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29 Years Old -Hairline Lowering / Scalp Reduction Under Twilight Sedation Australia- GREAT RESULT - Adelaide, AU
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I wanted to write a review, as I have found this...
yojimbojaneJune 3, 2016
WORTH IT$5,560
I wanted to write a review, as I have found this platform so helpful in assisting me to make a decision on my procedure.
I choose to get this procedure done as I have always been self-conscious about my forehead.
I have a genetically receding hairline, which resulted in the top part of my scalp being exposed to the sun resulting in sun damage ( wrinkles & age spots well before my time). I also had chronic acne on my forehead as a teenager which left rolling scars which were made more obvious when the light hit my forehead.
This alongside that fact that I hated sweaty fringes and being limited in hairstyles so I wanted to get something done. Hairline lowering felt like an efficient way to get rid of scarred skin, protect my skin from further sun exposure/damage and have a hairline which was in greater harmony with my face.
I only found out about hairline lowering last year, it makes so much sense as opposed to hair transplants, which can never be as think or natural looking as your real hair and can be quite expensive and takes lots of time to grow.
This procedure sounded straightforward and such an obvious approach.
It takes only 1.5-2.5 hours, under a light sedation and just removes a slither of skin to bring the hairline forward resulting in an instant, natural result and is performed in a way that hair will grow through the scar line making it almost not existant. It's a great procedure.
I went interstate to get it done, which was very easy and private.
I needed to stay 10 days in total to get the sutures removed. I am enjoying the downtime
DAY1: I did have a headache and felt nauseous a few hours after the procedure. but Dr. Marzola gave me an anti-nausea injection and local anaesthetic around the site which got rid of the discomfort immediately.
I slept deeply with sleeping tablets but woke once in the night and took more pain meds and went back to sleep.
DAY 2: I continued with pain meds for the second day which made me a little drowsy but I felt fine.
I returned to the clinic by taxi to get my bandages removed and went home to wash my hair. Hairline looked great! I slept in the afternoon and went out for dinner that night, with a headband.
DAY 3: Forehead mildly swollen and tight but no pain. Top of head feels numb ( apparently this can last for a while). I am feeling pretty good and happy with the result.
A big bonus - all wrinkles and scars are gone. I definitely look younger and have a much cleaner appearance. Really happy thus far.
I am having difficulty uploading photos but will try again later
I choose to get this procedure done as I have always been self-conscious about my forehead.
I have a genetically receding hairline, which resulted in the top part of my scalp being exposed to the sun resulting in sun damage ( wrinkles & age spots well before my time). I also had chronic acne on my forehead as a teenager which left rolling scars which were made more obvious when the light hit my forehead.
This alongside that fact that I hated sweaty fringes and being limited in hairstyles so I wanted to get something done. Hairline lowering felt like an efficient way to get rid of scarred skin, protect my skin from further sun exposure/damage and have a hairline which was in greater harmony with my face.
I only found out about hairline lowering last year, it makes so much sense as opposed to hair transplants, which can never be as think or natural looking as your real hair and can be quite expensive and takes lots of time to grow.
This procedure sounded straightforward and such an obvious approach.
It takes only 1.5-2.5 hours, under a light sedation and just removes a slither of skin to bring the hairline forward resulting in an instant, natural result and is performed in a way that hair will grow through the scar line making it almost not existant. It's a great procedure.
I went interstate to get it done, which was very easy and private.
I needed to stay 10 days in total to get the sutures removed. I am enjoying the downtime
DAY1: I did have a headache and felt nauseous a few hours after the procedure. but Dr. Marzola gave me an anti-nausea injection and local anaesthetic around the site which got rid of the discomfort immediately.
I slept deeply with sleeping tablets but woke once in the night and took more pain meds and went back to sleep.
DAY 2: I continued with pain meds for the second day which made me a little drowsy but I felt fine.
I returned to the clinic by taxi to get my bandages removed and went home to wash my hair. Hairline looked great! I slept in the afternoon and went out for dinner that night, with a headband.
