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Face-lift, Brow Lift, Buccal Fat Pads Removed, Neck Liposuction - Atlanta, GA
UPDATED FROM 60151058
2 years post
Why I did it
$20,000
Here's my before on the left. The computer imaged results I was supposed to get after having surgery. As you can see, I look worse and definitely NOTHING LIKE THE EXPERIENCE AFTER PICTURE
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UPDATED FROM 60151058
2 years post
4 years later
Well, I look back to not only my pictures but my life prior to surgery. I really wanted to just have brows lifted and fix some minor sagging of the neck. Now, 4 years later, I can honestly saw that I am way worse. It would have been nice to at least have SOMETHING better after 20 grand and all of that physical and emotional suffering. The brows are hideous and absolutely ridiculous looking. The middle of my brows are high and the lateral of my brows are low. The eyelids are sagging touching my lashes. Having the sides lower than the middle with sagging lids is not cute. So what do I do: I wear bangs and thick glasses to cover my brows completely. I hide. My neck- I just don't look in the mirror anymore. My hairline: I don't wear my hair up. I made the mistake of trying to wear my hair in a ponytail twice. The first time a casual aquantaince said "what kind of accident did you have?" The 2nd time a friend (who I hadn't told about this) said "your hairline is so strait, that's weird!" (she meant it jovially and never would have said it if she had known I had such an problem and depression over this. If I didn't have the scars, if I didn't have the neck disfigured, if I didnt have the brows disfigured..... If I didn't have the surgery.... Should I get fillers? Should I have more surgery? Should I continue to hide, gain weight, keep invisible? I ask myself these questions every single day. My life prior to surgery was optimistic and vibrant. I was dating, enjoying life. Since then? I do my absolute best to be invisible. No eye contact, no makeup, gained at least 40 lbs, glasses, I wear a lot of black. I'm on medication for depression. I feel like if I can just not make eye contact then I cant see people looking at me like WTF?
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oh, and I did it to myself! That just adds the icing to the cake. I look at myself and say "look at you now" "you did this" "you idiot"
You didn't do this. The surgeon did! Forgive yourself and get on track to making yourself better, both mind and spirit. Then work on trusting someone to fix things. Things will get better...you've got to make it happen! In the meantime you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Susan, I am working on my spirit and research continues for more options with another MD....
I think your story is everyone's worst nightmare. Thank you for sharing it but I am so sorry that you have had to live it. I'm still in the "thinking about" stage so you can imagine that this gives me pause. An aging face is gradual and normal - botched surgery is not. Your reactions and depression seem completely normal given the situation and yet they are part of a vicious circle of despair. And of course, you are in no state psychologically to take this guy on but I hope your post helps put him out of business. Stop blaming yourself. Like all of us, you were only guilty of vanity (common affliction) and a serious mistake was made, but not by you - by your dermatologist and your surgeon. Much love and best wishes to you.
Thanks so much for your kind words d4. I see so many successful results, TV, magazines, on real self, etc.... Why me? I wish I could trust someone to fix this. But can u imagine how destroyed I would feel if I. "did it to myself again"?
Thanks for your support too Melissa. It truly helps!
Your story is so sad. You have been through a lot and continue to. I would try to go after that doctor, maybe get some legal help.
I am do sorry that this happened to you. I know how you got ducked in. I went for a consultation for just a rhinoplasty. He had me talked into 16k worth of surgery. My husband said no thank god because we couldn't afford it. I look back and I wonder what he would have done to me. I know it's hard but thanks for sharing. I truly hopethat it gets better for you.
Sorry about the typos.
I'm so glad someone else has met him and understands. Thank you.
Yes I do understand. His office is beautiful and his reviews and credentials are great. Also he was very persuasive. I hope you pursue legal avenues so that you can get your life back.
I agree, please don't blame yourself you certainly aren't responsible. I have heard that tattoos can disguise scarring succesfully (which might help so you could wear your hair up). You are really brave to share this. I hope you get some legal advice and the help you deserve. Lots of love and best wishes to you.
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Hugs :)
Looks like we might have to start getting things in writing and those that will not, just move on.
I am so sorry for you.
Blessings