16 days post-op FFS side profile.

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u/barkybutt
Fri Dec 9 19:09:07 2022 UTC
(86 comments)

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u/barkybutt
OP
Fri Dec 9 19:15:51 2022 UTC
(5 children)

I highly recommend not catching the Flu 12 days post op, I promise it doesn’t help recovery.

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Fri Dec 9 20:45:30 2022 UTC
(4 children)

Ooof, that sounds rough. I can’t imagine coughing and congestion being a good time.

It looks really really well done and natural! Can I ask what all you got done? I can see brow and rhino for sure, and it looks like some jaw work and trachea shave too?

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OP
Fri Dec 9 20:55:50 2022 UTC
(2 children)

Yep, get your flu shot, it’s definitely worth it this year.

Thanks!! For being sick and swollen I’m really pleased so far. Brow bone reduction, forehead contouring, rhino, jaw contouring, sliding genioplasty, lip lift, trachea shave, and fat grafting, basically the works.

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u/52jag
Sat Dec 10 14:41:27 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Congrats👍

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Tue Oct 17 00:50:20 2023 UTC
(0 children)

how expensive was all that?

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u/spearot32
Fri Dec 9 21:14:01 2022 UTC
(2 children)

You look amazing!

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OP
Fri Dec 9 21:16:19 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Thanks!!! It’s been a long difficult process, but it’s worth it!

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Fri Dec 9 21:28:15 2022 UTC
(0 children)

I'm just starting my transition, and posts like this do give me hope that maybe I don't have to hate my profile

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u/6IFmEnhpRyI0jDtufvz0
Fri Dec 9 20:13:00 2022 UTC
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(2 children)

Looks great. Who did the work?

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OP
Fri Dec 9 20:19:43 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Dr. DB, I have been very pleased with early results.

6
Sat Dec 10 01:51:20 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Wow, you look absolutely amazing ..❤️💥

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u/HiddenStill
Fri Dec 9 20:06:13 2022 UTC
(6 children)

What procedures did you have done?

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OP
Fri Dec 9 20:17:19 2022 UTC
(5 children)

Pretty much the works, forehead/brow bone, nose, lip lift, sliding genioplasty, jaw contouring, trach shave, fat grafting.

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Fri Dec 9 20:49:49 2022 UTC
(2 children)

You look really good, especially the sliding genioplasty.

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OP
Fri Dec 9 21:18:57 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Thanks! Just trying to be patient until the swelling subsides!

4
Fri Dec 9 22:08:10 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Well, it’s already good so can only get better.

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Sat Dec 10 06:35:14 2022 UTC
(0 children)

wow! and you got all these at once?? you look so well healed for 16 days

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u/IslandApprehensive78
Fri Dec 9 22:23:02 2022 UTC
(2 children)

Can I ask how they changed your chin shape? It turned out so so beautiful

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OP
Fri Dec 9 22:41:33 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Oh thanks! My chin and jaw are still super swollen, but you should just google “sliding genioplasty” for more information.

2
Fri Dec 9 22:42:01 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Thank you bae 💓💓

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u/CaelThavain
Fri Dec 9 22:06:51 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Wow you look amazing! I definitely want a nose like that one lol

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u/Revolutionary-Net-42
Fri Dec 9 22:53:24 2022 UTC
(3 children)

You look stunning!

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OP
Fri Dec 9 23:28:06 2022 UTC
(2 children)

Thank You! I see you got FFS recently as well, Congrats!! Also don’t catch the flu.

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Fri Dec 9 23:30:35 2022 UTC
(1 child)

The flu sounds absolutely Horrendous post ffs. Your swelling has gone down amazingly well! I don’t mind my side profile, still Really swollen…I’m 8 days out, the front view I’m still too swollen to really like at this point.

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OP
Sat Dec 10 00:06:35 2022 UTC
(0 children)

It absolutely is! The swelling and bruising goes down a little every day. We can patiently wait together, it’ll be worth it in the end, at least that is what I tell myself. I feel the same way about my front profile currently, I was told it typically takes 3 months to get comfortable with the “new you” and to let things settle down and in.

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u/whyarewecalledhumans
Fri Dec 9 23:43:25 2022 UTC
(2 children)

How much did it cost? Great job

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OP
Sat Dec 10 01:45:35 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Dr. DB likes to keep his prices quite, other people on this sub have given close figures. From what I understand they also raised their surgical fees shortly after my consult. If you set up a consultation they will tell you a “rough” figure to expect.

1
Sat Dec 10 01:19:17 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Thisss

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u/[deleted]
Sat Dec 10 00:33:29 2022 UTC
(1 child)

I’m scheduled for the same thing (the works as he calls it) with the same surgeon in exactly one year today lol, wish I could pick your brain about the experience

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OP
Sat Dec 10 02:01:08 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Check your DM!

