POSTED UNDER Forehead Reduction REVIEWS
29 years old. London GB
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So anybody with a large forehead and is completely...
disn3yApril 19, 2016
WORTH IT$9,000
So anybody with a large forehead and is completely concious of it will completely understand how much constantly trying to cover it impacts your life. I feel like unless another person is dealing with this then they never truly understand how it feels. I'm booked to have surgery 31/05/16. Im around 8cm at the moment maybe slightly more. Looking to have it reduced anywhere between 2-3cm. Just to be able to swim, enjoy the sun, holiday care free and generally not worry about weather conditions ruining my fringe and exposing my forehead is a dream. I've read so many reviews on here majority of which were positive experiences. Would love to have input from people who have had this surgery already! Or are also like me and booked and waiting for the day to come around. I am particularly interested in anybody who has children as I have two kids under five. I will receive help but would be good to hear from somebody who has had to balance surgery as well as motherhood x
Replies (19)
April 28, 2016
Hi, well done for taking control instead of the forehead controlling your life! We all know exactly how you feel, if you get a chance read my messages it should help you and if you need anymore help or advice please ask. Ok I don't have children but I would suggest the first few days you may need some help, everyone is different, although you will be on medication that takes the edge off things your body is tired and needs rest to recover. Who's doing your reduction? X
April 29, 2016
Thanks for commenting. I've read your reviews and seen your pictures and your results are amazing. I've got about 4 weeks until surgery I can't wait. I'm having my procedure with dr hassan from Elite Surgical. They have also given me a patient mentor, which is somebody who has recently had the same procedure with them who's been happy to show me pics and answer all my questions. I'm so excited as I can only imagine how life changing its going to be. As much as I am worried about a scar I'm not so scared as a big forehead is way harder to cover than a scar. I'm so happy for you with your surgery results as I know how it feels to deal with high forehead. [RS bleep]
June 1, 2016
I completely understand how you feel as I have the exact same problem, it really does impact on my life so much and none of my family understand. I have expressed my want for surgery but my family are totally unsupportive and just brush it off by saying things like "in the Victorian days having a big forehead signalled beauty" or "it's not that big" As if that is going to help. I've even measured mine against theirs (mine was 7-8cm my sisters was 3-4cm) and they refuse to acknowledge it. They've actually got very angry with me before when I have broken down about it not wanting to meet friends for a drink because I felt so self conscious saying I'm being ridiculous and shouting at me. I feel so frustrated as its my body, I am the one that has to live in it for the rest of my life, so why can't It be my choice, I'm the one financing it too...but without family support it makes the idea of going ahead with it impossible. (We are a very close family, I would rely on their care during the healing process and they've made it clear how they would feel if I went ahead) Well done for taking control and being so brave, you are a true inspiration! I really hope surgery has gone well and you heal quickly and look forward to hearing all your updates! xX
June 1, 2016
I know exactly how you feel and my family weren't happy about it, I also argued with my Boyfriend as he dismissed me every time I spoke about it. But I had to battle even cry at times try make him understand. At the end of the day unless someone suffers through the same thing they will never ever understand. And I would say if it affects you that much which I'm sure it does I would
Go ahead with it anyway. Let's face it. You family aren't going to disown you and once you do it if they really do love you I can't imagine them not helping you out. As someone who knows how mentally challenging this is day to day you have to just go for it if it's what you want. Like you said you have to deal with it nobody else x
Go ahead with it anyway. Let's face it. You family aren't going to disown you and once you do it if they really do love you I can't imagine them not helping you out. As someone who knows how mentally challenging this is day to day you have to just go for it if it's what you want. Like you said you have to deal with it nobody else x
June 5, 2016
Just to let you know, I went interstate for my surgery and had no support. I didn't even give anyone an opportunity for their opinion. It's my body and my business. It actually felt good to do it on my own, nobody knows yet and to be honest I don't think people will notice except those closest to me, and I will just tell them I had some questionable skin removed. I had an 8cm forhead and took 2-3cm off. To be honest, assistance is not really needed beyond the first day or two max. On the second day I felt great and went out to dinner. It wasn't as scary a process as I imagined. If you want it done, more than the approval of others, you will get it done. I have been wanting to do something about mine for 10 years and timing, my courage and finances were right. I did the right research and it all turned out well. So glad I did.
June 5, 2016
I agree with that. Also the part of not needing assistance I found that. I could have done it alone I felt absolutely normal the next day X
June 12, 2016
Hi,
Could you share where you had the operation?
