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Title: FFS Results
Post by: sarahb on September 15, 2009, 01:15:41 PM
Post by: sarahb on September 15, 2009, 01:15:41 PM
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.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2F9019_155212726531_700876531_3533690_3139854_n%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530359630001&hash=493d8de800f6eb4d8937353d9bc3e22f605a6124)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2Fweb5%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530335590001&hash=1529f99cb631398160bdf8a1a34ba0f045f5cb3e)
I'm in the desert...don't mind the dust :P
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2Fweb3%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530335580001&hash=8ec1c66666d8582ef182d531d3c913cb595d9c2f)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2F4483_108114311531_700876531_2747324_6658967_n%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530359630001&hash=c396c21f8423ae7347300c2a3a6a0bb0ea024ae1)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2Fweb2%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530335570001&hash=74a51f590673f3739da7a17df13c2fecb9769f79)
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.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2F9019_155212726531_700876531_3533690_3139854_n%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530359630001&hash=493d8de800f6eb4d8937353d9bc3e22f605a6124)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2Fweb5%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530335590001&hash=1529f99cb631398160bdf8a1a34ba0f045f5cb3e)
I'm in the desert...don't mind the dust :P
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2Fweb3%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530335580001&hash=8ec1c66666d8582ef182d531d3c913cb595d9c2f)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2F4483_108114311531_700876531_2747324_6658967_n%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530359630001&hash=c396c21f8423ae7347300c2a3a6a0bb0ea024ae1)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.me.com%2Ftheartoflogic%2F100079%2Fweb2%2Fweb.jpg%3Fver%3D12530335570001&hash=74a51f590673f3739da7a17df13c2fecb9769f79)
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: tekla on September 15, 2009, 01:22:41 PM
Post by: tekla on September 15, 2009, 01:22:41 PM
Burning Man?
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: sarahb on September 15, 2009, 01:26:29 PM
Post by: sarahb on September 15, 2009, 01:26:29 PM
Quote from: tekla on September 15, 2009, 01:22:41 PM
Burning Man?
Yep :)
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: tekla on September 15, 2009, 02:22:39 PM
Post by: tekla on September 15, 2009, 02:22:39 PM
The purple fuzzie deal on the JBL is a dead giveaway.
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Hannah on September 15, 2009, 02:25:06 PM
Post by: Hannah on September 15, 2009, 02:25:06 PM
You look very happy, and quite pretty. The world is your oyster now darlin, I'm thrilled for you ^-^
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Chrissty on September 15, 2009, 02:28:41 PM
Post by: Chrissty on September 15, 2009, 02:28:41 PM
Hi Sarah,
...you look great, and more importantly ..very natural... ;)
(even better than you did before :D)
:icon_hug:
Chrissty
...you look great, and more importantly ..very natural... ;)
(even better than you did before :D)
:icon_hug:
Chrissty
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Bellaon7 on September 15, 2009, 08:14:43 PM
Post by: Bellaon7 on September 15, 2009, 08:14:43 PM
Sarah, although i am a little bit jealous, congratulations! ur really beautiful & from your pics i would have guessed that u never had any work done, seriously you look totally natural & if i can ever afford it, i will definately schedule a consult w/ur Dr!
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: aurora17 on September 15, 2009, 09:24:17 PM
Post by: aurora17 on September 15, 2009, 09:24:17 PM
You are beautiful... I ENVY YOU !
Oh the joy of having a pretty, feminine face...
:D
Oh the joy of having a pretty, feminine face...
:D
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Ellieka on September 15, 2009, 09:30:37 PM
Post by: Ellieka on September 15, 2009, 09:30:37 PM
gorgeous!
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: placeholdername on September 15, 2009, 09:37:48 PM
Post by: placeholdername on September 15, 2009, 09:37:48 PM
1) looks fantastic!
2) nice fishnets :)
3) definitely would like to see some before pictures for comparison...
edit:
on the subject of FFS there's something I've been curious about -- are there visible scars leftover, and if so where do they end up? speaking in general, not you specifically
2) nice fishnets :)
3) definitely would like to see some before pictures for comparison...
edit:
on the subject of FFS there's something I've been curious about -- are there visible scars leftover, and if so where do they end up? speaking in general, not you specifically
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: noir on September 15, 2009, 11:28:26 PM
Post by: noir on September 15, 2009, 11:28:26 PM
You definitely look very pretty, Sarah.
