I just found another post-op gal who had FFS with Dr Cardenas. She has some videos on Youtube.



I think she looks pretty already but it seems she has mingled feelings about her surgery (but not about the surgeon).

Hello Tristan,
Congratulations for the success of your FFS.
Have you had rhinoplasty and/or alarplasty in your FFS ? I'm concerned about what is called "ethnic rhinoplasty" and could find nearly nothing.

Hello, I'm curious about the before and after photos. Can you PM them to me?

Quote from: Tristan on August 26, 2012, 07:58:27 PM
his wife did do my nose from what i remember she said it took some time because she wanted it to be just right. his wife is great with those noses

nice to hear !

Quote from: Tristan on August 26, 2012, 07:58:27 PMi think they are. and they can be really funny and fun too. the city was fun, it has alot of stuff in it to do.

Excellent ! What have you seen or eaten there ?

Tristan, a few questions for you:

• How many hours were you in surgery for?
• Did the amount of feminization in your face meet your expectations?
• Did he recommend any procedures for you that you didn't go for?
• Are there any procedures that you wanted to do but you didn't?

Quote from: Tristan on August 27, 2012, 05:40:39 PM
i ate everything i was aloud to. al good stuff
1. i think 5 hours?
2. it really did. i could see it some at 6 weeks and really at 3 months
3. he did. like the cheak implants, i was scared but happy i did it
4. um. maybe some lipo on my tummy

Hmm personally I wouldn't go for cheek implants. The idea of having silicone in your face doesn't sit well with me unless the surgeon goes the fat injection route.

I wouldn't have guessed you had cheek implants, so yes, they look more than fine !

Oh, Tristan darling! You look absolutely gorgeous ♥ congratulations!!
I might decide to go with Dr. Cárdenas as well, he is in my country and his prices are more accesible for my wallet.

hey tristan. what was the full price for dr. cardenas and what did you have done ? thanks

Dr Cardenas actually has his prices posted on his website. See this http://www.lazarocardenas-cosmeticsurgery.com/prices/index.php

Not to hijack this thread or anything, I'll start my own thread soon. I just wanted to let you know I decided to go with Dr Cardenas based on your awesome results after consulting with 4 different FFS surgeons. BTW your profile photos keep getting more and more amazing Tristan.

I have a confirmed surgery date in late November for the following:

Aesthetic rhinoplasty 2,600 usd
Hairline advancement with brow lift and bone reshaping 3,200 usd
Upper lip lifting 1,200 usd

I considered also getting a full face lift (Dr Cardenas recommended), cheek impants (another 2 drs recommended), and chin/jaw reduction (3 drs recommended), but right now I am prioritizing on what I consider the high priority items. I may go back to him another time, maybe a year or 2 later and also get a breast augmentation, maybe cheek implants and maybe jaw/chin reduction with a full facelift.

Quote from: Tristan on August 27, 2012, 05:40:39 PM
i ate everything i was aloud to. al good stuff
1. i think 5 hours?
2. it really did. i could see it some at 6 weeks and really at 3 months
3. he did. like the cheak implants, i was scared but happy i did it
4. um. maybe some lipo on my tummy

I had no intention of cheek implants, but his confidence won me over and I am glad I got them. They are my favorite change to my face. He totally nailed it. It helped changed my overall face and smoothed and reduced a hallowness I had to my eyes.

Hey all,
I just had my ffs with dr Cardenas three weeks ago. So far I am very happy with the results. If you stay at rest and recover they take amazing care of you. My experience was excellent and I haven't had anyone stair at me in the malls since having the surgery. I had chin, jaw, lipo on neck, lip injections, lip lift, brow shave and lift, and hairline advancement. I still want to eventually get my nose done and will go back to dr Cardena's wife. I give my experience 10/10. If you stay at rest and recover make sure u say hi to Vincente, Tyler, Cecelia and Elsie (Vincente's bulldog). I am open to being emailed if you want to ask questions of someone who is not sponsored but has a independent opinion.

By the way tristin you look so beautiful. I can only hope when all my swelling is down that I look as great as u.

I am seeking information for any Doctors in North Carolina that will removed silicone injections.

Quote from: tara-treehouse on September 21, 2012, 12:47:01 AM
I had no intention of cheek implants, but his confidence won me over and I am glad I got them. They are my favorite change to my face. He totally nailed it. It helped changed my overall face and smoothed and reduced a hallowness I had to my eyes.

may I ask you what kind of cheek implants did he use? Are they silicone or medpor? I am considering my options on that at the moment