Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Dermatology Consults
Resources:
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons- www.plasticsurgery.org
www.abplsurg.org
Some questions to ask:
1- Where is the procedure being performed and is the facility accredited?
2- If done in the office-ask to see facility-check for cleanliness and also ask about qualifications of the staff.
3-Does the physician have hospital priviledges? If not why?
4-How many of these procedures/surgeries have they performed?
Site for information about results of a whole host of procedures/surgeries can be found at www.realself.com
I did not initially tell any of these physicians what I thought were problems. I allowed them free rein to tell me what “work” they thought I “needed”. Toward the end of the consult I expressed what I was willing to do. Botox at my age would be a real disaster.
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sahar1usa Says:
@ Catalina: since …
@ Catalina: since Im a medical student and we have disexed few cadaver, I saw the one with fat injection in the body (other part rather than eye though) but it was not a pretty site at all, not to mention that fat (as u quoted from the other surgeon, that doesnt supply RBC/nor oxygen) also might drop in few yrs time, so I think either collegen or anything that has ‘elastic tissue’ would do better untill that day Im sure they will come up for a better alternative than fat injection!
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@imsassi Extra …
@imsassi Extra pounds lol now there is an onging battle- But I am winning the war! LOL
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
imsassi Says:
@Catalina031 “I’ll …
@Catalina031 “I’ll go get fat from my behind put on my face LOL” thats so funny. I have enough there to fill everything that needs filling. lol I think there is lots of swelling and bruising with FG and they must “overfill” to allow for some loss. You have truly done your homework and I praise you for that. All we can do is keep on keeping on I only wish now I could control these extra 20 lbs. – at least get into my summer capris. lol
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@imsassi Cutting …
Maybe one day soon “they” will get the autologous fat grafting to work well and I’ll go get fat from my behind put on my face LOL
@imsassi Cutting on my face scares me too! Am happy to hear you are happy with the fillers. I just have never felt I had the time to keep up with them. And I really don’t like needles- at least not in me
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
imsassi Says:
Great …
Great advice.Personally I would never have my face cut on,scares the crap out of me BUT I have been using fillers for a few years.Radiesse in the marr. lines lasted almost a year&was great,Juvederm under eyes has been there 4 over 2 yrs,tried Restylane under eyes-&did give me the”blue” tint.Love the results very much-depending on your metabolism can last 6-8 mos.Love Botox n the eye area,just gives a”fresher”look 2 upper face.downside-its is very costly& must be maintained.
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@NoraDlist …
@NoraDlist Cosmetic Dermatologist & 2nd plastic surgeon did. Almost impossible to find someone who won’t do fillers at all as it is a steady source of income especially since the docs are not usually even doing the actual injecting. The last surgeon indicated he could do them but I was not interested in fillers due to potential side effects and temporary benefit. With the exception of autologous fat grafting which is permanent if it could be made to work correctly.
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@NoraDlist …
@NoraDlist Cosmetic Dermatologist & 2nd plastic surgeon did. Almost impossible to find someone who won’t do fillers at all as it is a steady source of income especially since the docs are not usually even doing the actual injecting. The last surgeon indicated he could do them but I was not interested in fillers due to potential side effects and temporary benefit. With the exception of autologous fat grafting which is permanent if it could be made to work correctly.
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
NoraDlist Says:
Did any of the …
Did any of the Doctors or Dermatologists at any time suggest “fillers” for the marionette lines ?
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@ru30022 You are …
~hugs jan
@ru30022 You are soo very welcome sweetie! We are women-we can do anything!
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
cinful808 Says:
Great vid. I saw a …
Great vid. I saw a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstruction from illnesses and accidents. My gen sent me to him to be sure I did not fracture my cheekbone when I fell on my face. I asked him about an eyebrow lift and smile lines and he thought I was nuts. He actually said that I don’t need anything done and continue to use what I’m using on my face cuz its working. I couldn’t believe he didn’t take advantage of my interest and refused to do any work. He gave me his card and said to con
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@ru30022 I did …
@ru30022 I did send that to you in a pm about an hour or so ago. I do think aging is a bigger issue for women than for men-That said- be sure to make every effort to feel great about yourself, and to put forth that attitude of confidence in the workplace. I know that may indeed not solve the problem but sure could not hurt . I do know people respond to me in a more positive way when I am more confident and positive about myself. ~hugs jan
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@hanna72861 He …
which was why I selected him. I am soo glad you found it helpful. What someone “needs” is such a subjective area with plastic surgery. Not like whether one does or not need an appendix out, so makes the whole issue much more difficult for patients to know who to trust. Thank you sweetheart-xoxo jan
@hanna72861 He could afford to be honest
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
hanna72861 Says:
If all doctors were …
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If all doctors were as honest as that third doctor Jan we would be able to trust the doctors alot more. This is a great video and so informative. TY. I so agree with that doctor, your skin looks great and you look fab.
