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Title: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on October 25, 2014, 03:10:01 PM
My before photo was not good, but...........................................................
Can anybody tell me how to put a photo up ???????????
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: V M on October 25, 2014, 04:18:42 PM
You need to use a photo hosting site like PhotoBucket or Imgur etc.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on October 26, 2014, 05:45:02 AM
My before photo was not good, but...........................................................


Can anybody tell me how to put a photo up ???????????



(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1280.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa484%2Fchrisgeorgev%2Fb7ed55ff-e92d-440e-b152-7b0c0bcd59a4_zpsca5ab005.jpg&hash=d9a60f52edda8ae6ff3caa36d9d4dc38a0dfe017)

Thank you V M
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: jenn90210 on October 26, 2014, 06:30:29 AM
who was your dr?
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: mynees on October 26, 2014, 07:54:07 AM
Dr Di Maggio ?
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on October 26, 2014, 03:30:05 PM
Quote from: jenn90210 on October 26, 2014, 06:30:29 AM
who was your dr?
Am I aloud to mention names?
Not the one that you said mynees.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: Liara on October 28, 2014, 12:24:59 AM
Maybe Javier Rossi?  ???
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on October 28, 2014, 07:48:00 AM
Yes Liara, and "said" surgeon and his team performed a fantastic surgery on My face, which was in a terrible mess, after a previous FFS surgery a year before. They have put right everything that the previous surgeon messed up, and then some !
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: jenn90210 on October 28, 2014, 09:09:01 PM
he did a great job with your nose and forehead. how many months post op was this pic taken?
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: Liara on October 28, 2014, 11:00:14 PM
Quote from: firestarter on October 28, 2014, 07:48:00 AM
Yes Liara, and "said" surgeon and his team performed a fantastic surgery on My face, which was in a terrible mess, after a previous FFS surgery a year before. They have put right everything that the previous surgeon messed up, and then some !

I'm happy for you. You look great  ;)
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on October 29, 2014, 07:31:17 AM
Quote from: jenn90210 on October 28, 2014, 09:09:01 PM
he did a great job with your nose and forehead. how many months post op was this pic taken?
The photo was taken 23 days after surgery, by Amanda, just before I left Buenos Aires. There is still a lot of swelling in the photo, on My nose [especially the tip], and My chin and jaw line..........well My whole face really. Obviously because I look in the mirror every day, I cannot see any daily difference.
I have to send photos to Amanda every two months, so My Daughter will take some photos for Me on the 15th of December, and I will put them up on this forum.
Yesterday, I went to the Orthodontist and they made positive comments about the differences that they could see, regarding the shape of My face [even with the swelling]. I see My G.P [Doctor] tomorrow, so I am hoping that He will point out all the differences that He can see [seems He knows Me, and My face, very, very well].
Title: FFS with T.Change in Buenos Aires+photo+update
Post by: firestarter on October 30, 2014, 07:20:29 PM
I cant believe how quickly the swelling around My nose is going. When I look in the mirror now, I'm not seeing a man any-more, I'm seeing who I'm supposed to be. I'm now wondering what My next step is, I've never been out as My true self, but the possibility will be here very soon now. I'm soon going to put another photo up and I would like you honest opinion on whether or not the time is right, or if you think I should wait a while longer.
Title: Re:FFS with T.Change+2 new photos 21/04/2015
Post by: firestarter on April 24, 2015, 08:48:15 AM
Its been exactly seven months now since my last FFS with the amazing Dr Rossi. With the swelling now all but gone, I thought it was time to put up two new photos [taken Tuesday 21st of April 2015]. I still need more work done to my nose, chin and jawline, and I am arranging with Amanda and Dr Rossi for that to hopefully happen soon. Anyway I hope you like the photos.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1280.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa484%2Fchrisgeorgev%2F1152104_01%2520VASSILIOU%252029_zps43t3x3my.jpg&hash=da1afa1b562bd9d599c9b77704d42ea8669b7e5b)                          (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1280.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa484%2Fchrisgeorgev%2F1152104_01%2520VASSILIOU%25201_zpsuln0ralu.jpg&hash=647514b72e00df1b878b3b41893129c15f02f450)
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: michelle82 on April 24, 2015, 11:16:30 AM
You look  beautiful girl. I would have no hesitation to start living your life!
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: JJohnson on April 24, 2015, 03:56:35 PM
Quote from: firestarter on October 28, 2014, 07:48:00 AM
Yes Liara, and "said" surgeon and his team performed a fantastic surgery on My face, which was in a terrible mess, after a previous FFS surgery a year before. They have put right everything that the previous surgeon messed up, and then some !

