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Neck Lift Revision with Fat Transfer to Jawline and Lower Face - India

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I had the unfortunate experience of being very...

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I had the unfortunate experience of being very unhappy with a neck lift I had in Australia. I was unhappy with the unnatural look and sharpness to the Jawline and the unsightly pleating to both sides of my neck on turning that was not the usual pleating. I had spent just over 12 months trying to find a solution or a surgeon that would help me with a revision. My original surgeon would not help at all. I saw so many in my home town of Brisbane and traveled to see many in other states of Australia. Certainly most surgeons could see my problem, and even sympathize with me but few would offer a solution or revision. Then I found Dr. Sameer. I was actually considering going to Thailand and was on a site discussing this when someone mentioned Dr. Sameer so I looked him up. His prompt reply to my emails was refreshing and also he was very detailed in his response, taking the time to explain in detail what he saw from my photos', why he thought it had happened and what he thought he could do to help with a revision. I was very relieved to finally have someone take me seriously and offer some help. I had been losing hope. I was quoted a price that I was very happy with, even including the airfares it was reasonable and so within a couple of weeks of contact my surgery was booked and I was on a flight to Mumbai! I was looked after so well by the lovely staff at the center, Sharada was wonderful and the team of nurses fantastic. It is a culture shock travelling to India from Australia, I won't lie, but I was sold on Dr. Sameer and after meeting him even more so. My initial surgery went well, I was just amazed by the lack of bruising and swelling in the first few days. Truly you could hardly tell I had surgery. A a few days after the initial surgery and the reveal and I actually decided I wanted further surgery to just 'tweak' some of the things I still didn't like. Even though the surgery was a success. Dr. Sameer was willing to discuss this at length with me and go back to surgery to try and improve what I was seeing. We came up with a plan together, just so amazing. I also at that time had a fat graft to my lower face and Jawline to improve the thin appearance the original surgery had left me with and to redefine my Jawline. After the second surgery I was over the moon with the result. What a skilled and innovative surgeon Dr. Sameer is and so willing to acomodate his patients needs if at all possible with the best result he could achieve. He really does want the best for his patients. I saw him everyday twice a day even on the weekends. Nothing was ever to much trouble for him or for his staff. I will admit I was dubious to start with and couldn't quite believe I had made this decision to leave Australia and travel to Mumbai for Plastic Surgery. But what a life changing decision it was and I can't believe how successful. I am a very tenacious person and I had really tried very hard to find someone to help me. I had been told it was an unusual case and many were not happy to touch me. We have many good surgeons in Australia but I had to travel to India to find the best surgeon. Now that I have found him I won't be able to go to anyone else! Which is very inconvenient but I just wouldn't put myself in anyone else hands now. He is a Magician and a wonderful kind, skilled and professional Doctor. If you are considering Dr. Sameer then I can without hesitation recommend him. Don't even have a second thought, Dr. Sameer is a rarity among surgeons.

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Sameer Karkhanis, MS, DNB

Sameer Karkhanis, MS, DNB

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Replies (10)

October 4, 2016
Great to read your review. I'm from OZ too and travel to India every few years. Good to know I have other options for surgery other than in OZ. Is it cheaper to get work done in India as opposed to OZ?
October 4, 2016
Yes it is cheaper overall to go to India but I'm not sure about individual surgeons. Certainly it was cheaper for me with Dr. Sameer although to be honest I would still go to him if it wasn't cheaper. Now that I have had the experience I am reluctant to go to anyone else for any future needs. Best of luck
October 4, 2016
Thanks, good to know! :)
October 7, 2016
Hello, is it possible you can privately send me the details of the Aus Doctor you were not happy with and also the names of the others who wouldn't help!! I'm looking a a mini facelift soon and I too live in Brisbane so any help would be appreciated! Thanks
October 7, 2016
Yes I can tell you but I wouldn't want him publicly named. I'm sure he has many happy clients and can only hope my experience is unusual. My advice to you is stay away from anything involving a short scar. Whether is neck lift or face lift dont' get a short scar anything. If you are prepared to travel then look no further than Dr. Sameer.
October 10, 2016
I would be grateful if you could inbox me with names too. I normally live in Brisbane too but currently residing interstate for a year or two for work. Thanks : )
August 16, 2019
Hi just reading reviews did u o through with your surgery and were u happy with the results So was the surgeon as I'm looking to have work done Many thanks
October 11, 2016
Your most welcome :)
August 16, 2019
Hi can I please ask who the surgeon in Aust was as I too need a fix up fr a dodgy Australian surgeon I can't believe if a surgeon disfigures u or does a crap job on your surgery there's no where to go. It's the only industry that there seems to be cover ups or no accountability
December 16, 2019
A 'surgeon' ruined my face and gave me permanent nerve damage. 5 years on and I'm still constantly paying for Botox all over my face while I try and get some balance back. I wrote an honest review on his page and he threatened me with lawyers. His name is Simon Rosenbaum.
UPDATED FROM Masondash10
1 month post

Forgot to add a few things!

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In my eagerness to add my review I forgot to add important details. I also had lipo with Dr. Sam. I am a thin person with not a great deal of adipose however I have a boyish shape without much of a waist, kind of straight up and down and wondered if Dr. Sam might be able to give me more shape at the waist. I was happy not have it if he thought he couldn't help. Dr. Sam said he could make a difference to my waist and so I had that procedure as well. I am very happy to report that I do see a difference to my waist and look forward to the final result. Overall there was hardly any pain with any of the procedure's I had. Just incredible really. I have had a few plastic procedure's in my life and I have never experienced anything like this easy recovery. Almost no pain, yes discomfort but mild. Hardly any bruising or swelling. Also the scars are just amazing. I knew I would have visable scars along the posterior neck line because that would be unavoidable due to what needed to be done. I was prepared to have scars to improve what I didn't like. To be honest I can't believe how great the scars are. I am now one month post op and Dr. Sam's scars are better now than the other scars were from the previous surgery at 12 months post op. My G.P couldn't believe how great the scars are. Just can't fault this experience or this Doctor.

Replies (6)

August 24, 2016
So happy for you! Dr. Sameer is truly a magician and an artist. God Bless.
August 24, 2016
Yes he is! I feel very fortunate to have found him.
August 29, 2016
Pics? And fees please?
October 4, 2016
Hi do you have any photos and would you be able to tell me how much it cost.
October 5, 2016
Pictures and fees please.
October 6, 2016
I will send some pics to your private email if you want.
Fees will vary and be individual however approximately 3 thousand AUD for neck lift revision. There is a per day fee for staying at the clinic (about $110) . How long you stay will depend on your surgery but I stayed 10 days in the end. Such good care. I paid more over all because I have more procedure's but it gives you an idea.