Many thanks
B
Could you share where you had the operation?
Many thanks
B
June 18, 2016
Hiya, I was just reading up on places in the U.K that do forehead lowering procedures. Your review has given me so much hope! The results look amazing! Could you let me know what the practise is called that you did the procedure and how much it costs? Also did you pay it upfront? I know these are a lot of questions but I neeeed to get this done within the year. I'd appreciate your feedback greatly!
June 18, 2016
The company is called elite surgical and I think they have payment plans but I paid cash. It was £500 deposit then rest a week before surgery. Cost differs depending on your need but ranges between £5000 to
£6500 you need to have a consultation to get an accurate price x
£6500 you need to have a consultation to get an accurate price x
June 18, 2016
Okay thanks that was so helpful. I have literally the exact same forehead as you and would want the same result as you, basically 2cm to 3cm off. How much did you have to pay for that? X
June 21, 2016
Thanks love. You've been so helpful and I wish you the best you look fab! Very inspiring can't wait to crack on with mine now lol x
UPDATED FROM disn3y
1 day pre
tomorrows the day!!
disn3yMay 30, 2016
Tomorrow is the day of my op. After two months of being on this website reading reviews over and over out of excitement, I'll finally be able to have my own experience and update my review to help others wanting this procedure. Last day with a five head!! I'm actually not nervous one bit
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May 31, 2016
Todays the big day!!! Prayers to you for the procedure to be everything all of us 5 heads want it to be. That is on my list of things to do within the next yr however friday is my BA but this procedure your getting today is the rea deal I am So excited for you because Yes i understand exactly what you mean. Keep us updated and happy healing ❤️
UPDATED FROM disn3y
1 day post
Surgery done!!
disn3yJune 1, 2016
So I can't believe I've finally after all this time and all this research and waiting had my surgery. I still have my bandage on and will do so for another week until my stitches are taken out so in regards to how happy I am I couldn't say as it's still a waiting game. Scary lol. So I arrived at the hospital yesterday around 1pm and was taken to my room. I was given a gown and socks to change into. From then it was just a waiting game. Originally I was booked in for surgery for 5pm but I ended up going in closer to 7pm. Bare in mind this whole time I haven't been allowed food but I didn't really suffer to be honest. Weird to say but I had no nerves at all. Then finally as 7pm came and I was taken down to the surgical room for my anaesthetic the vibe was very different. Things started to feel real like I was actually about to have a surgery. I'm quite a calm and laid back person which helped otherwise it would have been easy to feel overwhelmed and slightly panicked in that situation especially when you've never had a surgery before. You just have to keep reminding yourself why you are doing this and how worth it the results will be. Earlier when I was checked in dr hassan came up to see me and mark my head. He was very calm and friendly and told me to relax which put me at ease. He marked a line of 3 cm he was hoping to get me too. How much he actually achieved I am yet to find as I still have the bandage on. Apparently he spoke to me about how the op went but I must have still been slightly out of it as I can't not remember a word be said let all even speaking to him. As much as the major part is over with I still don't know how to feel as I haven't seen my new forehead. It will be a whole week before I do as I've been advised to keep dressing on for long as possible to assist with swelling and pain. Next Wednesday I have an appointment with my local nurse to have sutures and dressing removed. Anxious!! Scared it'll be too small lol. Although I'm sure it'll be fine.....I hope. Please feel free to ask any questions happy to answer x
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June 1, 2016
Hi! I just had this procedure done in Miami on the 18th of May. Did you have a drainage plug put in for the first night?
June 2, 2016
Yes I did. It wasn't a very pleasant feeling when they pulled it out the next day. Have you done a review? X
June 6, 2016
I didn't do a review. When they pulled mine out, it didn't go well. I bled a lot, the doctor seemed nervous so of course I was nervous too. i developed a seroma
June 2, 2016
Can't wait to see your result! I'm planning to get it done this year.
June 2, 2016
Same I can't wait to see my own result! I'll post a picture as soon as remove the bandage. Have you decided on which surgeon you'll use x
June 2, 2016
I'm sure it will be awesome! Thank you for sharing. Yes, I have decided on Dr. Kabaker in Oakland. I live in Los Angeles and plan to drive up there to get it done and probably stay one night. I'm kinda nervous/scared.
Congrats on being able to do this for yourself! I agree that unless someone has dealt with this, they can't know how it impacts you. Wind is not your friend, am I right? How old are your children?