DAY 3: Forehead mildly swollen and tight but no pain. Top of head feels numb ( apparently this can last for a while). I am feeling pretty good and happy with the result.
A big bonus - all wrinkles and scars are gone. I definitely look younger and have a much cleaner appearance. Really happy thus far.
I am having difficulty uploading photos but will try again later
Replies (11)
June 6, 2016
This is AMAZINGLY helpful! I am in Adelaide and have been looking to have this procedure done, and had no idea a surgeon in Adelaide performed the surgery! I'm just wondering how many cm you reduced your forehead by? Thank you so much!
June 6, 2016
Approximately 3cm. He has done a great job. It already looks good and it's been 5 days. I can see hairs growing out of the suture line too. He is meticulous. A world class surgeon.
June 6, 2016
Thanks everywhere else in australia 15 grand such a rip off so it was $5560? Can you post more pic thanks
June 10, 2016
Please let me know the total cost he charged u
June 10, 2016
Hi, could you please advise if the cost you have posted above was that the total amount for the surgery? TIA :)
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June 4, 2016
Amazing results! I'm on day4 post op so still healing X
June 5, 2016
yes, I am really happy. I can't wait to get the stitches removed on day 10. I've been taking zinc, vit c and arnica to help with the healing. The swelling has been migrating down my face around my nose, eyes and temples which has been a little annoying but it is passing. How are you going?
June 5, 2016
I'm feeling okay. I can tell I've got swelling around my eyes mainly. Don't think it would be noticeable to other people so much but I feel it. Can't wait to be healed and see it all
Properly I'm so impatient x
Properly I'm so impatient x
June 7, 2016
Because of your post, I have made an appt...thank you SO much for your posts! He comes to Melbourne so my consult in Mrlb then will fly to Adelaide for the reduction. Did you need hair grafts?
November 19, 2020
Hi Catarama , have you had the surgery? If so how did it go? I too am from Melbourne and will be having the surgery next year. Which hotel did you stay at?
June 23, 2016
Wow....barely a scar. I'm thinking of flying to Australia just to get my hairline reduced by this surgeon!! Amazing!! Wow
July 29, 2016
So far your result is looking great! :) Please keep us updated with close up photos on the scar and your hair tied back, if possible.
UPDATED FROM yojimbojane
2 months post
8 weeks post surgery - photo Update
yojimbojaneAugust 2, 2016
So a brief overview of my journey for the last 6-8 weeks.
I had my sutures removed after 1 week and I thought my hairline looked it's best then.
I did have little dots where the sutures were and when these started to heal the hairline looked red and the incision a lot more obvious due to the neovasculisation and healing.
This fluctuates with exercise, so sometimes my scar is not very obvious and other times it looks very red and noticable. I wear a headband most days.
Somedays I don't bother and just use concealer, which does a great job.
The incision line was a little bumpy due to internal sutures, it took about 6- 7 weeks for the internal sutures to dissolve and level out, be prepared for this.
The scar line is now flat, however it is still pink and I have had a little shock loss of hair ( see photo 1 & 2), which is suppose to grow back in the third and forth months. Be prepared for this... I thougth it wouldn't happen to me.
The side scars healed very quickly, but hair does not grow through to camoflage these, which is usually not a problem as it is a think line but something to be mindful of as it can be noticable with certain hair styles.
Although I have had some shock loss and the scar is more obvious than I thought it would be. I am still very happy that I had it done. I will wait another 2-4 months to see how it heals and then I may consider getting hair transplants to further conceal the scar.
I am simply being patient, wearing a cute 40's faux fringe, side parts and headbands.
I am using silicone, scar healing gel, vitamin a, c & e.
I am having my follow up with Dr. Mario Marzola today.
I had my sutures removed after 1 week and I thought my hairline looked it's best then.
I did have little dots where the sutures were and when these started to heal the hairline looked red and the incision a lot more obvious due to the neovasculisation and healing.
