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Facelift Gone Bad
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Sorry but no referral from me. Had facelift and...
Educated consumerSeptember 12, 2016
$8,999
Sorry but no referral from me. Had facelift and ended up with one ear longer than the other and my pierced earrings went in different directions. Revisions are like pulling teeth - you'll get the yes we will fix it but after two/three tries I am done. He does that purposely to wear you down. Patel even told me the last time that I would have to wait 10 years to fix the ear properly. Funny I went to another surgeon who fixed it within two weeks. And he did it correctly. The invoice was sent to patel for reimbursement but nothing so far. Now he doesn't respond to emails. Also left scars on my cheek in front of ears. In other words scar management should be part of the package . Not here. Costing me more money to have the scars lasered. So essentially I am paying for something I already paid for.... IMHO he does what is easiest and fastest for him with little or no regard for patients. Ameteur results at best. I would seek more competent and professional doctor. Reading here how he has a habit of loosing files - seems to be common and I am wondering if that only happens to patients who point out his inadequacies. Word in social media is that he removes negative reviews - let's see
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December 27, 2016
Would you recommend the Dr who fixed it? And what is his name please
February 1, 2018
Get a lawyer and sue him for medical malpractice. Do you know that regular doctors can perform plastic surgery with no training? You have to go to a board certified plastic surgeon.
UPDATED FROM Educated consumer
3 days pre
The Worst Facelift
Educated consumerJune 5, 2017
Outcome - look at the photos. The scars extend down my cheek, one ear longer than other, neck revision is horrible. Dr was rude and his demeanor arrogant. Patel refuses to repair, reimburse, even to supply all medical records - telling me to hire an attorney. I look like a freak and wanted to look good for my son's wedding. I can't stand to look at the photos.
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June 7, 2017
Absolutely sickening how some of these surgeons can't get away with things like this they feed off of it insecurities and at the end of the day most are all about money, I wish some of them would get there liscence taken away but unfortunately it takes even more extreme measures than this for that to be even considered
I'm so sorry this happened to you I'll be praying for you that too heal from this.
I'm so sorry this happened to you I'll be praying for you that too heal from this.

June 7, 2017
I am so sorry to see what's happened to you. You are very strong and brave to share your journey with all of us. Perhaps you have saved someone else from going through this hell. Stay strong and remain beautiful inside and out.
December 10, 2017
Why does this guy have 4.8 stars and in fact why do they have him on here! This does not show well for RealSelf! Have you spoken to a Plastic surgery Mal Practice Lawyer? I'm sorry that you had to go through this!!
December 10, 2017
He has no facelift photo's on his site and he's only been in practice for 8 years. This guy is making big money and I think he needs to pay for his careless mistakes.
December 10, 2017
UPDATED FROM Educated consumer
Day of treatment
Worst Facelift
Educated consumerJune 10, 2017
I wanted to look refreshed for my son's wedding. The results left me with extensive facial scars on my cheek and in front of my ears. I was told the scars old fade but hey never did. I am left looking deformed and scarred. Dr Patel refuses to revise or refund money. The worst decision I have ever made was allowing him to perform a facelift on me.
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January 2, 2018
I had a similar bad experience with dr andrew jacono-arrogant incompetent doctor.
May 19, 2018
Neverbethesame, what happened with Jacono? He seems to be an expert in his field
January 4, 2018
So sorry your going through this.. who did your revision and any pictures to see results- I would love to see.. what made you go to this Patel dr anyway? Hope future patients read your complaints- Shame shame on this dr.
January 5, 2018
Holy crap i literally scheduled a consultation with this Dr. but then cancelled. I was also looking up to some places to get my face done locally due to weight lost. Wow the results. I am sorry for what happened to you. You probably have all the right to seek legal actions on this it might take awhile but this kind of bs work from some dr should not be tolerated.
January 5, 2018
January 5, 2018
He have a clinic somewhere in oakbrook. I remember him clearly because it was free but then i decided to cancel because i couldnt find a pic from his previous patients plus i got lazy driving there and deal with rush hours. But holy cow i would freakin drain my life savings to sue him. I know there are lawyers that would love to take your case. I am really sorry for what happened my heart aches just looking at you pics. I had some consultation with few drs in chicago area 1 of them hes really nice his name is dr shifrin. Maybe he can advise you on what to do. I will be doing mini lift in march but ill be travelling to asheville since dr shifin doesnt really do in office procedure and his price went up from the last time i had my fat transfer. My dr in Asheville his name is david harley he offers free phone consultation maybe you can try to ask him as well. :(
January 5, 2018
I would get hold of a TV station and get the word out that way. He' can do this to someone else! He's a bad guy!
January 5, 2018
News/media usually can’t go after plastic surgeons - if that were the case take a look at this sites ultherapy disasters.
January 5, 2018
No but maybe she can get someone to help her case. I will check that out! This guys should be put out of business for good! There is not excuse that he's still in business!

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