I debated in writing this. But I felt that it is extremely hard to pick the correct surgeon for facial feminization surgery. I was in the same place alot of you were. I watched every video on youtube looked at every before and after picture online. I honestly don't remember how I came across his name I believe it was from a
>-bleeped-< topic. So I started gathering my list together. I left off Dr Deschamps Braly Mainly due to price. I started reviewing all photos from every Dr that does FFS. After reviewing that I decided my main concern is forehead. I want that ideal female forehead. I wanted to make sure I choose a surgeon that does Type III. I wont go in to details about the types and why, there is enough on here about that topic. So I contacted Dr. Keojampa, Dr. DiMaggio MDM, Dr Rossi, Dr. Mardirossian. I had a scheduled consultation with Dr. Metzler first for GCS but insurance switched last minute but I was also scheduled to talk about FFS. So I didnt go to the appointment for two reason. He wasn't on my list for FFS and I seen a couple of people that have gone to him and just dont feel I like the results enough( for me) to go with him. After talking to Dr Marddirossian I didn't feel that he was going to give me the forehead I was after. After the consultation with the Dr from overseas that I personally dont trust it leaving the US for surgery there. Everything seems great Dr DiMaggio forehead is excellent and price But I cant see myself leaving the country for surgery. My first visit with Dr Keojampa was 1-24-17. The staff was great and helpful from beginning to end whatever was need from appointment scheduling to getting my medical forms. The first time meeting we just talked, then went over what I didnt like and what he thought was best procedures to make my face more feminine. He took X-rays and went over measurement and took regular pictures of me. Explained in detail alot about female feature and how the are different in male and female. He also went over in detail how he does the procedures. You wont find pictures online anywhere. But he does have alot in his office FYI. We decided type III forehead slight hairline advancement, brow lift, rhinoplasty, lip lift, and neck chin liposuction. Then I returned home and a day or two after that I received my quote. I feel it was reasonable. I wont post price. I left it at that for a few weeks. Then a talked to the other surgeons listed above. After contact other surgeons I had more questions , so I contacted the office. Dr Keojampa emailed back and forth a few times until all my questions were answered. After that I knew he was the Dr for me. So I went ahead paid my deposit for surgery . Then I had to change it like two day later because my help was able to get off that day. So the big day was 4-14-17 at 10:00. I had to be there 4-12-17 to go over pre-surgery and before pictures. We went over procedures again but we went over what he planned to do with my nose. He showed me pictures of past procedures that were similar to my face and how they cam out. Night before I was getting nervous, I have never had surgery so I was ready by a little nervous. I dont believe that I sleep the night before I woke up early. But really missed my morning coffee. So wore comfy cloths glad I did because when I got out that night thats what I slept in. So I arrived at the office. Just sitting there talking to staff. They made me feel comfortable which is good because I was nervours. I meet the staff that will be assisting nurse and surgery tech , and anesthesiologist we took picture right before. The thats all I remember. Then I woke up, I was just out of it. No pain just head and face felt different. Went back to hotel and ice down my face and took a pain pill. I didnt sleep much. It just felt more unreal that it was finally over. Something I have wanted for so long was finally done. Woke up and eat little bit of eggs so I could take a pain pill. Went to follow up with Dr Keojampa. He changed the wrap on my head. Checked everything out. Gave me the green light to go home and back to see him one week. So we drove back to Phoenix after that. I was swollen. But not much pain I took a couple pain pills the first two days and then Tylenol two day following that. Sunday I was really swollen need alot of ice that day. After that you can see swelling going down.
Following days were very long. Hard to sleep with your head elevated. For the next four-five days I just laid down and watched alot of tv. I would walk around my house or go get the mail. I could pretty ,much take care of myself on day three as long as I took my time and not rush it. At around day 5 most of the swelling went down were I could really see the difference. Day 7 I went back to LA for follow up. Staff was great and helpful as usual. He went ahead and pulled the splint cast thing of my nose and removed all stitches and staples. There was some bleeding but I didn't feel any pain. i was amazed how my lip lift stitches were very much healed. I did see my nose when he pulled it off and iI am really excited and happy how it came out. But sad to say it has been swollen since then. But that is to be expected. I cleaned my hair best I could at the office. It is very hard to wash all the blood out of you hair with all the stitches and staples in it. 9 days out of surgery very surprised how good my incision of hair line is healing. After that I came back to Phoenix. Still resting and taking it easy.
I read a lot about finding the best or right surgeon. You have to find the right one for what you want. Also the one that you feel comfortable with. Dont be afraid to voice your concern, make sure that you both are on the same page.
I didn't have any mental break downs or crying episodes. Which I hear happens. I feel that It is life changing I am extremely excited for the week and months to come. I am still swollen, and hair still shorter then I would like. Before surgery I would get missed gender 50% easy. I have only really been out and about since yesterday. But I can tell you I didn't get missed gendered at all. I am extremely happy with everything. I am starting to feel back to normal after surgery. I will be posting pictures and try to keep it updated at month, 3, 6. I can tell you I dont feel that I take very good pictures and they dont true show how good The results came out. This is my review hopefully it helps you when making a life changing decision. I definitely feel that he should be considered one of your consultations when looking in FFS. Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey. Ashley C
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