Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Facelift REVIEWS

Dominic Bray is a Genius

ORIGINAL POST

Dominic Bray is a Genius

Alexandra6465
WORTH IT$20,408
I would just like to share with everyone who is considering a face lift, my experience with Dominic Bray.
I decided to have a face and neck lift in October 2018 and began my research. I used this site but also the main surgeons websites to get an understanding of the procedures used. I was immediately attracted to Dominic because he had multiple views of faces he had worked on, from immediately after surgery up to a year post. I also liked the idea that I didn’t have to have a general anaesthetic. Dominic only does facial plastic surgery and nothing else, which I think is a good thing. He has carried out over 1000 face lifts!
I made an appointment to see him and he advised what I should have based on my concerns. He’s a really lovely guy and so reassuring.
I booked my surgery for January 2019.
The clinic in Tunbridge Wells has its own operating theatre, overnight accommodation with a nurse on hand all night.
I was awake during the surgery but very drowsy and felt absolutely nothing. I had no idea of time but it took about 4 hours apparently. After the surgery I went to my room with ice packs. It was a difficult week I cannot lie with little sleep to begin with and constant application of ice to reduced the swelling but by the time I went back for my first week review and stitch removal, I felt fine.
I was still swollen and a bit lop sided but with very little bruising and could see it was fantastic. As the weeks went on and the swelling went down and the skin softened up, I was just thrilled. The scaring at 3 months is practically invisible and I wear my hair up or behind my ears most of the time. I got just what I wanted. I look so much like me, my son, whom I hadn’t seen for 2 months, didn’t even notice I’d had a face lift! I look like the younger, fresher version of me. People who don’t know about my surgery but see me often have commented on how well I look and have said ‘I’m glowing’. I had a small problem with one of the internal stitches which my body decided it didn’t like. Dominic performed a small surgery under local anaesthetic, cutting around the bottom of my ear again to remove the stitch and scar tissue. This completely sorted the problem and you would never know he had done it. I have to say the attention to detail in the stitches is amazing, you just can’t see the scars. I’m so impressed with this man and I can’t promote his genius enough. I just love what he has done and I can have photos taken with confidence now.
The team are also amazing and so caring. Thank you all for what had been initially the scariest but best decision of my life. I have absolutely no regrets at all and would gladly recommend this fantastic surgeon.

Alexandra6465's provider

Alexandra6465 rating for Dr. Bray:

Overall rating

Replies (21)

User Avatar
May 19, 2019

You look amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey with the community. 

May 24, 2019
Hi. You look incredible I’m booked in in a couple of months to have a face and neck lift. I’m terrified and can’t stop thinking about it. I’m really squeamish are you aware of what’s going on in the procedure ? I’m going on holiday 5 1/2 weeks later do you think my friends we are going away with will tell as I have only told my close family and no one else . ? Thank you
May 27, 2019
Thank you. I had no sensation during the procedure and drifted happily in and out of sleep. I too was scared but there is no need to be. This man is in total control and is just fantastic. You are in the safest hands. I saw my son for the first time in 5 weeks after my face lift and he didn’t even notice - so I didn’t tell him! All the people who don’t know just think I’m looking great. The lady at the checkout in my local Tesco said I look glowing!
That’s exactly what I wanted. A younger, fresher version of me. I didn’t want to look like someone else or like I had had a face lift. That’s why I chose Dominic Bray. He’s a genius and understands faces totally.
Good luck - you won’t need it, and look forward to the new, younger version of you. X
May 27, 2019
Your results are beautiful, as are you! I was drawn to your photo and story because it is exactly how I would choose a facelift to be. I am fairly youthful looking naturally and take good care of my skin not tanning etc but in the last two years I find I look very tired. Your procedure would be exactly what I would be looking for, a refreshing facial contours but keeping me looking like me. Thank you for sharing your story!
May 27, 2019
Thank you very much!
This is why I chose this surgeon as he understands faces so well. I wanted to look just like me but younger and fresher. See my comments to the other lady above.
He is a little more expensive than some but I didn’t want to take any chances with my face and I am thrilled with the results. When I look in the mirror, I see me 10 years ago and I feel so happy about that. I used to look in the mirror and see my mother!
August 12, 2019
I so agree with you, Dominic is a genius. His results are so subtle, my sister didn’t realise I had a face lift but everyone comments on how well I look. My husband and close friends were against me having the procedure but even they have to now admit I look great and chose the best surgeon. I would advise anyone to go to Dominic-his phenomenal skill and his caring, friendly attitude make for a wonderful experience all round.
June 14, 2019
I have to say it's very subtle. Do you mind me asking how much did it cost including overnight stay etc
June 15, 2019
$20,408
UPDATED FROM Alexandra6465
6 months post

Wedding photos

Alexandra6465
I have just got married and I am so please with my wedding photos. I had reached that stage where I hated all photos of me because of my sagging neck and jowls but I have a jaw line now and it makes such a difference!

