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DON'T Do It!! Brow Lift - Ignore ALL of the YES Answers - Atlanta, GA
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In Atlanta GA - supposedly the best surgeon in...
Atlanta1659January 23, 2011
$7,000
In Atlanta GA - supposedly the best surgeon in Atlanta, most expensive, too - had eyelid surgery combined with brow lift. I am SIX months post surgery - STILL having to put ointment in my eyes for sleeping -for months my left eye would not close properly. I have asymmetry of the lids - it was severe for months, but is better now - so everyone will know you've had the work done. On the forehead, I have swelling, bumpiness, sharp tingling and shooting pains, and a large patch of numbness on the scalp. It is terrible to not be able to feel your scalp.
My bottomline - DON't DO this surgery. I think surgeons still push it for $s and it was what they learned YEARS ago. With Botox and Fillers - you will have better results without the surgery. This is a MAJOR surgery - Don't Do IT. Sure, I have had a bad result - but it is WAY TOO RISKY to do this surgery. I have decided I will never have any procedures again - and have accepted my age and am relieved that I wasn't disfigured (noticeably) but would NEVER recommend this to Anyone.
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September 7, 2019
If your eyes won't close that means he cut off too much skin. How did you resolve that problem?
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Important to consider: this is a major...
Atlanta1659January 28, 2011
Important to consider:
- this is a major surgery, given the length of recovery time;
- the psychological implications of this surgery are significant - remember you are taking a risk with your face - the most prominent feature of your appearance;
- surgeons make their most money doing surgeries, not Botox and fillers - so they will try to convince you to do a surgery;
- surgeons have trained for many years and will push you toward surgery - walk away from it;
- if you walk into a doctor's office waiting room and they have removed ALL magazines and the ONLY reading material is glossy brochures on their plastic surgery/cosemetic procedures - this should be a giant clue that this is a money-making industry and you will not be getting objective recommendations - you will be be given a sell job by the doctor and all of his/her assistants.
- I strongly recommend you spend your money on a trip, new wardrobe pieces, a favorite hobby, etc. and not plastic surgery. Even if your insurance covers the cost - it is simply not worth the risk. Your face represents all that your life has been - from the difficult to the wonderful and beautiful. Ignore the pressures to change it.
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February 24, 2011
Thank you for the feedback. I figured it isn't as positive as everyone says. I haven't had any luck with botox and feel that my forehead makes me look much older than I look.
February 24, 2011
Very Important for you to know - this surgery absolutely does NOT remove wrinkles (only in the immediate days after the surgery when the skin has been overstretched, but this resolves quickly)
In fact - my wrinkles seem more prominent around my "bad" eye - because the surgery has pulled the muscles under the skin in such a way that the wrinkles are deeper looking. on the forehead - the wrinkles are peculiar looking, such as, when I raise my eyebrows - because the surgery alters the muscle structure underneath and the skin doesn't "fold" in a normal way.
In fact - my wrinkles seem more prominent around my "bad" eye - because the surgery has pulled the muscles under the skin in such a way that the wrinkles are deeper looking. on the forehead - the wrinkles are peculiar looking, such as, when I raise my eyebrows - because the surgery alters the muscle structure underneath and the skin doesn't "fold" in a normal way.
February 25, 2011
Thanks again for your feedback. I hope that everything works out for you. I am going to look into some other options that are less invasive. Good luck
February 24, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about your issues. Funny thing, I am 38 and looking for a 'little something' to tune me up. I went to a consulatation today and was rec'd a browlift. I was kinda stunned. Reading your testimony basically validated all of my concerns. I am glad you are getting better though. I live in Atlanta as well and have been hearing so many different things from different docs. Very frustrating. Thanks for sharing.
February 24, 2011
I'm very glad if my experience has spared you or anyone else from pursuing this surgery. I'm now at 7 months and still having many problems. This is a big deal surgery!
Apart from this - as a much older woman - if you are 38 - enjoy your youth and beauty and yourself. Take a great trip to improve yourself!!
If a plastic surgeon can help someone who has had cancer or an injury, for example, then that is worthwhile - but plastic surgery for healthy people is a scam.
Apart from this - as a much older woman - if you are 38 - enjoy your youth and beauty and yourself. Take a great trip to improve yourself!!
If a plastic surgeon can help someone who has had cancer or an injury, for example, then that is worthwhile - but plastic surgery for healthy people is a scam.
February 25, 2011
Yes, it is very important to keep in perspective what is really important. I truly hope you fully recover!! At least know that at the very least you have different outlook on p. surgery ( and a much healthier one) because of your experience. I have been on several consults with very prominent, famous dr.s here in Atlanta and I am more confused now than ever as to what I might want to do. Take care!
March 20, 2011
When I had a browpexy and eyelid blepharoplasty I had no idea I would have one brow that "took" and one that "failed". Now I read that browpexy actually has a high failure rate despite it's frequent use. I ended up redoing the one brow 4 months later, but the surgeon accidently cut the levator muscle in the process. 6 weeks after a poor levator tightening by my ps I went to an ocular plastic surgeon that had to adjust the tension on the muscle so my eye would close. My lid now closes but the additional problem caused during the browpexy revision has reulted in my eyelid pulling downward when I raise my brow. Very creepy whenever you look upward! I've asked the RealSelf doctors if they have a clue what happened. Maybe they can shed some light. What a mess for something I thought was straight forward and within the expertise of a board certified, well known plastic surgeon. My everlasting advice....don't let a generalist touch your eyes. Go to an ocular specialist.
I'm so sorry to hear about your bad results, Atlanta1659. I'm curious what your doctor said about all the problems you've had?