Awwww, wow. Thank you. I think my mother feels the same

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Then when I looked in the mirror I began to wonder if I should have had some chin work. I do think that way madness lies: I'm not going to tinker around with my face. The Pete Burns / Michael Jackson look is not a good one.

I think this can be said about any surgery really. It can get addicting if we don't stop and try to be ok with what we have. There will always be something else to fix.

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FFS is no picnic, that's for sure.

Very much agreed. Glad you're feeling better and hope your recovery continues to get better.

And you are looking great! =)

Quote from: Rachel Richenda on December 18, 2016, 04:27:49 AMwhen I looked in the mirror I began to wonder if I should have had some chin work. I do think that way madness lies: I'm not going to tinker around with my face. The Pete Burns / Michael Jackson look is not a good one.

Our faces are not piecemeal parts; they are gestalts.  It makes sense that having adjusted your nose and forehead that the chin might seem a little incongruous now.  This doesn't mean your chin needs work.  Nor does it mean that, should you choose to adjust it, madness awaits. 

I am most impressed by the forehead results, btw, they are excellent.  But that's what usually gets me -- I do think it's the most important part of the face when it comes to how we read each other.  Because we look into each other's eyes. 

Well it's difficult to be objective but I too am absolutely blown away by the forehead work, as well as my nose. Dr Sutin told me he managed to advance the hairline by 2cms which is a great result. In fact, I cannot fault Dr Sutin for the whole surgery. Bearing in mind I didn't have chin or jaw shaving, nor forehead reconstruction (only the orbital rim shaving), I think it's incredible to be honest. All the procedures cost me $14,900 which I think has been a fantastic decision.

I've just had my stitches removed. It took the practice nurse about 40 minutes as there were a lot, though all tucked into the hairline. The nurse said she thought the surgery was stunning: she kept saying how neatly the stitching was done.

I'm always a bit wary of being too sycophantic about a particular surgeon. No-one is perfect and things can go wrong anywhere. I also think the after-care was a bit slack, to be honest, which was partly the fault of Piyavate hospital. However, having put those caveats, in my estimation PAI in general and Dr Sutin in particular are quite outstanding. I would thoroughly recommend people to consider them on their global shortlists for surgery. Dr Sutin is a craftsman who really knows how to feminise your face. He's also a really lovely, modest, man. Top marks from me

Quote from: Debra on December 18, 2016, 10:26:39 AM
I think this can be said about any surgery really. It can get addicting if we don't stop and try to be ok with what we have. There will always be something else to fix.

Yeah... very much so. I think we are very critical of ourselves, and any hint that resembles our "male" face must be eradicated. While, if you look at another woman, and imagine for a moment how she would look like if she was born male, you can see some "maleness" in (m)any woman. That is the same trap we fall into when we look at ourselves: since I wasn't born female, my only frame of reference is my old face. And that same reference is the wrong starting point, which makes me super critical when I aim to eradicate that reference... but then again, it's the only reference I have. So I can't blame myself for being overly critical.

That shot of you in the taxi looks beautiful ....and to think thats just after the surgery
Really is a nice photo shows how much change is evident

Awww how sweet of you. I've decided to make it my profile pic now as it was also a significant moment for me

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You look so beautiful Richenda!!!

It really was worth while  : )
I,m off to thailand today maybe i might go visit Pai for a consult  , the work is so impressive  : )

Thank you for the lovely comments. I hope you do get to see them Markie. Please let me know if you do x

you are most welcome Rachel : )
yes i will i just have to summon up the nerve  to do it
but then again the thai people are so.respectful
so theres nothing to worry about really  bangkok is.only an.hr from.here.

It's nearly 5 weeks since my operation so I thought I'd post a quick update. Healing continues to go well. There are still some scabs in my head and I've discovered stitches in there which I pull out as the healing continues apace. I've been using bio oil to help my scalp heal.

I'm out for electrolysis today: it has taken me this long to feel up to having it.

As for my face shape, I'm thrilled with the results. They're subtle but clear. My forehead is a really noticeable reduction and my nose is narrower, upturned and with a slightly more pointy aspect. The orbital rim shave and overall lifts are a major change.

Once all swelling has truly abated, the scars are healed and feeling in my nose fully returns I will post up a full report with before and after pics. But for now:

in short: I go outside without wearing makeup and for me that's a decisive clincher.

So glad to hear you're healing well and good! 

Quote from: Rachel Richenda on January 05, 2017, 02:26:18 AMin short: I go outside without wearing makeup and for me that's a decisive clincher.

Mm hmm.

Wow Rachel! I'm keeping tabs, very interested in your results.