Your results look amazing! Can I ask who the previous surgeon was that gave you trouble?
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on April 24, 2015, 05:02:23 PM
Guadalajara in Mexico is where the surgeon who completely ruined my face, works out of. Unfortunately I am not allowed to name and shame him on this site, which is perhaps an injustice to all the girls looking to have FFS. They really need to know about this surgeons lack of skills and abilities.
I thank the universe for directing me to Dr Rossi and his wonderful team, they saved my face and my life.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: charlotte15 on April 24, 2015, 07:05:11 PM
Well, the word is out and while I was looking at him as a possible option since he does type 3 foreheads, I was quickly warned against trusting him.

Thanks a lot for having shared the information instead of having kept it quiet.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on May 10, 2015, 10:20:55 AM
Thank you michelle82 and JJohnson for letting me know what you think. Im kinda regretting putting the photos up, as its been very disheartening to only have 2 comments. HeyHo
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: Laura_7 on May 10, 2015, 10:41:52 AM
Quote from: firestarter on May 10, 2015, 10:20:55 AM
Thank you michelle82 and JJohnson for letting me know what you think. Im kinda regretting putting the photos up, as its been very disheartening to only have 2 comments. HeyHo

Well the thread was viewed over a thousand times...
so you might see it as many visitors agreeing with the applauding comments.

Congrats and *hugs*
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: calicarly on May 10, 2015, 12:56:34 PM
Quote from: firestarter on May 10, 2015, 10:20:55 AM
Thank you michelle82 and JJohnson for letting me know what you think. Im kinda regretting putting the photos up, as its been very disheartening to only have 2 comments. HeyHo

Omg Firestarter!!

Is this who I think it is???

You Look AMAZING!! If you are who I think you are/were . You in the UK?

I remember seeing a pic or 2, the damage left behind by you last ffs and how there was virtually no feminization... I can hardly believe this is you...

If anyone would have seen the before pics of you that I remember then they would be amazed like me.  That's why you haven't had meany reactions cause they just don't know! No offense to the way you looked either. But your concerns were real.

Omg girl I am so so happy for you!

You made the right decision going with Dr Rossi.

Wow. Wow . Wow!!!!!

Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on May 10, 2015, 02:39:43 PM
Hey everyone, I'm new here on the boards, although I've been a visitor to these forum for quite a while. I'm really thankful for all the wisdom from so many members, thanks to Calicarly for her many informative posts. So I'm getting my FFS with Dr. Rossi in less than a month! June 3rd to be exact. I'll post my own thread with pictures and all that. I'm from San Francisco but I've always wanted to go to Argentina. I get to go on a vacation and get life-changing surgery - how awesome is that?

   Anyhow, Firestarter, you are beautiful and I'm sorry about the issues with the first surgery. I almost went to Mexico for surgery - the same person you originally went to. To be fair, this is a very, very complicated surgery. Type III reconstruction, rhinoplasty, sliding genioplasty - these all carry risks, but with the potential for great rewards. I'm going to T-Change not only because Amanda has a huge heart, but because Dr. Rossi is a maxillofacial surgeon with experience in trauma; he understands these risks very well. I think the outcomes on their site speak for themselves.

   Dr.Dimaggio is another good surgeon in Argentina, but I had trouble communicating with his team. That and I could not afford his prices, which are not terribly expensive, it's just that I don't want take out loans or anything. He has more experience and has developed many of his own techniques. I'm personally excited for the future of T-Change,  Dimaggio's practice, and many other great options for us trans people who want safe and skilled surgeons without having to be rich.

    I'll be on here more hopefully.

- Ruby
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: charlotte15 on May 10, 2015, 03:56:45 PM
Hello Ruby!

