POSTED UNDER Facial Fat Transfer REVIEWS
62cc of Face Fat Grafting combined with 35% TCA Peel to Lower Eye Lids at 53 years old by Dr. Shapiro
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Over the past 25 years I've always took the time...
WORTH IT$4,821
Over the past 25 years I've always took the time to invest in myself with little pick me up surgeries to major evasive surgeries. However, a few of those past surgeries I've had...has lead to some major future disasters that I've had to back track & fix! One being a mini tummy tuck done 25 years (took 2 additional surgeries to finally resolve) and another was Lipo to my arms that was done 8 years ago, I'm now in the process of fixing!
Five and a half years ago, I had a neck lift...and a little fat transfer to my tear troughs. The results were amazing. Since my neck-lift, I've kept good skin health by doing a regular skin care regime (using ZO Medical Products), eating healthy ,thermage, botox and restylane. However, I'm not overjoyed with using restylane and would like to go back to using my own fat. I've never done anything to my eyes, cheeks, forehead except thermage & botox. At 53 years old...I feel as as though I'm beginning to lose volume in my face. Soooo because of that...I'm booked for a consult with Dr.Shapiro on September 21st for a GenXlift...following my Arm-lift on September 23rd we'll immediately proceed with my LifeStyle-GenXLift. Sooo excited! I know there are different levels of the GenXLift & that the procedure is custom made for each individual. I'm not sure what is all entails...but once my consult is done...I'll be able to post the details.
Five and a half years ago, I had a neck lift...and a little fat transfer to my tear troughs. The results were amazing. Since my neck-lift, I've kept good skin health by doing a regular skin care regime (using ZO Medical Products), eating healthy ,thermage, botox and restylane. However, I'm not overjoyed with using restylane and would like to go back to using my own fat. I've never done anything to my eyes, cheeks, forehead except thermage & botox. At 53 years old...I feel as as though I'm beginning to lose volume in my face. Soooo because of that...I'm booked for a consult with Dr.Shapiro on September 21st for a GenXlift...following my Arm-lift on September 23rd we'll immediately proceed with my LifeStyle-GenXLift. Sooo excited! I know there are different levels of the GenXLift & that the procedure is custom made for each individual. I'm not sure what is all entails...but once my consult is done...I'll be able to post the details.
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UPDATED FROM freedomh20
27 days pre
I'm booked for a GenXLift on September 23rd But....
I'm booked for a GenXLift on September 23rd, which entails a full face fat transfer, laser therapy, tightening treatments, and a short-scar facelift. The GenXLift is done in 3 phases...#1) Dr.S starts with a face fat transfer. #2) He then proceeds with a MicroLaserPeel, plus Ultherapy, or ThermiRF tightening of the neck to improve my results. #3) Lastly, Dr.S finalizes the procedure by making a tiny incision along the inside of my ear or along the back of my ear to gain access to the tissues of the face to give me a short scar face-lift! And this is ALL done in about 2 hours. Whew! But...
I was informed yesterday that I MIGHT NOT HAVE ENOUGH FAT on my body to do a a face fat transfer. If this is indeed the case...I just might CANCEL my GenXLift. I won't know until September 21st...2 days before my booked GenXLift! Sooo....I'll keep everyone posted!
I was informed yesterday that I MIGHT NOT HAVE ENOUGH FAT on my body to do a a face fat transfer. If this is indeed the case...I just might CANCEL my GenXLift. I won't know until September 21st...2 days before my booked GenXLift! Sooo....I'll keep everyone posted!
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August 26, 2015
I believe almost anyone would have enough fat for a fat transfer to the face unless you are VERY skinny.
I myself am very skinny and did a fat transfer to my face 1½ months ago but the doctor could harvest enough fat for it. I had some on my love handles/back.
I myself am very skinny and did a fat transfer to my face 1½ months ago but the doctor could harvest enough fat for it. I had some on my love handles/back.
August 26, 2015
OMG...just looked at your profile & Mr.d to the j...you LOOK amazing! I agree with you, I know for sure I have no fat on my stomach...but I believe I have some fat on my back (as you did). I currently weigh 110lbs and I'm 5'2 so I feel I'm not skinny no no means! Dr.Shapiro suggested Voluma for a filler, but I said NO...a year ago, I've done Restylane under my eyes and it's now almost all dissolved...plus I just didn't like it. Sooo....I guess I'll find out in 3 weeks time whether he'll do a face fat transfer...I'll be posting a thumbs up or a thumbs down after my final pre-surgery September 21st Consult.
August 26, 2015
Thank you for your kind words, and I wish you luck! By the way I think you look very youthful already for being 53 years old so I'm sure you'll look fantastic when you have done it.