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u/Left_Analyst9020
Sat Dec 10 01:15:48 2022 UTC
(0 children)

That really is impressive -- and reassuring. Very happy for you that you had such great results.

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u/FeyKitsune
Sat Dec 10 02:05:24 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Oh wow it looks amazing! And from other long term updates I've seen it's probably only barely half the final result~!

One question I have is do you still have full sensation? (I imagine with swelling and stuff it might be a bit off atm) I would love to get ffs done one day but I heard somewhere that you lose some feeling and I don't know how true that was?

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OP
Sat Dec 10 02:19:55 2022 UTC
(0 children)

I’m numb in a few areas, but they seem to be quickly regaining feeling, time will only tell. Also quickly regaining control of facial muscles as swelling subsides and things start to heal. But yeh things are still a little off, but it has been worth it!

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u/eeemeline
Sat Dec 10 02:06:14 2022 UTC
(2 children)

Wow, this is an incredible result, and only 16 days! May I ask if you are attempting to get any $ out of a ppo insurance or going 100% out of pocket? I'm trying to figure out if there is any hope to get even a small fraction covered for someone like DB (blue shield ca)

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OP
Sat Dec 10 02:25:48 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Thank you! I am attempting to get money back, I have Anthem (CA) PPO. They did the work to get it pre-authorized, but will give me the final paperwork to submit the actual claim. The Surgery Center was in network for me.

3
Sat Dec 10 02:32:43 2022 UTC
(0 children)

ah, hope that all goes through for you! tysm for the details, this gives me some hope

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u/no-tears-left
Sat Dec 10 05:24:38 2022 UTC
(1 child)

The genioplasty was a game changer

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OP
Sat Dec 10 10:34:51 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Amen to that 🙏

It should only get better from here!

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u/LovelyEllieInBloom
Fri Dec 9 20:44:58 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Beautiful feminine/youthful profile

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u/Financial_Month6835
Fri Dec 9 22:44:16 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Wow 🤩

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u/jlynne58
Fri Dec 9 23:02:54 2022 UTC
(0 children)

That's what you get when you go to the best. Congratulations, you look lovely

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u/[deleted]
Sat Dec 10 01:59:28 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Very natural looking and pretty

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u/HillbillyUnicorn309
Sat Dec 10 02:03:43 2022 UTC
(4 children)

Sorry .. random question ..did you have insurance ? Or does he accept insurance ?? Thanks again ..

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OP
Sat Dec 10 02:15:24 2022 UTC
(3 children)

He does not accept insurance, you pay upfront. They are willing to work with you to give you the stuff to submit a claim to your insurance company. Basically pay up front, get reimbursed from insurance if they will cover it. I did have insurance and am in the middle of the process submitting a claim to my insurance company, they did reach out on my behalf to get it preauthorized.

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Sat Dec 10 06:31:58 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Thanks so much for your reply .. once again congratulations, you look amazing.

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Sat Dec 10 06:32:17 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Thanks so much for your reply .. once again congratulations, you look amazing.

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Sat Dec 10 13:05:04 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Oh damn ...sorry last question I promise .. I meant to ask you your insurance company ( if you don't mind) I'm in the process of picking insurance from my employer.. if not ..no worries

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u/Own-Layer-Descr
Sat Dec 10 03:46:32 2022 UTC
(0 children)

This is an impressive transformation! Good for you.

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u/irrelevant_2
Sat Dec 10 04:31:02 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Congratulations. Dr. DB did an amazing job on you 😊

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u/4dana
Sat Dec 10 07:32:11 2022 UTC
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(8 children)

Beautiful… who did your Ffs? 💕

Edit: I see DB. I consulted with him but I went with Dr Toby Mayer instead. Love my results. ❤️ you look amazing and it’s going to be 6-12 months till your at 100% from swelling.

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OP
Sat Dec 10 10:27:10 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Aww Thanks!! 💕 I love seeing other people’s results, yours are wonderful!! I’ve been a long time lurker on this sub that has been incredibly helpful and inspiring over the past couple years. I finally feel optimistic, and look forward to the future :).

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u/4dana
Mon Dec 12 09:16:46 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Well, you look awesome. Very feminine and attractive. 💜

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Sun Dec 11 23:34:13 2022 UTC
(5 children)

What made you go with Dr Toby Meyer over DB, if I may ask?

