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2 days post-op revision eyebrow transplant - swelling & haven't had pain
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Revision Eyebrow Transplant
Lilmouse85July 23, 2022
WORTH IT$10,000
After having an unsuccessful transplant in Turkey I had ended up spending tons of time and Monday on microblading, products and potions to get eyebrows back as lol the grafts but a few that grew straightforward, fell out and did not return.
I had seen Dr. Epstein's reviews prior to that initial procedure but at the time I thought "ow hard can it be, they do hair transplants all the time in Turkey!" And the prices as 90% less than prices in the US. Well, sometimes you get what you pay for and after that experience my attitude has complete May changed. If something is important to you, find the best person in that field and go there.
So here's my day 2 review, you can find Day 1 on YouTube if you look.
So far my swelling is worse around the eyes than yesterday but I haven't had any pain, just numbness around the donor area which is a strange feeling. I'm expecting the bruising to come in soon but so far I'm not THAT scary looking.
I travelled across the continent for both my consult and surgery on different dates. Again, I'll never make the mistake of saving a few dollars and expecting spectacular results. The staff was very responsive via email, if you're coming in for a consult and you run cold, bring a sweater.. I was frozen. The consult was short but thorough and they were confident that my situation could be improved so I was hopeful.
The day before surgery they contacted me with a time to arrive and went over some paperwork, medications, shape and concerns.
The staff was friendly and professional.
Dr. Epstein's marks the donor and makes the incisions for graft placement and his team of technician removes the donor hairs and places into the incisions under his indirect supervision. He will come in the operating room several times to review and make recommendations to his team and adjustments.
We breakers for lunch which was complimentary. I didn't think I would be hungry but I had no problem eating and opted for a smoothie bowl as I have to refrain from exercise over the next 6 days.
They sent me back to my hotel with pain killers, a pill to help with sleep and antibiotics. I haven't needed the painkillers at all.
I'll be reviewing my experience on YouTube as well as where I stayed. What I brought with me etc.
Hope this helps!
If I can finish off by saying...
Lessons I've learned:
- don't follow trends that can't easily be unreversed. Ie. early 2000s brow trends and microblading
- most of the time you get what you pay for, do your research. Read studies that have no conflicts and understand the limitations of the procedure.
- be clear about your most important expectation and bring photos that resemble your face shape/ ethnicity.
- trust your doctor, most want the best results for you just as you want for yourself. You're living proof of their competency and skill. Poor outcome will reduce the number of patients that will visit them in the future.
I had seen Dr. Epstein's reviews prior to that initial procedure but at the time I thought "ow hard can it be, they do hair transplants all the time in Turkey!" And the prices as 90% less than prices in the US. Well, sometimes you get what you pay for and after that experience my attitude has complete May changed. If something is important to you, find the best person in that field and go there.
So here's my day 2 review, you can find Day 1 on YouTube if you look.
So far my swelling is worse around the eyes than yesterday but I haven't had any pain, just numbness around the donor area which is a strange feeling. I'm expecting the bruising to come in soon but so far I'm not THAT scary looking.
I travelled across the continent for both my consult and surgery on different dates. Again, I'll never make the mistake of saving a few dollars and expecting spectacular results. The staff was very responsive via email, if you're coming in for a consult and you run cold, bring a sweater.. I was frozen. The consult was short but thorough and they were confident that my situation could be improved so I was hopeful.
The day before surgery they contacted me with a time to arrive and went over some paperwork, medications, shape and concerns.
The staff was friendly and professional.
Dr. Epstein's marks the donor and makes the incisions for graft placement and his team of technician removes the donor hairs and places into the incisions under his indirect supervision. He will come in the operating room several times to review and make recommendations to his team and adjustments.
We breakers for lunch which was complimentary. I didn't think I would be hungry but I had no problem eating and opted for a smoothie bowl as I have to refrain from exercise over the next 6 days.
They sent me back to my hotel with pain killers, a pill to help with sleep and antibiotics. I haven't needed the painkillers at all.
I'll be reviewing my experience on YouTube as well as where I stayed. What I brought with me etc.
Hope this helps!
If I can finish off by saying...
Lessons I've learned:
- don't follow trends that can't easily be unreversed. Ie. early 2000s brow trends and microblading
- most of the time you get what you pay for, do your research. Read studies that have no conflicts and understand the limitations of the procedure.
- be clear about your most important expectation and bring photos that resemble your face shape/ ethnicity.
- trust your doctor, most want the best results for you just as you want for yourself. You're living proof of their competency and skill. Poor outcome will reduce the number of patients that will visit them in the future.
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UPDATED FROM Lilmouse85
2 days post
Day 3 - After waking
Lilmouse85July 24, 2022
My iPhone doesn’t recognize my face today lol. It’s a sign swelling has made my face slightly more unrecognizable - even my eyelids have eyelids! Fingers crossed it doesn’t get much worse than this but I have a good 13 hours of travel and connecting flights ahead of me so let’s see how that affects the healing process. Wish me luck!
Ps. I’m not wearing makeup in any of my current review photos. I’m closing in on my 40s and I’m grateful for my skin and I don’t feel the need to cover it up.
Ps. I’m not wearing makeup in any of my current review photos. I’m closing in on my 40s and I’m grateful for my skin and I don’t feel the need to cover it up.
UPDATED FROM Lilmouse85
5 days post
Day 5
Lilmouse85July 27, 2022
The back of my head feels very tight due to the healing. I’ve washed my hair once so far but I figured I would hold out to wash again on Day 6 because I think the natural oils could help with keeping the scalp from feeling to dry and irritated.
Still a lot of bruising around the eyes, I bruise quite badly to begin with so it’s not too shocking. The graft location is very dry though so I’ve been worried that the skin will flake and the grafts will leave with it. I contacted Dr. Epstein’s team and they said I can wash my face and start using moisturizer on them tomorrow to dislodge the scabs.
Still a lot of bruising around the eyes, I bruise quite badly to begin with so it’s not too shocking. The graft location is very dry though so I’ve been worried that the skin will flake and the grafts will leave with it. I contacted Dr. Epstein’s team and they said I can wash my face and start using moisturizer on them tomorrow to dislodge the scabs.
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