Monica28

Deep Plane Mid-Face Lift - Portland, OR

Hi Roni48,
I wish you all the luck in the world with your correction. However, I decided years ago that I would never do another thing to my face, emotionally I just can't handle it. Thanks for your kind comments it is good to know there are still people like you out there. Good luck.

Hi LucyB,
I know exactly how you feel and I am terribly sorry. I was told that once scar tissue set in that revision to the cheeks was impossible. I have been told that I can go with fillers to even things out. However, I made a decision a couple of years ago that I will never, ever, let another surgeon touch my face. I did this to myself and so I will live with the consequences. I hope you are able to get help before serious depression sets in (which it will). I have been suffering from major depression for years now, I have been seeing a therapist, however, I can pick up the vibe that she thinks plastic surgery is totally vain and stupid, and she has no compassion at all in that regard, so I don't see her anymore. My life ended the day I had surgery. I wish you the best of luck, just be careful with revision as it can make things a whole lot worse from what I have read.

In my experience 99% of surgeons care only about the money they can make rather than their "patients." My surgeon was nothing but caring and compassionate until he had my money. After that he couldn't give a ****. Do you think that Denver is making this up? Don't you think she would rather be out there enjoying life than sitting at home crying in despair? You doctors are on here trolling for patients, nothing more, nothing less. Shah, you can defend yourself all you want, however, I believe Denver not you.

Hello Dr. Shah,
The reason I have not posted before and after pictures is that I do not want to be reminded of how lovely I looked then and how horrible I look now. I don't let people take pictures of me any more.

Hello Sarah,
I just read your post and would like to say how very sorry I am for what has happened to you. I can identify with everything you have said, except my surgery was a mid-face lift. I, like you, specified exactly what I wanted, said I did not want a cookie cutter approach and was assured that I would get exactly what I wanted, i.e. subtle look and not a "done" look. Like you when I looked in the mirror I was shocked and horrified by what I saw. I didn't recognize myself at all, I had cheeks that were so high they looked unnatural. I also tried to hide from friends and family, when I went out shopping I was filled with a constant anxiety incase I ran into anyone I knew. At work people laughed at me, sniggered behind my back, everyone knew I had had surgery, I was devastated. I had to leave my job. I have been into hospital for mental health issues, have a therapist, and am on anti-depressants, however, none of these things seem to help. Unrealistically, I long to go back to how I was. However, you don't have to go through these things. If you research the area you have posted on there is a lady called Vickissue who has dealt with a pretty bad experience regarding her eyes. She tirelessly researched for years to find a solution and now she looks beautiful. I suggest you contact her. If you cannot find her on here write to one of the moderators I am sure they will help you. You are only 30, you sound very intelligent and are very well written, don't give up there is hope out there and I know that you will find it. Good luck to you.