Will will you arrive? Did you find a place to stay? On which website? If you have some time before we could totally meet in Buenos Aires!!

I'll get my surgery with DiMaggio on June 1st. I selected him because of good results, good feedback from satisfied clients, etc. I'm very concerned my face wouldn't pass if the surgeon was too conservative. DiMaggio doesn't look too conservative to me.

About Rossi, there's not enough of a trackrecord for me to know how good he'll be. It sure looks good, and if I couldn't have paid for DiMaggio, I would have had to consider that option quite seriously! I guess it would have been a hard choice, partial FFS with DiMaggio, or full FFS with Rossi. I don't know what I've had done.

And yes, I took a loan, but I believe it's more like an investment in myself  :)

mmmmm, you sure it's DiMaggio himself who personally replies to emails? Wow, that's a great level of service!!!

Anyway, I'll be happy to recommend DiMaggio too, but only when I see the results with my eyes in a mirror. If I'm not too ugly and masculine, I might even share pics to encourage the other girls out here who think their face can't be fixed. At the moment, I just have a lot of hope. And fears.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on May 10, 2015, 05:16:21 PM
Unless Dimaggio refers to himself in the third person, it wasn't him.  Besides, he's the main surgeon; I don't think answering every email would be a good use of his time. And if it was him, well then, I made the right decision choosing Dr. Rossi...

I'd rather not talk too much about specifics, why I chose this rather than that person. They're both probably fantastic. Dr. Rossi does amazing forehead and nose work work especially, I think he has plenty of experience judging by the results. I wouldn't have chose him otherwise.

Amanda was amazing and helped me find the right apartment that was close by. I'm a college English instructor and I have to say, her English is incredible. Honestly, when I wire transfer that much money to another country, and when I'm going in for surgery this complex, I need extra reassurance everything will turn out well. Amanda was my lady for that. Can't wait to meet her.

I'm getting everything done and my hope is that I am not only passing, but that I look pretty darn good. I don't look too bad right now, I don't think ;)

Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on May 10, 2015, 05:33:56 PM
I was going to post a pic of myself but I guess I need at least 15 postings. If I could look anywhere near as beautiful as FireStarter or calicarly, I'll be very happy indeed. Since I teach college students, it's important that I don't have problems "passing" or blending in. That and I'm a little vain ;D

Cool thing is Dr. Rossi's wife is a dentist/oral surgeon so she's going to brighten and fix up my smile before my surgery. I think that's a highly underrated set of procedures people could get to look their best.

I read Ousterhout's entire book on ffs. You guys should take a look. You can preview it on Google ebooks. If I could have chosen anyone in the world, it probably would have been him, not only because I live like 15 minutes away from his office, but because he's an artist. Too bad he's mostly retired and was extremely expensive. I've met personally with a former patient of his and was in shock at the life-altering power of this surgery.

I'm trying not to have those kind of expectations with my own surgery. I'm afraid of complications for sure, which is why I read Ousterhout's book. Until I'm mostly healed, I'm going to be a bit afraid too. I trust Dr. Rossi but rhinoplasties are notoriously difficult, regardless of how skilled the surgeon is; These are Ousterhout's words, not mine. According to him, the unique combination of mucosal, highly innervated soft tissue, and cartilage make for often unpredictable healing. One of the biggest factor in how effective the surgery can be is actually the texture and thickness of your nose skin. For that reason, I'm crossing my fingers for my own surgery.

Anyhow, I've taken it upon myself to become an expert on how these procedures are done. If I could have chosen another profession, it might have been to do these kind of surgeries.

I won't mention anything about Dr. DiMaggio again and since this is FireStarter's thread, we really shouldn't. But I was worried about one aspect of his technique; He gets incredible results in reshaping foreheads but according to his website, "in most cases the sinus mucosa is removed, but at the same time without compromising the ducts and function." This is certainly how he gets such aggressive results but I'd rather an FFS surgeon not mess with my sinus tissue. Beauty is important, but not as much as my health. And he recommended I get a lip lift and fillers when I had a plastic surgeon here who studied under Dr. Ousterhout - Dr. Jeffrey E. Deweese - inspect my lips and warn against these procedures for me. Lip fillers are not permanent, and since my teeth are already exposed, that procedure would have necessitated that I get lip fillers the rest of my life. That was just a bad call. It was way too aggressive.

Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: charlotte15 on May 10, 2015, 05:57:35 PM
Ruby, just like you, I am so scared about the money transfer!! What if it gets in the wrong account or lost? What if it was just a scam, and they never existed?

And not just that: what if when I arrive in Buenos Aires, they've closed? Or what if the day of the surgery the surgeon has an accident?

That's me in freak out mode. I try to reason myself, but I can't when fear in is control. I guess it's because I know they won't be any do over.

I know I have a trust problem, but it's too late anyway, the money has been wired. And he'll be cutting me open. If I can trust him to do that, I have to try to trust him for the money too!

Anyway, just like you I learnt a lot about the surgery- and not just that, I talked with various people here. mmmmm has been so helpful!! She helped me pass my fear of scars, and provided a lot of good information.

Any girl who goes into this surgery must be very well informed. As you said, it has a life changing power.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on May 10, 2015, 06:02:09 PM
Don't worry Charlotte, both of these surgeons are totally legit. I arrive May 29th. Gonna hang out in Retiro with my partner but if you aren't too far, let me know. I'd love to meet you for some camaraderie. Everything is going to turn out fine and Dr. DiMaggio will make you even more beautiful than you already are.

Mmmmm: If it was him, I'm really glad I didn't choose him cause I had trouble reading his email for all the typos. Also he said something rather insulting that I'd rather not say here. But I'm sure it wasn't him. If it was, he should just get a person to help him with his emails, cause for that price, I expect better. After I told whoever was emailing me that I was no longer interested, I kept getting emails every few months asking me if I was reconsidering Dr. Dimaggio haha and every email was full of mistakes. I couldn't have been him, I'm telling you, he's got to be so much better than that.

He's probably a good guy. And maybe I would have taken out a loan. But the whole email business turned me off. And Amanda answered every single question with professionalism and detail. So I went with T-Change. FireStarter's post here makes me feel good about my choice.

I'm not plugging Dr.Rossi haha. I'll post the results here just like FireStarter and I'll let them speak for themselves.
Title: Re:FFS with T.Change+2 new photos 21/04/2015
Post by: Celia0428 on May 10, 2015, 06:07:05 PM
Quote from: firestarter on April 24, 2015, 08:48:15 AM
Its been exactly seven months now since my last FFS with the amazing Dr Rossi. With the swelling now all but gone, I thought it was time to put up two new photos [taken Tuesday 21st of April 2015]. I still need more work done to my nose, chin and jawline, and I am arranging with Amanda and Dr Rossi for that to hopefully happen soon. Anyway I hope you like the photos.

Firestarter, you look amazing in these pictures. Congratulations! I am so happy for you after so much struggle!
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: charlotte15 on May 10, 2015, 06:17:08 PM
Ruby, sure I'd love to meet you there! I'll certainly be in Belgrano, I just don't know where yet. I'll arrive on the 27. I'm scared about plane delays so I've been generously adding 4 days too :-)

When you have 15 messages just contact me by PM. Also, I sent you one with my email - if you see it, just reply there!

About posting the results, it'll depend. If they speak for themselves, it could help other girls. I just don't know yet.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on May 10, 2015, 06:24:18 PM
Sounds great Charlotte! I'm leaving early for the same reason. That and I want to see the city a bit first before I am forced to retreat to my apartment for an extended period after surgery ;) I'll try to post here more so I get to those 15 posts soon haha. Amanda got the apartment for me BTW which was cool cause I always worry about the little details.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: SorchaC on May 10, 2015, 06:39:49 PM
Quote from: firestarter on May 10, 2015, 10:20:55 AM

Thank you michelle82 and JJohnson for letting me know what you think. Im kinda regretting putting the photos up, as its been very disheartening to only have 2 comments. HeyHo


Don't be put off, I've only just seen this thread due to FFS only just becoming something I want. You look great and should be proud of having the courage to try again after an FFS that didn't work.

