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Hairline lowering

Purrfectme
$13,000

I was motivated to have this surgery because I always thought I had an irregular hairline. I didn't like that I couldn't do a lot of hairstyle. So I've don't plenty, plenty of research. My goal doctor is in LA but he's out of my budget. So I did even more research and came across Dr Demetri. Ummm ... my experience before meeting him and his staff in person was stellar! Everyone was really sweet, accommodating. They answered any and every question I could think of. I truly believed I was in great hands. Now fast forward to after surgery... I look stupid. I'm already planning (saving money) for a revision. Dr Demetri really didn't take his time with my hairline. It looks very rushed and very much the same to be honest. I've seen him do hairlines far worst than mine, and make them look way better. I tried to express my unhappiness to his staff and ... wow! Talk about not giving a [RS bleep]! The only one that seem to care a bit was Kat. Everyone else pretty much brushed me. Dr Demetri I'm sure heard I was unhappy, but never once did he reach out. So I'll give a zero stars for bedside manner. Once surgery is done, you're pretty much a nobody to them. I will most definitely be having a revision in a few months. I will keep you all posted!

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Demetri Arnaoutakis, MD

Demetri Arnaoutakis, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM Purrfectme
25 days post

Phone call

Purrfectme
Hey, I’m still healing. I got a phone call today from the doctor. After practically begging to get some follow up from him. He was very uninterested in my concerns, questions or anything that pertained to me, my surgery. It was weird. I’ve never had a doctor treat me like this. And as you know I’m not new to cosmetic surgery. I don’t want to say it’s the color of my skin. But he’s not really concerned with me now that surgery is done. I wouldn’t recommend this man to an animal. I highly believe in bedside manner and treating your patients with care. If you’re looking for a wham, bam, one night stand type of thing, I say have surgery with him. If you’re looking for aftercare, concern, check ins or follow ups… RUN! He wouldn’t even really talk to me during the call. I felt so rushed that after awhile I just shut up. The call was literally 3 mins! I’m hurt but it’s ok. I’ve found another doctor that’s already talked to me much longer than Dr Demetri. He’s answered my questions, asked how I am feeling, what my next goal is and is helping me plan out my next few months. I’ll then be able to go in for a consult with the new surgeon. Can you believe my doctor didn’t ask how I was feeling? How was scar was looking? Am I ok? Like nothing even close. Just “why didn’t I come to the follow up appointment”. Meanwhile I called in before the appointment with complains and concerns and the women at the front desk weren’t helpful and was kinda condescendingly rude. Why would I? I’m sure he heard my complaints. Why not reach out? These ppl don’t give a cr*p once surgery is over. I’m convinced they’re all for social media clout. Also, my new hairline look WORST than the old one. I don’t know how he managed to do that. Smh. I’m just going to lay low until I’m able to have this fixed. Whether it’s getting cut open again or transplants. Either way the FRONT of my hairline look so bad! PLEASE DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS MAN!!!

Replies (5)

May 21, 2023
Hey, I had a different surgeon but he sounds exactly like yours. I’m also looking to get a revision unfortunately. I’ve had really bad scarring so I might do a scar revision with a different surgeon. Best wishes to you, this is a struggle and I feel it.
May 23, 2023
Hi I'm so sorry to hear that. I truly feel like my surgery took off barely 1 cm. My results look like he put me to sleep, lasered my widows peak, then woke me back up. Whatever you do, DO NOT choose Dr Demetri!
May 30, 2023
I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's my worst fear when it comes to getting this surgery. Would you be willing to post a photo of your results? I feel like I alway see pictures great results but I think it's important to see both sides of the coin.
May 30, 2023
hey sure I’ll add them to my review later. I think my problem is that I’m a perfectionist. Some people will say it’s not bad. I can cover my scar with concealer and no one notices a thing. But I didn’t get the surgery to west concealer or my hair constantly down. My scar is pretty bad at some parts. I didn’t choose a good surgeon so that was my fault. Other than my scar I haven’t had any other complication. I’m dark skinned so my scar is white. I just don’t want a scar at all. Wish I did my research.
June 2, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear smh. Who did you go to?
UPDATED FROM Purrfectme
2 months post

