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34 Year Old...grad School Aged Me - Scottsdale, AZ

UPDATED FROM giget2000
1 month post

You be the judge

Before, 1 day post procedure, 5 weeks post

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Geoffrey E. Leber, MD

Geoffrey E. Leber, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 67 Reviews
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So far excellent but will do a final update after post op appointments and swelling has decreased.

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Hmm, I think I see a slight difference which can be considered good if it remains stable after a year. That means the fat you have left did take and you can go in for another fat transfer. Typically it takes 2-3 fat transfers to achieve the results you like. Remember its better to under correct because that causes less problems. Your surgeon should have offered you a free top-up after a year. That's common practice in Korea and with some surgeons here in the states.
lol I'm going to Korea in 3 weeks. Should have done it there...^^
Well if you're there check out Dr. Jong-Hyun Hong from fresh plastic surgery. He has reviews on this site as well. They charge like $2200 for fat graft and that includes PRP (a method to help the fat actually take better) and as I mentioned they give a free touch-up 3 months later if needed. I'm currently considering them myself.
I do notice your cheeks seem fuller and above your lip looks nicer. I agree it is better to have less then too much. You still look beautiful and I'm sure if you gained a few pounds your face will fill out even more.
Hey, how are you faring now?
How is the fat transfer so far?
Has it held well?
UPDATED FROM giget2000
1 month post

Mmmm....

Well I'm far enough out to know swelling is gone and have lost volume. I have recurrent loss under eyes. I have my follow up appointment next week. Reflecting back I do not feel like I have had amazing results. Just so so. Not sure if I would recommend or repeat this procedure. I'm not sure if it it was just my DNA the fat didn't take but I feel like it was unsuccessful and my face is a little more asymmetrical then I remember it being prior to the procedure. Sadly at this point I do have regrets.

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I can't tell much difference in the before and after.
UPDATED FROM giget2000
15 days post

Progress

Just past the two week mark. Swelling is gone. Just have to wait it out now and see how much remains after 6 weeks. Still overall content with my choice. My only complain is one of the "puncture" locations used for the canula on my face is leaving a tiny indented scar. Otherwise I'm just going to wait and see. Psychologically I do look different. Not in recognizable but different, for what it's worth it's neither good nor bad just different.

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I'm very nervous about the fat grafting I have my facelift/neck lift and full face grafting on Nov 1st if you can give me any advice I would appreciate it. Please keep us updated, so many people have gave bad reviews on fat grafting and I really hope and pray that you are happy so it will give me more confidence when its my turn.
Your recovery period will be much different than mine meaning you will by default have more swelling and longer recovery because of the face lift. I think the important part is to trust your surgeon. All cosmetic surgery is elective and therefore a risk. A risk most of us are willing to take. I'm happy 3 weeks out so I don't regret it! I feel like with fat it's better to go conservative and have to repeat at a future date if not enough remains vs being overfilled and trying to correct it. My surgeon felt the same so we had the same goals. Like I mentioned before it has a psychological effect seeing a "different" face looking back in the mirror everyday but you eventually adjust
Thank you for getting right back to me. I was hoping on getting the fat from my inner thighs as well since I don't have much anywhere else, is there much pain in that area? Also do you notice a big difference in fat loss to your thighs? Sorry for all the questions
I have decided to get the FG after doing more research. I'm sure between now and Nov 1/16 I will be on an emotional roller coaster. My PS said he won't take my inner thigh fat and if he can't get it from my belly I would get my money back. I guess I'm going to have to gain weight :( I was so happy to go from 152 to 134. I'm not sure if it will even go on my stomach after he done my TT and lipo 8 yrs ago.
How are you doing with recovery? I hope that everything is alright and is what you have expected.
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