POSTED UNDER Forehead Reduction Reviews
Lowering my Hairline Finally After Years of Saving Up! - Oakland, CA
UPDATED FROM Tamara_Love
17 days post
3 week update!!
Tamara_LoveJune 7, 2015
WORTH IT$7,200
It just gets better and better everyday, there's a lot of hair growth coming through the scar now, if you look closely at the top picture you will be able to see it. I have been using a silicone scar cream on it every night before bed, and a hair growth serum on it during the day which is helping a ton. So far no one has noticed anything which is amazing. Thanks for all the nice comments and YouTube taught me how to do my brows lol !! :) lots of practice. If you have any questions dont be afraid to inbox me I will get back to you as soon as possible and I'm opened to all questions!
UPDATED FROM Tamara_Love
6 days post
Stitches Out and I'm Feeling Amazing
Tamara_LoveMay 27, 2015
Hey everyone,
Today I had my stitches taken out by my family doctor here in Canada. It was my doctors first time hearing about this procedure and while he was examining my head he could not stop asking me questions about the procedure & the doctor who perform it, which is funny because he's normally very quiet and short. He was amazed with how natural results were and even mentioned how nicely the stitches were done. Taking the stitches out was pretty much pain-free, there was a few moments where I felt pain but nothing unbearable. I will be answering everyone's questions from my last post under the comments and I have included some pictures from today which is 1 week post-op. I'd like to add that right after I had my stitches taken out I had to boot up to my college for class, I was really nervous because today was the first day I didn't wear a hat or head band, so I was prepared to be asked questions. Can I tell you NOT one person mentioned anything!!! Only one of my friends said " WOW your hair looks so good today, I love it! " Funniest part is, that it's the same way I've worn my hair for the last 6 months lol ( With long bangs covering my huge forehead, except this time I have a cute perfect little forehead lol ) Ah the feeling is seriously AMAZING.. Oh and it gets even better so after class I told my mother that no one had noticed she couldn't believe it, so I ended up going over to my brother house later for a visit and my mom joked before I left and said I wonder if your brother will notice, and my brother is the most critical person and seriously analyzes everything, I was sure he'd say something and.. NOTHING LOL! I sat in front of him, face to face for 20 mins and he didn't say nothing. Now that's how you know Dr.Kabaker is truly the best at preforming this procedure, he made my hairline look as if I was born with it, my own family member didn't noticed a thing and I am only 1 week post op! Incredible. There's not a price I could place on my happiness right now, I would pay double for this procedure hands down. This was the best choice I think I've ever made in my life. Btw - I love playing this wonder if they'll notice game lol sisters next!!!
Today I had my stitches taken out by my family doctor here in Canada. It was my doctors first time hearing about this procedure and while he was examining my head he could not stop asking me questions about the procedure & the doctor who perform it, which is funny because he's normally very quiet and short. He was amazed with how natural results were and even mentioned how nicely the stitches were done. Taking the stitches out was pretty much pain-free, there was a few moments where I felt pain but nothing unbearable. I will be answering everyone's questions from my last post under the comments and I have included some pictures from today which is 1 week post-op. I'd like to add that right after I had my stitches taken out I had to boot up to my college for class, I was really nervous because today was the first day I didn't wear a hat or head band, so I was prepared to be asked questions. Can I tell you NOT one person mentioned anything!!! Only one of my friends said " WOW your hair looks so good today, I love it! " Funniest part is, that it's the same way I've worn my hair for the last 6 months lol ( With long bangs covering my huge forehead, except this time I have a cute perfect little forehead lol ) Ah the feeling is seriously AMAZING.. Oh and it gets even better so after class I told my mother that no one had noticed she couldn't believe it, so I ended up going over to my brother house later for a visit and my mom joked before I left and said I wonder if your brother will notice, and my brother is the most critical person and seriously analyzes everything, I was sure he'd say something and.. NOTHING LOL! I sat in front of him, face to face for 20 mins and he didn't say nothing. Now that's how you know Dr.Kabaker is truly the best at preforming this procedure, he made my hairline look as if I was born with it, my own family member didn't noticed a thing and I am only 1 week post op! Incredible. There's not a price I could place on my happiness right now, I would pay double for this procedure hands down. This was the best choice I think I've ever made in my life. Btw - I love playing this wonder if they'll notice game lol sisters next!!!
Replies (5)
May 28, 2015
Awesome result..... You already look amazing only being a week out from surgery.

