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38 Mini Facelift for Acne Scars and sagging skin - Roanoke, VA

UPDATED FROM Summerlover28
8 months post

More money!

Summerlover28January 20, 2016
$5,050
Spoke with my plastic surgeon who agrees that I have drooping. He tried to get me to use a topical cream (which I'm sure is expensive) I explained I don't have much faith in anything topical for this type of skin problem. He agreed to do a revision. Focusing on my jawls. When I believe all of it needs to be corrected. I was calm and listened. Today I spoke with his office and a revision will cost me $3500.00. So, in the end I would be paying a total of $8550.00 for a mid face lift. He blamed the drooping on my skin and acne scars. I'm so done! I think this office is about $$$ instead of results and helping patients. The sad part is I would probably pay it if I thought he could really help me.

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Dr. Kurtis Moyer

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I had a mini face lift and I'm not pleased with the results. He is very kind and responds to phone calls very quickly. I needed a revision and was quoted $3500 and that was with 40% off. I would ask about revision prices and I would not recommend him for face lift procedures.

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jalynn01
January 21, 2016
I understand your frustration! In my case I found a cosmetic dermatologist to be better at treating acne scars than a PS. I was put on a course of Accutane and it made a big difference in my acne scars. I eventually had some of the depressions filled with filler which also helped. Good luck to you!
ConcernLeslie
February 29, 2016
I honestly think you should go to another PS but before that do some serious treatments for your skin
Summerlover28
April 2, 2016
I am. I have no acne at this point in my life just scars. I've had 3 chemical peels. No one in my area has a clue about skin tx. It's really sad.
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CdOsmond
March 31, 2016
what did you decide to do ?
Summerlover28
April 2, 2016
I'm going to go out of my state and get a more experienced PS. The ones in my area don't seem to know about fat grafting etc. I basically paid 5k to look exactly the same with my scars on my ears.
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CdOsmond
April 2, 2016
dr Harvey in North Carolina has fantastic reviews and results maybe you should consult with him
Summerlover28
April 3, 2016
I will NC is very close to me
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CdOsmond
April 3, 2016
look at his website your still young he does a Baltimore lift ( short scar ) look at the difference between a traditional facelift I was almost going to go to him but it doesn't last as long.further when I do it I only want to do this once
Anonymous35921
April 2, 2016
Did you do consults with any other PS before your surgery? Was wondering how many of them felt a lower face/neck lift could lift things enough to significantly smooth the cheek area. I guess the real question is whether the type lift you had could have accomplished your goal as opposed to whether your PS was to blame at all. If its all about the technique you'll have to make sure the next surgeon can assure you he will be doing something very different~ and most do about the same plication or imbrication lower SMAS.
Summerlover28
April 3, 2016
The goal was not only to improve acne scars but also get rid of jowls and laugh lines which I still have..sadly. He agreed that since my surgery my face has "drooped" He also agreed that he didn't fix the jowls.
Anonymous35921
April 3, 2016
With all that agreement why ion earth is he charging you to fix the things he agrees have happened? Usually when a free revision is denied it is because they PS admits none of those things you mentioned.
Summerlover28
April 12, 2016
I know. When we spoke he told me it would "substantially less" for a revision but his secretary would call me with a price. I don't think 3500 is substantially lower. He gave me mixed information when I would see him.
quintaline
January 25, 2017
Hang in there! Work on inside where true beauty is! Research natural products like coconut oil and castor oil, vitamin e, collagen etc to improve acne scars. Try a diet that is more alkaline and use distilled water on your face. As you make these changes, I want you to say daily as you go through your routine " I have healthy and beautiful skin again." Mark 11:24 please don't write this comment off!
UPDATED FROM Summerlover28
7 months post

Before, 2 months after and now

Summerlover28December 16, 2015
I'm loading these pictures to show the lack of improvement after 7 months my skin looks the same if not slightly worse. The 1st pic was 2 months post op, the middle is now (7 months post up) and the last pic was my before picture.

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ctgirlz
February 15, 2016
Thank you for putting up these pictures. It is always helpful to see actual results. I'm 41 and I also have some acne scarring along with some volume loss. I've done fillers in the past and they worked well until they dissipated. I am now considering more permanent fillers, sculptra perhaps. Have you spoken with a facial plastic surgeon about fillers being a possible option for you?
UPDATED FROM Summerlover28
6 months post

meh

Summerlover28November 10, 2015
I feel like all of my results that I posted after my face lift have vanished. I as almost feel like it looks exactly the same even the lines around my mouth that should have been corrected. The price and the scars made this not worth it for me because improvement lasted a few months. My surgeon did say he could correct the areas around my mouth. I'm totally bummed. He thinks there is still an improvement but I don't see it anymore.

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deems109
November 10, 2015
I'm sorry you aren't happy with your results - from the pictures you posted I think you really look fantastic and had real improvement . I have acne scars too and totally feel your frustration and disappointment - when I look in the mirror the scars are what I see. I've tried everything - CO2 laser, Fraxel, Subcision, Fillers, Dermabrasion, Ultherapy, TCA Peels, Fat Transfer, Microneedling - you name it, I have tried it. All disappointing, most were really expensive with a lot of downtime. With the lasers at first it looks good, but once the swelling goes down so does the improvement. The acne scars definitely lower my self esteem :( As a last resort I have thought about doing a facelift, just like you. Do you think your skin has become lax by the scars or that it just wasn't enough improvement on a whole? I read about a new filler - Bellafill - for acne scars that is supposed to last up to 5 years. For filler that lasts that long you have to make sure you have an expert doing it. Have you heard of it?
Summerlover28
November 11, 2015
My results now don't look as good as the above pics :(. Yes, I have heard of it and I asked my PS about it and he said he isn't familiar with it and really doesn't recommend anything that is permanent. It's a bummer. I do feel like a facelift would have worked for me if it had been pulled slightly tighter. I can literally barely lift my lower face and they improve dramatically. I'm not sure why more could not have been removed. I am having a deep chemical peel tomorrow. It's frustrating because everyone has different opinions about what will improve them and what won't. You would think someone would figure out a way that would improve or remove scars. I'm beginning to think nothing will. I do feel like my skin is drooping because if the scars.
Summerlover28
November 11, 2015
How did the fillers work for you?
deems109
November 12, 2015
I haven't tried Bellafill - that's the new one on the market. The other filler I had was juvederm - it helped somewhat, but it dissipated within 2 months! Too much $ for 2 months. The Bellafill is supposed to last up to 5 years and has been approved for acne scars.
deems109
November 12, 2015
Good luck with your chemical peel :)
I still think you look really good! Just a thought - if you think the PS should have removed more to make your skin tighter - can he try doing the Ultherapy on you?
That's the ultrasound facelift - maybe that would give you the little bit extra to get rid of the scars, escpecially since the "real" facelift is so new.
Victoriana
November 14, 2015
when it comes to scarring we are our own worst critics....and it is very disheartening to see scars on your face when u look in the mirror. i do agree with deems109- i think your improvment was significant and that you look great.
hye ji shin
December 8, 2015
so sorry that you are disappointed with the treatment. total bummer!.
Summerlover28
December 9, 2015
Thanks. :(
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