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Where Did This Long Face Come From?! - London, GB

Name: Where Did This Long Face Come From?! - London, GB
Item: Dominic Bray, MBBS, FRCS
Author: soph61

ORIGINAL POST

Hi all, I've been squirrelling into my 'face lift...

soph61April 27, 2015

WORTH IT

Hi all,
I've been squirrelling into my 'face lift fund' for a while now, expecting to go under the knife at around 60 but post divorce my face suddenly dropped overnight it seemed. I saw a few surgeons before meeting Dominc Bray. As everyone says - he inspires confidence. Face & neck lift is on order, deposit paid. Hooray!

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Dominic Bray, MBBS, FRCS

Physician

Replies (90)

Eva Hopeful

April 27, 2015

Good luck! Do you mind letting me know exactly what procedures you are having done at what cost (in £, as I'm from UK). Any laser treatment included or brow lift?

soph61

April 27, 2015

Hi Eva, I'm having a 'face & neck lift' at least that's what it said on my invoice. And it's £8,500. No laser or brow lift as I don't need the brow done yet! If you send me your email address I could explain more and send a before pic if you're interested....I just don't want to go public yet. I'm a little bit scared as stupidly I watched a few you tube videos of face lift ops....er oh don't think I'll be doing that again ...until afterwards ;-)

Sa54

April 27, 2015

Good for you. My face also dropped quickly- not only that but why wait? I wanted to enjoy it now, not wait! You will be delighted as we all are with Dominic's wonderful results- and to trust your surgery to such a lovely, handsome, highly skilled surgeon- couldn't think of anything better! Yes I am another satisfied patient of Mr Bray!

soph61

April 29, 2015

That's great to hear, thank you. How long ago was your procedure? X

Sa54

April 29, 2015

Almost a year, but just recently had my fractionated Co2 Laser treatment :) x

NancyKMRees

April 28, 2015

I have a consultation booked with Dominic and am also wanting a neck and lower facelift so I'm hoping you will post your experience. I will be thinking of you as I know it's exciting but at the same time scarey. xx

soph61

April 29, 2015

When is your consultation Nancy?

NancyKMRees

April 30, 2015

Not for a couple of months

stelmo

April 28, 2015

Hi, it's great to read about other experiences. I'm booked in for a consultation with Dominic and am hoping to have face and neck lift. I'm 55 yrs, I hate photos and mirrors - and clothes shopping too because nothing looks good with my face! I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing about your experience. Please do post lots!

soph61

April 28, 2015

i will ....i've just accepted a cancellation for May 14th...yikes approx 2 weeks time ....nervous and excited x

Sa54

April 29, 2015

How exciting! Not too much time to think now. X

soph61

April 29, 2015

Exactly! ;-)

Sa54

April 29, 2015

You are very lucky to have a cancellation slot- when I had my consultation with Dominic last year, I had to wait a while as he does get booked up months in advance! So pleased for you & don't forget to keep us all updated :) x

soph61

May 1, 2015

Yes I know, I'm suddenly paranoid I'm going to catch a virus or something ...Aaaargh, keeping well clear of anyone with a tissue! ;-)

Sa54

May 1, 2015

Haha I was the same! I wanted to go out with a surgical mask over my face to avoid the non tissue & tissue people!! I just kept thinking that if I missed the slot,I I would have to wait months! But I didn't catch anything & neither will you hopefully - we are coming to the end of the virus season where every other person is sneezing & coughing, so you will be fine! X

stelmo

May 2, 2015

That's great, we'll all be with you - in spirit, anyway! How long is the usual wait between consultation and surgery? x

soph61

May 2, 2015

Well I had my consult in mid April and first appointment available was early June but then there was a cancellation so I jumped at the chance to get 'done' sooner! ;-)

Angie_M

April 29, 2015

Excited to read your pre-op/entire journey review! Stress can definitely age you more quickly and I'm glad you're able to do this for yourself!

UPDATED FROM soph61

6 days pre

Pre op queries

soph61May 7, 2015

Anyone know if I have to remove toenail polish before facelift with Dominic ? Ha, sounds such a silly question, he's doing my face not my feet. But I think you have to remove it for GA ...perhaps not for sedation - anyone know? Thanks girls (& boys!) x

Replies (6)

Franchesse

May 11, 2015

Have no clue but they do recommend it for most ops so perhaps just go ahead and remove... That said, that's what his assistants are there for - answering your questions... Best of luck

Michael kalas

May 14, 2015

You chupet

FanJet

May 20, 2015

Yep. the nurse/anesthesiologist needs to see the fingernail/toe bed for circulation. Sometimes they put a clamp monitor on hand - but they also check your feet nail bed to make sure oxygenation/circulation is OK.

gracejones

September 18, 2015

I THINK ITS TO CHECK THE COLOUR OF YOUR FINGER NAILS AND SEE IF THEY ARE NATURALY FILLING WITH BLOOD.

AT78

October 2, 2015

Results are great! Congratulations! :-)

UPDATED FROM soph61

4 days pre

'Before' pics

soph61May 9, 2015

Here are my before pics. I'm concerned about jowls and neck sagging, under my eyes has sunk, my plump cheeks have disappeared and the wide heart shaped face of my youth has gone and I'm now long and rectangular.

Replies (3)

FanJet

May 20, 2015

All of us are so self critical - you have a very beautiful elongated facial contour - but as you said with ageing we lose that softness and plumpiness that collagen/fat gives. I think your PS will be able to soften your features and give you a refreshed youthful glowing face. Best of luck!

Happyme7

March 6, 2016

I think you just had to get some Botox and fillers get, and nothing more you need. You have such a good skin.