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19 Years Old, Finally Getting The Hairline Lowering Procedure!! Oakland, CA

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I have my surgery date for Jan. 27th and I'm very...

Pepita2015
WORTH IT$7,400
I have my surgery date for Jan. 27th and I'm very nervous! The only other surgery I've ever had was tonsil removal. I have always been self conscious of my large forehead and my insecurities of my forehead really cripples me from enjoying life more. So I'm excited for the surgery but still VERY nervous. It'd be great to talk with people who've have had the surgery and learn about their experience. It would really help me prepare myself mentally!

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Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (9)

January 16, 2016
I will be following your journey. I hope you post pics as time progresses. Do you live in California? Or are you from out of town?
January 17, 2016
hey how did you make your appointment? i contacted dr kabaker several times and never got a single reply.
January 18, 2016
I just contacted him through his office number and made an appointment. They usually always answer the phone
January 18, 2016
Good luck! I had my surgery with Dr. Aharonov on oct 8, so I am almost 4 months post op. I feel great and so far have been ecstatic with my results. I am going to post my story on here within the month - have just been very busy. Feel free to contact me with any questions. All the best!
January 18, 2016
I had my hairline lowering surgery done by dr kabaker in 2012. Feel free to ask anything. Best dr and staff ever!!!
January 28, 2016
Be careful. Another real self user wrote a really bad review on this doctor. She's lost most of her hair as a result of the surgery with this doctor.
January 29, 2016
There is a risk for shock loss from this procedure which has nothing to do with the dr. Dr kabaker is the best surgeon for this procedure.
February 4, 2016
Which user wrote this review?
UPDATED FROM Pepita2015
Day of treatment

Few Hours Before!

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Hey everyone!! I am planned to go into Dr. Kabaker's office at 11 am and it is 8:50 am now. I am extremely nervous but I hope all goes well! I am posting a before picture and well post more before and after pictures this weekend hopefully.

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January 28, 2016
Any reccomendstipns on where to stay? Also is your hair natural? ( I'm assuming you are AA or biracial based off your pic; please correct me if I'm wrong.) Did Dr Kabaker mention any marked differences on how he would stick the hairline for kinkier textures? Just wondering if AA hair would make a difference in having the hair "grow through the incision". Happy healing! Can't wait for your update!
January 28, 2016
Gotta love autocorrect!

* Any reccomendations in where to stay?

* Did Dr. Kabaker mention any marked differences in how he would stitch the hairline for kinkier textures?
January 29, 2016
I can't really offer any recommendations on where to stay because I live roughly 45 minutes away from Oakland so my mom just drove me there. You're correct! :) He didn't mention any differences on how he would stitch the hairline for kinky hair, but I also didn't ask.
January 28, 2016
Please keep us posted.... Also I can't tell from the pic but are you male or female? Thanks.
January 29, 2016
I am a female
UPDATED FROM Pepita2015
2 days post

Day Of Surgery

Pepita2015
On the day of the surgery, I was very VERY nervous as you all can imagine. I had to sign some last minute papers and seeing it all was very nerve racking and scary. I was led to one of the rooms in the back and there Nurse Joana made sure I was in good condition and explained the medication to me and answered all questions I had! At this point I was more calm, then Dr. Nadimi came in and talked with me also and took some before pictures of me. Then Dr. Kabaker came in and I showed him where I would like my new hair line to be. After all the prepping for surgery, I was taken to the operating room. I remember talking to the nurses before and then once I got the IV Sedation everything felt like a nice easy nap! Afterwards, I was so sleepy that I can barely remember the ride home. I just know I put my arm around my sister and then went to sleep haha. That night there was pain in the back of my head which I was told was completely normal! But it was kind of uncomfortable to sleep the first night. Now I have no pain in the back of my head, and there is only a little pain where my new hairline is. On a scale of 1-10, I would rate the pain about a 4 1/2 right now. It is really important to take the medication when needed or the pain would be worse. I haven't experienced any really bad bruising or swelling on my face which I'm happy for! So far, things are going smoothly. Next week I get my stitches removed and I'm really excited!!

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January 29, 2016
Who is Dr Nadimi? Does he assist with the procedure?
January 29, 2016
Dr. Nadimi is there working on her Fellowship
January 30, 2016
Hey I have some additional questions, is sx done at his facility or at the local hospital? How long after sx will the stitches be removed? Is there a bandage dressing that's placed on the head as well? When is that removed? Sorry for the questions, just trying to figure out how long I'd have to stay in the area post op and how many days I'd have to take off for travel.
January 30, 2016
No worries! The procedure was done at his facility and I will be getting my stitches removed next Wednesday (a week after having the surgery). After the surgery I had bandages on and then the next day I went back to the office to have the bandages changed. The day after that I was able to take off the bandages on my own. Feel free to message me any more questions! :)
January 30, 2016
Looks great! Enjoy the new you! :)
January 30, 2016
Thank you! :))