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forehead reduction surgery with Gal Aharonov - Beverly Hills, CA
UPDATED FROM VivianPhamm
10 days post
9 days post op
VivianPhammSeptember 18, 2015
WORTH IT$9,375
Scar is looking like dark hair dye. The tightness of my scalp is either loosening up or I'm use to the tighter adjustment now! Every now and then I feel the nerves coming back in the top portion of my head. Healing is going well, can't wait for more healing to take place!
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September 18, 2015
It looks amazing! Wondering how the dr measured your forehead? Did he take the tape measure to the point between the eye
September 19, 2015
Yes that's exactly what he did! I was a 9cm pre op and now about 5.5 post op :)
September 21, 2015
You look so good! Thanks for the info. You're healing so nicely. Did Dr. A ever mention what a "normal" or "average" size forehead is for women?
September 28, 2015
Thank you so much! It's looking better and better everyday! He said that an average forehead is about 5.5 inches
April 18, 2016
The average size is measured by proportion to other measures not an actual measurement for everybody. :)
September 19, 2015
I've noticed some people get what appears to look like some rippling/dimpling close to the suture site. I guess this is a result of both the tight suture and surgical reduction of the hairline. Was this explained to young the physican as a side effect/possibility? Also did you experience this? How long before that symptom when away?
September 19, 2015
I personally don't have rippling skin although I do know someone who did and the rippling definitely subsided (smoothed itself out) within healing. I have a few, what looks like pimples, but are actually almost like skin bubbles from the sutures but I'm
Optimistic that they will subside also! I'll post a picture
Optimistic that they will subside also! I'll post a picture
September 19, 2015
Ok thanks. I look forward to your post. Do you know what causes rippling?
September 30, 2015
Your quote of 9375, did that include anesthesia and or fees? If not how much more was surgery with that included?
October 11, 2015
any more pictures to see witness more of this awesome healing phase? You look fantastic!!
UPDATED FROM VivianPhamm
1 day post
Day 2
VivianPhammSeptember 9, 2015
I was extremely nervous about getting the bandages removed because I initially wanted a lower line than what was agreed upon. But I'm so glad I took dr aharonov's recommendation because I love it!!! :) he had to shave off my baby hairs because he said that it made me look like I was balding. And I also had an uneven hairline that he was able to fix a tad bit since the entire scalp had to be advanced so he couldn't move one side more than the other. All in all I'm extremely pleased with the procedure.
My throat hurts from the breathing mask so it's difficult for me to eat. I gargled a lot of warm salt water before meals. I'm continuing to ice my eyes and my neck which the doctor deemed necessary so that the bruising won't travel down to my eyes! There are tiny bruises on the outer corner of my eyes but nothing too noticeable!
Dr Aharonov warned me that the hairline is going to look harsh before it heals because of the shaving of the baby hairs l. I'm optimistic that the results will be amazing!
My throat hurts from the breathing mask so it's difficult for me to eat. I gargled a lot of warm salt water before meals. I'm continuing to ice my eyes and my neck which the doctor deemed necessary so that the bruising won't travel down to my eyes! There are tiny bruises on the outer corner of my eyes but nothing too noticeable!
Dr Aharonov warned me that the hairline is going to look harsh before it heals because of the shaving of the baby hairs l. I'm optimistic that the results will be amazing!
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September 9, 2015
Looks really good so small compared to before. Your forehead is now a perfect size if you went one more mc max it would be still good but to he smallish size. I think which all is big foreheads want cause were use to a large one so we want a really small one but we gota rembember we don't want too small so not look wierd we need small but normal lol if that makes sense. Your small forehead makes compliments your face really well btw I love your cheek and jaw structure congratulation as your very lucky!!! :)
September 9, 2015
How come there's stitching across the side of your head? Did you do 2 stage?
