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Lower Face Lift and Upper/Lower Eyes - Dallas, TX
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I had jowles, my neck was sagging, eye lids...
Love11June 27, 2011
WORTH IT$17,000
I had jowles, my neck was sagging, eye lids dropping over my eyes and bags underneath my lower lids. I was looking years older than 49. It has given my self-confidence back and I feel more attractive and accepted.
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September 21, 2011
Hi! Am getting a lower face lift, my upper lids done and some fat injections in my face in January... VERY nervous. do you think it's worth it? was it very painful? did you have much swelling?
thanks!
thanks!
February 5, 2012
When you say Dr. Burns gave you a lower facelift can you explain exactly what was done?I recently had a consultation with this doctor and he told me he does not perform a lower facelift. I have scheduled some work to be done in the near future but a little confused with the mixed messages on procedures done.
February 6, 2012
Dr. Burns did my neck, jowels, and my lower lids for my lower face. Let me know if that helps; thanks
February 9, 2012
Thank you for your quick reply. My area of concern is also my lower eyelids and the neck and jowel region. We have agreed on a brow lift and lower bleph procedure. Although now I am this thinking I may want this and just use Botox for the forehead area. Do you mind sharing what you paid for all of this and what the down time was? It looks like a need to go back and discuss another option.
February 9, 2012
@Love11, sorry for all the typos on my previous response. It is after 1:00 am and I am on an IPAD.
UPDATED FROM Love11
I have posted before and after pictures of my...
Love11March 11, 2012
I have posted before and after pictures of my surgery and it has been 19months. I am seeing Dr. Burns in the near future for some lasering and possible a brow lift. I have been using botox on my forehead but have spoken to Dr. Burns about a brow lift when I come in to do some corrective surgery on my eyes. I have somewhat of an indention and fat pockets underneath my eyes which developed about 8months after my surgery or that is when they became very noticeable. I spoke with Dr. Burns at that time and he assured me he will correct this. I am not sure if we will do this through removing some fat and or fat injections but we need to fill in some areas underneath the eye at the time of my other surgery. The face is the first thing people connect with so I think making sure my eye area is as perfect as we can get it is extremely important and I am waiting to hear from Dr. Burns office to workout a few details. Dr. Burns is not going to charge me for the work that will need to be done pertaining to the surgery that he has already performed. I will update as the process continues and look forward to what Dr. Burns has to say and making plans to correct my eyes. Dr. Burns has been very kind to me and I trust him to take care of these concerns and look forward to hearing what approach he wants to take. I would apprecaite any feedback or opinions/comments that you may have.
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March 12, 2012
Love11, thank you for the photos. You look great. I do see the little indention that you spoke of. Did Dr Burns think the lower bleph surgery caused this? I am having this done as well. Right now I only have what I consider mild puffiness under my eyes at any giving time and I am hoping this will take care of that. I also noticed your post off photo of your eyes, how uncomfortable was it really? How long before you could put some makeup on and feel okay about it?
March 25, 2012
It looks like you had quite a lot of bruising... how long was it before this went away?
March 26, 2012
Hi Sharon, it was probably about 3 weeks. Is this normal? I am seeing my doctor soon and hopefully, he can arrange for the correction of my eyes. I am looking forward to getting this taken care of.
June 15, 2012
Yeah, that sounds about average to me. Facelift recovery can take a while, especially that last little bit of swelling. Hang in there and I hope you get good news from your doc.
April 4, 2012
I wanted to give a quick update. I had my surgery on March 23rd (Friday) and so far all is great. I have taken pictures every day for the first week, skipped one day and then took more the day after. I am shocked at how quick my face has healed. My lower eyes are still a little puffy, almost like I have allergies, and my forehead is still tight but very smooth. I couldn't be happier with the results and so glad I stayed with Dr. Burns. He was amazing and even removed various age spots all over my face at no charge. I had my second checkup today, 11 days out, with some makeup on and everyone was surprised at how well I have recovered, no bruising. My eyes are still dry which I knew would happen and a little puffy as I stated but other than that, it's great. I can't wait to see what the end result will be in a few more weeks. I will try and post photos when I can. If anyone is in the Dallas area and is considering cosmetic surgery, you definitely need to see this guy.
April 4, 2012
I think you just lucked out or maybe he took his time and was more gentle. I'm so glad for you. I too am very happy. I had very little swelling, 2 small bruises, one under the eye and one on the chin. The whole experience was TOTALLY different than the one I had with Burns all the way from the surgical team to the bandages to the hotel to the nurses, I can't tell you how different. I'm going to write a detailed comparison with pics to compare the 2 experiences as soon as I have time. I'm going to lunch today with friends (before I didn't go out for months because I looked like a monster. Dr. Rohrich and his staff are amazed at how fast I'm healing. I'm seeing them about every 4 days. Even after your post, I still would not recommend Burns. There are some of his former patients still trying to get corrections/revisions from him so they aren't posting publicly what they really think because they don't have the resources to pay someone different.
