I hadn't planned on a direct brow lift, but Dr. Lev showed me post-op photos of a woman after 1 year, and thought I could live with the thin scars. Besides, my husband had some skin cancer surgery 2 years ago on his fair-skinned forehead. I turned around, looked at him, barely noticed his scar, and decided to go for it. Also, apparently I have a high forehead and didn't need a higher one, plus I wanted something long-lasting without risk of numbness. I usually wear bangs and I am hiding the scars with makeup, but if I had to do this the rest of my life, it looks much better than sagging skin. I trust that Dr. Lev knows what he is doing, I just have to be patient to heal.
Check out the website that Didi, one of Dr. Lev's schedulers, has: http://www.eternallyvain.com. It has a lot of good info there, including prices. Dr Lev's fees include the clinic stay and anesthesiologist. A nurse stayed in the same room overnight, and I felt safe there. Dr. Lev told me that he likes the clinic since it is also an eye surgical clinic and all of the eye surgeons are strict with infection control. My advice to anyone who is interested: Do your research and obtain some internet video or photo consults with potential surgeons. Once you find a surgeon that you trust, TRUST THE SURGEON. It is all a matter of trust. I went with an open mind to seriously consider his recommendations, since he is the expert. I trust he wouldn't operate there if he was uncomfortable. Thank God for sites like RealSelf and these reviews that helped me decide.
I had a FL and direct brow lift with Dr. Lev 2/5/2013 at the St. Lucia clinic and I am very satisfied with the results so far. I stayed with my husband at Plaza Real apartment hotel, not far from the clinics and was impressed with the helpfulness of the staff there. We had a full refrigerator and stove to prepare meals. The bank, grocery store, Dennys and Burger King restaurants were easily walkable. However, if you stay at a hotel, I recommend you bring a caregiver to help. Also, change ~$200 to colones at a bank before you go. We had the driver who picked us up at the airport stop by a supermarket and had local currency to stock up on food and supplies right away. I didn't want to stay in the mountains at a cold recovery facility, since I am too independent and had my husband to help. And, it cost less for us overall and to get around with taxis. He said it was one of the most relaxing and interesting vacations that he has had. I did need earplugs at night to sleep due to street noise. Since I am healthy and had normal blood work 2 months earlier, the hotel arranged an ekg ($75) and for the lab work (~$250) so I could have recent results. I had the blood drawn early of the morning and had the pre-op appointment at 4:30 the same day. Dr. Lev Rxd my meds at the pre-op ($100). Everyone speaks English or will get someone who does, no communication problems at the hotel or clinics. I hope this helps. I am too private to post pictures on line, but thanks to those who do.
I love Dr. Lev and had a FL and the castanera direct brow lift, same as you, early in February 2013. Dr. Lev likes the St. Lucia clinic and I felt well cared for. I am pleased with the results and am recovering well and was back to work 15 days post op with little brusing. I want good, long-lasting results, and he had the experience and recommendations to achieve them.
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