POSTED UNDER Facelift Reviews
57 and Feel Ancient. Penrith, AU
UPDATED FROM gwcharley
1 year post
Scarring update
gwcharleyJanuary 14, 2017
$12,091
These are the scars I am left with one year post op. Ears and sides of face still numb. Doctor stated on another site that I am that 1% of patients who has unrealistic expectations.
I can no longer wear my hair up and if the wind blows my hair to expose the scars, people stare and cringe. I'm wondering if I was supposed to expect this.
I don't have to claim that I am disfigured as the photos speak for themselves and of course, doctor has refused to see me. Her website claims "virtually invisible scars". Beware.
I can no longer wear my hair up and if the wind blows my hair to expose the scars, people stare and cringe. I'm wondering if I was supposed to expect this.
I don't have to claim that I am disfigured as the photos speak for themselves and of course, doctor has refused to see me. Her website claims "virtually invisible scars". Beware.
UPDATED FROM gwcharley
1 year post
Scar update
gwcharleyNovember 2, 2016
This is now twelve months post op. I thought you might like to see the scars Dr Kirby left me with.
Replies (2)
November 6, 2016
I am so sorry that you happened upon a doctor who has no professional practices when a patient has difficulties and needs follow up help to do corrections. If I were you Iwould report this doctor to the medical board for unprofessional conduct and practice. This is a problem that she should definitely have handled for you, it would not have been that difficult at all for her. She is a discrace to her profession and I myself am discusted by her treatment of you. I wish you the best and maybe you could have some of the repairs if they are painful or limiting to your physical being by your primary insurance. Good luck and let us know if you do anything with all of this. Best wishes.
November 30, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story. There are a lot of positive outcomes and excellent doctors on Real Self, but it's important that we also share the truth when we're faced with a negative result or unskilled surgeon. I appreciate your honesty and am very sorry that you did not get the outcome you were hoping for or treatment you deserve. I wish you all the best.
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August 6, 2016
I'm sorry your facelift did not give you the results you'd hoped for and I can why you're disappointed. Can you get a refund and go to a different doctor for a revision? If I were you, I'd not allow Dr Kirby to do the revision since her skills seem somewhat lacking.
August 6, 2016
Thank you for your comment. I think a refund is unlikely as Dr Kirby won't see me or even talk to me.
I would like to have a revision but cost is a factor of course; it was difficult to find the $17,000 for this surgery. One of the dr's who responded to my question in the Q&A section detailed a pretty extensive procedure which I would love to have; I guess we'll see what happens. I may win lotto
I would like to have a revision but cost is a factor of course; it was difficult to find the $17,000 for this surgery. One of the dr's who responded to my question in the Q&A section detailed a pretty extensive procedure which I would love to have; I guess we'll see what happens. I may win lotto
August 8, 2016
I think the fact that the doctor did not do an incision under the chin is one of the reasons the facelift/necklift did not come out as well as it should. The incision under the chin is essential for the platysmaplasty.
August 8, 2016
Thank you for your comment and I tend to agree. I live in Australia but received that very good opinion from a plastic surgeon in Washington DC that I referred to earlier; I'm almost tempted to travel there for the revision. He seems to know what he's talking about. I'm still hopeful =o)
August 8, 2016
Omg,there is lil bit of difference, but nowhere near what you would expect after proper face lift surgery!!! Im 3 weeks after surgery and little worried it won't stay....what is your final outcome, did you see another surgeon, are having it redone? Hope you are well
August 8, 2016
Hi ishtar57.
I posted the final outcome here; you'll find it :)
I will have the facelift re done eventually by a face lift specialist, board certified plastic surgeon. I regret not doing more extensive research and falling for an exuberant sales pitch and empty promises.
My chore now is to try to get my medical and surgical records from the original surgeon.
I am sure your surgery has been done exceptionally well and you will have an amazing result. All the best X
I posted the final outcome here; you'll find it :)
I will have the facelift re done eventually by a face lift specialist, board certified plastic surgeon. I regret not doing more extensive research and falling for an exuberant sales pitch and empty promises.
My chore now is to try to get my medical and surgical records from the original surgeon.
I am sure your surgery has been done exceptionally well and you will have an amazing result. All the best X
August 14, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story so others can avoid this doctor. I hope you will find a way to get the revision you deserve. Best wishes.
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