Replies (7)

July 12, 2019
You look absolutely georgious! Beautiful and natural. Gongrats. Your husband seems to adore you. No wonder!
July 12, 2019
Thank you, he does!
User Avatar
July 13, 2019

Congratulations! You're a beautiful lady —what a lucky guy! 

July 13, 2019
☺️
July 13, 2019
Beautiful subtle difference:)
August 13, 2019
You are a beautiful bride!
August 13, 2019
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM Alexandra6465
6 months post

6 months post operation - so happy.

Alexandra6465
A couple of shots from a recent photo shoot. I’m loving my jaw line and I just don’t feel 55 any more. I haven’t liked photos of me for years but I don’t have to feel concerned any more when someone gets the camera out. Dominic Bray has made such a difference to my life and he’s done such a good job, it’s so natural. It’s all I hoped for and more.

Replies (13)

July 23, 2019
The result is indeed very natural and beautiful. When I smile I look nice, but when I don't my face is somehow long. And the neck. Not so bad but still creppy and lose skin. Bug the idea of surgery keeps me waiting. I am 51 now. Thank you for your precious help since you post. By the way, do your face and neck feel like before operation or tight? What about the stiches under The skin? The ones used to lift smas? Are they dissolvable or just remain there? Thank you so much!
July 23, 2019
My face is still a little numb around the ears and jaw. The internal stitches are both dissolvable and some permanent.
I don’t feel at all right now but it can take up to a year to get all the feeling back apparently.
August 5, 2019
Probably the best (and most natural lift) I have seen yet - and I've been on countless websites. You look beautiful. I just wish your doc was based in the US :)
August 5, 2019

Thank you so much and you are right, he is just so so good at keeping it natural. He does nothing but facelifts and has performed over 1000 of them. I did my research too and the way he does it leaves the best result. He has a new website coming out soon and some the people featured on there look fabulous. I was so worried people would look at me and say ‘that woman’s had a face lift’ but even some of my friends, whom I hadn’t seen for a while, didn’t realise. They just thought I was looking really well!

August 5, 2019

Thank you so much and you are right, he is just so so good at keeping it natural. He does nothing but facelifts and has performed over 1000 of them. I did my research too and the way he does it leaves the best result. He has a new website coming out soon and some the people featured on there look fabulous. I was so worried people would look at me and say ‘that woman’s had a face lift’ but even some of my friends, whom I hadn’t seen for a while, didn’t realise. They just thought I was looking really well!

August 13, 2019
I have had exactly the same experience after a facelift with Dominic, friends (and even family members who I haven’t told about the op) just comment how well I look! I am SO glad I found him...
August 22, 2019
hi there you look gorgeous!! planning on setting a date for mine but still worried about how I will cope as I know Dominic will do a great job. did you have a platysmaplasty as well? did your neck feel tight?my worry is that i will feel so tight as if cannot swallow/breath.what was your experience? also how was your hairline say 3/4 months after?was it intact? thanks
August 22, 2019
Thank you! I had a lower face and neck lift. Yes it was tight but after a week I was able to deal with it no problem. The scars in the lower hair line are invisible after 3 months, I didn't have any in the upper hair line. You can swallow no problem. The first week is tough but that's it. Do it!
August 23, 2019
My neck feels tight but not where I can't swallow or breathe. If it wasn't tight it wouldn't have worked and you wouldn't see results. But although I've felt uncomfortable at times I don't regret it and I know the sensations will get easier. Also, my hairline has never been an issue. I wasn't working at the time I had my surgery so I was able to take it easy for the first 2 months, and that was really helpful.
August 23, 2019
Any scars will be invisible after 3/4 months but I was going out after 2 weeks and no one could see them. Dominic spends as much time on the stitching as the operation itself and that's why the healing is so good. You never feel you can't breath, ever. I had mine done in January and I feel absolutely normal and have done for many months. I still don't have all the feeling back but it's getting there slowly. You just get used to it. I am so thrilled with the result I would gladly never get the feeling back to have had these results. It's just not an issue. You are in the best hands and you won't regret it. It's the best thing I ever did x