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Myself on September 15, 2009, 11:34:28 PM
Post by: Myself on September 15, 2009, 11:34:28 PM
You must be really happy :)
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: V M on September 15, 2009, 11:51:45 PM
Post by: V M on September 15, 2009, 11:51:45 PM
They did a nice job - You look great :icon_chick:
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Nero on September 16, 2009, 12:53:23 AM
Post by: Nero on September 16, 2009, 12:53:23 AM
adorable!
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: sd on September 16, 2009, 02:48:52 AM
Post by: sd on September 16, 2009, 02:48:52 AM
WOW!
You look fantastic.
You look fantastic.
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: sarahb on September 16, 2009, 12:42:10 PM
Post by: sarahb on September 16, 2009, 12:42:10 PM
I appreciate the comments everyone. I've found some old pics of me before any surgery (and before going FT) so you can see the difference.
Ketsy - As far as the scars, it depends on what you get done. For the trachea shave, the scar is usually under the chin. That one is pretty much gone now. For the chin/jaw the incision is usually on the inside of the lower lip. For the nose, they usually make an incision on the bridge between the nostrils, which for me has all but disappeared as well. For the forehead/brows, the incision is usually across the hairline, making it easy for the hair to cover any scars. The only scar that I can see anymore (and it's very hard to even see it) is the hairline scar. It's blended into the scalp enough to where unless you look really hard and know what you're looking for, you will not see it.
This is probably from about 3 1/2 years ago.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartoflogic.com%2Fpics%2Fweb.jpg&hash=4d361994493b8914cc380f811bb777f288bc342f)
The next two pics are from a little over 3 years ago.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartoflogic.com%2Fpics%2Fweb2.jpg&hash=89e896b95a4fdc1fb29ae823f9e598b23dc4a6b6)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartoflogic.com%2Fpics%2Fweb3.jpg&hash=9d4c137e4365e57428e5039977811d6c8f92ed49)
Ketsy - As far as the scars, it depends on what you get done. For the trachea shave, the scar is usually under the chin. That one is pretty much gone now. For the chin/jaw the incision is usually on the inside of the lower lip. For the nose, they usually make an incision on the bridge between the nostrils, which for me has all but disappeared as well. For the forehead/brows, the incision is usually across the hairline, making it easy for the hair to cover any scars. The only scar that I can see anymore (and it's very hard to even see it) is the hairline scar. It's blended into the scalp enough to where unless you look really hard and know what you're looking for, you will not see it.
This is probably from about 3 1/2 years ago.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartoflogic.com%2Fpics%2Fweb.jpg&hash=4d361994493b8914cc380f811bb777f288bc342f)
The next two pics are from a little over 3 years ago.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartoflogic.com%2Fpics%2Fweb2.jpg&hash=89e896b95a4fdc1fb29ae823f9e598b23dc4a6b6)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartoflogic.com%2Fpics%2Fweb3.jpg&hash=9d4c137e4365e57428e5039977811d6c8f92ed49)
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: daisybelle on September 16, 2009, 01:12:22 PM
Post by: daisybelle on September 16, 2009, 01:12:22 PM
No way -- you have to be that dude's sister.....
I think that is a compliment... CONGRATZ
D
I think that is a compliment... CONGRATZ
D
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Julie Marie on September 16, 2009, 01:38:28 PM
Post by: Julie Marie on September 16, 2009, 01:38:28 PM
Wow! Two FFS? You're one brave girl! But from the pics, you very natural female. And thanks for the pre-pics, it completes the story of success.
Julie
Julie
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Dana Lane on September 16, 2009, 03:15:46 PM
Post by: Dana Lane on September 16, 2009, 03:15:46 PM
You look fabulous! Thanks for including the before photos as well! And I LOOOOVE your nose!
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Chrissty on September 16, 2009, 04:47:50 PM
Post by: Chrissty on September 16, 2009, 04:47:50 PM
Quote from: tekla on September 15, 2009, 02:22:39 PM
The purple fuzzie deal on the JBL is a dead giveaway.
