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Has Anyone on Here Had a Facelift by Michael Petrosky MD? - Marietta, GA

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I am freaking out right now to the point that I...

realstupidOctober 20, 2014
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I am freaking out right now to the point that I want to reschedule or even cancel my surgery. I really like this Dr. I have met with him twice but I am an idiot and did not even ask to see before and after pics. I think he will do a good job but there are some bad reviews on the web for him and now I don't know what to think. There are good reviews too but not that many like some other docs have and the reviews are for boob jobs not facelifts. PLEASE someone reply.

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Michael Petrosky, MD

Michael Petrosky, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (28)

classic1956
October 20, 2014
If you can cancel - I would take a breather and maybe find someone who specializes in the face - I too have some remorse that I should have interviewed a few more before my surgery. I think he did a good job, but like you, the only reviews I saw here were for tummy tucks and boobs. My surgeon was highly recommended by my PCP who did have a facelift and other procedures done by him over the last 10 yrs or so. Several of his nurses also had their faces worked on by him. BUT if you are having panic attacks over this I would at least postpone and interview a few more. Sorry I can't help you more. Good Luck!
realstupid
October 21, 2014
Thank you so much. I did cancel because I just did not know what method he was going to use. I did see some before and after photos and looked nice but I really just did to do more research and really feel comfortable with the whole office, not just the Dr. I plan on doing other peels or lasers and maybe botox so I really what to find a place that makes me super comfortable.
classic1956
October 21, 2014
Oh good, now you can catch your breath and take your time - once the thought popped into my head, I just sort of let it snowball into setting up the surgery without really giving it much thought.
Cindy8585
October 20, 2014
Hi - I always think you should go with your gut feelings. And it's better to b safe than sorry. If you do cancel, you can always reschedule later if after visiting other surgeons, you are then assured that this one is the best for you. Just my thoughts.
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Angie_M
October 20, 2014
Sounds like you have a hard decision to make! Thanks for reaching out here. It looks like you're already getting some good feedback. I hope you'll keep us posted on what you decide to do!
Bunnyman
October 20, 2014
If you are having doubts cancel! Find someone who specializes in faces and interview past fl patients and definitely look at before and afters. Good luck!
needafaceliftnow45
October 20, 2014
I think you should cancel. Face lifts are complicated and have risks and it important that if you have a facelift you have chosen a surgeon that you feel extremely confident in.
realstupid
October 23, 2014
I did end up cancelling. It was VERY awkward and super stressful this week. But all that panicking did have some benefits. I lost 3 lbs this week! I need to find something else to panic about. Also, I think I need to lose 20 lbs before I do this because I don't want to lose weight after I get a FL and then up wrinkled and saggy again.
needafaceliftnow45
October 24, 2014
So glad you cancelled. You did the right thing. There are so many facelift horror stories out there, so it is important to do a lot of research before choosing a surgeon. I agree about the weight too. I am planning to get a facelift also but need to weight first for the same reason you mentioned.
needafaceliftnow45
October 24, 2014
i meant to write lose weight.
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StillSouthern
October 24, 2014
See, perfect! Get yourself in the best shape possible and you will be so pleased with your results!
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