Brow Lift, Lower Face & Neck Lift, Chin Implant Plus Rhinoplasty - Sydney, AU

This started out as a query about my double chin - what could I do without surgery? I spoke to 6 different doctors who offered various treatments. The over all thinking was, surgery will guarantee a result and a good result.

I felt if I was going to have surgery, I might as well do everything that bothered me and things that can only be improved with surgery.

Apart from my double chin, my nose has, or rather had a hump making my profile look bulky and masculine. With age the end of my nose had become bulky and rounded. The brow lift only makes a slight difference, however, it got rid the sag that caused a slight frown that was becoming apparent between my eye brows. I also had a chin implant - this gives me a better profile and jaw line. So that is it - 4 procedures all in one surgery.

I read every possible review and looked at thousands of photos and while this was very helpful everyone is different especially with recovery. I am now 4 weeks since the surgery and still have mild bruises under my eyes and some swelling. That said, I have had surgery in the past and had issues with swelling. I am not unhappy about this as I am seeing an improvement almost every day with both swelling and bruises.

One thing nobody seems to mention is problems with their mouth caused by numbness in the lower face. I am still struggling with my mouth to form words normally. Although again this is getting better all the time. The strange thing is I never noticed it until about 3 weeks out and I suddenly realised - that's why people are staring when I speak! I looked so strange. Something else that nobody mentions is hair fall. I had a lot of hair fall out and break post op due to the general anaesthetic.

I suffered no pain at all and didn't need any sleeping pills even though I slept with 3 pillows to keep my head elevated.

After speaking to 6 doctors - 4 of whom are surgeons, I decided on Dr Paul Gerarchi at The Face Institute Chatswood, NSW, Australia. Dr. Gerarchi was easy to talk to, didn't push anything, was relaxed and straightforward about results that could be achieved. I walked away and felt very confident about both the doctor and his staff. I couldn't fault his facility. I sent many email queries to the doctor and his practice manager all of which were answered immediately. Likewise his nurses where attentive and interested and nothing was too much trouble and everything I requested (extra cream, nasal wash, gauze ect.) was supplied on the spot, no issue, no questions.

My results are amazing. I could not be happier especially my nose or maybe my chin???? Both look so much better, a huge improvement. My husband took a while to get used to the results and my best friend
may also head to Chatswood after being mistaken for my mother in a cafe this week.

I can't honest say I would recommend someone have surgery - there are always risks, but my experience and results are worth every $$$ spent.

I wouldn't hesitate