This fluctuates with exercise, so sometimes my scar is not very obvious and other times it looks very red and noticable. I wear a headband most days.
Somedays I don't bother and just use concealer, which does a great job.
The incision line was a little bumpy due to internal sutures, it took about 6- 7 weeks for the internal sutures to dissolve and level out, be prepared for this.
The scar line is now flat, however it is still pink and I have had a little shock loss of hair ( see photo 1 & 2), which is suppose to grow back in the third and forth months. Be prepared for this... I thougth it wouldn't happen to me.
The side scars healed very quickly, but hair does not grow through to camoflage these, which is usually not a problem as it is a think line but something to be mindful of as it can be noticable with certain hair styles.
Although I have had some shock loss and the scar is more obvious than I thought it would be. I am still very happy that I had it done. I will wait another 2-4 months to see how it heals and then I may consider getting hair transplants to further conceal the scar.
I am simply being patient, wearing a cute 40's faux fringe, side parts and headbands.
I am using silicone, scar healing gel, vitamin a, c & e.
I am having my follow up with Dr. Mario Marzola today.
Replies (26)
August 2, 2016
Pics looks fab! Did you have much hair loss? I had this surgery in London 4 weeks ago. Pleased with the result but have lost a good bit of hair at the front near my fringe etc. Been wearing hairbands & hats etc. I see wee baby hairs coming through but i guess its going to take a while. I can't tie my hair back or anything and can just about wear it down without a hairband.
Using regaine at night and CE in morning.
Look forward to hearing from you x
Using regaine at night and CE in morning.
Look forward to hearing from you x
August 2, 2016
yes, it's been 8 weeks, and I had most of my hairloss around the scarline in the first month.
My surgeon said that can happen and in 99% of cases it will regrow back completely and to expect more hairs through the scarline in the 3rd and 4th month. I will try with the regaine next week. I haven't been using anything besides scar creme. It's reassuring to hear I am not the only one with hairloss, it looks like I lost about 1cm from the pics. I will update photos in 4-6weeks with more regrowth. :)
My surgeon said that can happen and in 99% of cases it will regrow back completely and to expect more hairs through the scarline in the 3rd and 4th month. I will try with the regaine next week. I haven't been using anything besides scar creme. It's reassuring to hear I am not the only one with hairloss, it looks like I lost about 1cm from the pics. I will update photos in 4-6weeks with more regrowth. :)
August 2, 2016
Thanks feel much better. Is there any hairs growing through the bald patches yet? I have baby hairs at the scar line so i'm happy with that. Just the hair loss is a bit upsetting but hopefully all grows soon. I haven't put any photos up yet but have taken a lot.
November 9, 2016
Hey, pretty much all hair has grown back and more each day. It grew through the scar line and in front but the direction of hair growth is a little off. Once it gets longer it will be easier to tame. I am so glad I got it done. How are you going?
August 3, 2016
Looks great. I just had this procedure done a week ago and a bit, about to get my stitches out tomorrow. When did you first start noticing hairloss? So far so good for me but I'm still expecting it to happen soon (although hoping it won't!!)
August 3, 2016
If its any help i had this surgery 4 weeks ago. I experienced hair loss a few days after i got my stitches out... Probably about 5/6 days. Slowly growing back. Where did you get yours done?
August 3, 2016
I had mine done by Dr Nettle in Bondi Junction 10 days ago, had some stitches out at day 6 and then get my final stitches out today, so far no hairloss which I'm definitely happy about but I still expect it might happen. That's good to hear yours is already starting to grow back though. Are you happy with your results so far?
August 4, 2016
Yes really happy with the result. Can see a big difference in the size of my face/forehead now. Just a bit down about the hairloss part as i can't wear it tied back and if i wear it down i have to wear a hairband. Hopefully it will all grow back in the next few months. I've also got long dark hair which i think makes it worse as you can see the hairloss more? Are you using any serum or cream? I'm using CE furlic in the morning & regaine at night time. Also taking hair growth tablets.
