Community Conversation => Transitioning => Facial feminization surgery => Topic started by: Myself on May 01, 2009, 12:13:14 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Which doctor?
Post by: Myself on May 01, 2009, 12:13:14 AM
Post by: Myself on May 01, 2009, 12:13:14 AM
Hello!
I am now looking for which doctor to go for FFS!
I thought of Dr. Ousterhout or Dr. Zukwoski.
Which one do you recommend? do you recommend another?
Please recommend one for the best results and another for price/result. because I want to try and see if I can afford the best results even if it is very expensive.. and if not, see a more money considered option.
It is my face! I want to go for the best if I can :)
I am now looking for which doctor to go for FFS!
I thought of Dr. Ousterhout or Dr. Zukwoski.
Which one do you recommend? do you recommend another?
Please recommend one for the best results and another for price/result. because I want to try and see if I can afford the best results even if it is very expensive.. and if not, see a more money considered option.
It is my face! I want to go for the best if I can :)
Title: Re: Which doctor?
Post by: Butterfly on May 01, 2009, 05:18:17 AM
Post by: Butterfly on May 01, 2009, 05:18:17 AM
Choosing a FFS surgeon is a very personal decision. It depends on many factors, specifically money. If you need "the works", be ready to pay 40K or more with Dr. Ousterhout or Dr. Zukowski. Both of them are expensive but excellent surgeons. I'm a Dr. O's graduate myself.
But whether it's Ousterhout, Zukowski or somebody else, look for someone who will take the time to discuss even the smallest details with you. If they are too busy to answer questions or give you adequate time when you meet, look elsewhere. Make sure that you can tour the operating facilities and that everything is clean and orderly. See if they have letters from satisfied patients (this is important. If someone takes the time to write, it is because someone has made a difference in/for them). Lastly, have real expectations. do not believe that FFS will make you look like a movie star if you don't already look like one. Be realistic in what you wish to gain from the surgery. Finally, if you have a specific area which you know that plastic surgery will help you improve, then don't let anyone talk you out of it.
A good place to start is here:
http://www.tsroadmap.com/physical/face/facial-feminization-links.html (http://www.tsroadmap.com/physical/face/facial-feminization-links.html)
Or join the yahoo FFS support group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2Fffs-support%2F (http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2Fffs-support%2F)
But whether it's Ousterhout, Zukowski or somebody else, look for someone who will take the time to discuss even the smallest details with you. If they are too busy to answer questions or give you adequate time when you meet, look elsewhere. Make sure that you can tour the operating facilities and that everything is clean and orderly. See if they have letters from satisfied patients (this is important. If someone takes the time to write, it is because someone has made a difference in/for them). Lastly, have real expectations. do not believe that FFS will make you look like a movie star if you don't already look like one. Be realistic in what you wish to gain from the surgery. Finally, if you have a specific area which you know that plastic surgery will help you improve, then don't let anyone talk you out of it.
A good place to start is here:
http://www.tsroadmap.com/physical/face/facial-feminization-links.html (http://www.tsroadmap.com/physical/face/facial-feminization-links.html)
Or join the yahoo FFS support group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2Fffs-support%2F (http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=%2Fgroup%2Fffs-support%2F)
Title: Re: Which doctor?
Post by: Myself on May 01, 2009, 05:56:01 AM
Post by: Myself on May 01, 2009, 05:56:01 AM
You mean unless you are already an XX or started HRT before evil-t came into your life don't expect much? :D
Title: Re: Which doctor?
Post by: Butterfly on May 01, 2009, 06:22:18 AM
Post by: Butterfly on May 01, 2009, 06:22:18 AM
My point was that if somebody looks like Sylvester Stallone, they shouldn't expect to look like Audrey Hepburn after FFS.
Title: Re: Which doctor?
Post by: Renate on May 01, 2009, 11:56:19 AM
Post by: Renate on May 01, 2009, 11:56:19 AM
Ah, don't wait for the movie to come out, read the book now.
Facial Feminization Surgery: A Cosmetic Surgery Guide for the Male-to-Female Transsexual (2009) – Douglas K. Ousterhout (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1886039933)
Hmm... They can't seem to settle on what the title is exactly.
Facial Feminization Surgery: A Cosmetic Surgery Guide for the Male-to-Female Transsexual (2009) – Douglas K. Ousterhout (http://www.amazon.com/dp/1886039933)
Hmm... They can't seem to settle on what the title is exactly.
Title: Re: Which doctor?
Post by: FallenLeaves on May 01, 2009, 01:20:04 PM
Post by: FallenLeaves on May 01, 2009, 01:20:04 PM
I've been looking for the best price / results out there. Dr. Raymond Konior seems to be the best price wise for how skilled a surgeon he is (that I could find). He quoted me a solid 45% lower than Dr. O did. The agave clinic in Spain looks fairly promising and their prices were similar to Dr. Konior's.
Title: Re: Which doctor?
Post by: Myself on May 02, 2009, 10:40:35 PM
Post by: Myself on May 02, 2009, 10:40:35 PM
Quote from: Matilda on May 02, 2009, 12:53:05 PM
It is important to mention that if anyone is planning on having FFS with Dr. Ousterhout in the city by the bay, it had better be before he retires in 2011. Yes, there are still two years to go, but time flies...
I wonder if his old age affects his skills in any way?