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Two Terrible Facelifts - Overland Park, KS

In first facelift, the Dr. walked into the...

In first facelift, the Dr. walked into the pre-surgery consultation and glared at me as if he hated me. Previous consultations had been normal and pleasant. He'd been recommended & I thought it was just a mood. In that surgery, he anchored my face downward, and I looked much worse than before.

In 2nd facelift, 9 mos. later, he left right side looser, and still did not lift my mouth as he'd promised numerous times. (I've now learned, a mouth lift is usually not part of a facelift.) And my face is too hollow and narrow, giving me an old appearance.

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I was promised something that he ultimately admitted could not be done. I look worse than when I went to him. My medical records are erroneous and surgery notes so brief that they won't help another dr., and he has refused to expand them. He was shockingly hostile to me before the first surgery, and ridiculing of me on 3 occasions.

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 21 Mar 2013

I'm so sorry about your unhappy result. We'd love to see your photos so we can visualize what you're describing. Pictures really help others embarking on a similar journey so much!

Lilacs 22 Mar 2013
I've just posted a new question/comment for the surgeons and I've included a photo with that. It is called, "Why I need a Third Revision?" They told me it will be on the site in a few days.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 22 Mar 2013

Great! I hope they give you some helpful feedback. We'd still love to see your photo in this space. Most importantly, I hope the site can help you find a surgeon who will do a fabulous revision for you.

OPgal 16 Nov 2011
His lack of professionalism was appalling. My heart goes out to you for having to endure two terrible facelift experiences. Thanks for the warning. It's good of you to share.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 15 Jun 2011

Welcome to RealSelf, Lilacs. I'm sorry to hear about your experience but thanks nonetheless for sharing with us.

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