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Pick me! No, pick me!
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Pick me! No, pick me!
WORTH IT$21,000
There are many skilled facial plastic surgeons in the world. There are not as many who are experts in the Deep Plane Facelift, but you can find one if you look. What I’d like to talk about is a specific type of surgeon you can’t find easily, and if you did find this surgeon you wouldn’t even know it because you didn’t have surgery yet.
This is a surgeon who is pleasant. A surgeon who smiles. A surgeon who is honest about what can and can’t be achieved. A surgeon who is artistic. A surgeon who loves his field and can articulate it in a way non-surgeons understand. A surgeon who practices what he preaches and uses his own in-house services. And, lastly, a surgeon who hasn’t sold out to all the crazy fads - butt implants, rib removal, Barbie faces etc.
I deliberately waited to write this review until 5 weeks post-op. There’s a kind of gushy, honeymoon-high after someone turns you beautiful, and it doesn’t help anyone to hear only that side. Like all honeymoon phases, it’s so brief. I wanted to address the after-care at follow-up appointments, as well as my own “special circumstances”.
So, the nitty gritty: I smoke. I could’ve had some severe consequences because of it. Never, ever, lie to your surgeon about that. I did manage to get down to one cigarette per day, but never totally quit. If you smoke, the Deep Plane Facelift is your best option. You can research why. But what’s exceptional about Dr. Mark is that neither he, nor his staff, ever made me feel badly about smoking, as many people do. Quite the opposite. So you might want a doctor who is positive and non-judgmental.
In the OR, I turned out to be a rare patient - one who is tolerant of the sedative and wakes up a lot. A lot. I woke up many times asking to move, asking the time, asking what they were doing now. I was a pest. But I was answered promptly and politely, in soothing, calm tones. I felt no pain. It didn’t freak me out to wake up. More importantly, it didn’t freak Dr. Mark out either. You probably won’t wake up, but you could. So you might want a doctor who is unflappable, polite, calm and soothing.
At my one-week follow-up, I was silently distressed about the skin flap behind my ears. I feared it was dying (look it up) and a tiny section hadn’t yet healed, leaving a small opening. Dr. Mark must’ve caught the vibes because he addressed the issue and said I was doing great, and that I wouldn’t ruin my result. So you might want a doctor who is intuitive.
While you’re healing, your skin will crawl. I swear Dr. Mark planted Sea Monkeys in there, but he swears he didn’t, that it’s just nerves regenerating. So you might want a doctor who doesn’t plant Sea Monkeys under your skin.
Joking. Just wanted to see if you were listening.
In the end, you can find an expert plastic surgeon almost anywhere. But you can only find one Dr. Mark Glasgold.
You might want him to do your Deep Plane Facelift.
This is a surgeon who is pleasant. A surgeon who smiles. A surgeon who is honest about what can and can’t be achieved. A surgeon who is artistic. A surgeon who loves his field and can articulate it in a way non-surgeons understand. A surgeon who practices what he preaches and uses his own in-house services. And, lastly, a surgeon who hasn’t sold out to all the crazy fads - butt implants, rib removal, Barbie faces etc.
I deliberately waited to write this review until 5 weeks post-op. There’s a kind of gushy, honeymoon-high after someone turns you beautiful, and it doesn’t help anyone to hear only that side. Like all honeymoon phases, it’s so brief. I wanted to address the after-care at follow-up appointments, as well as my own “special circumstances”.
So, the nitty gritty: I smoke. I could’ve had some severe consequences because of it. Never, ever, lie to your surgeon about that. I did manage to get down to one cigarette per day, but never totally quit. If you smoke, the Deep Plane Facelift is your best option. You can research why. But what’s exceptional about Dr. Mark is that neither he, nor his staff, ever made me feel badly about smoking, as many people do. Quite the opposite. So you might want a doctor who is positive and non-judgmental.
In the OR, I turned out to be a rare patient - one who is tolerant of the sedative and wakes up a lot. A lot. I woke up many times asking to move, asking the time, asking what they were doing now. I was a pest. But I was answered promptly and politely, in soothing, calm tones. I felt no pain. It didn’t freak me out to wake up. More importantly, it didn’t freak Dr. Mark out either. You probably won’t wake up, but you could. So you might want a doctor who is unflappable, polite, calm and soothing.
At my one-week follow-up, I was silently distressed about the skin flap behind my ears. I feared it was dying (look it up) and a tiny section hadn’t yet healed, leaving a small opening. Dr. Mark must’ve caught the vibes because he addressed the issue and said I was doing great, and that I wouldn’t ruin my result. So you might want a doctor who is intuitive.
While you’re healing, your skin will crawl. I swear Dr. Mark planted Sea Monkeys in there, but he swears he didn’t, that it’s just nerves regenerating. So you might want a doctor who doesn’t plant Sea Monkeys under your skin.
Joking. Just wanted to see if you were listening.
In the end, you can find an expert plastic surgeon almost anywhere. But you can only find one Dr. Mark Glasgold.
You might want him to do your Deep Plane Facelift.
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Replies (21)
October 22, 2019
I’ve been seeing Dr. Mark for a few years. He preformed a deep plane facelift on me. I had previously had 2 facelifts and a revision. You can see Dr. Mark was not dealing with a virgin face. He did a great job.
I continue to see him for fillers and highly recommend him.
I totally agree with your review. I could not have found a better surgeon and person.
October 19, 2020
We're you unhappy with your other facelifts. I had 1 done a year ago and the entire surgery was a big fail. I look worse and older after the surgery. Now I'm thinking about revision surgery bc my face looks square and my neck has a cobra deformity. Thank you for sharing your experience.
February 10, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear about your negative results! I, too, look much worse and older after my failed Deep Plane facelift. I would have been far better off if I never had the surgery. It was performed by Dr. Andrew Jacono in NY. He doesn’t pay attention to detail or give the time necessary to produce beautiful results. He typically performs five surgeries a day. I have been hacked by Dr. Jacono.
October 23, 2019
Wow tne14 I read your posts. What an ordeal! I'm so glad it all turned out well for you. Makes me even happier I chose Dr Glasgold out of the gate. I'm trying brow-line Botox now with him. Love it so far!
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UPDATED FROM PanAnn
4 months post
Four Months and Very Happy
Four months since my deep plane facelift. Most of the swelling has gone. I resemble my early 40s self around the jaw, but the mid-face is where the change is utterly remarkable. I don’t think my face ever looked this good - even at 20 haha.
I’ve gotten two rounds of browline Botox, and corner of mouth, and will continue with it. I’m 59.
I’ve gotten two rounds of browline Botox, and corner of mouth, and will continue with it. I’m 59.
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Thanks for sharing such a detailed review of your procedure!