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57 and Feel Ancient. Penrith, AU

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Extremely unhappy with 'at rest' face and looking...

gwcharley
$12,091
Extremely unhappy with 'at rest' face and looking tired and angry all the time. Booked in for SMAS lower face and neck lift which surgeon assures will give a very good result. I'm hopeful, excited and a little nervous. Four hours is a long time to be under anaesthetic. Really can't wait to have the procedure.

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Dr Rita Kirby

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On the initial consult, Dr Kirby was encouraging and told me I would get a great result. I didn't see her again until day of surgery when her communication was like she only had a vague recollection of me. After surgery I didn't see her until 9 days later when she took the front stitches out. Hurt like hell. One week later I saw her again for staple removal. I pointed out an infected spot in front of left ear to which the dr said she would not give me anything for it and that my body will heal itself. This was dr's last day before having a baby eight days later and she left no one as a back up in case I experienced any complications. My result. I have lumps in my jowls area on the left side. Seems the makings of jowls both sides has returned and my neck still hangs under my chin. I have lost a little of the loose skin that I had but overall I did not get the result I was after or promised. I was told to come back in three to six months with the assurance that my result was going to just keep getting better. Not so; my result has gotten worse over time. As Dr Kirby is on leave, there is no one to take my concerns to. I have not been able to see the dr again and had to visit my GP for a left over staple removal and antibiotic cream for now two infected areas, the ear and a place behind the ear which six weeks later is still weeping. The PS's receptionist since my surgery has shown very little interest in me. Update. I made an appt at six months post op as instructed by Dr Kirby when I last saw her on 19/11/2015. On the day of my appt, Dr Kirby had her receptionist Jan call me and tell me not to come as Dr Kirby has refused to see me. She has shown no interest in addressing any of my concerns. What she has done is threatened to prosecute me on another review site called ratemds.com, claiming my comments are defamatory. The truth is NOT defamatory, it is the truth.

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September 25, 2015

Oh, very exciting! Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf. Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips for you. Please keep us updated! November will be here before you know it.

September 25, 2015
Thank you for the tips.
September 25, 2015
You are on your way, time is going to fly. I think for the majority of us, this is not an easy decision to make, and especially when it comes to OUR FACE.
BTW: It's very clear that you are a very attractive woman even with the "angry mean " face, your results are going to be fantastic.
Karla
September 25, 2015
Thank you for your support and kind comments. Looking at others' before and after pics gives me confidence in knowing I've made the right decision.
UPDATED FROM gwcharley
8 days pre

One week to go

gwcharley
Just one week to go until surgery day. The last five weeks have flown and I'm nervous and super excited at the same time. Next week there will be photos.

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UPDATED FROM gwcharley
1 day pre

Facelift is tomorrow.

gwcharley
The day is finally about to arrive. Tomorrow I have to be at the hospital at 6:00 for my SMAS facelift (without coffee). Hope my surgeon has had hers ????. Tomorrow evening I will post the first "after" pic. These two pics are "befores". Let's see what happens.

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November 8, 2015
I'll be thinking about you. GLTY!
November 8, 2015
Thank you :)
November 9, 2015
The day is here. I'm checked in waiting to be wheeled to the operating room. Last day with this face.