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@thejools123 And …
I’m sure they thought they could make me look better/younger-sadly they can do nothing to change my true age. Thanks Stacie xoxo jan
@thejools123 And apparently in need of a new sailboat?
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
thejools123 Says:
No way Jan! You …
No way Jan! You look great! The first 2 doctors you went to are crazy!! Very helpful information. Thanks! Stacie xo
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@ru30022 Please be …
@ru30022 Please be very careful-find out the credentials of the surgeon and make sure the facility is accredited, think long and hard- It is the only face you have. I would love to send you a link to many pages of comments from real people who have had this sort of face lift.
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@FloridaSweety I …
@FloridaSweety I would think it would be terribly exhausting and stressful on one’s body to constantly undergo surgeries. Everyone to their own ends but professionally I have found that people who are always having surgeries or procedures are likely looking for something or needing something that won’t likely be found at a plastic surgeons office. Thanks for your input Babs! xoxo jan
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
FloridaSweety Says:
I’m 53 and I plan …
I’m 53 and I plan on aging the old fashioned way. I take care of myself, dress nicely, have my makeup on every single day, and look the very best that I can with what I have. Everybody feels differently about it though… I have a neighbor (a guy) that is constantly having things done and everytime he sees me he shows me what he had done and always says, “that’s it, I’m finished now”…. but he has said that to me like 5 times already… he never will be done. Must be exhausting! Babs
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@magicadespell56 …
@magicadespell56 Women are under such phenomenal pressure in society and the workplace as if competence equals young. Considering anti-aging was a 30 billion dollar biz last a lot of people are not complaining. There are so few older women who I can point to and say definatively-”they have had no cosmetic procedures done” and it is hugely annoying! I don’t care if they do I just would like a level playing field-all cards on the table. Thank you Shelly-you are too very kind- xoxo jan
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
magicadespell56 Says:
$12.000-28?!!!!!!!! …
$12.000-28?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i am so happy you did this video- it really shine a lot of light on what is going on- this was just fabulous–if any one is interested in staying young-it all begins with-in- check out mimi kirk on youtube her channel is ub52209
if you want my opion you are so beautiful- funny-witty-clever- x shelly
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
4evryoung58 Says:
@Catalina031 Yes I …
@Catalina031 Yes I saw the last one but this is the second time this has happened. I figured YT. It unsubbed me at one point from several people. Of course – that was a favor;))
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@4evryoung58 I …
love you! jan
@4evryoung58 I don’t know why that happens but I have been missin you girl! Did you see my last video? I have got to figure out if I am doing something wrong with these uploads-I always put the date as the correct date- Yep-I would still be 60 regardless and thankfully my happiness does not reside on my face
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
4evryoung58 Says:
I get so mad when …
I get so mad when videos don’t show up new for me!!!Ok -That said…
Quote-”They are still the age they are regardless of what they have done & need to find happiness where it truly is which does not IMHO reside on their face.” Unquote. Absolutely dead on. Thank you my friend. Love and blessings, C
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
BarrysDaughter Says:
@Catalina031 Your …
@Catalina031 Your Pops had the right idea :0) xxx
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Catalina031 Says:
@BarrysDaughter My …
Just can’t give up without beating it to death first LOL Will not leave this world quietly 
You are beautiful jools! love you doll! jan
@BarrysDaughter My pops always used the expression “I am in pretty good shape for the shape I am in” & I feel like that applies here. I am a “scrapper” & has always been difficult for me not to do “something” if there was “something” to be done. Many things I have had to accept over the years & this is yet another one-but I am absolutely good with it
Posted on February 16th, 2012 at 10:50 pm