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Scars healing

Here is the photo one month out. It looks better in person but I figured I'd post anyway. I'm actually wearing a ponytail right now and you can't see anything.

Surgery Jan 27th, Feb 27th update

All is still going well. I have had a few random headaches which is not usual for me but isn't that is what Advil was invented for? I saw my regular doctor yesterday for my physical and he said it was normal to have headaches. He also looked at my scars and said they looked great.
It is strange that when I look in the mirror I feel normal, like not much has changed but all I have to do is take a look at my before and after photos and I know I had a lot of work done. I think it is a result of it looking so natural, more like I did probably 10 years ago.
I do put makeup on the scar a bit, I will take photos of the scar without makeup and post them. I know progress photos are helpful for those that are behind me in the healing process or considering a brow lift.
Just for disclosure purposes, I had eyelash extensions put on, I started using Latisse about 3 weeks ago but thought this would be a jump start. I'm hoping that as the extensions fall out the real ones will be thicker and fuller. Once they are all off I will post before and after photos .

How about the top of my head

I thought I would add that I cannot feel part of the top of my head. It is funny that he worked on my forehead and that has slightly reduced sensation which is not a surprise but the top of my head has considerably less feeling. Yes I was warned about this but it is weird to brush your hair and not really feel it at all. I was also told not use my hair dryer for a few weeks so I did not burn it on accident as well. So for those of you whom are mothers and had an epidural during child birth, this feels similar, you can touch it but you can't really feel it. And just like child birth, it is so worth it...

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1124 Essington Road, Joliet, Illinois
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Really RealSelf, you only let me score Dr. Rios a 5? Wrong, he is a 10+ I could not be more pleased with my brow lift, Dr. Rios delivered results that were better than I ever could have expected. I also cannot thank Dr. Pax (Wheaton Eye Clinic) enough for the recommendation to get my consultation from Dr. Rios. I have been to the office (Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Associates) four times so far, the office is run efficiently and I have not had to wait all that long at all. Everyone is nice and helpful, Beany gets right back to you if you call or email. What else can you ask for?