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Buccal Fat Removal and Chin Lipo - Newport Beach, CA
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I went to a consultation in late July with Dr...
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I went to a consultation in late July with Dr Michael Elam in Newport Beach. Jody, one of the employees, was nothing but sweet and most definitely got me excited for this surgery! She answered all my questions in detail. I was told they typically needed a month and a half to book surgeries, but since buccal fat is a fast procedure I got my date just 3 weeks after my consultation.
I had surgery today on Aug. 18. Came in at 6:30 AM and I was so amazed at how fast the whole process was. The nurse and anesthesiologist chatted with me for a few minutes and next thing I knew I woke up with a swollen face in heated blankets. No pain so far and I feel normal besides the fact that I look very funny haha. Will post again in a few days. So far so good!
I had surgery today on Aug. 18. Came in at 6:30 AM and I was so amazed at how fast the whole process was. The nurse and anesthesiologist chatted with me for a few minutes and next thing I knew I woke up with a swollen face in heated blankets. No pain so far and I feel normal besides the fact that I look very funny haha. Will post again in a few days. So far so good!
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UPDATED FROM Beautttiful
1 day post
Day 1 post op
I went in for my post op this morning with Dr Elam and everything went smoothly. I'll be wearing my head gear until Tuesday (5 days total) and hopefully I can shower/brush my teeth by then! The pain is manageable on my cheeks and some of the prescribed medication has helped a lot. The only hard thing was sleeping sitting up all night. And also the swelling on my neck from my Chin lipo makes it hard to lift up my head.
Anyway, I ate soft foods like bananas, mashed potatoes, and some soup with as low as sodium as possible. Any salt could cause more swelling. I'm excited to see the results!!!
Anyway, I ate soft foods like bananas, mashed potatoes, and some soup with as low as sodium as possible. Any salt could cause more swelling. I'm excited to see the results!!!
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August 20, 2016
Hello are you able to go back to work soon?
August 20, 2016
I should be able to go back to work after I take off my cast, which will be next week. I will have some slightly noticeable swelling but nothing too intense.
August 20, 2016
Wish you a fast recovery, is the cast for the lipo or for buccal fat removal?
August 20, 2016
Oh I see. I am wanting to get buccal fat removal on a Friday, and coming back to work on Monday. I hope that will be realistic..
August 20, 2016
The pain is definitely manageable by the 3rd day! But I can assure you that you will still be noticeably swollen. A common excuse is to tell others you recently got your wisdoms out, that's what I'm saying :P
January 13, 2017
Good morning I am going to do rhinoplasty, buccal fat removal and my chin with Dr Michael Elam do u think is worth it doing with him? I have spoke with Jody many times and once with Dr Elam they seem nice and well experience
UPDATED FROM Beautttiful
3 days post
Photos of before the surgery
I'm quite petite and don't consider myself out of shape, but even at my lowest weight I always had chubby cheeks. It also runs in my family so I hope this surgery will get rid of them entirely. Here are some pre op pics.
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