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Absolutely Fabulous Facial Fat Transfer at TMB
UPDATED FROM BelleFleurDeCoeur
1 year post
Update: 1 year 2 months later
WORTH IT$8,250
My initial facial fat transfer took place 1 year and 2 months ago, albeit in April 2016 I underwent a third facial fat transfer, this comprised of a minor touch up on my nasolabial folds, in particular my right side as this proved harder to correct, due to an inherent propensity for a marked line and concomitant indentation.
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I continue to be contented with Doctor Born's work. In particular I have noted my cheek area to be significantly enhanced and my face to possess an overall fuller appearance. If I have of late been called 'young lady' by various members of the general public then it is thanks to Doctor Born. I recommend this surgeon to those seeking facial fat transfer. I believe his technique for this procedure is second to none.
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In April I additionally underwent a lip reduction, for those interested you may peruse my review here https://www.realself.com/review/toronto-silicone-lip-reduction-doctor-trevor-born#comment-4473312
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I continue to be contented with Doctor Born's work. In particular I have noted my cheek area to be significantly enhanced and my face to possess an overall fuller appearance. If I have of late been called 'young lady' by various members of the general public then it is thanks to Doctor Born. I recommend this surgeon to those seeking facial fat transfer. I believe his technique for this procedure is second to none.
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In April I additionally underwent a lip reduction, for those interested you may peruse my review here https://www.realself.com/review/toronto-silicone-lip-reduction-doctor-trevor-born#comment-4473312
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UPDATED FROM BelleFleurDeCoeur
4 months post
Almost One Month Since Second Fat Transfer plus a Note on Integrity
It will be a month tomorrow since my second fat graft. I have added some new photos of my face, plus the harvest sites which have barely noticeable scars due to Doctor Born's excellent work.
I continue to be content with the results of my second fat transfer. Doctor Born's grafting of my nasolabial folds still remains impeccable. Although the lines are no longer flat like they were initially and more visible, they are not disturbingly so. Doctor Born cleverly placed a thicker layer of fat at the bottom of the fold, entailing that to my delight, I no longer possess a droopy handle-bar shape to this part of my face. Furthermore my chin and forehead area are improved due to the additional grafts. My face looks younger and somewhat rounder. The effects on my mental outlook are also spiffing. Doctor Born's tenacious meticulousness, perspicacious skill in producing a lovely result, pertinacious desire to ensure I was happy with the result, as well as his integrity have demonstrated that he is a topnotch surgeon.
Anecdotally to illustrate Doctor Born's integrity, when I first commenced exploring the option of facial fat grafting, following my dismal experience with fillers, I met with numerous surgeons to ascertain who would be the best for me. One of the doctors I consulted with, previously to contacting Doctor Born, advised me that fat grafting might not resolve my fold. I asked this doctor therefore whether I should consider a facelift. The doctor advised me that I was a little young for such a procedure and should I need another facelift later on in life, that numerous rhytidoplasties could be damaging to the skin. Nevertheless, he advised that we should consider it and that he would prefer I undergo a facelift with him as he could do a proper job, whereas other surgeons would not. His staff were prepared to provide me with pricing for a facelift and had I said yes, I have no doubt that they would have booked a date for the operation.
Fortunately, I did not feel right about that option. I thereafter met with Doctor Born and chose him as my surgeon. Following my first fat transfer with Doctor Born, when I was not entirely satisfied with my nasolabial folds, I asked Doctor Born the very same question: 'should I have a facelift?' Doctor Born did not judge me for my barmy enquiry but kindly advised me that I was too young. He said 'let's do the second fat grafting and take it from there.' I think he knew that I am mule-headed and did not want to point blank tell me no, but knew I would not need it once he had worked his magic.
