I would like an opinion of what FFS procedures I may want to look into now that I'm living full time.
Honest and positive criticism please ;D
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Harlow,
In order of priority: Chin, nose, eyebrows up/hair line down, possible cheek implants.
Not nearly the list I have!!! :embarrassed: Your eyes are to die for.
Hugs,
Jen
To add on to what Jen said, many surgeons offer free consultations, often available over email. I think they will be able to answer your questions about what to get and how much it will cost for you.
Hi Harlow, it looks to me like you might be fine with a Type 1 forehead operation (shaving only, not reconstruction), included with brow lift and hairline reshaping.
A slight rhinoplasty or radix graft to match the new forehead contour would be optional, and lateral (side to side) chin contouring would help to round out the front view of your chin.
You have a wonderful side profile and are already beautiful :) Let us know how any consultations go, and best of luck to you!
Thanks JL Willow and Jenny! I appreciate it. My chin is my biggest concern, I've always loved my nose but we'll see. Just looking at all my options now that my mom and dad are 100% behind me ;D
Quote from: Jennygirl on December 23, 2013, 12:42:30 AM
You have a wonderful side profile and are already beautiful :) Let us know how any consultations go, and best of luck to you!
And thank you so much Jenny, you've made me blush :laugh: And I will keep you all posted!
Quote from: samantha55522 on December 23, 2013, 10:44:28 PM
Dear Harlow, do your home work, go to FFS-support, yahoo group. See the website of all the surgeons. There are several differents btw each other. Try to contact with other patients. Look at here, Abby for example, who did her FFS last week, with a fantastic result.....contact her to share her experience.
My personal view is different than I read before. I hope you have a beautiful face, but to be a complete female face, you need a complete facial remodeling, your chin, nose and your forehead & orbital remodeling with a reconstructive approach not only a shaving.
Of course, it always depends on the quality and depth of the result you are looking for.
Merry Christmas.
S.
Thanks Samantha, I will definitely look into that! Thanks for the resources and Merry Christmas to you too :)
I can't add anymore to what's already been said so I come with compliments.
Harlow you have amazing eyes and lips!!!
Oh and I love the blue hair I had a similar blue phase back in high school, Fun times lol.
Quote from: Janae on December 27, 2013, 04:39:11 AM
I can't add anymore to what's already been said so I come with compliments.
Harlow you have amazing eyes and lips!!!
Oh and I love the blue hair I had a similar blue phase back in high school, Fun times lol.
Why thank you! Compliments are always welcome ;D
Quote from: Harlow on December 29, 2013, 03:08:14 PM
Why thank you! Compliments are always welcome ;D
Your neck and shoulders are really good as well. :)
Hugs,
Jen
Quote from: JLT1 on December 29, 2013, 03:17:19 PM
Your neck and shoulders are really good as well. :)
Hugs,
Jen
Awe thanks Jen! Yes I'm blessed, even though I'm quite tall (6'1") I have a pretty feminine physique and also close to no body hair! I just need a little tweak here and there and I think I'll be quite pleased :)
before deciding on any chin/jaw work try growing your hair a little longer to balance things a little but do have a look at Sly Stallone's mother to see how her chin job went wrong when the surgeon cut the nerve that keeps the lower lip in place as you don't want to end up with a slack drooling mouth.
Quote from: lilacwoman on December 29, 2013, 04:28:14 PM
before deciding on any chin/jaw work try growing your hair a little longer to balance things a little but do have a look at Sly Stallone's mother to see how her chin job went wrong when the surgeon cut the nerve that keeps the lower lip in place as you don't want to end up with a slack drooling mouth.
Yikes!! That poor woman looks just like her son, both had horrible work done.
I'm definitely going to have way longer hair by the time I get any surgeries done as I have no idea how I'd afford them. I'm thinking my parents would help me out, as they seemed to be open to, and supportive of SRS if I choose that down the road. So I think that would be a possibility especially since they both have had face lifts, so they are pro plastic surgery anyway. But it would still be down the road, just trying to see what needs the most work as my goal is to go very minimal and not a complete overhaul.
You look so sweetie. Your hair rocks! :D
Quote from: Jennygirl on December 23, 2013, 12:42:30 AM
Hi Harlow, it looks to me like you might be fine with a Type 1 forehead operation (shaving only, not reconstruction), included with brow lift and hairline reshaping.
A slight rhinoplasty or radix graft to match the new forehead contour would be optional, and lateral (side to side) chin contouring would help to round out the front view of your chin.
You have a wonderful side profile and are already beautiful :) Let us know how any consultations go, and best of luck to you!
I totally agree especially about the radix graft. I think that the radix graft would fix your forehead without burring. And perhaps slight work done on the tip of your nose. But I would keep it for later, because it can be done in office under local anesthetic.