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Endotine Fixation Post - Columbus, OH

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I would not advise anyone to have a brow lift. I...

hurricaine ohNovember 28, 2011
$4,000
I would not advise anyone to have a brow lift. I have been in misery since then. The plastic surgeon that did the procedure doesnt admit that the intense itching of forhead has anything to do with the lift.

i have presented this problem 30 months ago and other surgeions said the endotine post could cause this response. I may have to have them removed but really afraid of the risk. I am miserable each and every day of my life now. this has been going on for over 6 years now,

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D. Sulllivan located in Dublin, Oh

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Just dont do it as it really didnt have anything to do with the doctor.

Replies (2)

slady65
January 30, 2012
Had the ENDOTINE procedure Jan 2010 at age 63.My head was numb from my hairline half way across my head and scalp for first year and half. Looked good for first year.Slowly sagging I'm gettin the tired look again. Left side of forehead still numb. Wouldn't use ENDOTINE implants again.Had itching as well.Itching lasted about 8 months.
doctordeb7
January 31, 2012
I went back to the oculoplastic surgeon who recommended a brow lift with the endotines. After reading RealSelf I asked questions like: "Do you release the muscle between the brows?" and "Do you undermine the forehead?" How do you treat asymmetry if one device fails?" It's thanks sot all of the people posting here that I got the scoop on this doctor's technique which is pretty typical. He works on older people who have medicare coverage that pays for a brow lift when a bleph (lid) is done for obscuring peripheral vision. He doesn't do any muscle work or undermining. From what I read that's guaranteed failure in 6-12 months. He'll take out the endotines if they don't dissolve over time; but, not for free! Scary stuff. Maybe this is common practice and explains the high failure rate.
Mars2008
May 7, 2012
I wish that I would have read this comment before my surgery. This comment reflects my negative experience too. Consider a direct lift not these fixation devices
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Miserable since endotine post used in brow lift....

hurricaine ohMay 4, 2009

Miserable since endotine post used in brow lift. Hives, constant itching of forehead and scalp. My face looks the same after only three years.

Updated on Sep 18, 2009

I have been miserable post upper blepraplasty and brow lift. They inserted Endotine fixation post and since then all I get is intense sores and itching of the scalp.

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NHaven
April 13, 2011
I know it's been a long time since your review and I am curious about your long term experience. A doctor I highly respect is advocating this procedure for me since my browpexy failed, but remarks like yours make me examine the procedure carefully. Please post your experience today. Thanks.
hurricaine oh
November 4, 2011

Did you go with the endotine fixation post for a brow lift? Have you heard of any informaTION ON THESE. I AM STILL MISERALBE

Dru11
August 7, 2011
I am 3 1/2 years after and still have pain and itching from the posts. It did so little for me and caused hair loss scars chronic itching and pain. Those posts are nasty and the are screwed into your scull. They don't tell you that.
NHaven
August 7, 2011
Thank you so much for your update! I'm going to pass on the endotines. Too many people have too many problems. Can the posts be removed or are you stuck with those nasty things forever?
Dru11
August 7, 2011
Forever
Dru11
August 8, 2011
It is not my update, I just have a similar experience and was looking to see if anyone knew if it ends. So I posted a comment.
NHaven
August 8, 2011
Oh, I see you are right. Best wishes to you.
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