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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Facial feminization surgery => Topic started by: Lucky Peach on September 29, 2012, 10:02:44 AM

Title: Minimalist Approach?
Post by: Lucky Peach on September 29, 2012, 10:02:44 AM
Hi all,

I've been on hormones for about a year now and am basically living full time at this point.

I know that I definitely want to find a surgeon for FFS. It's not for a passing thing mind you, it's because there are elements of my face that I am unhappy with. So, in shopping around for a surgeon I am looking for one who uses more of a light touch. In the end I still want to look like me as I'm actually starting to like the way I look, just with a few tweaks here and there.

I'm hoping to find a few recommendations for some surgeons and if possible some personal experiences as well.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Minimalist Approach?
Post by: eli77 on September 29, 2012, 10:56:45 AM
Quote from: Bella on September 29, 2012, 10:37:53 AM
From what I gather Dr Spiegel is a good choice for what you're looking for.

Yep. I went to him. The only real complaint from people he has worked on is "didn't go far enough." Which sounded great to me. I love the work he did on my face. Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions.
Title: Re: Minimalist Approach?
Post by: Lucky Peach on September 29, 2012, 04:19:00 PM
Thank you for the replies.
I was thinking that I want to stay in the states to have things done, but I'm trying to keep an open mind as well.
Besides, having options is never a bad thing.
I've got some research to do now!

Sarah7, do you mind if I send you a message to ask about your experience?
Title: Re: Minimalist Approach?
Post by: likealolita on September 29, 2012, 10:16:25 PM
I'm doing the minimalist approach, too.  I went to see Dr. Toby Mayer out in Beverly Hills last week and had my Trachea shaved and will be returning to him soon for a Rhinoplasty after I sort out the financial part.
Title: Re: Minimalist Approach?
Post by: eli77 on September 30, 2012, 02:48:07 AM
Quote from: Lucky Peach on September 29, 2012, 04:19:00 PM
Sarah7, do you mind if I send you a message to ask about your experience?

Sure go ahead.
Title: Re: Minimalist Approach?
Post by: MiaOhMya! on September 30, 2012, 06:05:42 AM
Beware of "not getting enough done" too. Those people who feel not enough work was done are not happy about it. After all they spent lots of money!
Title: Re: Minimalist Approach?
Post by: linda1lee2 on October 09, 2012, 11:12:48 PM
Dr. Spiegel will do forehead setback if necessary so that's not minimalist. My impression during my consult with Dr. Leis is he believes in a minimalist approach.