Sorry Sarah,...I just have to say..
..that there are times when I am so glad I never posted any pic's of my sound system here... :icon_wink:
...to be scrutinised by tekla! :icon_flamed:
Phew!
Chrissty
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: tekla on September 16, 2009, 05:09:02 PM
Post by: tekla on September 16, 2009, 05:09:02 PM
Oh no, both of those, together, just scream burning man. That kind of fabric is to burning man what tie-dye was to hippies. Purple, fuzzy, sparkling - its the burning man trifecta.
And that's a good speaker - a real good speaker just to be sitting on a rug out in the desert, that screams burning man. You don't drag a pair of big JBLs around unless you are going to get serious about turning up the volume.
And that's a good speaker - a real good speaker just to be sitting on a rug out in the desert, that screams burning man. You don't drag a pair of big JBLs around unless you are going to get serious about turning up the volume.
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Chrissty on September 16, 2009, 05:26:33 PM
Post by: Chrissty on September 16, 2009, 05:26:33 PM
Quote from: tekla on September 16, 2009, 05:09:02 PM
Oh no, both of those, together, just scream burning man. That kind of fabric is to burning man what tie-dye was to hippies. Purple, fuzzy, sparkling - its the burning man trifecta.
And that's a good speaker - a real good speaker just to be sitting on a rug out in the desert, that screams burning man. You don't drag a pair of big JBLs around unless you are going to get serious about turning up the volume.
...see what I mean ;D
I'd probably be told my stuff would make a nice fire if need be... ::)
Chrissty
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: sarahb on September 16, 2009, 05:34:57 PM
Post by: sarahb on September 16, 2009, 05:34:57 PM
Haha, Tekla has very good perception and is spot on about the reasoning for nice JBL speakers, covered in purple fuzzy fur, to be out in the desert :)
By the way, I assume you've been to Burning Man, Tekla? Or maybe you've just heard about it? Either way, good catch!
By the way, I assume you've been to Burning Man, Tekla? Or maybe you've just heard about it? Either way, good catch!
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: tekla on September 16, 2009, 05:44:47 PM
Post by: tekla on September 16, 2009, 05:44:47 PM
Well I do professional sound, so I know my speakers. And I have a huge group of my friends who've done it for a long time, more than a decade - and they keep trying to get me to go, but, its never a good time for me, that's the opening season stuff for me and I ain't never had those two weeks open, if they would do it in January (which would have other advantages, I do so try to stay out of the Great Western Deserts in the summer). Anyway, I've helped them pack and waved good-bye, and helped them unpack and clean that stuff. And I've done gigs cleaning - like horse trough of water, and brushes, the miles and miles of audio and video cable that gets sent up there. It's very dirty. But anyway that cloth just screams Black Rock like tie-dye sox yell "Jerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry."
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Valerie Elizabeth on September 19, 2009, 09:59:25 AM
Post by: Valerie Elizabeth on September 19, 2009, 09:59:25 AM
You look amazing!!!!
That is very impressive! Congratulations!
That is very impressive! Congratulations!
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Ender on September 19, 2009, 10:22:54 AM
Post by: Ender on September 19, 2009, 10:22:54 AM
Wowsers. A very natural-looking result. You look great.
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Cadence Jean on September 19, 2009, 12:19:09 PM
Post by: Cadence Jean on September 19, 2009, 12:19:09 PM
Simply amazing. Perfectly natural. You are beautiful, dear.
Title: Re: FFS Results
Post by: Deanna_Renee on September 19, 2009, 01:23:20 PM
Post by: Deanna_Renee on September 19, 2009, 01:23:20 PM
Sarah,
When I saw the first (after) pic, I thought I was looking at a girl (GG) that I went to school with a few years ago. You look beautiful and happy. Now if I could only look half as good when I can afford it, I'll be feeling happier than I could even imagine.
Thanks,
Deanna
When I saw the first (after) pic, I thought I was looking at a girl (GG) that I went to school with a few years ago. You look beautiful and happy. Now if I could only look half as good when I can afford it, I'll be feeling happier than I could even imagine.
Thanks,
Deanna