Hey everyone!
It's been another long period since I've posted here and I thought I'd finally post some of the requested pics of the FFS results. It's been just over 8 months now since my second FFS surgery and I am extremely happy with the results. It has solidified my self-perception when I look in the mirror, it has boosted my self-confidence when I go out in public, and increased my overall happiness.
As a little background, I had been contemplating having FFS pretty much since the beginning (or at least the first time I found out that it was possible). I went with a couple friends up to San Francisco in January of 2008 for a consultation with Dr. Ousterhout. After getting the x-rays and him telling me the various procedures that could be done and what he recommended for me, I finally made an appointment for that May. At that time I had already been full time since December '07, but I was extremely self-consious about my looks. I knew I didn't pass well and it was eating me up inside.
I had the surgery in May, but due to financial hurdles I was only able to book the surgery for the chin and trachea shave. I figured it would be enough to get me by until I could afford the rest. A couple months after the initial surgery, after the swelling was down substantially, I knew it wasn't enough. I could see the potential and was very happy with the lower half of my face, but I still felt that I didn't pass enough and opted for the rest of the surgery. So in July of 2008 I scheduled another surgery with the good Dr. for January of 2009, to give me ample time to save up. I did all I could during those 6 months to save and save and finally reached the amount needed a week before the surgery (yes, the stress was unbearable).
This time I had scheduled some major work on my forehead, brows, and nose. This was all I felt I needed to round things out. I had the surgery. The first month I looked like a racoon. After that everything slowly settled. Which brings us to today.
My expectations were reached. I am completely satisfied with how it turned out. So here are some pics of me since the surgery. I don't normally take that many pics of myself so there are only a few. If I can find some of the old pics of me from the 'old' life I'll try and post them here as well for comparison.
I'm in the desert...don't mind the dust
