Quote from: calicarly on September 20, 2014, 01:41:19 PM
Hi Kira!

That's awesome Hun! I think I saw a thread of yours here in the forums. You'll find Dr Bart is a really caring Doctor and he cares for his patients so I'm sure you will be in good hands! What are you having done ? ...

I am having jaw, chin, nose and trach. :-) I am so looking forward to it! :-)
Not really sure if I will be going it alone at the moment, but however it happens, its happening :-)

Hi all!

I saw Dr Bart yesterday for my post-op consultation. After taking photos we discussed my trachea shave and how it's still a bit noticeable. I was offered a revision, provided the scan says I can have more shaved off. He did notice that I've lost weight and he showed me a pic of myself taken before my op and you could tell I've slimmed down quite a bit. I also asked for a quote for forehead contouring and hairline lowering and was told that I just need a shave of the brow bossing - hope he's right! I think I'll do all this next year.

How's your recovery going Carly? It must be close to a month since your op. Hope it all goes well for you Kira, if you have any questions just ask 

Hi honeys!

After having issues with compatibility between one of my iPads and phone and photobucket for some reason I am able to upload pics again.

Here is a before and after profile pic, no make up. It was taken right after I got back from Belgium so, this was around 10 days or so after surgey. You can see a lot of bruising and swelling there but also how nice the forehead is and shows the results of the rhinoplasty too.



It's important to note that unlike most of the people who have posted threads of their ffs lately, I had chin and jaw work done, so I have had a long road to recovery in that department. Particularly with the swelling. I had nerve damage from the chin/jaw work too, to my left side. I have Bell's palsy (temporary paralysis) and yes, people can tell, and it is noticeable, particularly when I speak. It looks like my left side of my lip/face is a little "melted" and my lip pulls down when I talk and I have a lisp. I am not that worried though, as it is getting better, but I thought it would be important to mention for those of you who worry about it. It can and does happen and you will need to figure out what you have to do in regards to work colleagues, etc. Depending on your individual situation, As the healing time will lengthen even more. And if you get scared easily, well I'm sure in my place many would be terrified. So please have this in mind and weight your options and wether you are willing to go through something like this. Bell's palsy can last from a few weeks up to a year or two. Depending on your individual case.

And here is a picture from 4-5 days ago, with my hair up and no makeup apart from some eyeliner . You can see more of the hairline incision. And how the swelling is looking with the chin, you can tell the skin is a little "hangy" but that also has been slowly getting better, the eyes finally clearing up there, only small spots of bruising to the sclera left. It has pretty much cleared up now.



I will be coming back with some pics of me with makeup and hair done.

Hugs ladies xoxo

Quote from: calicarly on September 29, 2014, 07:25:58 AM



I will be coming back with some pics of me with makeup and hair done.

Hugs ladies xoxo

Carly,
     You look like a very natural cis beauty to me, no makeup tells the real story and you get an A+, love your looks sweetie!

You look so pretty without make-up! Your forehead is so smooth now, definitely a good job Carly!

Quote from: Shantel on September 29, 2014, 08:11:00 AM
Carly,
     You look like a very natural cis beauty to me, no makeup tells the real story and you get an A+, love your looks sweetie!

Thank you Shantel you're a darling can't wait for more of the swelling to go down.

Quote from: alena on September 29, 2014, 02:57:48 PM
You look so pretty without make-up! Your forehead is so smooth now, definitely a good job Carly!

I am very pleased so far Alena! And as you can see the hairline looks really good now too, so I can definitely recommend Dr Bart for it all if you're thinking of having it done next year. Good news that he's willing to do a revision of your trachea shave too if possible.

How have you been feeling since you started HRT Alena? It's been some months now right? The changes must be starting to become somewhat noticeable.

I do love my forehead so much I keep tying my hair up, which before I only felt comfortable with when I had bangs /fringe so I could still detract from my forehead while I had my hair up. My really long hair used to be my go to feature in a lot of cases. Now I'm happy to just put it all up too, also since I had all that bruising to the eyes I spent almost the whole month barely having worn make up and since ffs of course I feel like I can go anywhere bare faced and feel comfortable with it. Even when a lot of things are still healing.