I have been considering a trip to the guy you mentioned in Mexico as is my partner. If it's not too painful to recall could you tell me more about what went wrong in a private message please. I'm not looking to dig dirt on anybody but if there are real problems I don't want to spend over $20,000 that has taken years to earn and then look worse than I do now. Living in Sydney the trip to Argentina is no more difficult than one to Mexico

Again you look great and I hope the further surgery goes as well.

Hugs

Sorcha  ;D
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on May 10, 2015, 06:58:59 PM
Hey SorchaC,

I know you addressed Firestarter but I just wanted to add that I was going to go to get surgery with that doctor too. Sounds like he screwed up real bad for Firestarter and I would be incredibly upset too, but he seems to have decent results with rhinoplasties and chin work. However, as you will see and hear on these forums, that doctor is limited in working with  type III forehead reconstruction which is perhaps the most important procedure. If you have a pronounced brow or want more aggressive results on your forehead you should look elsewhere. The guy in Mexico also seems to loves adding bone cement to give the appearance of a flatter forehead, rather than moving the frontal sinus bone back as far as safely possible. Check the before and afters on his website. You'll see that upper foreheads go out farther than they were before the surgery which means he looks to be "masking" whatever protrusions are left of the browridge. This is probably because he's not a maxillofacial surgeon if you look closely at his credentials. I would personally would go to Dr. Rossi or DiMaggio. They're both much better options. Dr. Rossi's prices are almost exactly the same, although he actually might be a bit cheaper than the guy in Mexico. You'll hear great things about Dr.DiMaggio on this board, but he'll cost you a good deal more (although he has tons of experience). You can't go wrong with either one. BTW you look great in your profile pic :)
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: SorchaC on May 10, 2015, 07:15:37 PM
Hi RubyAliza  ;D

Thanks for the compliment. It s the best ever photo of me  :)

I've had a face to face FFS consultation with Dr Chett after my SRS and sent photo's to Mexico and they both said the same things to me except Chett wants to do an upper lip lift and agreed if I sort out my neck my Trachea will be prominent although not hugely. You don't see where my nose is broken unless I remove my glasses also so I asked the guy in Mexico to quote me on that. If i didn't need forehead work which isn't type 3 but does involve orbital rim work I'd let Chett do it because the price isn't so much different to Mexico and I need an SRS revision anyway so could get that at same time. However when you include the forehead Chett is too expensive and not even loving Bangkok, Chetts staff or my respect for Chett is worth the difference  ;D

I'll read up on Dr Rossi after this and see what I conclude as flight prices are broadly similar to Argentina as Mexico for me so that isn't a consideration.

Thanks for the help

Hugs

Sorcha  ;D
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on May 10, 2015, 07:34:46 PM
That's funny, because Chett was the first person I emailed about FFS. Fantastic work. I was even thinking about going for my SRS there but Dr. Bowers is nearby and covered under my insurance. Chett quoted me over $20K just for type III forehead and nose work, more than many doctors here in the US. Great results, way too expensive.

Check back here soon to see my results with Dr. Rossi and Charlotte's from Dr.DiMaggio. I'll post details of my entire trip. I rather go to Buenos Aires, Argentina than Mexico personally. Tango and opera :)

Hope that helps. I'm excited for you!
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on May 11, 2015, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: calicarly on May 10, 2015, 12:56:34 PM
Omg Firestarter!!

Is this who I think it is???

You Look AMAZING!! If you are who I think you are/were . You in the UK?

I remember seeing a pic or 2, the damage left behind by you last ffs and how there was virtually no feminization... I can hardly believe this is you...

If anyone would have seen the before pics of you that I remember then they would be amazed like me.  That's why you haven't had meany reactions cause they just don't know! No offense to the way you looked either. But your concerns were real.

Omg girl I am so so happy for you!

You made the right decision going with Dr Rossi.

Wow. Wow . Wow!!!!!

