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So it has taken me about a year to decide to do...
lokilou123November 2, 2015
So it has taken me about a year to decide to do what I just did which was a lot of research, work, time etc. But worth it. I Had been getting Botox & filler for a long time spent a ton of money & the results just started to look weird. I like the way I look but was beginning to not recognize myself, Botox actually started to make me feel ill plus I could not smile properly, filler was only making matters worse. So after much research on RealSelf talking to Dr's & the Dr's that did my filler & Botox which I really think they loved the money I was paying for the filler etc. They were NO HELP with anything & they are PS who fly on & off Maui & to other islands, I think just doing filler & botox I know I probably gave them at least half of what my surgery cost in less than a year so of course I heard oh no you should just keep getting fillers & Botox I was like UGH!!! Anyways I live on Maui not much to choose from & I had already been to the local plastic surgeon on Maui & trust me when I say this! Get off Maui & go to the pros I went to Oahu! I met my plastic surgeon, the second I met him & his staff I was sold! Finally a doctor that did not hesitate when looking at me & saying hey lets just put filler in & botox, he knew I was ready! From the first phone call with Jen to meeting Krystle & then Dr. Peterson that was it Dr. Peterson got me right from the get go I was thrilled! Oh by the way the anesthesiologist Nannette was super cool actually awesome & nurse Lex wow super great! Some really great smart women working along side of him, that was a great comfort. No weird off putting attitudes which I have seen a lot of in this business. This is something that always bothered me as well is when a PS has staff with egos as large as the actual PS but not with
The Athena Clinic I was treated with kindness & care, it was as if I was their only client which I loved! I will add more photos before & afters when I can find them all.
The Athena Clinic I was treated with kindness & care, it was as if I was their only client which I loved! I will add more photos before & afters when I can find them all.
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November 7, 2015
Do you have filler in your lips, if so what kind?
November 7, 2015
Aloha,
no filler in lips however around the lips I have filler which sort of gave my upper lip a bit of a lift. Let me know if you have any other questions I will be happy to answer them.
no filler in lips however around the lips I have filler which sort of gave my upper lip a bit of a lift. Let me know if you have any other questions I will be happy to answer them.
November 12, 2015
Nope never unless I have my real lips removed. My lips have always been large perhaps it is my nationality & family genes my sisters, mother all have large lips.
Filler was put in corner of mouth which may have given a more fullness look to them but it was the bottom part where my jowls started that bothered me so much that is why I had the procedure that I did the SMAS was because of that problem area around my lower face. But that was it and a very long time ago.
Filler was put in corner of mouth which may have given a more fullness look to them but it was the bottom part where my jowls started that bothered me so much that is why I had the procedure that I did the SMAS was because of that problem area around my lower face. But that was it and a very long time ago.
November 12, 2015
it's kind of revealing that the dr. accidentally gave himself a 5 star glowing review…what a fake . we have to be careful about these scam doctors writing their own posts like this.
November 13, 2015
Hi reconstruction I am not sure what Dr you are referring to? Let me know since this is under my post.
Thanks
Thanks
November 16, 2015
Hello, I'm considering doing this to my breasts and face, you look so beautiful and natural, how big were your breasts before?
November 17, 2015
Hi mymichelle619,
thank you for your kind words. I did have breast implants already one was ruptured due to the slip of a Dr's hand while doing a biopsy so that as my main reason &I replaced them, I had some ugly scarring around the nipple area that bothered me & the prior Dr that did my breast did what he called an internal bra lift, well whatever that was which I think it was like a built in shelf that gives the breast a lift without the outside scar, my breast were a bit saggy before not bad when I had them done prior to this, anyways I remember when I went to have my stitches removed my left breast had a flat spot on top & looked like it slipped down like the built in shelf broke or strained which left me with my left nipple about a half inch lower than my right breast nipple, anyways so now 15 years later here I am with new implants they are 520 CCs my prior implants were 450 CCs so not much larger but Dr Peterson my great PS I chose to do all of my procedure recently. Very important now that I am older is to make sure you ask a lot of questions. My implants now are smooth Inspira (fairly new brand) they are round smooth not textured with more volume on the sides & top of breast. Dr. Peterson also cut the muscle near my armpits a bit so that the pockets that our breast fall into would be higher on my chest & made the pocket tighter so that the implants are more secure as the implants are above my muscle. He cleaned up the nipple area & made them a bit smaller which is a nice look. So far they feel so much more secure & they rest nicely on my chest. Hope this helps. Best of luck!!