April 5, 2012
I am glad you had a better experience. It does seem very surprising that we both had such entirely different opinions. From the looks of everyone in the waiting area this week, I would have to say he is doing something right. He has also told me that even as I still recover certain things could happen and if they do to please let him know immediately because he can fix it. I believe we there are risks with any surgery and cosmetic surgery is certainly no different. Nobody whether it's the patient or the doctor can predict with 100% certainty how someone will react or how they will heal when it's all said and done. I went in with this mindset and also with the trust from a doctor that said he would make it right should something go wrong, within his power obviously.
June 7, 2012
Yes, I've heard he goes to hotels to little info sessions to drum up business and, of course, he advertises his appearance on Oprah so people think he's got to be good if Oprah had him on. I have actually never seen more than one other patient waiting at any given time and if you call for an appointment, he can see you within a few days (which tells me he has lots of openings). He also assured me and my husband that he could correct "anything " except nerve damage before the surgery but failed to fully inform and explain the surgery, the recovery, the risks, and the possibility that I would never look like the same person. I began to loose trust due to his CRNA. Her approach/ bedside manner and anesthesia was not at all what I had experienced from previous surgeries (I've had several due to breast cancer) which made me very nervous and then Tara didn't know how to remove the tubes (she was supposed to either cut the tubes or release the suction from the bulbs before pulling the drains and then laughed and stated "and to think you signed up for this" when I complained that she was hurting me). You're right "Nobody" can "predict with 100% certainty" but I had a RIGHT to be informed of every detail and every possibility. If he had just REALLY prepared me for the worst (for example: You may not be able to return to work for several months if you're the type that will be embarrassed if you don't look completely normal. Or: It may be several months before you'll look normal") I would've had a completely different mindset. Maybe my expectations are too high but I'm an RN and I want to be treated like and cared for like I would care for my own patient and I am not intimidated by doctors. I am the customer and I expect to be treated as such. I'm very glad you had a good experience and good results but your comments haven't altered my opinion of Jay Burns or my experience. I would still not recommend him for anything but MAYBE laser if someone insisted on having laser (which I'm not in favor of).
June 7, 2012
I am so sorry you had a bad experience This kinda of scares me,but my experience
was different.Dr Burns has been elected 9 times as the best Doctor in America.
Both Doctor Burns and Tara are Christians and they read the bible and pray for me..
was different.Dr Burns has been elected 9 times as the best Doctor in America.
Both Doctor Burns and Tara are Christians and they read the bible and pray for me..
April 16, 2012
I saw my PS and he has suggested that we try CO2 lasering and see if that will not take care of the indentions between my eyes and check bones. He was willing to redo my lower lids, but we decided to try lasering first. If that does not give me the best result then he will redo the lower lids. I have also decided that I will do erbium lasering and he only charged me the fee of the surgical room/anesthesia for 2,000. He said if he has to go back and redo my lower lids that he will take care of the fee. I am paying the $2,000 because I have opted for the lasering but if I had not he would have just done the CO2 around the eyes. He was very open to doing whatever it takes to make me happy with my results. He did not think my lower lids look as severe in person as my photos, but was listening and very attentive to my concerns and willing to do whatever it takes to make it better. I did consult with another surgeon that said he would go in and take out the extra fat and did not talk about lasering as an option. I will visit one other for another opinion but Dr. Burns is the original surgeon and has tried to be accomodating and I look forward to a full face laser treatment by Dr. Burns because I think he is probably one of the best laser surgeons in the country.
April 26, 2012
I am so happy to have a place to share with others how their lower face lifts have turned out. I just had one done two days ago and am excited to see full results. So, far not much swelling or bruising. The doctor I used has done my mother and father and did a breast augmentation on me 10 yrs. ago. to perfection. Of course the pain is uncomfortable right now. For future people thinking of doing this procedure, I was told no salt for a week prior and after for maximum result. I organic juiced and kept a extreme salt free diet with both surgeries. I have attribute this to a better outcome. I live in Boca Raton, Fl which is a plastic surgery mecca, but chose to go to Mt. Sanai because of the work I've seen the doctor do on so many. It's a great sign when they do the [plastic surgery on all the nurses throughout the hospital, too. Hope to share with you in a few weeks again about full outcome!
July 17, 2014
Merri Bernice, would you mind sharing with me the surgeon you used. I live in South Florida and would appreciate a referral.
Welcome to RealSelf, Love11! Thank you for posting your experience. We'd love to see photos too, if you're comfortable sharing them.