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Hairline Lowered, Blepharoplasty, Eyebrow Lift, Face and Neck Lift...all in a Day! - Maryland

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4 years post

Nearly 5 years post op...still happy!

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WORTH IT$19,000
Thought I would come on here and post a little update, since I still am getting some questions. It is getting close to 5 years since I had my procedures done. My hairline is looking good, and although I do think my hair is thinning a bit on top, I think it is just a normal part of getting older. I am 53 now, and I did have a few guys mistake me for someone in their 30's, which was nice! So I have to thank Dr. Vogel for that ;) Since the major surgery was the hairline, I am updating the pics to show how nicely it turned out. Still some numbness and a bit of a tight feeling, but it is normal to me at this point. And my under eye bags have not come back. Yet. :)

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James Vogel, MD (retired)

James Vogel, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 27, 2019
Your hairline looks great. Do you know if Dr Vogel specializes in forehead reduction or just does them occasionally?
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July 28, 2019
I believe he is excellent in all procedures. He really takes his time to make sure he places the hair follicles in the incision area so it grows out nicely. He truly cares about his work and it shows. You cannot see any scars on my face, and he did a lot of work!
August 2, 2019
How did the surgeon determine how much to lower the forehead so it doesnt end up too low?
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October 10, 2019
Good question...he just has a good eye :) But since my forehead was so high, I think part of it was just how much he thought the skin would be able to stretch naturally. I personally wanted it lower, but I am very happy with what he did.
March 27, 2020
AMAZING
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3 years post

3 1/2 years later...

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Hello all,
I thought I would give a quick update on my procedure just a little over 3 1/2 years post op. My scar is completely undetectable, and I am still numb on the front top portion of my scalp. No big deal, as I am just used to it at this point. Can't tell you how happy this surgery has made me! I've added 3 new photos of my hairline. No issues to report, and I have been enjoying all the hairstyles I was never able to pull off before. ???? Still the best decision I ever made in my life!

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April 6, 2018
You look wonderful
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October 12, 2018
Thank you!
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April 6, 2018
You look fantastic!
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October 12, 2018
Thank you!
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April 7, 2018
Very nice
May 30, 2018
Dr Vogel is amazing!
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October 12, 2018
He's the best!!!
July 27, 2018
Wow, you truly look amazing, even before the op! Are you concerned about hair loss and showing the scar in the long-term?
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October 12, 2018
No hair loss today, or nothing significant outside of just getting older :)
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2 years post

2 years later...

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After 2 years, the top of my head towards the front is still numb. But it really doesn't bother me. Sometimes I get bad itching spells from the nerves coming back. But I am very happy with results. Would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

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August 8, 2016
You look freaking fabulous ----good for you that you had such a great result!
August 8, 2016
You got a fantastic result! Thank you for sharing - you are giving me hope!
August 8, 2016
Amazing results!
I am very anxious as i am getting a forehead reduction, vertex burred down and aesthetic balancing as i have a very bumpy and large head. I get it done it about a week and half.

I am more nervous about the scar as i am going away for a holiday 2 months post op and don't want a crazy visible scar.

This gives me a little bit of hope, when were you comfortable with going out into public and going back to work?
August 8, 2016
You look gorgeous! Congrats on your beautiful results!
August 30, 2016
Beautiful!