feel compelled to share with members just how horrendously this procedure can go. Thank you, Kevin Maguire, MD.
photos taken today, March 25, 2016
1- discoloration and dents in abdomen
2- raised scars next to eyes
3-hollow formed under outside corner of eye from fat being injected near orbital bone
4- deep scar from stitching around the mouth. This pic also show asymmetry of lip augmentation, if you can call it that- right side didn't "take".
photos taken today, March 25, 2016
1- discoloration and dents in abdomen
2- raised scars next to eyes
3-hollow formed under outside corner of eye from fat being injected near orbital bone
4- deep scar from stitching around the mouth. This pic also show asymmetry of lip augmentation, if you can call it that- right side didn't "take".
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March 28, 2016
Hi So sorry for what you have been through . I supposed that you were talked into going for fat transfer, because you were told that it was a permanent solution. I can say that it is not. I had the same procedure two years ago, and absolutely all the fat implanted went within two months. I did not get the long term damage you have had, however I felt cheated, a waste of time and money. I am back with artificial injectables now. I hope your damage can be reversed, Best wished.
April 29, 2016
yup, fat is natural, and permanent was the sell. I also do NOT think he gave any indication of how invasive the procedure is. it is actually surgery--stitches, meds. OMG I am so angry, but its not a topic you can discuss with anyone but here on RealSElf. I am glad we have each other. thx!
The only thing permanent is screwed up eye sockets, and damage to my abdomen-three dents and 4" upside down "Y" discoloration.
The only thing permanent is screwed up eye sockets, and damage to my abdomen-three dents and 4" upside down "Y" discoloration.
April 6, 2016
omg tht is horrible.... im so sorry that you have a very bad result. I really apprecaite this important information about fat transfer.. I was told by PS about this procedure but i really dont want another surgery plus he said that he has to be careful to get the right amount so the harvested fat will stay ... meaning he will put alot of fat and i will look like a balloon,,,no thank you... i rather have fillers ...
April 29, 2016
Hi. Thank you for sharing. I just left a plastic surgeons office about fat transfer to different areas of my face. I don't know why I didn't think to ask the basic questions, like the side affects, pain involved (I'm too scared to even get a botox injections) or worst case scenarios. But, after reading your story I think I will dodge a bullet, thank you. I see a lot of great photos on here by happy people who received this procedure. So, I guess it's hit or miss as to what the outcome & as always about the surgeons expertise with any procedure. But, it's difficult to understand the magnitude of your injuries without seeing before pictures. And, the ones you've shown us are very small and really makes it difficult to see whats actually wrong. Also, we don't know your age. So, if you're over 45, these pics would look fine. But, if your in your 30's, not so much. But, I realize we all want to look good for any age. We really need more pictures and an age to really understand what you're speaking of. I've had a surgery go wrong, over 17 yrs ago when I went in for your similar reason - loss of weight in face (I always had nice cheekbones) as I've always been very small my whole life...5'4 112 pounds and wanted fat injections, but what I was talked into were cheek/chin implants. I was miserable! My face looked completely different...my chin went from petite and feminine to Jay Leno's! I fell deep into a depression and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia shortly after...within a month. I have had it ever since (the fibro)! It took 4 yrs for the swelling to go down to bring me to a place of either acceptance or I may have just got used to it. Now, 17 yrs later, here I am today at a different surgeons office asking about these implants I've lived with all these years. Their answer was to add fat transfer around the implants to make my face look less long and angular to more feminine and balanced. And, to take the chin implant out (they said this other doctor placed a huge one in my small little face...shame on him!) and add back a small implant that's specially made at that moment for my face. Also, never thought I'd ever do this...a brow lift, as my beautiful eyes that held their shape for 50 yrs are now falling a bit (I got carded to buy alcohol until I was 47! I've been told my whole life that I looked 10-15 yrs younger...until 50!)...so they said a brow lift was very subtle & that the doctor just did one on his wife who is also 50 and loves it. Lastly...and this sounds like a long list...Ultherapy for the neck...to tighten it a bit. There you go...Fat injections to face; endo eye brow lift; chin implant out and smaller one in and Ultherapy for my neck...all for a whopping $15,725 with $1,500 in discounts = $14,225.
Now I'm thinking of telling them I'll do most of this, but instead of fat injections I'll take Voluma!
Thank you and I hope you write back with pictures and your age. Blessings! It will get better & there is a light at the end! I am a true believer in everything happens exactly how it's supposed to at the exact time it's supposed to. You will find your reason soon enough. Be happy for all the wonderful things in your life; the more you focus on the not haves, the more the not haves come to you.
Now I'm thinking of telling them I'll do most of this, but instead of fat injections I'll take Voluma!
Thank you and I hope you write back with pictures and your age. Blessings! It will get better & there is a light at the end! I am a true believer in everything happens exactly how it's supposed to at the exact time it's supposed to. You will find your reason soon enough. Be happy for all the wonderful things in your life; the more you focus on the not haves, the more the not haves come to you.
April 29, 2016
beautifully written, thank you. My abdomen is not fit to seen, ever again, if believe. i will post pics, but taking them makes me want to vomit. overall, I cannot believe i am looking at my own body!
UPDATED FROM babybee1
7 months post
Fat transfer--bad to worse, if possible
babybee1March 21, 2016
this is an update to my previous two postings. I have gone to a PC to see if i could have a filler put in the indentations at the edges of my mouth from poor stitching from the fat transfer to the naso-labial area (yes, stitching). The only thing he can suggest is better stitching... the nightmare continues...
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March 24, 2016
Your experience is horrific, I almost had it done to my face too. Good Face Gone Bad helped me - or saved me I should say. Why hasn't anyone else posted a comment? I have eye hollows and considering having Restalyn injected around the orbital to lessen the lines and avoid crow's feet (I don't want to do Botox anymore because it caused hollowed yes within two weeks of application). I am afraid of skin necrosis with any filler, everything has its risk and I don't want to regret it later. Really wish Restalyn would be safe to inject around my eyes, help.
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