I am grateful to have found a doctor who is not only skilled but has also demonstrated his moral rectitude. I have extrapolated from conversations in messages with numerous fabulous members of realself, as well as from my experience in daily life, that we women are often self-confident when it concerns our intellectual, career, artistic or other achievements. However when it comes to our appearance we are supremely sensitive, often racked with self-loathing over minor details, hence agonisingly demanding of ourselves. I am sure that Cleopatra, Boudicca, Zenobia, Lady Godiva and Joan of Arc were not as insecure about their appearances as we are today. Surely because they did not have to compare themselves with, nor be constantly bombarded by, pictures of youthful flash-frozen beings who only exist within the cosmos of the airbrushed pages of Cosmo and other such media.
All of this makes us extremely vulnerable to surgeons who have their bank accounts rather than our well-being in mind. Our tendency to fixate on, and magnify our physical faults entails it is easy for an unscrupulous surgeon to peddle unneeded procedures to us. This is why finding a doctor whose talents are tethered to probity is crucial. Evidently Doctor Born possesses this essential coalescence.
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Thank you for all the lovely private messages sharing your doubts, fears and questions. I will reply soon but I am extremely busy with work so forgive me if I am tardy.
I continue to be content with the results of my second fat transfer. Doctor Born's grafting of my nasolabial folds still remains impeccable. Although the lines are no longer flat like they were initially and more visible, they are not disturbingly so. Doctor Born cleverly placed a thicker layer of fat at the bottom of the fold, entailing that to my delight, I no longer possess a droopy handle-bar shape to this part of my face. Furthermore my chin and forehead area are improved due to the additional grafts. My face looks younger and somewhat rounder. The effects on my mental outlook are also spiffing. Doctor Born's tenacious meticulousness, perspicacious skill in producing a lovely result, pertinacious desire to ensure I was happy with the result, as well as his integrity have demonstrated that he is a topnotch surgeon.
Anecdotally to illustrate Doctor Born's integrity, when I first commenced exploring the option of facial fat grafting, following my dismal experience with fillers, I met with numerous surgeons to ascertain who would be the best for me. One of the doctors I consulted with, previously to contacting Doctor Born, advised me that fat grafting might not resolve my fold. I asked this doctor therefore whether I should consider a facelift. The doctor advised me that I was a little young for such a procedure and should I need another facelift later on in life, that numerous rhytidoplasties could be damaging to the skin. Nevertheless, he advised that we should consider it and that he would prefer I undergo a facelift with him as he could do a proper job, whereas other surgeons would not. His staff were prepared to provide me with pricing for a facelift and had I said yes, I have no doubt that they would have booked a date for the operation.
Fortunately, I did not feel right about that option. I thereafter met with Doctor Born and chose him as my surgeon. Following my first fat transfer with Doctor Born, when I was not entirely satisfied with my nasolabial folds, I asked Doctor Born the very same question: 'should I have a facelift?' Doctor Born did not judge me for my barmy enquiry but kindly advised me that I was too young. He said 'let's do the second fat grafting and take it from there.' I think he knew that I am mule-headed and did not want to point blank tell me no, but knew I would not need it once he had worked his magic.
I am grateful to have found a doctor who is not only skilled but has also demonstrated his moral rectitude. I have extrapolated from conversations in messages with numerous fabulous members of realself, as well as from my experience in daily life, that we women are often self-confident when it concerns our intellectual, career, artistic or other achievements. However when it comes to our appearance we are supremely sensitive, often racked with self-loathing over minor details, hence agonisingly demanding of ourselves. I am sure that Cleopatra, Boudicca, Zenobia, Lady Godiva and Joan of Arc were not as insecure about their appearances as we are today. Surely because they did not have to compare themselves with, nor be constantly bombarded by, pictures of youthful flash-frozen beings who only exist within the cosmos of the airbrushed pages of Cosmo and other such media.
All of this makes us extremely vulnerable to surgeons who have their bank accounts rather than our well-being in mind. Our tendency to fixate on, and magnify our physical faults entails it is easy for an unscrupulous surgeon to peddle unneeded procedures to us. This is why finding a doctor whose talents are tethered to probity is crucial. Evidently Doctor Born possesses this essential coalescence.
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Thank you for all the lovely private messages sharing your doubts, fears and questions. I will reply soon but I am extremely busy with work so forgive me if I am tardy.
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T
December 3, 2015
Wow! You look absolutely lovely!
