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Hairline Lowering!

UPDATED FROM New_to_surgery
4 months post

Update!

WORTH IT$7,000
It has been almost five months since my surgery and I am sorry that I have not updated sooner! Very pleased with my results and with Dr. Vogel and his staff!
Please email me with any questions and I will add information to my review.

New_to_surgery's provider

James Vogel, MD (retired)

James Vogel, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Your new hairline looks beautiful!! How painful was the procedure from 0-10? Are you able to disguise your scar? And did anyone notice you had the surgery (assuming you didn't tell your friends and family;) I really want to do this but my husband is not supportive of it so it's making my decision more difficult! Thanks so much for sharing and happy healing!
Honestly, after the surgery once the pain meds wore off I stuck with taking regular Tylenol for pain because my prescription pain meds made me nauseous so the pain from 1-10 at its worst the first day was about a 6 and then it was better from there. Everyone is different though! My scar is completely faded and I first disguised it with my bangs and then makeup but now I could go without covering it if I wanted to. I actually told no one about it just the person who went with me, and believe it or not my family hasn't said a word to me about it. I've noticed them looking at my forehead but that's all! I will definitely be posting more pictures. Please feel free to email me with any questions or if you need someone to talk to about this!
Thank you SO much for your reply and reassurance! I'm amazed you were fine with Tylenol considering it doesn't have the anti-inflammatory that ibuprophen does.....but I hear you on the narcotics nasty side effects;) I've read quite a few reviews saying no one noticed other than comments about looking younger etc.....too funny but it speaks to it looking natural;) I really appreciate your time. You've given me the courage to look into this further. My main concern is traveling from Canada alone (I have a 9 month old babe) and a husband who tries to convince me I'm fine just the way I am;) But I'm so sick of styling my hair with bangs.... Ugh!! Thanks again:))
No one gets it if they haven't dealt with high forehead issues all their lives!!!
Looks great! Thank you for sharing! Was your neck tight afterwards? Did you have tenderness in your scalp after and if so, how long did it last? Thanks!
Congratulations ؛))
How many CMs did u lower it?
Your new hairline looks amazing! How long was it before the scars became invisible?
How many CM did you have and how many did you low?
UPDATED FROM New_to_surgery
21 days pre

Preparations for Surgery....

So yesterday I had my required pre-op physical and I must say, explaining to the physician the procedure I will be having made me feel so uncomfortable because she had never heard of such a procedure. The physical went well, I had all my blood work done, and will find out the results soon. Dr. Vogel does not require patients under the age of 50 to receive an EKG before surgery but my doctor refused to clear me unless I had one so that annoyed me a bit but at least I know I'm healthy to have surgery. I will post some before pictures of my forehead so you can all see the before and then in two weeks the after!

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Thanks, I called Kelly and scheduled a consultation. Your before photos will help me get the idea. That means I too will need PCP's blood work? I am following you closely. Please keep us updated as am still leaning towards Dr Vogel.
Yup a physical and blood work is required. I think I got CBC, pt, ptt, and one other. I am going to have another FaceTime consult with him just to go over everything. You're lucky that you're in that area I had my consults via FaceTime.
Hope your surgery went well and recovering isn´t to hard on you, Please update us as soon as you feel ready! :)
Hello dear Have you checked hair transplant instead, it would be much cheaper and less complication. My friend did not like her forehead and she did hair transplant to lower the forehead. Good luck anyway
UPDATED FROM New_to_surgery
1 month pre

Pre-Surgery Anxiety!

I have never had any type of cosmetic procedure before and am somewhat surprised at how nervous I am. I have wanted this procedure for SO long but I am very scared. Corresponding with people who have had this procedure/are planning to have this surgery helps. I keep feeling excited and anxious and I am sure these feelings will not go away until after my procedure.

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Nervousness is completely normal. Keep your eyes on the prize!

It's scary but I'm looking forward to finally doing this!
I live in Owings mills and actually called Dr Vogel's office today to inquire about this. The ladies I spoke to were not very friendly, so I was doubting my instincts of using their services. Please let me know how it goes, it will help ease my anxiety.
I would be more than happy to have Kelly the coordinator of the hair transplants and hairline lowering reach out to you if you would like. I reached out to them via the contact on their website and she emailed me and has been very friendly. I'll shoot you a private message!
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