Pictures

Purrfectme
I decided to share a few photos. I emailed Dr Demetri office today to finally get some things off my chest once and for all. I kept it respectful. I don’t think I’ll get a response. Him or the people in that office definitely don’t care lol. I’m laughing as I type this but it’s sad how people are so nice when they want your money. But switch up once paid. Sigh. I’ve been telling myself don’t let this situation bother me too much because I know surgery come with some ups and downs. I just don’t like when surgery clinics and doctors come off super nice and fake informative in the beginning. Then ghost the patients once surgery is over. Anyway …. So I’m experiencing some shock hair loss (sucks smh). I have a knot under my scar on one side. I’m not sure what it is. It feel so strange. I have two sharp little things on each side of my scar. I think it’s a stitch .. or??? Idk. Last but NOT least, my scar is slowly widening and turning white! I want to pass out from regret every time I look at it. I usually scar AMAZING! I’ve had surgery more than once on other things and scarring has never been an issue. As for right now, I’m scared out of my mind that I’m stuck with a white and wide scar. Oh, and my scar is crooked as ever! One side is actually lower than the other. The operative report I received was pretty much full of lies. I don’t want to write too many details about it because I did in my last update and it was removed. So, my biggest thing now is how do I cover up my scar or fix it??? I’ve been advised by another doctor that hair grafts can help (but I have to wait a few months) or get a revision (which I’ve sought out a few quotes and… it’s double what I originally paid on top of, the few month wait!). I’m honestly furious with Dr Demetri. I feel mistreated, played and just all around the board other things I can’t name without feeling like my post will get taken down. Smh.

Replies (6)

June 20, 2023
Hey. Mine turned out exactly like this. I had mine done by Dr Solomon in Toronto. Please people don’t go there. I’ve also been told I could get a revision or grafts. I’m afraid even if I get grafts it will still be visible?? Idk. What are you leaning towards. Every consult I did recommends a scar revision. But I don’t know who to trust anymore. Yes I have wasted my money and suffered from severe depression due to this.
June 21, 2023
Hi, I'm so sorry to hear you're dealing with the same thing. I too am so scared of a revision to be honest. I do worry will the grafts cover this sharp and thick white line?? I regret ever meeting my surgeon smh. I wish I saved up more money and went to a professional. I honestly cry every now and then. Especially when I see how horrific it is. But I've been doing a lot of praying as well, to keep me sane. I wrote my doctors office a long detailed message, sent photos and guess what? They never responded and don't care smh. It sucks because I didn't curse or be rude. I genuinely raised concerns about my issue. I pray nobody else ever go to him. Im considering creating an instagram page to warn others as well. Have you decided what you'll do to fix yours?
June 21, 2023
Yeah same!! Like grafts will probably cover it but up close people will be able to detect the scar. Which is not what I want. If my scar was thinner it would be better. I’m thinking of revising the scar with a better doctor then grafts. Haven’t fully decided yet. I hate that I will be eating more time and money. I too wish I had never met my surgeon or even learned of this surgery tbh. He’s evil, sounds just like yours. I was deeply depressed for such a long time and now I just cover up my scar with my hair and concealer and try to forget about it. I cannot wear my hair up and I’m afraid of swimming and the wind even MORE because my scar is WAY worse than a big forehead.
June 20, 2023
I don’t know how a doctor or anyone in their right conscience do this to a person. I keep saying, if they can’t guarantee a decent result most of the time, they shouldn’t perform this surgery. I regret doing mine so much.
June 21, 2023
RIGHT! I would've rather he just denied me and said he can't help. It sucks he did this. It sucks when any doctor hurts a patient with no regard. I'm currently seeking help. I know karma will come full circle for him though. It doesn't miss anyone.
August 18, 2023
I got the same procedure done with Dr. Demetri, and my stitches were rushed and the wound wasn't completely closed. I only went to him because he was local. He also said he used local anesthesia in the consultation, and the day before my surgery the anesthesiologist said it's general anesthesia. I definitely recommend people travel to the doctor in TX for this procedure.