Hey All,
I am super excited, nervous, and have a bit of anxiety all at the same time! My Birthday is today June 2 and my surgery is set for June 3!
I will be getting my FFS done in Beverly Hills, CA by a Triple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He has certification in the :
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction
- American Board of Otolaryngolgy
- American Board of Oral and Maxiofacial Surgery
So, some of my current thoughts going through my head now
- What if I come out looking worse?
- Will I look overdone?
- Will have hideous scarring?
- Will I survive recovery?
- What I survive the surgery?
Now for some positive thoughts:
- Grateful to be one of the girls to actually be in this position
- My support team i.e my family, friends, co-workers, peers (and everyone that is rooting for me)
- To share my story, transition, and my list of event that lead me up to this point of my transition
- I learned Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro just to demonstrate my awesome and amazing story to people out there that will look up to me( I will be making Youtube videos soon and posting it)
- receiving this amazing gift of FFS and BA
- thinking about being on the beach in Malibu in a bathing suit with boobies
- laughing with my head tilted back (and not leaning forward) just to hide my adam's apple
- wearing less make up i.e contouring, highlighting etc...
- having people that have my back and my best interests and me having theirs! i.e my family, friends, co-workers, employers, surgeon, advocates, lawyer
- Loosing weight prior to this surgery [lost 10lbs]
Okay
Now on to what I'm getting done:
- Hairline Lowering
- Brow Contouring
- Blepharoplasty (removing eyelid excess skin)
- Cheek implants
- Rhinoplasty
- buccal fat removal
- Chin Reduction
- Jaw Reduction
- Adam's apple shaving
- Breast Augumentation 450cc, sub muscle
Why did I choose Dr. Lee?
Simply, because i've seen his work done by other girls. I realize he doesn't have too many photos on his site or too many reviews about him. But, he does have more photos in his office. ( I don't think the prior patients wanted their photos on the internet) But, his results are amazing.
He is well versed in Facial Plastic Surgery and also reconstruction. So, that should explain why he fully understands what he is doing. During our consultations he was very specific on Symmetry and Proportions and I totally agree. That makes a very attractive face.
During our first consultation, I felt Dr. Lee had a general interest in my well being. He evaluated me and gave me his pointers. I thought it over and I added more things that I wanted to do personally.
Off on a tangent rant, I went to a few other Surgeons' offices and they weren't so sharp. ( I listen, watch, and observe everything! If you or your offices is not what I like, I will not have you operating on my face!) For example, I went for a consultation in Beverly Hills and the doctor talked about his past clients and how he was the best, he developed some method, he's done this for 30+ years blah blah blah, but during at the end of the consult I was still not that impressed. I really followed my heart and intiution. I am so glad I did not choose him. His results (to me) were a bit, meh. IMO.
Also, Dr. Lee also made points to have surgery done I needed to do blood work, HIV, and HEP C test, labs, x-rays, and physical examination. I really respect a Dr. that has my best interest. I want a doctor to know what he's doing in preparation for surgery. I want him to know how thick my frontal and sinus are before going into surgery. (and not just going w the flow during surgery) I need you to be sharp, articulate, meticulous, and on it, on your A game!
They gave me a ton of literature such as all the risks, complications, food suggestions, instructions: 2 weeks prior, one week prior, and day before and day after surgery.
I even went to the office a week before surgery and I was talking with the office staff (all women) just on what to expect and how I am having so many mixed emotions, feelings etc... They calmed me down and just talked me through it. They said I am AMAZING hands and he is truly one of the best. The next thing you know it surgery will be over.
The staff members are amazing! They really are friendly, fun, down to earth, and they really don't mind trans patients. Feeling warmth is key for me! Esp. if you're taking my money. The staff got so much of my paperwork and have dealt with it diligently and patiently. They worked with me to get my leave of absence approved by my employers which was a breeze.
The team help coordinate my After Care Facility stay. Let me tell you guys, it takes a lot of planning to do surgery! I had/have so much paperwork, meds, doctor appointments ( with my PCP, therapist, surgeons office, lab, over the telephone).
Also, people that have been helping me through all of this such as my therapist, spoke extremely highly of Dr. Lee. Actually, a lot of people that I come across and I told them about Dr. Lee they were instantly impressed and spoke very highly of him.
Lastly, about Dr. Lee:
I do want to let the community know that he isn't the cheapest Dr., I respect that. I understand he is a surgeon with amazing talent, eye, bed-side manner, and he really stands behind his work. He's actually really pricey. He works along side Dr. Alter. (VERY WELL TALENTED SURGEON). Unfortunately, I will not discuss about his fees. I think that's a very personal thing. I don't want to offend anyone and personally it's my business. Each surgeon is going to quote a patient a different price.
I will try and post more after surgery! Yes, I will document and post this on Youtube. I'll have lots of time during my recovery.
Okay, finally finished! I am sitting here in my PJs and it's my Birthday! I need to conquer this day and then prep for surgery tomorrow. Much love to everyone who has my back. Love you much! <3 <3
Miss Kaila
P.S. I leave you with photos of me prior to surgery