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E
December 3, 2015
I agree. Thanks for your honesty in writing this. So glad you like results.
B
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December 4, 2015
Thanks for sharing, it's refreshing to hear a really positive thought like this. Good people are so.... good.
B
December 6, 2015
Thank you for these lovely words. I hope that you are healing well from your chin surgery and that you have less discomfort now. I look forward to reading your updates. I am now slowly returning to the gym once a week, tentatively working out, to ensure I do not lose weight. I hope you can also gradually get back to your usual sport routine. Healing hugs!
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December 8, 2015
Thx I'm doing fine :) I started doing cardio last week and I'm thinking about lifting weights later this week. I will be very conservative of course. What kind of workouts are you doing and are they any different (besides in frequency) from your normal routine? Good luck to you as you get back into things.
B
December 18, 2015
How is your recovery progressing? I am certain you are more and and more delighted with the results each day :-) I am going to start exercising twice a week once the Christmas holidays begin. Up until now I have been going once a week and just focus on my legs using weighted compound movements. To reply to you in detail, this is the work out I do: I chose 4-6 of the following exercises, making sure I lift no more than my bodyweight: sumo deadlifts, front squats, Bulgarian split squats, barbell hip-thrusts, cable pull throughs, kettlebell single leg stiff deadlifts and single arm overhead kettle bell lunges. I also do some stretches for my back. I am planning to now add an additional day of exercises for my back and arms.
I
December 5, 2015
It looks absolutely wonderful. Deciding to have Plastic surgery is never an easy road to take when you put your heart and soul into making the right decision. You have done the work to make this happen, such as eating like a Sumo Wrestler, not exercising (extremely mind taxing for those of us who are exercise nuts) and searching for help from a safe environment. You go, girl.
B
December 6, 2015
You are right, not exercising has been rather challenging! I am now returning to gym, just once a week to begin with, until I am certain that it has no detrimental effect on my results. I do not want to lose any weight in my face! Thank you so much for your compassion. Your kind and thoughtful words mean so much to me.
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B
December 6, 2015
Thank you so much for these kind comments, they are much appreciated.
UPDATED FROM BelleFleurDeCoeur
3 months post
Almost 2 weeks Post Second Fat Transfer
This Thursday it shall be 2 weeks following my second fat transfer. As of this moment, I could not be happier with the seemingly perfect results of my surgeon's work.
It remains of course to be seen how well this second grafting shall take, especially in the area of my face that I vehemently despise, my nasolabial folds.
Currently my face looks so much less gaunt, not only due to the fat in my NLs but also due to the additional grafts that Doctor Born placed in my chin, around the sides of my nose and in my brow. These sagacious additions have made a vast difference to my appearance.
I truly look younger. I am so grateful that I was fortunate enough to be able to undergo this procedure once more. Inevitably, the external changes have had an inexpressible impact upon my inner being. There were days prior to both facial fat transfers that, upon glancing in the looking glass, I felt like I was observing the gradual withering of a flower.
My bruises have vanished, they disappeared entirely 5 days ago. I have no lumps nor bumps. My skin looks plump and dewy in the areas that were injected with fat. I experience occasional tingling sensations in my face, which I had last time, it is the grafts settling. My tummy is still sometimes a touch sensitive, yet this is no bother to me. Any discomfort undergone has been but minor, and a miniscule price to pay to not have to look daily upon a wilting visage.
I am refraining from sporting activities as I want to keep as much fat as possible and would not wish anything to prove detrimental to that process.
It remains of course to be seen how well this second grafting shall take, especially in the area of my face that I vehemently despise, my nasolabial folds.
Currently my face looks so much less gaunt, not only due to the fat in my NLs but also due to the additional grafts that Doctor Born placed in my chin, around the sides of my nose and in my brow. These sagacious additions have made a vast difference to my appearance.
I truly look younger. I am so grateful that I was fortunate enough to be able to undergo this procedure once more. Inevitably, the external changes have had an inexpressible impact upon my inner being. There were days prior to both facial fat transfers that, upon glancing in the looking glass, I felt like I was observing the gradual withering of a flower.