thank you for your kind words. I did have breast implants already one was ruptured due to the slip of a Dr's hand while doing a biopsy so that as my main reason &I replaced them, I had some ugly scarring around the nipple area that bothered me & the prior Dr that did my breast did what he called an internal bra lift, well whatever that was which I think it was like a built in shelf that gives the breast a lift without the outside scar, my breast were a bit saggy before not bad when I had them done prior to this, anyways I remember when I went to have my stitches removed my left breast had a flat spot on top & looked like it slipped down like the built in shelf broke or strained which left me with my left nipple about a half inch lower than my right breast nipple, anyways so now 15 years later here I am with new implants they are 520 CCs my prior implants were 450 CCs so not much larger but Dr Peterson my great PS I chose to do all of my procedure recently. Very important now that I am older is to make sure you ask a lot of questions. My implants now are smooth Inspira (fairly new brand) they are round smooth not textured with more volume on the sides & top of breast. Dr. Peterson also cut the muscle near my armpits a bit so that the pockets that our breast fall into would be higher on my chest & made the pocket tighter so that the implants are more secure as the implants are above my muscle. He cleaned up the nipple area & made them a bit smaller which is a nice look. So far they feel so much more secure & they rest nicely on my chest. Hope this helps. Best of luck!!
UPDATED FROM lokilou123
7 days post
New pics added left side of face prior to surgery before & after Can't believe the difference!!
lokilou123November 4, 2015
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November 7, 2015
Can you explain exactly what you got done. Where was fat added? To breast and face?
November 7, 2015
Aloha,
I had my fat put in my face, around the temples, chin & jaw which gave me a nice clean edge compared to my before photo. Until I did the before & after side by side I could not see a huge change but it is really shaping up nicely. Fat is tricky but if you have PS that knows how to do it correctly it so worth it, he also did a bit in my upper eyelids which almost looks as if I had a brow lift.
I had my fat put in my face, around the temples, chin & jaw which gave me a nice clean edge compared to my before photo. Until I did the before & after side by side I could not see a huge change but it is really shaping up nicely. Fat is tricky but if you have PS that knows how to do it correctly it so worth it, he also did a bit in my upper eyelids which almost looks as if I had a brow lift.
November 8, 2015
I'm getting fat transfer to eye hollows with Dr Freund in NYC in a couple weeks, but I do have a jowl problem that I'd like to address with the doc. First, where / how did he inject fat to make your jowl/profile better? Also, were needles used or blunt cannula? Thanks!
November 11, 2015
Hi,
I am not quite sure what he used to insert the fat in my face but I will ask how & get back to you.
I am not quite sure what he used to insert the fat in my face but I will ask how & get back to you.
November 12, 2015
Thanks because I wasn't aware that fat could improve the jowl line. I went to another PS who specializes in jowl/neck lift-probably the best in NYC and he said to wait another year or two and I trust him. I'm going to another PS who specializes in fat transfer, which is the one doing my eye hollows next month. I'll ask him about jowl improvement so, your info will be quite helpful. I don't have a huge jowl problem yet which is why the other PS said to wait. But, it is there and shows up a lot more on camera. I'll talk to him about it in our appointment 2 days before the transfer to go over everything. Looking forward to your message so I can discuss those notes too! thanks again!
November 12, 2015
Hi 9546,
I know adding fat to the jawline seems odd but I was lacking volume & he said that putting the fat their plus the SMAS procedure together would not only give the jaw quite a nice smooth finish but also tighten up the jowl area. My jowls were not bad but i did see them in photos and it bugged the hell out of me plus its an inherited problem from my mothers side she has had the jowl problem all her life and waited to long to fix it so I thought I would do it early. I am sure I will still need some filler in the upper part of the chin in corners of my mouth, that is where I see it want to appear.
Fat transfer was a scary choice but he assured me that he had done it with fantastic results so I put my trust in him & I really like the results.
When I went for the consult he made sure my skin had the elasticity so that when he did the SMAS which is the repositioning of the fat & muscle in the jowl area I had enough spring so that I did not have a pull effect, he said it was too earlky for the neck which I am glad we did not do as it fills pretty tight, not sure if that would have been a good look perhaps not enough fat in the neck area yet? It did take a few PS, many said oh you just need botox & filler! So when I found Dr. Peterson he knew right away what to do, I am pleased with my jaw & the jowl, chin area I knew that will become a big problem if I did not get a jump on it.
No fat in the breast I had a ruptured implant so he did removal but he also gave me a lift inside he actually built the pocket that holds the implants in place since I above the muscle, he cut some muscle near my armpits to move up the pocket so the implants are higher up which is also very nice as the last ones sagged and had been ruptured. I hope this helps but I do know they can put your own fat in the chest area even in the collarbones to fill out any loss of volume & to plump up the skin also to even out the neck, apparently you can have fat put into any area on the body such as knees, hands, etc.