June 2, 2015
Congratulations! Looks amazing!! I've been told I"m looking younger, andalso how great my hair looks. Dr Kabaker is awesome!
June 10, 2015
Thank you! Yes I've been getting the same comments lol I love it. Doctor Kabaker is a genius!
June 6, 2015
Great results! And you have amazing brows btw. lol :)
UPDATED FROM Tamara_Love
2 days post
Sugery Update!
Tamara_LoveMay 23, 2015
Hi everyone,
Sorry I am updating so late! I have been so busy since I got back home. So I will start from the surgery day and tell you how everything went. I arrived at Dr. Kabakars office for 1pm, I was greeted by the head nurse Jaywoon I think that's how you spell it, let me tell you she is SO nice and made me feel really comfortable, she didn't leave my side once. We had an hour together to go over any questions I had, the prescriptions id be given and all the forms I had to fill out. Then I was moved into a room where the measurements were taken of my forehead and we discussed how low I wanted to go and how low they would be able to safely go. While I was sitting in the waiting room with my mother there was a young guy who came in, I was filling out my forms and my mother decided to ask him what he was so happy about lol (So talkative lol ) later she told me that he just looked so happy, like he wanted someone to tale to that's why she asked. He said he was so happy because he couldn't wait to get the stitches out of his head aha, and that Dr.Kabaker is the best, I assumed he had the same procedure he was wearing a hat so I couldn't see his results but he was so happy he couldn't sit still, that was when I knew I chose the right doctor. While the measurements were taken I was giving a pill to take and another one was given to me before surgery, I was brought into the surgery room where Jaywoon put the IV into my arm. Which I was terrified of having done, but she is like the queen of IVing lol because, it wasn't bad at all. The last thing I remembered was asking if I was suppose to be falling asleep lol and Jawoon was like yes and that was it lol.. I woke up and the surgery was over, I was escorted to the waiting room where my mother awaited me and we returned back to our hotel. The nurses also went over everything with my mother so she had all my prescriptions and knew exactly what I had to take and when so that was extremely helpful. When we got back to the hotel I didn't really feel any pain I ended up passing out like an hour after we arrived, I think I woke up once throughout the night other then that I slept great. We woke up in the morning and I didn't feel any pain so I didn't take any meds, we had an appointment at 9:30am to see Dr.kabakar again to have the bandages changed and review the results. They were very impressed I had absolutely no bruising on my face at all and no pain lol
(I did end up experiencing a head ache and some pain later that night so I took the sleepy pain medication, but not again after that) They took of the big bandages and I got to see my new forehead, I absolutely love it! So happy it's finally over and I did it! Although I won't lie it's going to take some getting used too, I am so used to having such a big forehead. Dr.Kabakar is such a sweet heart, very nice and intelligent guy. He's truly an expert in this procedure and I think he is one of the best surgeons when it comes to the hairline lowering procedure. I would defiantly recommend him. I have feelings in the back, sides and on my forehead but the top of my head is completely numb which I was advised could take some time to go away. I get my staples out on Wednesday so I will update again then! If you have any questions, Id be happy to answer them :)
Sorry I am updating so late! I have been so busy since I got back home. So I will start from the surgery day and tell you how everything went. I arrived at Dr. Kabakars office for 1pm, I was greeted by the head nurse Jaywoon I think that's how you spell it, let me tell you she is SO nice and made me feel really comfortable, she didn't leave my side once. We had an hour together to go over any questions I had, the prescriptions id be given and all the forms I had to fill out. Then I was moved into a room where the measurements were taken of my forehead and we discussed how low I wanted to go and how low they would be able to safely go. While I was sitting in the waiting room with my mother there was a young guy who came in, I was filling out my forms and my mother decided to ask him what he was so happy about lol (So talkative lol ) later she told me that he just looked so happy, like he wanted someone to tale to that's why she asked. He said he was so happy because he couldn't wait to get the stitches out of his head aha, and that Dr.Kabaker is the best, I assumed he had the same procedure he was wearing a hat so I couldn't see his results but he was so happy he couldn't sit still, that was when I knew I chose the right doctor. While the measurements were taken I was giving a pill to take and another one was given to me before surgery, I was brought into the surgery room where Jaywoon put the IV into my arm. Which I was terrified of having done, but she is like the queen of IVing lol because, it wasn't bad at all. The last thing I remembered was asking if I was suppose to