Thank you so much calicarly and Celia for your much valued comments. Yes Carly, it is me in the U.K, formerly the crying chick [cryptic clue], I know you'll work it out !!
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: SorchaC on May 11, 2015, 06:59:16 PM
Quote from: RubyAliza on May 10, 2015, 07:34:46 PM

Check back here soon to see my results with Dr. Rossi and Charlotte's from Dr.DiMaggio. I'll post details of my entire trip. I rather go to Buenos Aires, Argentina than Mexico personally. Tango and opera :)

Hope that helps. I'm excited for you!


Well I will sure follow that thread avidly once it is running  ;D I visited Dr Rossi's site and sent in a request for an e mail consultation late yesterday afternoon Sydney time and overnight which would be about noon in Argentina Amanda sent me a lovely friendly e mail so I make that 1 brownie point earned already  ;D ;D

I'm excited for you because it is all booked and you will be so much happier once you are there and have had the treatment done. I've never given much thought to Argentina so now I have to investigate the country further. Travel is a passion of mine so that won't be a hard thing  ;D

looking forward to your thread.

Hugs

Sorcha  ;D
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: charlotte15 on May 11, 2015, 09:50:39 PM
Never been in Argentina, it will be the first time. As a kid, I dreamed about visiting the Tierra Del Fuego. I won't get to do that, but I much prefer what I'm going to do.

Sorcha, if you want I'll take pictures and let you know how I feel about the country
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: SorchaC on May 12, 2015, 05:56:41 AM
Quote from: charlotte15 on May 11, 2015, 09:50:39 PM

Never been in Argentina, it will be the first time. As a kid, I dreamed about visiting the Tierra Del Fuego. I won't get to do that, but I much prefer what I'm going to do.

Sorcha, if you want I'll take pictures and let you know how I feel about the country


Aww thank you Charlotte I'd love to see some.  ;D When I do FFS I will be alone because we cannot afford for us both to go and it's a quicker less painful surgery than SRS or so I'm told. It is expected I can much easier look after myself than I could post SRS but we will see in the months ahead once I settle on a surgeon

Hugs

Sorcha  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: bamar86 on May 20, 2015, 08:04:12 PM
Firestarter you do look amazing! You really do make me feel glad I chose dr javiar rossi. I'm going to buenos aires on the 29th of august. I will document my procedure on here.. just hope I can save the total amount.. its going to be $20000 all up because of Australia's conversion rate :( an added procedure I've chosen is fat transfer to my hips... really want that hour glass figure.

Chloe
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: SorchaC on May 20, 2015, 09:00:56 PM
Quote from: bamar86 on May 20, 2015, 08:04:12 PM

Firestarter you do look amazing! You really do make me feel glad I chose dr javiar rossi. I'm going to buenos aires on the 29th of august. I will document my procedure on here.. just hope I can save the total amount.. its going to be $20000 all up because of Australia's conversion rate :( an added procedure I've chosen is fat transfer to my hips... really want that hour glass figure.

Chloe


Good luck Chloe :) I've had a really attractive quote from Dr Rossi for some work he thinks I need so provided everything works out I'll probably be heading over early next year :)

I'll certainly pay close attention to your thread

Hugs

Sorcha  ;D
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on May 21, 2015, 10:18:13 AM
So many people on this board going to Buenos Aires for their ffs. SorchaC, you'll have plenty of posts to help you make your final decision. I'm still trying to get my 15 posts so I can actually start a thread with pictures because I leave next week. Excited!
Title: Re: Photo′s after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on May 21, 2015, 02:22:57 PM
Quote from: SorchaC on May 10, 2015, 06:39:49 PM
Don't be put off, I've only just seen this thread due to FFS only just becoming something I want. You look great and should be proud of having the courage to try again after an FFS that didn't work.

I have been considering a trip to the guy you mentioned in Mexico as is my partner. If it's not too painful to recall could you tell me more about what went wrong in a private message please. I'm not looking to dig dirt on anybody but if there are real problems I don't want to spend over $20,000 that has taken years to earn and then look worse than I do now. Living in Sydney the trip to Argentina is no more difficult than one to Mexico

Again you look great and I hope the further surgery goes as well.

