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So Far So Good - Had my surgery this morning

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So Far So Good

rypert001
WORTH IT$14,300
Had my surgery this morning. Staff was really attentive. Right when you get in they start an IV and give you some Tylenol with the tiniest sip of water. The doctor comes down to mark the areas of the incision and then it's straight to the OR. OR is cold! They started the anesthesia and I was out within minutes. Waking up, felt slightly disoriented and super drugged up! Lol

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Gal Aharonov, MD

Gal Aharonov, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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July 20, 2020
Hi I’m extremely interested to know how recovery is for you and more specifically how did it look weeks 2 and 3? I would like to get it done but nervous about recovery
February 18, 2021
Sorry I didn't take any progress pics but I would say it took 3-4 weeks until the swelling went down enough for me to go out in public comfortably without a hat. But it took about 3-4 months before I looked more "normal". At 5 months I would say the redness and scar were unnoticeable. Now at 6 months you can't even tell I had anything done.
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1 day post

Before and After

rypert001
My surgery was a bit different because the doctor not only lowered my hairline but also shaved off a significant amount of bone. Notice the projection of the bone in my forehead. Made it look super large and was my biggest insecurity. Now look at how flat the bumps look! 11 years I spent covering my forehead with stiff-hairsprayed bangs. Rainy days were my enemy and I couldn't engage in any water activities. I was super cautious about people touching my hair and I actually always got a lot of comments on my bangs. I'm excited to see the final results once the swelling goes down. So far, no regrets. The doctor and the patient coordinator Faye have been a pleasure to work with and made me feel comfortable every step of the way!

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July 9, 2020
Hi! How much was the procedure?
July 16, 2020
$14,300 because doctor shaved my brow bone. This would have been $12,500 just for the hairline lowering.
July 16, 2020
You look great! Hi are you feeling? I am just curious how well you felt the day after? Well enough to fly?
July 16, 2020
I would not suggest flying the day after. Lots of pain in the face head and neck areas. Also lots of swelling. The day of and day after are definitely very tough.
December 21, 2020
where did you go to get this done
December 27, 2020
Wow! Forehead lowering goals! Your results look great. How bad was the pain day of and day after? Did you require pain meds?? How long before returning to work?
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8 months post

6 month update

rypert001
Hair is slowly starting to grow in now and the scar isn't visible, the redness is also gone. Still can't feel My scalp 100% and I feel tightness in my incision line but It was definitely worth it and a good investment!

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February 18, 2021
Are you experiencing any “shock loss”?
March 14, 2021
Yes, at the sides of my head where the doctor Made the incision but it's growing back :)
February 19, 2021
Looks great!!!
March 14, 2021
Thank you!!
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March 14, 2021
That is amazing!! Your forehead looks great!! Thanks for sharing!!
March 14, 2021
Thank you!!!