FFS Worries - I feel lost about what I need done

[deeiche]

I have seen Dr Rossi's work on other people besides myself.  It does not hurt to have a consult with other surgeons, most will do it for free via email and Skype. 

In Sept I met 2 people from the UK having FFS procedures done by Dr Rossi, even with the added airfare, the cost of Dr Rossi is very competitive to .eu surgeons.

Lodging / incidentals are incredibly low due to the exchange rate.  I stayed in a nice apt in Buenos Aires, USD$600 for an entire month.

[BellaSwan]

 ???Is it dr Rossi who doesn't do type 3?

[deeiche]

???Is it dr Rossi who doesn't do type 3?

hmmm, guess you haven't read any of the Dr Rossi threads.  He does very aggressive Type III procedures. take a look at the pre and post profile xrays I posted.

[myfairlady49]

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Just a quick 10min photoshop..

I think you will have a really good result with any of these surgeons, including Spiegel, Facial team... You should study their aesthetic sense.. and try to imagine how it would work with your face.

Like the morphs.  You show the hairline at the side advanced (a lot)  -?  or  transplants ?

Do you agree that it requires a  type III forehead - -  in order to re work the radix and bridge of the nose ?

[RubyAliza]

hmmm, guess you haven't read any of the Dr Rossi threads.  He does very aggressive Type III procedures. take a look at the pre and post profile xrays I posted.

Yup, pretty darn aggressive if you ask me. But don't take my word for it. Here is a 3 month before and after side profile comparison and a new 6 month post with hair transplant growing in. Got my surgery June 3rd. Rhinoplasty and chin were very aggressive:




There's no reason why Dr. Rossi shouldn't be up there with some of the best surgeons. And if the prices are the same, he's by far the best price as well (not to say price should be the ultimate determining factor). Full ffs with hair transplants. Transplant prices were amazing as well, under $2000 for 1400 grafts.

If you want to Skype with Dr. Rossi, he'll do it. He's genuinely humble and kind. And Amanda is wonderful. She's never missed replying to a single email of mine, not one. Buenos Aires is a welcoming city. It was like a vacation in a way, even if it was probably the most painful vacation I'll ever have (well worth it)

Nevara, whoever you choose for your ffs, you'll look great and be happier. I'm so happy that you're taking this step.

- Ruby

[Lagertha]

Like the morphs.  You show the hairline at the side advanced (a lot)  -?  or  transplants ?

Do you agree that it requires a  type III forehead - -  in order to re work the radix and bridge of the nose ?

I advanced hairline a bit too much... I didnt really pay attention enough. Definitely should be more in the range like Alexandra showed.

I think type3 is more or less necessary. Unless if she is one of the few percent who have really small sinus, and very thick frontal sinus wall.. her forehead isnt that problematic in the middle, as it is on the sides, directly above orbital ridges (see the lightning on side profile pic).

[Lagertha]

There's no reason why Dr. Rossi shouldn't be up there with some of the best surgeons. And if the prices are the same, he's by far the best price as well (not to say price should be the ultimate determining factor).

Please dont take this personally. From the results I have had a chance to see on the internet, either on their website, or forums like this, or yahoo group, I so far wasnt really impressed. It is clear that he is more than competent to do aggressive bone work, but there wasnt any result so far that would make me say "wow". Im not saying that there arent such results. The sample of results that can be found online is still very small. I dont think its fair to judge a surgeon on a such small sample. I would definitely recommend a patient who is interested, to have a consultation, so she would be able to see many more results.

Maybe its only my personal taste. I definitely dont try to make claims for anybody else.

[deeiche]

You definitely have a right to your opinion, even though I disagree with it.   

Regarding the Yahoo group, there was a fairly recent post there from an individual who posted heavily regarding her experience on her tumblr site.  I think her change is quite dramatic, along with the results RubyAliza posted.

I remember when Dr DiMaggio first starting FFS, there were similar statements regarding his capability.  Along with people voicing concerns about going to South America for surgery.

If you wonder why I don't post before and after pictures.  I transitioned > 30 years ago and have been "stealth" since then.  Once you put a picture out on the Internet it is there forever.  However I thought putting my pre/post profile xrays might be of value to others, so after removing all metadata embedded in the JPEG I made them available.

Please dont take this personally. From the results I have had a chance to see on the internet, either on their website, or forums like this, or yahoo group, I so far wasnt really impressed. It is clear that he is more than competent to do aggressive bone work, but there wasnt any result so far that would make me say "wow". Im not saying that there arent such results. The sample of results that can be found online is still very small. I dont think its fair to judge a surgeon on a such small sample. I would definitely recommend a patient who is interested, to have a consultation, so she would be able to see many more results.

Maybe its only my personal taste. I definitely dont try to make claims for anybody else.

[Debra]

I think Spiegel is quite OK surgeon... he just listens to patients a little too much. And patients often don't exactly know what they want. Facial team undersells procedures, and they do it regularly. They will recommend less than you really need in order to make you feel good, and give you the feeling that they are not trying to sell you too many procedures. But they will list them as an extra on the quote and let you decide. So its the same as with Spiegel, you will have to decide on your own, but they will try to make you feel like you dont need much.


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Just a quick 10min photoshop..

I think you will have a really good result with any of these surgeons, including Spiegel, Facial team... You should study their aesthetic sense.. and try to imagine how it would work with your face.

Wow Lagertha you've done it again! haha. Need you to do me next lol

[RubyAliza]

Please dont take this personally. From the results I have had a chance to see on the internet, either on their website, or forums like this, or yahoo group, I so far wasnt really impressed. It is clear that he is more than competent to do aggressive bone work, but there wasnt any result so far that would make me say "wow". Im not saying that there arent such results. The sample of results that can be found online is still very small. I dont think its fair to judge a surgeon on a such small sample. I would definitely recommend a patient who is interested, to have a consultation, so she would be able to see many more results.

Maybe its only my personal taste. I definitely don't try to make claims for anybody else.

I have the right to my opinion that Dr. Rossi did as good a job, at least in my case, as any other surgeon could do. I'm here, posting on my own free will, willing to be public about this, and I hope that someone out there will appreciate the time I put into this. I know other patients of his who'd rather not be public and I understand even more now why they don't after reading your post. Dr. Rossi is a great surgeon and I'm proud of his work. He's also an amazing person. I may not be "beautiful" by the idealist standards of others, especially of anonymous people on the internet, but I'm pretty darn happy with the results. Not everyone has the money to go to really expensive doctors with the most "impressive" looking patients, whatever that means (define impressive). For me, it was affordable, safe, aggressive, and life-changing And all the people in my life that I do real face to face interactions with, seem to think my ffs was successful. Don't take this personally, but they're the ones I really care about.

Also, I'd rather not use the words "impressive" when referring to someone else's body. It's highly subjective and could be taken as demeaning. It's not respectful, especially to the trans women who aren't so called "impressive" - like myself, at least according to you. That's all I have to say about that, this is Nevara's thread. I mainly posted my pictures to correct a statement someone said that Dr. Rossi does not do type 3. Make no mistake, he does type 3. That's not just a claim I'm making for anybody else, that's a factual statement. Deeiche's photos are undeniable evidence of that (Thanks deeiche!).

Sorry for sidetracking your thread Nevara. Thanks for posting your pics. Much support for you in whatever decision you make
- Ruby