Hugs

Sorcha  ;D
Hi Sorcha, I did send a reply to you explaining everything quite a while ago, did you receive it?
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: Devlyn on May 21, 2015, 02:31:48 PM
Quote from: RubyAliza on May 21, 2015, 10:18:13 AM
So many people on this board going to Buenos Aires for their ffs. SorchaC, you'll have plenty of posts to help you make your final decision. I'm still trying to get my 15 posts so I can actually start a thread with pictures because I leave next week. Excited!

You don't need fifteen posts to add photos to posts, that restriction applies to avatar pictures only. You will need to use an image hosting site though, I use photobucket.

Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: bibilinda on May 21, 2015, 03:08:29 PM
Hi!

1st of all, this is a very interesting and enlightening thread, for all of us interested in FFS, specially for eyebrow bossing, thanks a lot for creating it! Please do keep all of us posted on your progress!

2nd of all, I keep reading about "the guy in Mexico", and I can't quite understand why nobody mentions his name. But if you gals are talking about Dr. Lazaro Cardenas Camarena, I DO NOT recommend him for any bone-related FFS work and you may PM if you want any further explanation on why. This person and his team seem to be geniuses at advertising Dr. Cardenas everywhere on the internet as a competent FFS surgeon, next to the real pros in America, Europe, Thailand and South America, but he is nowhere close to them, IMHO and real surgical experience. So I would advise you to spend a bit more money maybe, BUT GET REAL FFS RESULTS, as opposed to saving and not getting the desired results, because you are not going to hire a real expert, instead you are going to hire a person who is very good at advertising his services everywhere, but doesn't have the skills to deliver.

Cheers

Bibi B.
Title: Re: Photo′s after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: SorchaC on May 21, 2015, 07:35:44 PM
Quote from: firestarter on May 21, 2015, 02:22:57 PM

Hi Sorcha, I did send a reply to you explaining everything quite a while ago, did you receive it?


Sadly not Firestarter but thank you for checking. I've had e mail discussions with Amanda and it looks like I'll need the information :) I shall message you privately now then you can reply :)

Hugs

Sorcha  ;D
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on May 22, 2015, 02:20:13 AM
Quote from: bibilinda on May 21, 2015, 03:08:29 PM
Hi!

1st of all, this is a very interesting and enlightening thread, for all of us interested in FFS, specially for eyebrow bossing, thanks a lot for creating it! Please do keep all of us posted on your progress!

2nd of all, I keep reading about "the guy in Mexico", and I can't quite understand why nobody mentions his name. But if you gals are talking about Dr. Lazaro Cardenas Camarena, I DO NOT recommend him for any bone-related FFS work and you may PM if you want any further explanation on why. This person and his team seem to be geniuses at advertising Dr. Cardenas everywhere on the internet as a competent FFS surgeon, next to the real pros in America, Europe, Thailand and South America, but he is nowhere close to them, IMHO and real surgical experience. So I would advise you to spend a bit more money maybe, BUT GET REAL FFS RESULTS, as opposed to saving and not getting the desired results, because you are not going to hire a real expert, instead you are going to hire a person who is very good at advertising his services everywhere, but doesn't have the skills to deliver.

Cheers

Bibi B.
Hi Bibi
Yes your are absolutely right on all the points you've made, and yes it is about that surgeon. We cannot be too strong in condemning him, as this thread might get closed, and that would be a shame for everyone who is in need of this kind of information.
Dr Rossi did a fantastic job of correcting the terrible mess that the aforementioned surgeon created. Im now awaiting a skype consultation next week, with Dr Rossi, regarding the revisions, which I am hopeful will happen very soon. I will keep you posted.
Title: Re: Photo′s after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on May 22, 2015, 02:37:14 AM
Quote from: SorchaC on May 21, 2015, 07:35:44 PM
Sadly not Firestarter but thank you for checking. I've had e mail discussions with Amanda and it looks like I'll need the information :) I shall message you privately now then you can reply :)