Keep me posted as to how things go! GOOD LUCK I am sure you will be fabulous!!
I know adding fat to the jawline seems odd but I was lacking volume & he said that putting the fat their plus the SMAS procedure together would not only give the jaw quite a nice smooth finish but also tighten up the jowl area. My jowls were not bad but i did see them in photos and it bugged the hell out of me plus its an inherited problem from my mothers side she has had the jowl problem all her life and waited to long to fix it so I thought I would do it early. I am sure I will still need some filler in the upper part of the chin in corners of my mouth, that is where I see it want to appear.
Fat transfer was a scary choice but he assured me that he had done it with fantastic results so I put my trust in him & I really like the results.
When I went for the consult he made sure my skin had the elasticity so that when he did the SMAS which is the repositioning of the fat & muscle in the jowl area I had enough spring so that I did not have a pull effect, he said it was too earlky for the neck which I am glad we did not do as it fills pretty tight, not sure if that would have been a good look perhaps not enough fat in the neck area yet? It did take a few PS, many said oh you just need botox & filler! So when I found Dr. Peterson he knew right away what to do, I am pleased with my jaw & the jowl, chin area I knew that will become a big problem if I did not get a jump on it.
No fat in the breast I had a ruptured implant so he did removal but he also gave me a lift inside he actually built the pocket that holds the implants in place since I above the muscle, he cut some muscle near my armpits to move up the pocket so the implants are higher up which is also very nice as the last ones sagged and had been ruptured. I hope this helps but I do know they can put your own fat in the chest area even in the collarbones to fill out any loss of volume & to plump up the skin also to even out the neck, apparently you can have fat put into any area on the body such as knees, hands, etc.
Keep me posted as to how things go! GOOD LUCK I am sure you will be fabulous!!
December 10, 2015
thanks! I go in for FT in under eye hollows tomorrow and can't wait. He was able to add fat to your jowl because he was doing the SMS lift at the same time. I'll keep that in mind for the future. I may do my hands in the near future because they look older than I am:) I'll let you know how it goes!
December 11, 2015
I made it through (the lipo was more intense than I thought) anyway, it looks amazing! He added a bit to my outer cheeks because I had a little atrophy and my profile looks better but, he didn't touch my jowls. I know I'm a bit swollen and was told it may get worse day 3-hopefully not! & hopefully no bruising because he used the cannula. If the fat sticks and the hollowness stays gone I'll be thrilled! I'm too private for photos but, glad I did fat and didn't return to synthetic fillers that I know don't last. Next up-- jowls…in a couple years:)
UPDATED FROM lokilou123
13 days post
10 days post swelling almost gone
lokilou123November 10, 2015
See recent photos 10 days after. I can go out without anyone knowing what I had recently just done. I ill be happy when the stitches come out.
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November 10, 2015
You look great. Facial fat transfer is very tricky and most ps are very afraid of them. Glad you found good doctor.
November 10, 2015
Tell me how it's held up. No lumps or bumps. Can you put under eye troughs for sunken in look. Give me your email I wud like to ask questions
November 11, 2015
Thank you trishventresca I appreciate your kind words.
I can tell you that when the swelling does start to go down you will see areas that will need to be treated with filler as some of the fat will be absorbed. I already do see areas that I will address when I see him next week when the stitches come out. I was really nervous about the fat transfer but he specializes in fat grating & he did it beautifully so not as of this moment do I have any strange lumps or bumps, I was also very careful around the eyes I did not put any under my eyes or my mouth, I have large lips naturally so no fat in those two areas besides the jaw Above the eye brows, some in the temples but looks like I need a touch up as some of the fat did not take.
I will be happy to give you my email so that you may contact me.
I can tell you that when the swelling does start to go down you will see areas that will need to be treated with filler as some of the fat will be absorbed. I already do see areas that I will address when I see him next week when the stitches come out. I was really nervous about the fat transfer but he specializes in fat grating & he did it beautifully so not as of this moment do I have any strange lumps or bumps, I was also very careful around the eyes I did not put any under my eyes or my mouth, I have large lips naturally so no fat in those two areas besides the jaw Above the eye brows, some in the temples but looks like I need a touch up as some of the fat did not take.
I will be happy to give you my email so that you may contact me.
November 10, 2015
Face is nice and smooth, but there is also a lot of swelling involved p/o. As a doctor myself, I can tell you that the real results won't be evident until about the 6 month mark. I also think your lips are disproportionateky huge, but that may be what you wanted. Good luck wih your continued recovery!
November 11, 2015
Thank you for the heads up those are my real lips! I guess I can't please everyone but you will have to take that one up with God cuz they are what he gave me!
