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Recovery Taking Long Time - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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I went through Gorgeous Getaways to Malaysia with...

ShakeyJune 16, 2012
$5,500

I went through Gorgeous Getaways to Malaysia with Dr Nasir for facelift *brow, upper n lower eyes, jowl and neck lift*. Only problem is they want you to book into hopsital first, then Dr sees you just before surgery. I stood my ground and demanded a proper consultation first.. I recommand this to everyone.

Had 4 hours surgery, woke up with terrible pain in back of head. Had 2 very large lumps, 79 stapes and about 60 stitches.. Nurses worried, doctor finally came 12 hours later to check, said lumps seemed like bone!!! What kind of Dr says that! Had terrible experience, hopsital was still in process of being built and from 10am - 10pm jack hammering in concrete, so I had to book myself out of hospital on second night after op to go back to hotel for rest. WRONG..hotel had noisy people above and next door and every night 8.30pm - 4am noies so in 14 days had 4 das sleep.

Before leaving to come back to Australia saw doctor again about painful lumps on back of head and I TOLD HIM they were swollen lumph nodes, then he agreed! I have since got alopecia where they were swollen! Been back 5 weeks and eyes still VERY SWOLLEN and right eye is being dragged down so I cant shut my eye and lower right lid extremely sore on scar line and hurts to blink or move eye. Was it worth it? ill let you know in about 6 months.

I think next time ill stick to Australian doctor and australian surgeons even though they are 3 times more cost. Operation,threate, anestetic $5,500AUD, Airfare $860 + travel insurance, Hotel $1,880AUD, all up around $9,000AUD

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Sharon at RealSelf
June 18, 2012

Oh my, that looks so painful! Do you have to go back to Malaysia for follow-ups?

Shakey
June 18, 2012
HI Sharon actually there is not a lot of pain. It gets uncomforatble for the first 10 days with the staples, but once they are taken out, its ok. The main pain has been the scar line above and below my eyes. I had this surgery done 28 years ago and it didnt hurt or take so long before. No I dont have to go back to Malaysia for follow ups, but if im not happy with final results, I will have to go back. Dr pulled left brow lift higher than right side, so I have one eyebrow slightly higher than the other, and the lower one has more of a hood over eye..Ill wait 3 months and see. Also Dr pulled cheek muscle on right side tighter than left and have a crooked smile. Again ill wait the 3-6 months they ask, then Ill decide. Im very happy with my neck lift, its amazing. I can only suggest to others intending on having surgery, RESEARCH and Interview your plastic/cosmetic surgeon. Look at his other patients before and after photos. ASK QUESTIONS! As we are paying for the service, we get to ask all the questions and interview them. Thank God for cosmetic surgeons, but there are a lot of cowboys out there, find the reputable ones. I posted they photos to show that its not a walk in the park getting a full facelift. Many women dont see these pics and have no idea what they are in for. Fortunately Ive had one before and knew what I was going to expect. I didnt post these pics to scare anyone, just to inform them as to the seriousness and reality that a facelift is a Major Operation carrying all the risks of major surgery. THanks for this webpage , great resource. Cheers to all!
MGM1
June 19, 2012
Wow Shakey, your pictures look rough right now. When did you have your surgery?
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June 19, 2012
Oh Shakey even you go through hard time now, please stay positive. I have a feeling that soon your situation will improve . I am praying for you. I wish you have good friends to encourage you in those moments. It is look like a bad job but trust me, won't be that bad. Make sure you'll have a good looking hair cut and make-up. Those 2 can make huge difference in your appearance, than the style of your clothes . 'm positively sure you'll look beautiful. Please communicate with us. We are here to support each other. We do care about YOU.
Shakey
June 20, 2012
Thank you all for your support. I had the surgery now about 6 weeks ago. Like MGM my eyes swell every day, then go down by night time, then next morning swollen again. Thank you for your prayers zizi, prayers go up to the Lord and HE hears. I posted the photos to let those who are thinking of having surgery, to see the real process they will have to go through. I think hollywood makes the word "facelift" sound so glamorous. Thanks to all for your support and im happy to be here for everyone too. Blessings and love to all.
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