Hugs

Sorcha  ;D
I will resend the info to your PMs, and also with a link to a lovely apartment that I stayed in, that was a really great price, and only 3 mins walk to Amanda's apartment.
You are going to love Buenos Aires. I went to watch a little musical rehearsal at the "Teatro Colon", it was fantastic. The building is just magical.
I did so much touristy stuff while I was there, I almost forgot the reason why I was there. Although I went over there for something that was not such a pleasant thing to go through, I did have a wonderful stay.
P.S The Tango shows are great,......... I cant wait to go back   :)
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: Ever on May 25, 2015, 10:01:48 PM
Based on your recommendation and have great you look, I've looked into Dr. Rossi and am just about ready to book the appointment for early August.  I would also quite appreciate knowing what apartment you stayed at! 
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on May 30, 2015, 06:00:33 AM
Hi Ever I sent you a PM with the information. Let me know if do not receive it, and I will try again. If you do go to Dr Rossi, then you have made a good choice   :)
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: RubyAliza on January 26, 2016, 09:35:03 PM
Hi Firestarter,

     I'm posting here because I noticed you talking about your revisions with Dr. Rossi in another recent thread. I like your avatar pic! I'm curious about what you got for your revisions and how you're healing :) You sound very happy! Maybe you could give some details about how it all went.

- Ruby
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on January 27, 2016, 05:03:00 PM
Hi Ruby, I've just sent a really long and informative, private message to you. I decided not to put it up publicly on the forum, as things are becoming complicated and I do not want to upset anybody involved.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: deeiche on February 23, 2016, 11:45:43 AM
Hey, I saw your recent posts in another thread.  I have not seen you since right before your last surgery.  ( the great thing about this forum is meeting people in person during surgery stays :-) ) .  Do you have any recent photos, maybe even CT scan?

I can't remember what revisions you were having.  The only I issue have is I feel Dr Rossi was not aggressive enough on my upper lip lift, that's pretty minor considering the amount of work I had done.  :-)
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: firestarter on February 23, 2016, 03:33:57 PM
Hi Diana. After the revisions in October to my chin and jaw, two hard lumps formed under where my chin meets my jaw, one either side. My doctor said they were fibrous lumps. I kept Amanda informed, and when it got to a point where it was becoming painful and restricting my head and neck movement, I decided to go back. There were a couple of other things that needed to be looked at, so it wouldn't be a wasted trip. Amanda organised everything at such short notice, the only thing that she could not be sure of was a surgery date, but I was desperately anxious, so I took a chance. I caused Amanda quite a bit of stress, which wasn't fair of me, and I was so sorry to her for doing so. When I saw Dr Rossi he agreed with what my doctor had said. He also thought that the bottom of my face looked a little too square to him, which was also one of my concerns. He wanted to taper the jaw a little, in the same surgery of cutting away the fibrosis. The surgery is tomorrow, I've had to wait a while, but it's my own fault for coming at such short notice. While I'm here in Buenos Aires I'm going to the hair transplant establishment that you went to. Anyway I'm going to attach a couple of photo's and my after surgery CT Scan. which I only had done because they were so cheap in Buenos Aires, compared to back home. I needed the scan for when I get my nose done in the UK or Greece in the near future.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1280.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa484%2Fchrisgeorgev%2F1151127_01%2520CHRISSY56_zps4otezyye.jpg&hash=64d43b3280b4255f36a1f7cc31484cff635a1e5b)   (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1280.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa484%2Fchrisgeorgev%2F1151127_01%2520CHRISSY44_zpsv20cfk5i.jpg&hash=90b48fc0ef0a9e1eeb50d4c18dd36cb27c43bba0)   (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1280.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa484%2Fchrisgeorgev%2F1151127_01%2520CHRISSY51_zpsajniwqjs.jpg&hash=5c0f0db5a062892e047861bd229e7e8b82a1b113)
 
Sorry I did put a CT Scan image up, but it does look a little bit scary, so I thought that it was better to take it down and PM it to anyone who would like to see it. I've sent a couple of images to you Diana, along with a further message.
Title: Re: Photo after FFS in Buenos Aires
Post by: deeiche on February 24, 2016, 08:23:34 AM
I wish you the best outcome for your surgery today.  I know you weren't expecting to be back in BA so soon.  From reading your post it does not sound like you are getting any forehead work, which means you don't have to wait as long post surgery to get hair transplants.  Dr Bruno Syzferman is a great hair transplant surgeon.

Hopefully you will have someone to chat with in person.  I know how nice it was to visit with you while I was in BA.