August 26, 2015
You better read the postings on Ultherapy before you go through with that.
August 26, 2015
Hi Miss Stephanie0336, Before my neck-lift (almost 6 years ago) I've had thermage on my entire face, & twice for my neck (I believe Ultherapy & thermage are very similar) and have always seen fairly nice results, especially my eyes and I would assume Ultherapy is just as painful as thermage. I've never done anything surgically to my face other than a neck lift & a small amount to fat transferred to my tear troughs (which I thought was amazing). I don't feel that I'm ready or need a face-lift...just a pick-me up for areas that I'm seeing fat loss. Have you had Ultherapy Miss Stephanie?
August 27, 2015
I have just been looking into the Ultherapy on this website and the reviews have NOT been good. Please make sure to read what ppl are posting. I haven't seen negative reviews on the Thermage. From your pictures, you do Not need a face lift. Good luck and please post updates.
August 27, 2015
Thanks Stephanie...and yes, will keep notes as I proceed through this journey.
September 2, 2015
Hi Freedom, first may I say that Dr. Shapiro is a talented surgeon. I'm from Scottsdale and went to him for Cellulaze. I'm very interested in your minimal incision brachioplasty results as I have been considering this procedure but not wanting the trade off of a big scar. My main reason for reaching out to you is this, however: Thermage and Ultherapy are NOT the same thing. Let Dr. S. do everything you mentioned except NOT the Ultherapyon your face! Do. Not. Do. It. Even with as gifted a surgeon as Dr, S. Read what it has done to many women and it cannot be reversed. Please do more research and I believe you will come to the same conclusion. Just looking out for you...
September 2, 2015
Hey Miss MischiefMermaids, thanks very very for the heads up regarding Ultherapy...based on what all you ladies are saying about this procedure I will definitely stay clear of Ultherapy! I will tell Dr.Shapiro anything BUT...that. I don't want or need to risk damaging my skin :)))
September 2, 2015
I'm happy to hear you are staying away from the Ultherapy!!! Good choice!
August 30, 2015
I'm also looking for a doctor in AZ for a short scar face lift. Please keep us posted, I'm excited for you! You posted it's all done in about 2 hours? Will you be getting local or general anesthesia?
August 31, 2015
Hi Miss Tomgirly, Dr.Shapiro is doing another procedure on me under a General on September 23rd...he has now added on extra time in the OR so he can do the GenXLift that begins with the Phase 1... a face fat transfer. I don't know yet he plans on completing all the work in the OR room. I'm a little in the dark...believe it or not, my consult & pre-op will be done on the 21st at 2:00p in the afternoon for my GenXLift . This was a last minute decision for me to add on the GenXLift. I live in Canada, and it wasn't possible for me to travel there prior to my September 21st pre-op appointment. I'll post all the details on my GenXlift and actual cost on September 21st (after my consult & pre-op appointment). I'm pretty excited in getting this procedure.
September 1, 2015
I will be following you!
Thanks for posting this, I'm just starting to research and this helps me a lot .
Thanks for posting this, I'm just starting to research and this helps me a lot .
UPDATED FROM freedomh20
27 days pre
You be the judge...do you think I have enough fat to harvest for a Face Fat Transfer?
Sooo the GenXLift involves 3 phases and it's phase 1 of the procedure that I feel will bring about the greatest changes....the FACE FAT Transfer! However, I was informed yesterday that I just might not have enough fat to harvest. I posted a few pictures...and I personally can pinch an inch or better from my sides.
Lastly, I'm posting a better up-close picture of my face...of course no make-up and before I wash my face. You can see here how I'm losing Fat around my eyes & temples and around my upper lips.
Once I'm done my consult on September 21st (only 2 days before the scheduled GenXLift) Dr.Shapiro will let me know if it's a "Yes, it's a Go" or 'No Go".
One more thing....I moved my review to "Mini Face Lift" from "Fat Transfer" because the Fat Transfer is only Phase 1 of the GenXlift.
Lastly, I'm posting a better up-close picture of my face...of course no make-up and before I wash my face. You can see here how I'm losing Fat around my eyes & temples and around my upper lips.
Once I'm done my consult on September 21st (only 2 days before the scheduled GenXLift) Dr.Shapiro will let me know if it's a "Yes, it's a Go" or 'No Go".
One more thing....I moved my review to "Mini Face Lift" from "Fat Transfer" because the Fat Transfer is only Phase 1 of the GenXlift.
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August 26, 2015
Has anyone talked to you about Voluma as filler in cheeks that bring the whole face up?
