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I had forehead contouring and I’m so happy with my results!
ORIGINAL POST
Forehead Contouring Wasn’t So Bad!
WORTH IT$19,000
I had forehead contouring and I’m so happy with my results!
It was such a fast and easy process. I was able to get a consultation within a few days of contacting them. I had my surgery about 5 weeks later!
It was a bit tight to get my therapist letters, physical, blood tests, and prior authorization done in time. I was very worried insurance would deny it and I wouldn’t have enough time to dispute it. But it was approved! My patient coordinator Carole was very helpful answering all my many, panicked questions! I’d recommend giving yourself more than a month, just in case.
I stayed in Boston for about 9 days. I arrived on Sunday night, had my surgery on Tuesday, and flew home the following Tuesday.
I wasn’t allowed to eat or drink before the surgery. It wasn’t so bad.
After the surgery, I was groggy but not in any serious pain. My head started swelling and hurting, but acetaminophen was enough. I could only eat apple sauce and pudding for about 3 days.
I took off the bandages and hair ties on Thursday morning and found my hair super matted around the incision. I fixed some of it but had to cut off one small chunk. I hemorrhaged into the whites of my eyes, which took about a month to go away. I lost about a half inch of hair around the incision but that should grow back. I also lost sensation above the incision until the top of my head, and the right half of my forehead was a bit numb. But overall the recovery was pretty manageable; just expect to be a little weird looking for a month!
The price was about 19k (15k for the surgery, 4k for the OR and anesthesia). They sent me the full bill and I sent it to my insurance company for reimbursement.
The experience was so positive. Dr. Spiegel and his staff are compassionate and competent. I’d definitely do it again.
It was such a fast and easy process. I was able to get a consultation within a few days of contacting them. I had my surgery about 5 weeks later!
It was a bit tight to get my therapist letters, physical, blood tests, and prior authorization done in time. I was very worried insurance would deny it and I wouldn’t have enough time to dispute it. But it was approved! My patient coordinator Carole was very helpful answering all my many, panicked questions! I’d recommend giving yourself more than a month, just in case.
I stayed in Boston for about 9 days. I arrived on Sunday night, had my surgery on Tuesday, and flew home the following Tuesday.
I wasn’t allowed to eat or drink before the surgery. It wasn’t so bad.
After the surgery, I was groggy but not in any serious pain. My head started swelling and hurting, but acetaminophen was enough. I could only eat apple sauce and pudding for about 3 days.
I took off the bandages and hair ties on Thursday morning and found my hair super matted around the incision. I fixed some of it but had to cut off one small chunk. I hemorrhaged into the whites of my eyes, which took about a month to go away. I lost about a half inch of hair around the incision but that should grow back. I also lost sensation above the incision until the top of my head, and the right half of my forehead was a bit numb. But overall the recovery was pretty manageable; just expect to be a little weird looking for a month!
The price was about 19k (15k for the surgery, 4k for the OR and anesthesia). They sent me the full bill and I sent it to my insurance company for reimbursement.
The experience was so positive. Dr. Spiegel and his staff are compassionate and competent. I’d definitely do it again.
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Response from Dr. Spiegel:
Thank you for sharing this in-depth process! It's so helpful to share these things for all patients and future patients. Your detailed account of the recovery process, though challenging at times, reflects the manageable nature of the post-op period. We are lucky to have you as a patient, and look forward to following your continued healing!
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