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Update: 1 year 2 months later
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
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.
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.
Provider Review
TMB is the apogee of plastic surgery in Toronto and peerless in Canada. My reasons for choosing Doctor Born were multifarious, these were predicated upon evaluation of his: numerous years of experience, well-honed expertise, impeccable reputation, rational approach, brutal honesty, excellent eye for detail, aesthetic vision and professionalism plus staff competence and civility. Andrea, the surgical coordinator was efficient and patient from the outset, providing me with pricing and a plethora of other details I requested as per the surgery. Every step along the path was seamless, from the pre-op, the operation itself, as well as follow up. Doctor Born was consistently the voice of reason. All the necessary measures were taken to ensure my safety, well-being and the success of my surgery. Small details always make the difference and at TMB all the details are taken care of. Personal caring touches -such as a plush dressing gown to don over the hospital one when I arrived for surgery, the nurse who constantly cooed reassuring words to me prior to and after the surgery, a call from Yolanda the morning after my surgery and a text from Doctor Born that evening checking on my status- ensured that my experience was topnotch. I was delighted with the results of my procedure, sine qua non I would look and of course, feel considerably older. I highly endorse Doctor Born and his exceptional team at TMB. I would encourage those seeking aesthetic procedures in Canada, and even further afield, to consult him.