Toby Mayer FFS

[Shantel]

Yessss girl I can't wait to see u too. Let's plan something soon;)

I still see you both enjoying lunch out by the seaside in summer dresses, just a suggestion of what I think would be a fun meet up!

[Jennygirl]

Major congrats Khalysta! Can't wait to see those PICS!

I still see you both enjoying lunch out by the seaside in summer dresses, just a suggestion of what I think would be a fun meet up!

And yeah I think you summed up the perfect fun meetup pretty darn well. Yep, you sure did

[inspire]

I still see you both enjoying lunch out by the seaside in summer dresses, just a suggestion of what I think would be a fun meet up!

I think it will be really a fun thing to do I am sold!!!

[inspire]

I got home yesterday but wanted to give a quick update.  Everything went really well.  It's been virtually pain free for me.  Some mild numbness and swelling but overall I haven't had to rely on the pain meds.  My forehead looks like Jenny's early post op photos.  The nurse Francis ( who is totally awesome ) said it looked like I had more orbital now with the swelling but it would go down.  My eyes are very swollen but they said thats normal.  I'm glad I have glasses to hold me over since I usually wear contacts.

Congrats!! You will continue to see changes to your face for the next 1 year...cant wait to see ur pix xoxo

[Khalysta]

Thanks   I you slowly change as the swelling goes down.  I'm already seeing that.  I just wish I could get rid of these black eyes so I could run to the store.  I should have gotten concealer before I did this (rookie mistake I suppose).  I'm not sure about pics though I am kinda camera shy but at the same time it is hard to say its going well without the evidence so we shall see

[Jennygirl]

Thanks   I you slowly change as the swelling goes down.  I'm already seeing that.  I just wish I could get rid of these black eyes so I could run to the store.  I should have gotten concealer before I did this (rookie mistake I suppose).  I'm not sure about pics though I am kinda camera shy but at the same time it is hard to say its going well without the evidence so we shall see

Make sure to pick up your complimentary concealer at Mayer's office! They offer it free after any surgery. And the lady is really nice

[Khalysta]

Make sure to pick up your complimentary concealer at Mayer's office! They offer it free after any surgery. And the lady is really nice

Yeah that is scheduled as part of my visit on tuesday when I get my stitches out

[the bore worms]

Personal update - I decided to go with Leif Rogers after all for the surgery.  I really felt most comfortable with him and while he doesn't have the decades of experience of someone like Mayer I've been impressed with the work of his that I've seen.  Surgery is scheduled for August 1; I'll probably start a new thread about it sometime afterward.  Thanks for everyone's input.

[Monaluv]

I also had FFs with Mayer last year and I can not say enough good things about his nose work.. Just amaizing but I wish I'd known about his only type 1 brow/forehead work I feel like I need more work in that area and also some Jaw work to feminize abit more, I knoe Meyer doea not do any Jaw work when ever you bring it up he gives you his Angelina Jolie talk.. But like I said his nose work is great.. Im thinking on goin to dr Lee for more hairline lowering and more brawbone work..

[Jennygirl]

I also had FFs with Mayer last year and I can not say enough good things about his nose work.. Just amaizing but I wish I'd known about his only type 1 brow/forehead work I feel like I need more work in that area and also some Jaw work to feminize abit more, I knoe Meyer doea not do any Jaw work when ever you bring it up he gives you his Angelina Jolie talk.. But like I said his nose work is great.. Im thinking on goin to dr Lee for more hairline lowering and more brawbone work..

Seconded about his nose work. My swelling has finally started to subside and the subtle differences he made not only look natural but perfect. Could not be happier.

I am kind of with you on the brow bossing, I do wish it was down a little bit more... But I'm not sure it's enough that I would want to go through that procedure again. Also he did suuuch an amazing job with the hairline suture closure, I would hate to mess it up. This is why I try to stress to people, only go to Mayer for forehead work if you have really minimal brow bossing. The limits of Type I shave are built in, you just have to weigh your pros & cons, because Mayer really is an excellent doctor. I SO wish he was also maxillofacial and not just reconstructive.

Mona you'll have to let me know how it goes with Dr. Lee if you choose to have a revision. I know of one other girl who is having a revision to her brow after first pass by Mayer with Di Maggio this November.

[Hikari]

Why is there a perception that Mayer is really expensive? Like, looking at peoples stories, it doesn't seem that Mayer is even close to the cost of doctors like Osterhout but, in other discussions people act like he is. Is it just because of the location or am I only reading about people who spent less than average?

[Kristina77]

Why is there a perception that Mayer is really expensive? Like, looking at peoples stories, it doesn't seem that Mayer is even close to the cost of doctors like Osterhout but, in other discussions people act like he is. Is it just because of the location or am I only reading about people who spent less than average?

Mayer's interesting- he charges a LOT for rhinoplasty but minimal for pretty much everything else.  When I went to him I got a quote of like $8K for rhinoplasty but only $7K for hairline lowering & forehead /brow work. By comparison Dr. Z quoted me like $3k for rhino & $5K for all the forehead work combined. This is because Mayer has a reputation for doing the most natural, gorgeous looking noses in the world.

