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Goodbye to my RS Friends
First, I wanted to say that my comments are purely my personal opinion, based on fact finding, which are protected by the U.S. Constitution First Amendment (freedom of speech, which extends to the internet). I came across some marketing materials that featured pictures from RS users. The skin cream featured testimonials that represented women that had used this 'miracle' cream, when in fact they had surgery to achieve the results. This is called false advertising. However, there are 'loopholes' apparently in the privacy agreement that provide RS with much 'latitude.' I find this very disturbing and have chosen to take my pictures down, although I'm sure they will always have copies, and no longer engage in this site, providing free marketing research or images in my likeness.
Secondly, I was relentlessly contacted by a RS user, who shall remain nameless, that started intimidating me in a retaliatory manner after my last update. I have witnessed this user making very critical and/or accusatory statements related to other users during the time I have been on this site. Ironically, this person has never undergone any procedures but has a great deal of inside information on how the system works - I imagine this person is an employee or other insider.
Finally, I was acting in good faith as a 'whistle blower' on what can happen to your information once it is out there. Please be sure to read the privacy statements and agreements before engaging on any social networking site. I understand that 'big data' is here to stay, but I refuse to help them (them refers to anyone involved but no one specifically) conduct free marketing research or assist in deceiving the public through false marketing claims - again, I am not saying who did what but beware!
I will miss my genuine RS Friends and am very saddened by this.
Warmest regards,
murphus
9 months post - Final Review
Here are my pics from this past weekend. Overall, my PS did a great job and my face looks much softer. I was not blessed with a symmetrical face and see now that my left cheekbone always protruded more. I always noticed my slightly crooked, quirky smile and that my right eye is set a little lower than the left. I decided before my revision that I will not let my 'flaws' rob me of any more happiness! Overall, I am truly blessed in life and love myself!
My final review is that the procedure is worth it - funny how it took me 9 months to come to this, lol. However, the return on my investment (time, money, suffering) did not equal/exceed the degree of improvement I saw because I got this done relatively young - but I knew I personally could not wait any longer! The journey has been a roller coaster of emotions and has taught me patience. Also, any decision comes with tradeoffs - I knew going into this that I may no longer have jowls but would have scars potentially and was ready for that. I also learned that this is not something that you can get done all at once and not touch anything for years. Looking good is a way of life and requires upkeep, just like maintaining a shiny new car or remodeled house. I still think I look much better, have improved confidence and will do it again when the time comes.
If you found my overall Facelift review helpful, please mark my profile/overall review as helpful so others can find this and benefit from it. I hope this does help others thinking about it. :)
Thank you for all your love and support! xoxoxo
Warmest regards,
murphus
Revision completed on 7/23
Warmest regards,
murphus
Provider Review
The office is located within a hospital system and does not provide that luxury spa-like feel, but that keeps costs reasonable and fair by not having to pay for 'fluff.' Dr. Medalie is an artist (literally), teaches at the esteemed, world-renowned CWRU, and is an expert in his field of plastic surgery for facial and body contouring, as he is an artist and understands anatomy and aesthetics. He is on the conservative side with his procedure results, which I greatly appreciate! Bedside manner could be better at times, but I don't think that is a big deal in the grand scheme of things. He worked with me until I was completely satisfied, at no extra cost. I will continue to see him for all my facial/body rejuvenation needs. He also made sure I was comfortable prior, during, and after all surgeries, which is extremely important to me as I have a very low threshold for pain and high anxiety. His office manager is a doll - very sweet and helpful!! His Nurse Practitioner is excellent too!! I was able to book surgery and follow-up appts when it was ideal for my schedule. They accepted Care Credit for almost half of the total cost. They usually are running ahead of schedule for appt times as well. Overall, I highly recommend and am extremely pleased with my facial and body rejuvenation results (facelift, brow lift, full-face CO2 Ultrapulse laser, fat grafts and labiaplasty).