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u/4dana
Mon Dec 12 09:20:27 2022 UTC
(4 children)

I felt as if DB was doing his “standard package” of what he does and his offices were just so pretentious to me. It all just rubbed me the wrong way. Mayer is brusk and a bit egotistical but his results are amazing. I never thought I’d need type 3 that DB wanted to do and type 1 is way safer. Mayer was just a better fit for me.

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Mon Dec 12 19:28:40 2022 UTC
(2 children)

Can I send a private msg?

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u/4dana
Tue Dec 13 03:33:58 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Sure

1
Tue Dec 13 20:23:20 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Sent!

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Mon Dec 12 22:27:48 2022 UTC
(0 children)

I am sorry, what is type1? What is Type3? Is there a Type2?

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u/EdlynnTB
Sun Dec 11 04:20:35 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Very nice!! 😍

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u/poopookachuchu
Fri Dec 9 21:28:35 2022 UTC
(5 children)

who with?? jw

fantastic work 🙀

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OP
Fri Dec 9 21:51:14 2022 UTC
(4 children)

Dr. DesChamps-Braly

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Sat Dec 10 05:32:39 2022 UTC
(3 children)

hes a freaking wizard!!💕

Sun Dec 11 01:45:12 2022 UTC
(1 child)

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Sun Dec 11 04:11:51 2022 UTC
(0 children)

i agree from everythibg ive seen. he’s be my choice if i could afford to!

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Sun Dec 11 02:58:20 2022 UTC
(0 children)

The wizard of Union Square !

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u/No_Answer_6129
Fri Dec 9 22:29:07 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Beautiful! I should really schedule that consult…

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OP
Fri Dec 9 22:43:01 2022 UTC
(0 children)

You should! Those waitlists keep getting longer.

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u/Nino3103
Fri Dec 9 23:47:47 2022 UTC
(2 children)

wow did they do the incision in ur hairline?

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OP
Fri Dec 9 23:51:36 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Yep! They were the cleanest and smallest sutures I ever saw when they took them out.

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Sat Dec 10 17:00:43 2022 UTC
(0 children)

wow!! super nice, would u ever consider showing those up close?

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u/MeliDammit
Sat Dec 10 05:05:15 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Looks fantastic!

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u/Fuzzy_Donkey_748
Sat Dec 10 05:15:37 2022 UTC
(0 children)

I am surprised to see it seems to be healing so quickly! It looks great! Thank you for sharing.

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u/Friendly-Gas3585
Sat Dec 10 07:26:07 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Looking gorgeous! Happy healing!

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u/Sagaos
Sat Dec 10 15:23:57 2022 UTC
(0 children)

I have always been most dysphoric about my chin and my FFS didn't do much to help it but seeing your profile here and how cute your chin is has made me feel a lot better. Thank you very much for sharing. 💜

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u/Scary-Principle-2662
Sat Dec 10 16:02:51 2022 UTC
(0 children)

You look amazing , you must be very happy with the outcome

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u/Wickedbitchoftheuk
Sat Dec 10 18:46:57 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Wow! Fabulous.

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u/[deleted]
Sun Dec 11 02:27:19 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Beautiful results, how much did you pay ?

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u/BandicootStill
Sun Dec 11 23:30:17 2022 UTC
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(4 children)

You look amazing!!!!!!! Amazing improvement!

How long did it take you to have your FFS with Dr. DB? I am scheduled for a year from now, but I am hoping that there are cancellations...

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OP
Sun Dec 11 23:54:43 2022 UTC
(3 children)

Thank you!! I wholeheartedly agree on the improvement.

I scheduled my consult in Oct. 2021 for July 2022, I got lucky with a cancellation in November (Paperwork done & Surgical Fees paid early) otherwise I would have had surgery Feb 2023.

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Mon Dec 12 00:41:02 2022 UTC
(2 children)

So, you scheduled in October 2021 and a month later you got your in person consult, then in July you got your FFS?

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OP
Mon Dec 12 00:47:56 2022 UTC
(1 child)

Sorry I could have done a better job explaining. I first called the office in October 2021, gave me a consult date for July 2022, I also paid for a tentative date at this time. After my consult this past July I paid my surgical fees early and they gave me a call offering me a cancellation slot for this past November, otherwise I would have had surgery in February 2023.

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Mon Dec 12 00:53:58 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Thanks! It makes sense, now! :)

PS you have a private msg! :)

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u/sugarstash
Wed Dec 14 00:02:56 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Insane!

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u/[deleted]
Sun Dec 25 22:29:48 2022 UTC
(0 children)

Amazing.

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u/Competitive-Age-6220
Fri Apr 28 06:13:20 2023 UTC
(0 children)

You look gorgeously feminine! Your tracheal shave was done external or through the inside of your mouth? I don't see any scar on your neck...