I really pushed for a chin reduction and he was only going to charge me like $3K for that, but I don't know if that's normal or because he said he'd only do minimal stuff.  His prices are slightly inflated against say... Dr. Z or doctors outside of the states but for his reputation and where he is (Beverly Hills) he's really affordable.  As Jenny pointed out though the brow bossing is Type I and thus very minimal. This is what's led me to consider getting other consults- I'd really like more bang for my buck when it comes to my forehead.  No, I don't need much and a Type I would probably do OK, but if I'm gonna pay that much I'd like more of a change... but Mayer is definitely a front-runner on my list right now.

So I suppose I guess it depends on what you're getting done.  I'm currently in the process of trying to get a consult with Dr. Lee, but too much else has been going on in life to make the time. So long story short if you already pass pretty much & your only big issue is your nose and/or hairline, Mayer is a great option because he specializes in those.  However if someone were to need 'the works' or a Type III forehead work, probably look elsewhere.

If you're inquiring about yourself Hikari you look very pretty in your pic and I can't see where you'd need anything  But if you feel like you do you may want to check out Mayer because to me you look amazing as u are now.

[Hikari]

If you're inquiring about yourself Hikari you look very pretty in your pic and I can't see where you'd need anything  But if you feel like you do you may want to check out Mayer because to me you look amazing as u are now.

Thanks, that made my day I am thinking I might be able to get by with a type 1 forehead, and I really want a nose....It does seem that if I were only electing for those two procedures, then maybe it wouldn't be all that pricy. I don't really have the money for it right now anyway, but I really want a good nose, and I want it done right, and everyone does say Mayer is one of the best for noses.

[Kristina77]

Thanks, that made my day I am thinking I might be able to get by with a type 1 forehead, and I really want a nose....It does seem that if I were only electing for those two procedures, then maybe it wouldn't be all that pricy. I don't really have the money for it right now anyway, but I really want a good nose, and I want it done right, and everyone does say Mayer is one of the best for noses.

Awww no problem! <3 Yeah I'd say if you were going to just get those 2 things, Mayer is a great option.  For me getting those 2 things I'd be like $15.5k which is barely anything in the world of FFS, especially in beverly hills.  Good chance I'll go to him, just want to shop around a little first    His staff are very friendly and so is he. I would agree that he's probably the best for noses I've ever seen, and I've looked at stuff from every major FFS surgeon (close to 30 surgeons).  If you're worried about money they do offer financing for Care Credit- if you go also there is a $200 consult fee which goes towards your surgery price if  you go through with it.

[Elaine S]

Well, I am off to the land of LA in about 1 month for some work by Dr Mayer. It will be an adventure, albeit fraught with pain and swelling, as I am going by myself as my partner of 13 years cannot get the time off from her work at the VA and I have no contacts in LA.

This is something that has been put off for way too long and at some point in the last 5 or 6 weeks ago it was decided to take action.

For a many years it was work x's 4 for me. I am a pilot by trade and simple put business, both flying for others and 2 other rather micro businesses (chief pilot cook and bottle washer, sole proprietor stuff) I had, ahead of personal matters... For many years I flew a week on week off schedule rotating from days then to nights and back again. That can really mess up one's circadian 
rhythm's after a while and I don't miss that part.

SRS for me was a quite a while ago as it was a perfect bit of perfect timing insurance wise and it was covered fully. As I see it now (to borrow a phrase I recently heard) this is my retirement maintenance.

Be safe to all
Elaine

[Liara]

You look incredible Jennygirl! I'm so happy for you. 

[Jennygirl]

Thank you Liara! Recovery certainly had its ups and downs, but now things have smoothed out and I cannot remember the last time I worried about passing or felt a lack of confidence. I am not sure how much to equate that to surgery, or just my own good feelings, but one thing is for sure- I don't even think about the fact that I am trans anymore. It is just a part of my past

[inspire]

Seconded about his nose work. My swelling has finally started to subside and the subtle differences he made not only look natural but perfect. Could not be happier.

I am kind of with you on the brow bossing, I do wish it was down a little bit more... But I'm not sure it's enough that I would want to go through that procedure again. Also he did suuuch an amazing job with the hairline suture closure, I would hate to mess it up. This is why I try to stress to people, only go to Mayer for forehead work if you have really minimal brow bossing. The limits of Type I shave are built in, you just have to weigh your pros & cons, because Mayer really is an excellent doctor. I SO wish he was also maxillofacial and not just reconstructive.

Mona you'll have to let me know how it goes with Dr. Lee if you choose to have a revision. I know of one other girl who is having a revision to her brow after first pass by Mayer with Di Maggio this November.

Yea I am very happy with Dr Mayers work especially in terms of my nose. I have got many compliments on my nose. I think he does a very natural work on noses and so I don't get asked who did my nose. which is wht I wanted. As per the trachea shave I still think i can see it if i turn side ways and by this time the swelling should have gone down. But overall I am very pleased with Dr Mayer's work and his prices are very competitive. I  would certainly recommend him.