My bruises have vanished, they disappeared entirely 5 days ago. I have no lumps nor bumps. My skin looks plump and dewy in the areas that were injected with fat. I experience occasional tingling sensations in my face, which I had last time, it is the grafts settling. My tummy is still sometimes a touch sensitive, yet this is no bother to me. Any discomfort undergone has been but minor, and a miniscule price to pay to not have to look daily upon a wilting visage.
I am refraining from sporting activities as I want to keep as much fat as possible and would not wish anything to prove detrimental to that process.
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V
November 18, 2015
Thanks so much for your update. You look amazing. The NL folds are completely smooth so I hope they remain so. Please keep us updated. Great photos!
B
November 18, 2015
Thank you Val. Let me also add that fat transfer is The Facial par excellence, my skin is glowing. The fat grafts look unbelievably perfect, and inside I feel like an entirely different lady!
C
November 18, 2015
You look beautiful. I hope this fat stays for you.
B
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November 23, 2015
Hi, thank you for your updates. Good for you on getting the second session and good luck. What specifics did the doctor have for you as far as refraining from exercise? I'm recovering from a chin implant and platysmaplasty and will do a fat transfer soon as well. Avoiding exercise is so hard :(
B
November 25, 2015
My doctor only told me to refrain from exercising for a week, if I remember correctly. However given that I am predisposed to be most slender and really want to keep the beautiful look I am so utterly delighted with, I have self-imposed at least 3 weeks of no exercise. I agree that abstaining from sport is rather hard but then again, it would be far harder to lose one's glorious results! I will probably resume sport again this weekend. Good luck with your recovery and if need be, console yourself in the knowledge that, in the bigger picture, not exercising for a month or so is a small price to pay for a beautiful surgery outcome.
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November 25, 2015
Totally agree and thank you for the wishes! Please keep us posted as you get back into your routine. I have enjoyed following your story.
B
November 26, 2015
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I just perused your review and your chin already looks much improved. I am sure you will be delighted with the new you. I hope you heal quickly and that discomfort is minimised. I have been so overjoyed with the results of my fat transfer and have had very little pain. I am sure if you proceed with this surgery you will find the recovery far more easy than that of your chin implant and platysmaplasty.
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November 27, 2015
Thanks I appreciate that. Your fat transfer looks so natural and I love the thought of an alternative to fillers. I know that you are waiting to exercise to give your face time to heal with the new fat. Do you think that discomfort/swelling in your abdomen or face would affect your ability to exercise or are you physically healthy and ready to go soon after, but just want to put it off to maintain the results?
B
November 28, 2015
I hope you are healing well. When can you resume sports? Do you have much pain?
Yes the look is entirely natural, so much more in fact than the fillers were. I am recommencing light exercise this weekend, as the with the stress of work I need a place to disencumber myself! I feel entirely physically healthy and have only been postponing sports due to a fear that exercise would burn off the fat or somehow dislodge it. My apprehensions are probably misplaced but it is so hard for me to put on weight that if I caused fat to disappear from over-exerting myself at the gym, I would probably have no fat on my body for another touch up for at least another 3-4 months at least. Due to the removal of fat from my body I look even more petite now. Doctor Born took fat the first time from my love handles and the second time my tummy, so now I have an even more tiny little waist! My surgeon did an excellent job of the lipo and apart from the tiny scars there are no other signs apart from slight, almost unnoticeable swelling around my belly button. I am very busy with work but hope to update soon with more photos.
Have a lovely weekend.
Yes the look is entirely natural, so much more in fact than the fillers were. I am recommencing light exercise this weekend, as the with the stress of work I need a place to disencumber myself! I feel entirely physically healthy and have only been postponing sports due to a fear that exercise would burn off the fat or somehow dislodge it. My apprehensions are probably misplaced but it is so hard for me to put on weight that if I caused fat to disappear from over-exerting myself at the gym, I would probably have no fat on my body for another touch up for at least another 3-4 months at least. Due to the removal of fat from my body I look even more petite now. Doctor Born took fat the first time from my love handles and the second time my tummy, so now I have an even more tiny little waist! My surgeon did an excellent job of the lipo and apart from the tiny scars there are no other signs apart from slight, almost unnoticeable swelling around my belly button. I am very busy with work but hope to update soon with more photos.