be falling asleep lol and Jawoon was like yes and that was it lol.. I woke up and the surgery was over, I was escorted to the waiting room where my mother awaited me and we returned back to our hotel. The nurses also went over everything with my mother so she had all my prescriptions and knew exactly what I had to take and when so that was extremely helpful. When we got back to the hotel I didn't really feel any pain I ended up passing out like an hour after we arrived, I think I woke up once throughout the night other then that I slept great. We woke up in the morning and I didn't feel any pain so I didn't take any meds, we had an appointment at 9:30am to see Dr.kabakar again to have the bandages changed and review the results. They were very impressed I had absolutely no bruising on my face at all and no pain lol
(I did end up experiencing a head ache and some pain later that night so I took the sleepy pain medication, but not again after that) They took of the big bandages and I got to see my new forehead, I absolutely love it! So happy it's finally over and I did it! Although I won't lie it's going to take some getting used too, I am so used to having such a big forehead. Dr.Kabakar is such a sweet heart, very nice and intelligent guy. He's truly an expert in this procedure and I think he is one of the best surgeons when it comes to the hairline lowering procedure. I would defiantly recommend him. I have feelings in the back, sides and on my forehead but the top of my head is completely numb which I was advised could take some time to go away. I get my staples out on Wednesday so I will update again then! If you have any questions, Id be happy to answer them :)
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May 24, 2015
Your new lower hairline looks GREAT. I am going in a couple of weeks and will also be documenting my experience here. Have you been able to go out without a headband or hat? Still little to no pain or bruising? Has anyone noticed? A couple reviewers for the same procedure said that people just kept commenting on the new hairstyle. I hope you enjoyed your stay in the great state of California and are healing nicely. I look forward to reading your comments after the stitches are removed.
May 27, 2015
I can't wait to see your results, and here about your experience. No pain since the day after surgery and I never had any bruising. I started leaving the head bands and hats at home the day I had the stitches out. and yes I have received that compliment lol Our stay was amazing thank you!
May 28, 2015
Ok, who taught you how to do those brows because they look AWESOME. So excited for you.
May 25, 2015
Absolutely beautiful - I am so happy for you!
May 25, 2015
I am so happy for you! Thank you for sharing your story. I am hopeing to have the same procedure done this summer. Were you worried about hair loss after surgery? Is that a large risk? What made you choose Dr. Kabaker (I am also looking at Dr. Aharonov) Thank you!!
May 27, 2015
Thank you!
Hair loss was actually not my biggest concern although it was on my list for sure. The way I see it is, it's defiantly one of the risk, and all doctors will tell you before hand on there websites and before surgery. Just like a hair transplant when the hair falls out a few weeks after surgery but eventually grows back, it's similar, it may thin a bit but it is supposed to grow back. Also my hair is extremely thick and I go to the salon to have it thinned every few month anyway so a little thinning isn't a concern to me. Walking around with that HUGE insecurity and weight on my chest would be a lot worst honestly. I spoke with 2 actual patients of Dr.Kabakers from RealSelf over the phone and they both experienced thinning but they also both mentioned that it was short term and grew back, so that helped ease my concern.
May 28, 2015
I chose Dr.Kabaker based on reviews, credentials, and my gut feeling. I research him for years and kept in contact with his receptionist for years. Not only does he have over 30 years of cosmetic experience but he has written pages in medical books about hairline lowering, he is also clinical professor and has taught a lot of these top doctors that are preforming this surgery. I also looked into his fellow Dr. Natalie Antenello who is highly educated as well. I liked that he mentioned his price right on his website, it wasn't hidden and I did not have to call and schedule a consultation to figure it out unlike other doctors. They offered me a nurse to take care of me or come back to my hotel for no additional fee. When I had my Skype consult my gut instinct told me Dr.Kabaker was right for me, he's sweet genuine and made me feel comfortable in his hands.
May 28, 2015
Go for it! I heard Dr. Aharnov is amazing as well, I am sure you will have incredible results.
June 14, 2015
How long did you book your trip in california for in order for procedure & staple removal etc.? TY :)
June 17, 2015
I only stayed in San Francisco for 3 days. I had my stitches taken out by my family doctor.
May 23, 2016
You look beautiful, what a fantastic result! You will be so happy happy happy once your brain has a chance to figure out that beautiful face is actually still YOU! Congrats!

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