38 years old, mini facelift and fat transfer

About five years ago I went to Dr Karam. I was 38 years old, and he convinced me to do a mini facelift and fat transfer . Looking at as before and after pictures, I didn’t think it would be a big deal, on the photos that I was shown there were no signs of scars, everybody just looked young and rejuvenated, some of the photos looked as if they were women my age, and nothing was said to me that would make me think that it was going to be a major surgery. After the surgery, there are huge sutures on the side of my face, which eventually have left major scars that are visible, over the past five years, I have gotten micro needling, CO2 laser, many other cosmetic procedure is to try and make the scars blending, but unfortunately on the scars w after the surgery, theory huge sutures on the side of my face, which eventually have left major scars that are visible, and over the past five years, I have gotten micro needling, CO2 laser, many other cosmetic procedures to try and make the scars blend in more, but unfortunately-the scars are still very prominent . For awhile I had lamb from the fat transfer in my cheek area, which I tried to minimise with CO2 laser and all therapy, fortunately over time, it has gone down, but I’ve probably spent about $20,000 just in trying to fix the several issues I was unhappy with from the procedure . I went to the doctor Karam several times, with each time, him acting as though everything was normal, and that all of the issues I was having were “ just in my head”. It seems as though he considers himself such an expert that it is impossible for him to think he may ever be at fault . I truly regret having the surgery done-I was too young, and did not need such a major surgery-it did not improve my appearance at all, in fact I believe it had the opposite effect, having this scars makes me look much older and “worked on”. I recommend for anybody getting a surgery like this to ask questions, and find out about scars and placement of the scars , healing, placement of fat transfer, et cetera. I’m not one to usually write a negative review, and it’s taken me awhile to get to a point of doing this, but when I went to a new aesthetician earlier today to get a facial, one of the first thing she said was “did you have a facelift?” Then she asked me how old I was, and she said I can’t believe you would have a facelift at such a young age . Anyway, long story short I hope that this will be good information for both women who are looking into facelifts to be your best advocate, and for doctors to be honest about results

I’m saddened that people don’t believe me, so here is a picture. This is after spending over $20,000, trying to minimise the appearance by getting CO2 laser two different times, several treatments of micro needling, many with S petitions, spending money on of therapy to try and minimise the fat transfer bulge Close to my nose, etc. It was a very painful experience to go through emotionally. I know he is very skilled, and for many women it seems to work well, but for me, it certainly wasn’t the case, and I was very disappointed how my feelings and concerns were completely brushed off by him.
Fortunately overt time and with make up, the scar is blending in a little bit more, but getting the lift is definitely some thing I regret doing. I submitted my receipt of after surgery dialogue with Dr. Karam to show proof of the service, as well as this photo.