August 26, 2015
Hi Miss Potrerogirl, Yes...Dr.Shapiro does Voluma. However, my heart is set on using my own fat...
August 27, 2015
Difficult to judge by pictures. My guess would be that they could harvest enough fat. As long as you can pinch and feel some fat. But it looks like you at least have some on the sides/back.
August 27, 2015
Thanks Mr. d to the j. I'm with you...I think I do have enough. I guess I'll find out soon enough as ultimately the decision lays with Dr.Shapiro :)))
August 28, 2015
A GenXLift, ahhh! I guess that means we are in our 40s, darn it. How did that happen? :) I hope you'll keep us posted on all the ins and outs of this procedure (or series of procedures). Excited for you!
August 28, 2015
Yes, Angie, I'll for sure keep everyone posted. I think Dr.Shapiro is more excited about this than me...lol! I'm not sure what to expect, except all good things.
September 1, 2015
I had Ultherapy 2 yrs ago, paid $3,500 for the whole face & neck. No one even noticed any differences after that. It was very painnnnnful for... no obvious result. Never again. The procedure has been overblown by PSs in the industry. The machines is very expensive. They have to get their money back. Save the money on something else.
September 1, 2015
Sorry to hear about your bad experience with Ultherapy... well Miss Meirong, I'm really not sure if he IS doing Ultherapy, he might & might not. However, in the past, I've had excellent results from thermage & I believe only 50% of women see anything with that procedure as well. I'm just not exactly what Dr.Shapiro is doing in the GenXlift. I'll know the complete plan on September 21st...all I know at this point is: I'm booked for the GenXlift on September 23rd for 9:00am and my consult and pre-op is booked 2 days before the procedure.
September 16, 2015
I can't wait to follow you along in your journey. I'm in AZ too and have been wanting to make an appointment with Dr. Shapiro for months but always put it off. Is the $9 for just the GenX lift, or does that include the arm lift as well?
September 16, 2015
Hi Miss Iiannen, the $9,000 is just for the GenXlift. One month before my scheduled Arm-Lift (separate review), I did a last minute decision to add on the GenXlift. I haven't even done a consult on it. Leslie (Dr.Shapiro's patient coordinator) & I chatted on the phone and she said that the GenXlift runs between $8,000-$10,000....so I just guessed the procedure somewhere in between. It vary well may cost more. Sooo I do my Pre-Op on Monday, September 21st at 2:00p for the Arm-Lift....then Dr.Shapiro will do a Consult following my Pre-Op appointment for my GenXLift. Leslie set aside a couple of additional hours in the OR room for the GenXlift. Sooo at this point...I HAVE no idea what Dr.Shapiro's going to suggest or what he has planned. I do know the GenXlift entails #1)Fat Transfer #2)Laser resurfacing #3) Maybe...mid face-lift. I'll post the procedure details next Monday late after-noon. This is is when I actually pay for the GenXlift....a little nervous as to what the actual cost might be?!! So ya...I've never paid for a procedure two days before the surgery....lol! It's just the way it worked out :)
September 17, 2015
Thanks for the detailed update. Good luck to you! Can't wait to hear all about it. Sending you lots of positive vibes for a quick recovery.
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I like Dr. Shapiro's whole face approach by addressing the lift, the eyes, forehead/brows, undereye hollowness and other areas that may need fat grafting. I recently noticed that getting a slight bit of fat injected into the lips (ever so slight) gives the entire face a more youthful look.
At first glance, you don't look anywhere near 53. I would have guessed about 45 which may be due to the prior necklift. In any case, you're working from a good starting point. The other thing is that you are already a very good looking person, so I think your results are going to be truly AMAZING. You'll probably look about 35 years old. I also think you have enough fat to harvest.
You and I share a key facial aging issue, deep hollows and darkening around the eyes and skin that is getting sallow. People normally think I am around 40 but I am overweight right now and working on that which will help. But it doesn't help my dark under eye and inner eye circles which HAVE to be covered with makeup for me to leave the house. I'm also getting a furrow between my brows but no other wrinkles. I have slight facial cheek sagging and slight loss of volume in my cheeks. It's not that noticable yet but I can see it and shows up more in pictures.
I am going to be curious to see if Dr. Shapiro recommends a CO laser or some other form of facial resurfacing. Once again, I still think you already look like a "good" 45 and will come out looking about 35 which will be amazing in and of itself. However, I've noticed that in before and after's the people who get facial resurfacing truly look fantastic. They regain the youthful glow which "reads" as very young. The facial transfer helps the skin glow as well (particularly around the cheeks) but the resurfacing is like getting new skin.
Please continue to post your updates. Thanks.