Have a lovely weekend.
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December 1, 2015
I missed this reply somehow. Apologies for sucking you back into this site when you are busy with work!
I see my doctor tomorrow and will ask about resuming exercise. Just playing ping pong a few days ago strained my neck and made it harder to sleep so I should probably listen to my body too.
I can understand the concern about losing the fat. Did your doctor give you any information about whether fat transferred to the face is burned off in exercise any differently than regular body fat? I wonder how that works.
That's great that the donation site is not traumatized. I've heard from people who say it was bad for them, so glad to hear it's not always the case.
I see my doctor tomorrow and will ask about resuming exercise. Just playing ping pong a few days ago strained my neck and made it harder to sleep so I should probably listen to my body too.
I can understand the concern about losing the fat. Did your doctor give you any information about whether fat transferred to the face is burned off in exercise any differently than regular body fat? I wonder how that works.
That's great that the donation site is not traumatized. I've heard from people who say it was bad for them, so glad to hear it's not always the case.
B
December 4, 2015
I hope your strain is healed. It is indeed best to rest. My doctor did not provide any information about whether fat transferred to the face is burned off in exercise any differently than regular body fat; that is an excellent question. I shan't see him now until next year sometime but should ask him that question when I do. How are you healing? The harvest sites are absolutely fine, you can see photos in my updated review. My doctor's work was perfect. I have tiny scars and I will try to post a photo soon close up so you can see better but I would rather have a few small marks on my belly than a haggard face.
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December 4, 2015
Yes I hear ya. You DO look great. Thanks for the info. I'm healing fine, still just waiting for the rest of the swelling to go down.
T
November 26, 2015
You look so much cuter! It looks great.
B
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I
November 28, 2015
Wow, Lady, you are incredible. I have been struggling with this decision for awhile. I had FFT to my nasolabial lines over ten years ago, and it worked great. So great, that now I look out of portion with my cheeks. I, like yourself, am very athletic and have a very low body fat. Hence, a thin face. (My years of keeping my body great are now paying the price in a different way.) I too have changed my routine by doing less. You learned this at an early age.
There are those stories that I have read that scared me and put me running the other way. You wrote your story beautifully, honestly, with real feelings of joy and then disappointment. I thank you respectfully.
Yes, I am concerned with the extra fat added it will drag my face down in time. Saying that, I am 59 1/2, and I know, in time, that I will have to have a facelift. My first FFT to my nasolabial brought me joy for a long time, now it on to the next step.
There are those stories that I have read that scared me and put me running the other way. You wrote your story beautifully, honestly, with real feelings of joy and then disappointment. I thank you respectfully.
Yes, I am concerned with the extra fat added it will drag my face down in time. Saying that, I am 59 1/2, and I know, in time, that I will have to have a facelift. My first FFT to my nasolabial brought me joy for a long time, now it on to the next step.
B
November 28, 2015
Thank you for the kindness of your words which mean so much to me. It was a big step for me, to write entirely frankly about my experience and sharing it with so many members on this site. Albeit lovely feedback, such as yours, makes me feel it was worthwhile.
I am so glad to hear you FFT worked so well in your nasolabial lines. You are right about how maintaining an athletic physique and being genetically programmed for low body fat can impinge upon the face, rendering it thin.
You mentioned your next step, what is that?
I hope to update my review soon but work is incredibly busy for me so I need to make some time to take photos etc., very soon I shall add these. Are you planning a second FFT?
I am so glad to hear you FFT worked so well in your nasolabial lines. You are right about how maintaining an athletic physique and being genetically programmed for low body fat can impinge upon the face, rendering it thin.
You mentioned your next step, what is that?
I hope to update my review soon but work is incredibly busy for me so I need to make some time to take photos etc., very soon I shall add these. Are you planning a second FFT?
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