November 11, 2015
November 11, 2015
December 10, 2015
I agree with Julie that the Real results will not be evident till at least 6 months.Swellng makes everyone look smooth as a baby.
As far as the lips the upper lip is scary big but its probably from the swelling and it will look normal again in time. Patience,patience...
As far as the lips the upper lip is scary big but its probably from the swelling and it will look normal again in time. Patience,patience...
January 20, 2016
Your lips are beautiful. Why people are giving unsolicited opinions on them I do not know but don't listen to that noise. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
January 21, 2016
Thank you,
I appreciate that & I agree with you as to why they would even comment, you should have read another post that they removed but wow I was laughing at how upset she was. I did read her post & she had been trying to enlarge her lips so I assume my lips upset her. Thank you again that was nice of you to say to me.
I appreciate that & I agree with you as to why they would even comment, you should have read another post that they removed but wow I was laughing at how upset she was. I did read her post & she had been trying to enlarge her lips so I assume my lips upset her. Thank you again that was nice of you to say to me.
November 11, 2015
Well everything turned out fantastic. He definitely knows his craft! !
November 12, 2015
Hi. Your jaw line looks incredible! Do the scars go behind the ears as well? Is it possible to do a close up of scars (that's my worry)? Where did he take fat from, and how much went into breasts and how much in face? What is the lipoed area like? Thanks and happy healing.
November 12, 2015
Hi Eva Hopeful,
thank you! I appreciate the nice compliment. Dr. Peterson took fat from my abs & put it in the jaw area above my eyebrows & a bit in the temple cheek area none in the breast but he did mention he could put some around the chest & neck area if he saw it to be necessary. I did have him do some sculpting on the abs since that was where the fat was coming from, I am wearing a smooth garment on my tummy to keep the area smooth as it is swollen, I did have a few puckers in my tummy I wanted removed & it looks pretty good but again still swollen in areas with a little bruising but today I actually saw my profile & its looking tighter, its a tough area to work with but I will see in a few weeks how it will really look, keep ya posted.
The scar behind the ear is a short scar not even an inch. from what I can tell is I have stitches tucked inside of my ear which is pretty cool that I did not have a cut in the front just a bit by the lower earlobes. It really was crazy as I thought I would have a swollen face for months, still a bit but gosh not much barely any bruising. I did not have anything done to the my forehead or eyes such as lifting so maybe that is why not much bruising.
The cut behind my ear will for sure leave a scar but its pretty small & is healing nicely so only my hairdresser will know its there. LOL I will keep you posted on the scar once the cut itself is closed up. He did fix my earlobes as my pierced ear was torn so I have stitches in the earlobes. I will need to get them pierced again once they are healed. I am happy with my results, a good PS that listens does nit dismiss your concerns & will not to try to tell you what you see no one else sees is very annoying, many times I was told that but many seemed to want to put filler in & botox. I have been finished with Botox for a long time as I got sick every time I did it so Botox has been a thing of the past for me for at least a year if not longer. Good luck to you & keep me posted if you decide to do some procedures. I will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
thank you! I appreciate the nice compliment. Dr. Peterson took fat from my abs & put it in the jaw area above my eyebrows & a bit in the temple cheek area none in the breast but he did mention he could put some around the chest & neck area if he saw it to be necessary. I did have him do some sculpting on the abs since that was where the fat was coming from, I am wearing a smooth garment on my tummy to keep the area smooth as it is swollen, I did have a few puckers in my tummy I wanted removed & it looks pretty good but again still swollen in areas with a little bruising but today I actually saw my profile & its looking tighter, its a tough area to work with but I will see in a few weeks how it will really look, keep ya posted.
The scar behind the ear is a short scar not even an inch. from what I can tell is I have stitches tucked inside of my ear which is pretty cool that I did not have a cut in the front just a bit by the lower earlobes. It really was crazy as I thought I would have a swollen face for months, still a bit but gosh not much barely any bruising. I did not have anything done to the my forehead or eyes such as lifting so maybe that is why not much bruising.
The cut behind my ear will for sure leave a scar but its pretty small & is healing nicely so only my hairdresser will know its there. LOL I will keep you posted on the scar once the cut itself is closed up. He did fix my earlobes as my pierced ear was torn so I have stitches in the earlobes. I will need to get them pierced again once they are healed. I am happy with my results, a good PS that listens does nit dismiss your concerns & will not to try to tell you what you see no one else sees is very annoying, many times I was told that but many seemed to want to put filler in & botox. I have been finished with Botox for a long time as I got sick every time I did it so Botox has been a thing of the past for me for at least a year if not longer. Good luck to you & keep me posted if you decide to do some procedures. I will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
Glad to hear this all worked out well for you. Thank you for sharing with the community.