Real plastic surgery testimonials are, for many people, the most valuable information when making a decision. Not technical data or clinical records, but the concrete experience of someone who has gone through exactly what you are considering: the initial doubt, the search for the right surgeon, the day of the operation, the recovery and, above all, how they feel when they look at themselves in the mirror weeks later. This is the testimony of Mónica, a patient of Dr. Richard Fakin in Madrid.
Monica underwent a combined surgery that included full blepharoplasty, facial lipofilling, liposuction of several areas and breast augmentation with lipofilling (own fat), all in the same intervention. Her story is an example of what happens when a person makes a thoughtful decision, chooses the right professional and comes to the operating theatre with realistic expectations and genuine motivation.
Three years searching for the right surgeon
The reality is that plastic surgery can change and improve the lives of many people. One example is Monica's: for many years she had been thinking about having something done to improve her appearance and image, both face and body, because she didn't feel completely satisfied. Monica loves travelling and sports, and she reached a point where her physique no longer corresponded to what she wanted. It was this incongruence that motivated her and made her sure that she wanted a change in her image.
But Monica did not make the decision quickly. It took her more than three years to find a plastic surgeon she could trust and feel in good hands. For her, the professional background and demonstrable experience were fundamental, not just the facilities or the price. After consulting different specialists and talking to friends who had undergone similar procedures, she was recommended to Dr. Richard Fakin.
The long and demanding search process described by Monica is no exception. Many people considering plastic surgery spend months or even years researching, comparing and waiting to find the professional with whom they really feel confident. Trust is not built in a single consultation: it is built with transparency, honesty and a track record to back up the words.
The first consultation: when doubt becomes certainty
Already at the first consultation, Monica understood that Dr. Fakin was the person she was looking for. From the very beginning she appreciated his transparency, his honesty and, above all, his professionalism. These qualities made her immediately sure that she wanted to undergo the necessary surgeries to fulfil her dream.
“From the beginning I appreciated her transparency, honesty and above all professionalism. These qualities made me immediately sure that I wanted to put myself in his hands”.”
That moment when a patient goes from doubt to certainty in a pre-operative consultation does not happen by chance. It happens when the surgeon really listens, explains clearly what is possible and what is not, and proposes a surgical plan that responds to the real needs of that specific person and not to a standard protocol.
If you would like to know more about Dr. Richard Fakin's career and approach, you can consult his professional profile on the clinic's website, where you will find detailed information about his training, specialisation and work philosophy.
The procedures: a tailor-made combined surgery
Together they decided that in one procedure they would perform a combination of four procedures: full blepharoplasty, facial lipofilling, liposuction of several areas and breast augmentation with lipofilling. This combination was the most suitable for Monica's specific goals, both face and body.
Complete blepharoplasty
The blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery: it corrects excess skin and bags in the upper and lower eyelids, giving a more rested, open and rejuvenated look. It is one of the facial procedures with the greatest impact on the overall appearance of the face and with one of the most bearable recoveries within facial surgery. In Monica's case, it was performed completely, acting on all four eyelids to achieve a symmetrical and natural result.
Customised liposuction of various areas
For liposuction, Dr. Fakin's clinic uses a tailor-made liposuction system with high infiltration, which allows for a faster and more bearable postoperative period, with less discomfort and more effective results. This system reduces trauma to the surrounding tissues and facilitates a more comfortable recovery compared to conventional techniques. Several areas of the body were treated in a coordinated way, adapting the intervention to Monica's specific fat distribution.
Breast augmentation by lipofilling (own fat)
In Monica's case, the breast augmentation was performed by means of lipofilling, a technique that uses the patient's own fat to give volume in a natural way. The fat is previously extracted by liposuction from areas of excess, carefully processed and precisely re-injected into the breast to improve shape and proportions.
Unlike breast augmentation with implants, This procedure does not introduce external materials, which allows a very natural result to be achieved both to the touch and to the eye. In addition, it combines two benefits in a single intervention: it remodels areas of the body through liposuction and adds volume to the breast using the fat itself.
The volume that can be achieved depends on each case, the quality of the tissue and the amount of fat available, so the planning is always personalised and is defined in the pre-operative consultation with the surgeon.
Recovery: more bearable than expected
Monica was surprised to see the results so immediately. She never imagined that the postoperative period would be so bearable. Only a few days after the surgery she was able to lead an almost normal life, and after a few weeks the change was evident.
This experience, which Monica describes as a positive surprise, is more common than one might think. Fear of the postoperative period is one of the main obstacles that many people have before taking the plunge into plastic surgery. The reality is that current techniques, when performed with experience and the appropriate protocols, have significantly reduced postoperative discomfort. Combined surgery, which in theory might seem more demanding, can result in a single recovery rather than several, which is often a real advantage in terms of time and comfort.
For the first time, Monica felt that she had not made a mistake, that she had made the right decision and that she had made a good choice. That feeling, which many patients describe as one of relief and consistency, is one of the most significant results of a well-planned and well-executed surgery.
A change that goes beyond the mirror
Monica's life has changed since then. Among other things, she has stopped smoking, changed jobs, does sport regularly and has even found her better half. Every morning she wakes up with a smile on her face.
The kind of knock-on changes that Monica describes are a constant in plastic surgery testimonials from satisfied patients. The impact of feeling good about one's image is not limited to aesthetics: it affects confidence, the energy with which one faces day-to-day life, the decisions one makes and how one relates to others. It is not magic and it is not a promise: it is the natural consequence of eliminating a discomfort that had been present for years and that was silently consuming mental energy.
If you would like to read more testimonials from patients who have been through Dr. Richard Fakin's clinic, you can find them on the testimonials section of the website. Each story is different, but they all share one thing in common: the thoughtful decision, the confidence in the professional and an outcome that has had a real impact on your life.
Frequently asked questions about combined surgery and Monica's procedures
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Plastic surgery that transforms: the value of choosing well and taking your time
Monica's testimony illustrates something that many plastic surgery specialists emphasise: the outcome of an operation does not depend only on the surgical technique. It also depends on the quality of the decision that precedes it. Taking the time to inform yourself, to find the right surgeon and to arrive in the operating theatre with realistic expectations and genuine motivation is just as important as the actual surgical act.
Three years may seem like a long time to make a decision. But Monica arrived at Dr. Fakin's office knowing exactly what she wanted, with clear criteria for evaluating the practitioner and with the patience not to be rushed. The result speaks for itself: every morning she wakes up with a smile on her face.
If you are in the process of searching or thinking about it, the preoperative consultation is the first concrete step. Not to commit yourself to anything, but to have real information about your case, to resolve your doubts with a specialist and to understand what is possible and what is best suited to what you are looking for. Dr. Richard Fakin's team, with offices in Madrid and Zurich, is available to accompany you from that first moment.
Real life video testimony: Monica's cosmetic surgery
If you are considering cosmetic surgery and want to understand what combination of procedures would make sense in your case, a personalised assessment is the first step in making an informed decision.