I had mine done in London, heading over again in 2 weeks for my 6 week check up.
Always good to chat to someone who has gone through it too!! Did you have it lowered much?
I had mine done in London, heading over again in 2 weeks for my 6 week check up.
Always good to chat to someone who has gone through it too!! Did you have it lowered much?
August 5, 2016
I went from 7 1/2cm to 5cm, what about you? That's such a shame about your hairloss as you've probably been waiting so long to be able to wear your hair back before getting this done! But I guess we knew the risk, I've been lucky so far but my dr said it can happen anywhere from now to even up to 3 months later so definitely not out of the woods yet! I'm using a silicone scar cream now and have to start regaine in about a week once it's healed a bit better. It's a bit red and sore from having the sutures and staples removed yesterday but I still couldn't be happier! The difference is insane! How are you feeling after 4 weeks? Do you have any pain or tightness anymore? It is good to chat to people in the same boat! I have a few people I talk in various stages of this and it definitely helps since it's such an uncommon procedure I can't just google my questions haha
August 5, 2016
I know that is very true lol! Yeh mine was the same actually...7.5 down to roughly 5. Big difference! Yeh my head was a bit sore after i got my stitches out that day but its been fine ever since. I still can't feel my scalp but i'm sure that will take a year or 2 to come back from what i've been hearing! I've also had a few white spots on the hairline...think they are ingrown hairs, read a few people talking about them. I've only started getting them the past few days... Just waiting patiently on some hair growth now and hopefully it will all be amazing by Christmas! Keep me posted over the next few weeks how you're getting on!
August 8, 2016
no pain or tightness. My scalp feels 100% normal, sensation has improved a lot, especially in the last week or 2, but still feels numbish. I'm using vitamin e oil and silicone gel. I have just started to notice a few hairs slowly start to surface in the bald patches, so I am hopeful of a lot more growth in the next few weeks. will upload more photos in 3 weeks.
August 8, 2016
yes, there are some small hairs growing, but it's taking time and some areas are still well very bald. My scalp, however is very flexible now, to the state it was pre-surgery and the scar is starting to look more white than red. I don't feel any bumps, tension or restriction in the scalp. I have been using silicone and scar creme but will buy some regaine tomorrow. I am so eager for the hair to grow back, but trying to be patient... I lost at least 1cm around the hairline. I was reading up on shockloss and it is apparently more common in women but always grows back. My surgeon wasn't phased by the possibility of it not returning, he said to relax, forget about it and expect it to return in month 3 and 4. I read a few forums with men experiencing the same thing, however having it continue to grow and thicken over the next 12months... would love to see your pics.
August 9, 2016
Hi, I am also considering booking in to have this procedure done with Dr Marzola......based on your review! I have already had my skype consult. I just have the fear of losing my hair by having this done. Can I ask if you were aware of what was going on during the procedure? Is the hair around the sides growing back at all and is the shape of your hairline exactly the same as before, just lower? Thanks.
November 9, 2016
Hi, he lowers the hairline exactly as you want. I wanted to keep the height at the sides to balance out my profile. It was the recession of the hairline not the heigh
November 9, 2016
I personally drew on the hairline prior to surgery, I had no idea what was happening when I was under. All hair is growing back and more, but the direction has changed somewhat. The hairline is the shape I wanted it, but my skin has stretched a little, which Dr. Marzola warned me about. I wouldn't have minded it 0.5mm lower but I am super happy with how it is.
September 5, 2016
Why didn't he lower the full hairline like not the temples is this why it was so cheap he only lowered the top of your head
November 9, 2016
All my hair has grown back through the scar and in front of the scar and it is practically invisible. I didn't want a straight hairline, I wanted to maintain the height at the sides otherwise my profile would have looked imbalanced with my cheeks. He gave me the hairline I wanted.
September 5, 2016
Yes, be patient about the look of the incision, it really takes several months for them to fade.
Thank you so much for paying it forward! And also, WOW! So, so pretty. You must be thrilled!