Buccal Fat Pad extraction

Ok, the first procedure I had done was the Buccal Fat Pad extraction by Dr Chi. The cost is 10,000 THB.

I had some trouble looking for the clinic, which is located close to a temple under construction. (which name is i-don't-know-what). The only info of the relative location I have came from the forum, provided by a forum member (Aardvark). I was very lucky because I wanted to take a tuk tuk, but instead the driver gave me directions to that street, which about a 10 minutes walk from Lee Gardens. No one else I asked knew Phi Beauty Clinic, nor can they read the english name I wrote on the paper. So I recommend printing out the name and address in the Thai language so you can ask around.

Well, that area seem to have plenty of clinics, from skin care to dentists...I'm thinking of going to the laser clinic opposite Dr Chi's clinic to get rid of my milia seeds next time.

So I found Dr Chi's clinic, took off my shoes and entered. The staff there are rather pleasant. I had my consultation with Dr Chi. He has a huge Apple desktop in which he shows you pictures of his patients. He is a rather mild-mannered man who is very patient. I had a ton of questions and he just took his time during the consultation. Apparently, for buccal fat pad extraction, he will remove the same amount out of each cheeks (intra-oral, of course).

I was agreeable with the buccal fat pad extraction because it is considered a minor cook book procedure. One thing he recommended when I asked if he does autologous rhinoplasty, was to have a dermal fat graft (meaning fat with skin extracted from another part of your body, like the butt or thighs) to form the bridge. Other doctors I have asked do not agree and claim that this is not part of a viable option as the dermal fat graft would not hold its shape. Though Dr Chi did mention that the changes are only for those satisfied with the shape of their nose and want a very very slight height added on.

Back on topic, I was ushered into the operating room. The room and the operating chair looks something like what you'll find in your grandmother's house. Though comfortingly, there was a machine to monitor your blood pressure. I was strapped down and sedated. Ethanol was swiped all over my face. The only thing I remembered was that I was rather uncomfortable when I felt my mouth being pried open, but I do not remember the rest.

At the end of the procedure, I still felt drugged and it was at night. So one of the staff (whom are all female), gave me a ride back to the hotel on a motorbike.

The days after, I have no problem eating. Dr Chi gives painkillers (specifically, Tylenol), pills for swelling, antibiotics, sleeping pills & packets for ice-packs.

My face is swollen now. And I doubt I will post pictures in the future cause there is really no point.

(Quote by Dr Chi: "Fat extracted from each side will range from 5ml to 10ml." He will try to make sure they are the same.)