Hugs sweetie x

Quote from: calicarly on September 29, 2014, 03:16:53 PM
I am very pleased so far Alena! And as you can see the hairline looks really good now too, so I can definitely recommend Dr Bart for it all if you're thinking of having it done next year. Good news that he's willing to do a revision of your trachea shave too if possible.

How have you been feeling since you started HRT Alena? It's been some months now right? The changes must be starting to become somewhat noticeable.

I do love my forehead so much I keep tying my hair up, which before I only felt comfortable with when I had bangs /fringe so I could still detract from my forehead while I had my hair up. My really long hair used to be my go to feature in a lot of cases. Now I'm happy to just put it all up too, also since I had all that bruising to the eyes I spent almost the whole month barely having worn make up and since ffs of course I feel like I can go anywhere bare faced and feel comfortable with it. Even when a lot of things are still healing.

Hugs sweetie x

You look great with your hair up, and it shows off your nicely shaped eyebrows too! Dr Bart said he could lower my hairline by about 1cm when he does the forehead work as well, but all that won't happen until I've been on the hormones for a bit longer. I've been on them for almost three months. I had my blood work done on Friday and my T levels has halved and I'm officially estrogen dominant now Mentally I feel good, almost like I did before the dysphoria hit me. Physically the changes include - softer skin, breast buds (my girlfriend accidentally elbowed me today and it hurt like hell!) and more vellous hairs sprouting up. My e dose has also been upped by 50% so I'll see where that takes me over the coming months - exciting times ahead! x

you are a natural beauty Carly, love the results

Quote from: shedevilcanada on September 29, 2014, 08:50:03 PM
you are a natural beauty Carly, love the results

Thank you Sheila.

Hiya Carly

You are looking extremely good, so I do hope that you are pleased!!!  Your points above are absolutely correct - FFS is no walk in the park, and some of it is extremely harsh surgery with a slow recovery time, and it's for exactly this reason that girls should be very careful about choosing a good surgeon and being patient with the results.

Since you've already noted that the lisp is improving, this is no doubt due to immediate post-operative trauma, and I'm certain that you'll recovery that part quickly.    I'm gradually getting back my bottom lip mobility, but I do occasionally let out a whistle on the sibilants.   Only we notice these things!

Hugs
Julia

Quote from: Julia-Madrid on October 01, 2014, 03:45:16 PM
Hiya Carly

You are looking extremely good, so I do hope that you are pleased!!!  Your points above are absolutely correct - FFS is no walk in the park, and some of it is extremely harsh surgery with a slow recovery time, and it's for exactly this reason that girls should be very careful about choosing a good surgeon and being patient with the results.

Since you've already noted that the lisp is improving, this is no doubt due to immediate post-operative trauma, and I'm certain that you'll recovery that part quickly.    I'm gradually getting back my bottom lip mobility, but I do occasionally let out a whistle on the sibilants.   Only we notice these things!

Hugs
Julia

Hi Julia!

Yes, actually I can't believe what a big difference even the last week has made to the issue with the lip, I'm actually expecting it to be 90% better within the next couple of months max so that's good news, people that don't know me well or see me for the first time actually aren't noticing anything anymore so I think I've also gotten used to disguise it well, that and it's actually going away. I am very pleased! And despite everything I am very very happy I went through with it all.

You look really good! I am looking forward to my surgery. Seems like ages,  but I am sure it will go very quickly!

 Carly you look beautiful! Congratulations on the great results!

his forehead work is amazing. you look great hun! congrats

Hi Carly,

Thanks lots of taking the time to document your journey.  I;m pleased to see the forehead improvement in your side profile. No doubt you'll fabulous after you've recovered.

Did Dr. Bart suggest prednisone cortosoids for swelling reduction targeting your swollen or compressed nerve?  I read this could be useful for Bell's Palsy when administered with 3 days of onset?

I had a consultation with him last week and may have similar work to yours.

Kind regards, Soph.

Quote from: kira21 ♡♡♡ on October 03, 2014, 06:24:18 AM
You look really good! I am looking forward to my surgery. Seems like ages,  but I am sure it will go very quickly!

