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Sunnie101
$12,000

Great, did a phenomenal eyelid surgery. Also had SMS Facelift, Fractional Treatment & in my opinion within first year why so many fillers. I’ve shown my photos & received many opinions from other PS he should have done things different, but I take it lightly since they haven’t met me and continue to remain with Dr Swelstad. I enjoy working with one of his staff who is up to date and excellent on everything she’s recommended. I hope to continue to work with her and PS I’m not happy about a little over a year ago I remain I should not look like not much was done. It bothers me when comments by those who know about procedures can’t see any difference, yet I refuse to comment. I don’t have anymore hope things looked better a year ago. I’m deciding if I should speak about my concern. Please don’t take my opinion negative about the PS. I haven’t changed my mind that recommending Dr Swelstad is negative.

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Matthew Swelstad, MD

Matthew Swelstad, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 15, 2019
Not like I thought. Each visit seems more needs to be done. I had this surgery for longer term results, not a different issue each visit. What surprised me is the difference in options. I’m hoping another factual lazer & getting help with bumps & itching. I’m still working with same surgeon, but now having droughts about having treatments needed. I’m getting sad , what happened to keep getting to many fillers in 3 years. What shocked me the surgeon mentioned a more invasive procedure could be done for much better results & throw in eye procedure that doesn’t look good from 1st surgery. I never expected expected I wouldn’t require treatments at time, my spouse & I where taken of quard when he offered a better long lasting more favorable outcome at another $1200 for this. I would have done that the first time. I still like him, he has excellent to none an specialist working with him. Now she has extreme knowledge so I will see her for her excellent care to help me feel better. I hope something can be done about the small bumps and severe itching effecting my day. I want to believe theirs a solution instead of another invasive procedure. I believe those seeking a procedure should be offered the right one for you. I was informed I received what I was looking for. I’m not ready to give up on this PS yet. He really is good just knowing nothing perfect but still like able and offering help. I’m sad about not communicating better & that’s takes 2 people to sit and listen. I’d go elsewhere if I believed I made a mistake. Keep informed
June 15, 2019
Mistake it would be another $12,000 3 years after first procedure.
UPDATED FROM Sunnie101
3 years post

How I’m looking recently

Sunnie101
As explained I’m wearing concealer on red eyelids.2 Suncteens one colored 50 from Drs Office. I add another brand with Zinc with Neutrogena Sport Face + 70. As mentioned never been a sun bather & Im 63. He did have me use Retin A plus a Face Lightening 3 months prior to 1st Surgery then one Fractural Lazer Trestment.

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June 17, 2019
You look great
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September 26, 2019
You look great - your neck is still I wrinkled and tight - your face looks fantastic compared to your before pics. I hope mine looks that good at 3 years post op
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September 26, 2019
And 63 dang yeah you look good