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Silhouette Lift with PRP, Serbia
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I have had three previous procedures with Mr...
GrayeMarch 30, 2015
$1,500
I have had three previous procedures with Mr Sforza. All have been excellent. I consulted him about a Silouette thread lift and he asked if I would be prepared to travel overseas for treatment. My first thought was definitely not but when he explained that he would do the actual procedure in Belgrade and all after care is at his UK based clinic I decided to consider it. The procedure is carried out overseas as it is not covered by his practice in the UK and is in fact considerably cheaper, even taking into account the cost of the flights.
Flight are now booked and I will be there for just 36 hours. All accommodation etc is provided. I'm interested to hear from anyone else who has had this combined procedure and I will comment further once mine has been carried out.
Flight are now booked and I will be there for just 36 hours. All accommodation etc is provided. I'm interested to hear from anyone else who has had this combined procedure and I will comment further once mine has been carried out.
Replies (9)
April 6, 2015
Thank you for sharing! I am considering a thread lift & am avidly looking forward to reading about your experience, recovery & results!
April 24, 2015
Thank you for sharing, please post how this procedure worked for you. Thank you
April 24, 2015
Wishing you all the very best for your thread lift tomorrow! Please do let us know how it goes!
April 24, 2015
Well here I am in Serbia. The trip was straightforward, even though I had to do it in two flights, ie via Frankfurt. I was met at the airport by a chauffeur and taken directly to the clinic. Once there I was shown to a tiny but comfortable room, given blood tests and a further huge vial was taken for the PRP work. Mr Sforza was waiting for me to arrive and within an hour of walking in I was on the operating table.
He inserted six threads, injected the PRP, did a little botox between my brows, dealt with a tiny cyst in my tummy tuck scar and even carried out a tiny amount of lipo on one hip which was a little uneven. He used the fat for a fat transfer in my nasolabial folds. I look a little battered and bruised but I'm in no pain whatsoever. Tomorrow I'll be transferred to an apartment nearby. This is close to all the sights so I'll have a relaxing day before flying home on Sunday morning.
I was just a little apprehensive about travelling overseas but by using a surgeon I'm very confident with and knowing follow ups will be at his UK clinic I think I've made a good decision.
Photos to follow!
April 26, 2015
I've taken photos but I won't post them until after the check-up so that I can take more then for a proper comparison. I do look quite swollen and bruised at the moment but there is no pain whatsoever. My skin looks plump and healthy and various bags and wrinkles/lines seem to have disappeared. I know some of this is due to swelling but I'm hoping things will stay the same in the important places! I am now back in the UK. The whole trip went like clockwork. I had a sweet little apartment and spent the day looking round beautiful parks, churches and museums. The driver arrived very promptly at 4am this morning, exactly as promised. The whole process was completely stress free, the clinic had thought of everything, right down to a delicious meal on Friday evening. The surgeon even took me himself to see the most beautiful Orthodox Church near the clinic on Saturday.
For anyone feeling apprehensive about using the Belprime Clinic in Begrade I have to say you will be in very safe hands. The staff are very caring and Dr Marcos and Dr Katerina so plainly know exactly what they are doing. I'm hoping the end result will be as good as I've been led to believe. Also I said six threads but he actually put in six each side, plus three much shorter ones each side. No wonder I have some bruising... The phial of blood taken for the platelet work is large, probably at least five times the size of the standard blood work phials. Harvesting that was a little painful but certainly not unbearable. He used a GA to do the work itself...
UPDATED FROM Graye
6 days post
Silhouette Lift with PRP, Serbia.
GrayeMay 1, 2015
I'm one week on today from the procedure. I still have some bruising, especially under my eyes and chin, but I can cover them with makeup. My face also feels slightly swollen and bumpy. But I have to say the texture of my skin feels wonderful. I'm still looking forward to seeing the full results when the swelling and bruising are gone but so far I'm very happy. The changes are subtle but fortunately I took a lot of photos before I went to Serbia and I can see the improvement. I'm getting a few odd sensations from the threads occasionally but I'm assuming those will calm down with the healing process. I'm hoping to post before and after photos shortly.
Replies (2)
May 2, 2015
Please post photos soon! I was proposed a thread Lift here in Milan but still uncertain. Haven't been abile to find much on thread lifts here on realself. I'd love to learn of your experiences and cant wait to see your results! Happy healing!
May 2, 2015
missmink, here is RealSelf's thread lift community. Not a great Worth It rating at this point, though. :-/
UPDATED FROM Graye
11 days post
Update on threadlift and PRP in Serbia
GrayeMay 6, 2015
The odd sensations have gone but I still have some bruising and one small bump on my jawline so no photos yet. I'll wait until after my visit to the PS on May 12. I've looked at quite a few reports on thread lifts and some on PRP. Obviously thread lifting has moved on since it first appeared and I must say I'm very happy so far with my results. I think anyone considering this, especially combined with PRP, has to bear this in mind: this is NOT a facelift, neck lift or blepharoscopy. Changes are subtle. BUT, my skin is plumper, smoother and firmer, my under eye area is also smoother without being pulled tight, my neck is not crepy or wrinkled, I have no jowls and minimal laughter lines. I had all of these problems previously... A tiny amount of botox has dealt with minor frown lines and a fat transfer has taken away any hollowness I had. I feel as if I've lost ten years and I couldn't ask for more!
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June 6, 2015
Thanks for sharing that! Gives me hope. Just had PDO threadlift 3 days ago, and do not notice much difference - but hoping for results after some time. I've had no bruising, just soreness in the jaw area. Looking forward to your photos!
Thanks for starting your story! I'm looking forward to seeing how this all goes for you.