September 9, 2015
Thanks babe! As far as the Stitches on the side of my head, those are inevitable. He makes an incision from the sides to the frontal part of your hairline and advances it forward
September 9, 2015
You look gorgeous. I'm so nervous to go through this but looking at all these positive comments gets me closer to having the procedure.. Thx u for sharing:)
September 10, 2015
You definitely should love! I couldn't be happier! The only thing that hindered me was the price. But I got over it after I found myself continually researching the same thug after years!
September 10, 2015
congrats you look great! How many inches/ cm did he bring you down by? And when your baby hairs grow back in will it hide the incision scar? Why is it necessary to ice your neck? How long after your consult were you able to schedule surgery? Also did you do a consult at his office, via Skype or via email? Thanks in advance!
September 10, 2015
He brought down roughly 3.5 cm. the incision should be virtually invisible through time and once hair grows through it. I consulted with him in his office located in Beverly Hills and I scheduled the appointment to be done in 2 weeks.
September 10, 2015
Wow wait time between consultation and surgery is not bad at all. I would like to have my surgery no less than 1 month post consultation. I am just trying to save $$$ now. Did you pay whole amount or payment plan or credit? Does paying by whole cash value expedite your surgery date? I know some places make you pay 1k more of you don't pay cash. Is he like that?
September 10, 2015
They do require a deposit to book your surgery date! I'm
Very sure that you can schedule your surgery date soon after your consultation. I paid in full because I don't like payments. It does not expedite surgery.
Very sure that you can schedule your surgery date soon after your consultation. I paid in full because I don't like payments. It does not expedite surgery.
September 10, 2015
Also how is your pain being managed on day two? Have you had to use anything stronger than Tylenol? When will you see him for stitch removal?
September 10, 2015
I'm just taking ibuprofen! I have norco but I don't need it! Stitch removal will be on Monday! :)
September 10, 2015
You look great! Isn't Doctor Aharonov amazing?? I soooo appreciate that man. If I ever decide to get any other work done, I will be consulting with him first.
September 10, 2015
I got that kind of problem but I'm too afraid to try it. But uf everything goes well with you ,I may consider it. By the way,how much is that??
UPDATED FROM VivianPhamm
1 day post
Hairline lowering 1 day post op
VivianPhammSeptember 9, 2015
It's done!! My appointment time was at 11am so I had to be in the office getting all of my pre ops done and prepped for surgery. I was extremely nervous! The aenesthesiologist made me feel quite comfortable by having me take 3 Tylenol pills tomake me feel at ease then and after surgery during recovery! Very informative. She gave me all of the instructions for post care as well as relying the message to my ride to ensure that he knew if I were to have forgotten. After i had spoken to to Dr Aharonov and agreed on a length, (I wanted it a little lower but he explained that it would throw the proportions of my features off and make my face look wider) I decided to take his recommendation. Looking back at the pictures before surgery, I still wished I went a little lower but I might just be getting greedy since we all want the polar opposite of what he have! I remember walking to the surgery table, scooting up and then I was out! Next thing I know, I was demanding to go home! I can't control my thoughts when I was up apparently haha!
Recovery was easy. I was groggy and exhausted for most of the day. Kept my head elevated and bent upright at the waist area to keep blood from swelling up to my head! Iced the back of my neck as well as my eyes 30 min on/30 min off...still icing as I'm writing. Nurse instructed 48 hours of continual icing. I haven't noticed any bruising at all. Just a minor discomfort on the back of my head. Again very minor!
Can't wait til 12pm today. I will be going in to remove the bandages and reveal my new hairline! I'll keep updating! :)
Recovery was easy. I was groggy and exhausted for most of the day. Kept my head elevated and bent upright at the waist area to keep blood from swelling up to my head! Iced the back of my neck as well as my eyes 30 min on/30 min off...still icing as I'm writing. Nurse instructed 48 hours of continual icing. I haven't noticed any bruising at all. Just a minor discomfort on the back of my head. Again very minor!
Can't wait til 12pm today. I will be going in to remove the bandages and reveal my new hairline! I'll keep updating! :)
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September 9, 2015
Where did you do that??
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