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Lower Facelift & Fat Cells to Malar in Melbourne Australia
UPDATED FROM Pommy girl
10 months post
Selfies: 1 January 2016
WORTH IT$14,000
Just took these selfies. You can really see the difference in the healing behind left & right ear
Pommy girl's provider
UPDATED FROM Pommy girl
10 months post
Late update: Scar update
So I'm a little late with my update. Sorry about that. Life kinda got in the way, but here goes...
This pic I've posted is of the "ropey" scar behind my right ear. It was taken on 26 September after using the cortisone cream for two months. The cream didn't seem to do much and the scar, although raised and irritating (prickly & itchy) was never red so I'm not sure if you would call it keloid or not.
I've always been lucky & scarred very well so I was surprised when this ropey horrible thing appeared behind my ear.
Howard suggested injecting the scar area with cortisone. All I can say is OUCH!!! Even with a local it hurt but after a couple of days I noticed that the prickly itchy feeling had gone which felt a lot better.
Howard suggested I arrange a follow up appointment for two months later, which I did, and once again he injected the site with cortisone. He said it looked better but it's hard for me to tell as its in such an awkward place right behind my ear. Also I have not told many people about this op so it's a bit difficult to find anyone to take pics!
I like to wear my hair up in a ponytail in summer & I feel quite self conscious about it. What do you think?
I have another review booked with Howard on January 20th.
I'm afraid I will still need more treatment on the scar as its still raised & is still quite visible - I think (particularly compared to my left ear)
Having said all this I still cannot fault Howard or his team. They are all quite lovely & very professional in the follow up concerning this unforeseen problem & they are very keen to fix it.
I'll post some more recent pics of behind both ears for comparison if I can take any successful selfies.
If not I'll post an update (with pics) after my next appointment on 20th ;)
This pic I've posted is of the "ropey" scar behind my right ear. It was taken on 26 September after using the cortisone cream for two months. The cream didn't seem to do much and the scar, although raised and irritating (prickly & itchy) was never red so I'm not sure if you would call it keloid or not.
I've always been lucky & scarred very well so I was surprised when this ropey horrible thing appeared behind my ear.
Howard suggested injecting the scar area with cortisone. All I can say is OUCH!!! Even with a local it hurt but after a couple of days I noticed that the prickly itchy feeling had gone which felt a lot better.
Howard suggested I arrange a follow up appointment for two months later, which I did, and once again he injected the site with cortisone. He said it looked better but it's hard for me to tell as its in such an awkward place right behind my ear. Also I have not told many people about this op so it's a bit difficult to find anyone to take pics!
I like to wear my hair up in a ponytail in summer & I feel quite self conscious about it. What do you think?
I have another review booked with Howard on January 20th.
I'm afraid I will still need more treatment on the scar as its still raised & is still quite visible - I think (particularly compared to my left ear)
Having said all this I still cannot fault Howard or his team. They are all quite lovely & very professional in the follow up concerning this unforeseen problem & they are very keen to fix it.
I'll post some more recent pics of behind both ears for comparison if I can take any successful selfies.
If not I'll post an update (with pics) after my next appointment on 20th ;)
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P
January 2, 2016
Regarding wearing your hair up with a pony tail, if it's a casual style you can add a headband or two and that might hide the scar a bit. You could go inexpensive or $$$ (FranceLux.com). Headbands are everywhere in the USA so nobody would even notice.
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P
August 22, 2015
I know how much better you feel. I love your story about your date night, lol.
HM
September 11, 2015
Hellooooo. Thanks for your detailed review. It's hard to get feedback here in Oz. Sometimes it feels like I might have to fly out to get some great Plastic surgery done. Not anymore! (Maybe just down to Melbourne. )
It's been so informative seeing your pictures and reading your review. Would you say the total cost is closer to 25 thousand Aussie dollars with the hospital fees and anaesthetist?
PG
September 13, 2015
Hi Niccola. Thanks for that. I would say the total was probably closer to 20K. I paid about 30 all up but that was because I had a BR at the same time and there were rebates & stuff from Medicare & Medibank private for that so it's difficult to give you an exact amount.
Also, if given a choice, go to Linley Private Hospital. I went to the other option & regretted it!
Good luck! ;)
Also, if given a choice, go to Linley Private Hospital. I went to the other option & regretted it!
Good luck! ;)
HM
September 14, 2015
Thanks so much! Great information. You are looking so natural and beautiful.
D
September 21, 2016
Hi there! I'm seeing Dean Trotter at ARC and I'm scheduled for surgery in a few months. Can I ask what hospital you did go to and what your experience was (and tips on how to avoid it!)?
You look amazing and I'm glad you feel fantastic.
P
September 11, 2015
Hello Pommy!
With or without surgery, you look young for your age. You looked good before surgery . . . now you look like you are in your 30's.
I'm in the USA and scheduled for a neck/facelift and upper blepharospasm in early 2016. I'd say I have about the same amount of droopage that you had in you Before pics. No droopage in your After pics. I am very encouraged by your results!
In particular your ears look great. I've been reading up on Pixie ears and how they can sometimes occur post-facelift. Yours are perfect.
Thank you for taking the time to post such a thorough review. It was very helpful and encouraging.
With or without surgery, you look young for your age. You looked good before surgery . . . now you look like you are in your 30's.
I'm in the USA and scheduled for a neck/facelift and upper blepharospasm in early 2016. I'd say I have about the same amount of droopage that you had in you Before pics. No droopage in your After pics. I am very encouraged by your results!
In particular your ears look great. I've been reading up on Pixie ears and how they can sometimes occur post-facelift. Yours are perfect.
Thank you for taking the time to post such a thorough review. It was very helpful and encouraging.
PG
September 13, 2015
Thank you so much PDX!
I got so much help from reading other people's stories before my surgery I wanted to pay it forward ;)
Lots of luck with your surgery x
I got so much help from reading other people's stories before my surgery I wanted to pay it forward ;)
Lots of luck with your surgery x
S
PG
September 13, 2015
Lol thanks. He still tells me I'm looking "fresh" sometimes! Haha. (I still haven't told him tho ;)
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If you mention this site when you book your initial consult you don't have to pay for it.
You'll be well impressed with HW. He's great!
Good luck xx
I read your short review & I'm delighted to hear that your procedure was absolutely painless. It's almost like you had no procedure at all!
You say "even the day the stitches were removed around the ear were still a slight pink but nothing to be concerned about"
I'd really like to see your pics Dottie Dee but you haven't posted any. At all.
I look forward to your next update where perhaps you can show us your wonderful results.
I will if you will!
Me too, as you can see from my "behind ear" selfies.
I think the surgery was squal
As I was saying... I think the surgeon did the same thing on both sides as the scarring was beautiful & equal initially. It was only after several months that the scar behind my right ear started to become keloid.
I believe this was my body's reaction not a testament to my surgeons skill.
Despite this, Howard Webster has been brilliant!
I have been attending arc regularly for check ups and cortisone shots (free of charge) to the scar.
I will be attending again in April when Howard will assess whether or not a scar revision is necessary (also free of charge)
All other scars are invisible now & im delighted with the outcome of the surgery.
I hope you are happy with the outcome of your evaluation in April. Let me know how you go.
(Mine's on 20th)
I'm not sure that all the fat has stayed there to be honest.
I've heard that only about 80% stays there & I don't think even that much has stayed in my cheeks but it's hard to be objective.
I'm still really happy with the work tho :)