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My Browlift Story - Boca Raton, FL

UPDATED FROM Butt3rfly
3 years post

3 years later...

Butt3rfly
$10,000
Would I do it again? In a heart beat. Would I use the same doctor? I thought my answer would be yes. Unfortunately, my original assessment of him was not entirely accurate. So I can't answer that. I had a friend consult with him and he said some things to her about me that I find to be rather hurtful.
At this point in time, I am looking for an occuloplatic surgeon I think. Also someone to do some scar revision.

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Rafael C. Cabrera, MD

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (3)

October 14, 2016
If Dr. Cabrera reached out to me and rectified his actions I would use him again. I really did like him. Sad really that he would break patient confidentiality though.
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August 28, 2018
Thank you for taking so much time to help others. I Hope only the best for you. drc.
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December 5, 2018
You look gorgeous! Thank you for review and the Updates! This result makes me confident that I want this surgery!
UPDATED FROM Butt3rfly
1 year post

Just a few updated pictures.

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If you have followed my journey, you are aware I started with severe bilateral migraines. They continue to be severe on the right side, and I do have asymmetry which will be addressed hopefully in the near future.

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May 27, 2015
U look so pretty . Don't listen to those people. I can see ab huge huge improvement. You look much younger now to because before your eyelids were hiding those beautiful Brown eyes u have. I think your doctor did a wonderful job!
October 26, 2015
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
June 4, 2015
You look terrific. And from these pics, the scar looks almost invisible. Of course you are lucky in that you have thick hair which can cover it. I would love to have this procedure but I have very thin hair and I'm scared of loosing what's left and having a visible scar. But your result is terrific. Good luck with the headaches!
June 6, 2015
Thank you very much.
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November 2, 2015
You look very good. How are the headaches these days ?
November 3, 2015
Thank you! I wish I could tell you that they were gone, but that is not the case. Feeling nervous and anxious about upcoming Balloon Sinusplasty/revision rhinoplasty scheduled for Nov. 18th.
January 19, 2016
Are your headaches caused from the browlift or you had migraines before the surgery? You look great
January 19, 2016
I read everything after I asked the question lol.. You had headaches prior to the surgery. My next question would be about the scar you had worked on. Was it caused by the surgery or your nerve? I'm wanting this but want to pick the best doc. How are you feeling now?
January 22, 2016
No. I understand your question though. Migraines have been forever. I have trigeminal neuralgia, probably from a car accident 22 years ago. I have suffered migraines since my teens. The left side is AMAZING and maybe one migraine a month if that. The right side, I have a trapped supraorbital nerve.
January 22, 2016
Feel free to private message me. I would do it again in a heartbeat!! I love Dr. Cabrera and think he is very skilled at what he does. I will share more privately.
January 24, 2016
You look great.
February 25, 2016
Thank you!!!
UPDATED FROM Butt3rfly
10 months post

before and after

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July 9, 2014
You look beautiful!
July 9, 2014
Thank you
July 13, 2014
This is so interesting, thank you for sharing! I have chronic migraines, 4 days a week. I can't work & it consumes my life. I am going to start Botox treatment since I've had bad results with meds. Please, I would love any info or links to articles about the surgery as migraine treatment. I was considering anyway for cosmetic reasons but any positive impact on my health could really seal the deal!
August 13, 2014
Good luck! A lot of information when you google Migraine browlift. I was not able to add links here.
August 10, 2014
Would you be able to detail a bit more about how brow lifts treat migraines? I was aware of the possibilities of botox being helpful but the possibility for a brow lift to help is new to me. Glad you are recovering ok!
August 13, 2014
My doctor did not promise to remove my migraines. I read about Dr. Bahman Guyuron who was the first to study a group of migraine patients that he performed brow lifts on. There is a lot of controversy on the topic. I CAN tell you, that my left side is migraine free. Unfortunately, I am still suffering on the right side. Not nearly as bad as it was before surgery.
January 13, 2015
Beautiful! How are u now? What about itching of scalp? Also any numbness?
January 24, 2015
Thank you!!! For the most part I am doing very well. Numbness has never really been my problem. Yes I still have occasional itching, but it's in response to scalp pain/migraine that I feel still needs some correction.
August 1, 2015
Was it worth it? I have to have revision work and I wascconsidering going through the scalp but after reading yours/others posts I don't know.
August 5, 2015
Absolutely worth it!!! You can PM me if you want.
May 27, 2015
You look very nice 10 months post . People can't judge when you were still swollen. U look much better after at 10 months your eyes pop and look great now.
May 27, 2015
Thank you Veronica! Posting updated picture too.