It will go quickly, at very first some anxiety of wanting to get it done now kicks in but, enjoy it, don't allow nerves to ruin this, it's a positive step and so long you keep your already positive attitude, you will be just fine .

Quote from: Orchid on October 03, 2014, 02:25:59 PM
I have paid attention to your progress since the birth of the thread, but I never said anything! Creepiness aside, I am so happy and inspired by you! I didn't know much about the healing process, so I really do appreciate you showing us the step by step progression, because it gives me something to go from when I have my ffs.

Your jaw is so feminine and pretty! Your whole face really, but these changes positively amplified your beauty. Congrats on all of the sweet progress, jaw-dropper!

No creepiness at all, I wanted to share my experience so other girls could have a guide of sorts (even though we are all different) through FFS. Why? Because so many focus so much on being stealth etc, and it has to be documented. To make it easier for others coming after us. Thank you for the compliments honey

Quote from: Isabel2006 on October 04, 2014, 12:15:12 AM
Carly you look beautiful! Congratulations on the great results!

Quote from: jenn90210 on October 05, 2014, 07:05:29 PM
his forehead work is amazing. you look great hun! congrats

Thank you darlings!

Quote from: alicel on October 07, 2014, 07:13:17 AM
Hi Carly,

Thanks lots of taking the time to document your journey.  I;m pleased to see the forehead improvement in your side profile. No doubt you'll fabulous after you've recovered.

Did Dr. Bart suggest prednisone cortosoids for swelling reduction targeting your swollen or compressed nerve?  I read this could be useful for Bell's Palsy when administered with 3 days of onset?

I had a consultation with him last week and may have similar work to yours.

Kind regards, Soph.

Hi Sopth,

I must admit, I didn't realize that I had this problem until everything was healing and I realized that the palsy was there. By then it was probably too late for prednisone and I soon realized at that time that the issue was getting better quick, it is now healing quicker that I thought it would anyway, a month or 2 max and this won't even be an issue anymore .

And to Dash,

Hun yes Ambassador suites is close to a supermarket called Delhaize and close to the metro system etc. But once you have had your op you will have to go to your post op controls in a taxi cab if possible, although you really won't care either way at that point lol. I am glad I stayed there and I will likely book them again when I go for my post op. Not sure yet though, if it's only one night We might stay at a hotel but any more than that and I will prob stay at ambassador suites.

By the way Dash , the doubke chin work was very successful, I think you will be pleased with that one too.

Hugs x

WOW! You look incredible .I am feeling confident I have made the rite choose.
Thank you for sharing your journey .
Kristine

Quote from: calicarly on September 29, 2014, 07:25:58 AMIt's important to note that unlike most of the people who have posted threads of their ffs lately, I had chin and jaw work done, so I have had a long road to recovery in that department. Particularly with the swelling. I had nerve damage from the chin/jaw work too, to my left side. I have Bell's palsy (temporary paralysis) and yes, people can tell, and it is noticeable, particularly when I speak. It looks like my left side of my lip/face is a little "melted" and my lip pulls down when I talk and I have a lisp. I am not that worried though, as it is getting better, but I thought it would be important to mention for those of you who worry about it. It can and does happen and you will need to figure out what you have to do in regards to work colleagues, etc. Depending on your individual situation, As the healing time will lengthen even more. And if you get scared easily, well I'm sure in my place many would be terrified. So please have this in mind and weight your options and wether you are willing to go through something like this. Bell's palsy can last from a few weeks up to a year or two. Depending on your individual case.

That's exactly what I'm experiencing now Carly. So glad I have the above post for reference, because I have been panicking a bit. My lower lip is really swollen, pulled back and almost entirely concealed by my upper lip, and there's zero sensation in the lower lip or chin.

I'm trying to remain positive and tell myself I only had surgery two days ago, but yeah, it is scary.

Dash I didint feel my lip and chin also, its been 5 months and both are nuch better now, the feeling is 90% back so dont worry it might take a while but it will come back sooner or later

congrats on ur surgery, you look
great have a speedy recovery