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POSTED UNDER SMAS Facelift REVIEWS

I think I look exactly the same as I did before I got the procedures

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Disappointed

brownderby321
$14,300
I had an SMAS facelift/necklift, perioral dermabrasion and SMAS lip augmentation on November 15 2022. Doctor was very accommodating, answered all questions, available, etc. BEFORE I had all my procedures and even said "Whatever you are not happy with after the surgery, I will fix for free". Surgery went fine, recovery was good. His nurse was excellent and always available. I had one minor issue, when stitches were removed from the front of my right ear, the ear became detached (just ever so slightly). No problem, he said he could fix it. After my six month follow-up I told him that I was not happy with my results and would like to talk about a revision....only response I received was "NO", no explanation, no nothing. In November 2023 I had my ear repaired (simple office visit, a few stitches). Again, brought up concerns about why I was unhappy about my facelift (felt like my original issues; which was sagging at the mouth area and I must also state my lip augmentation and dermabrasion did NOT last at all). Again, I was ignored about my concerns. Not only am I upset about the final outcome of my facelift but more upset about the doctor's lack of keeping his WORD. Why say something if you are not going to stand by it? I would not recommend him for surgery as he is "all in" before surgery is scheduled and then after the fact, you are treated like a "child" with no explanation as to why he can't do a revision. If there was a tangible reason why he couldn't do it, then I can accept it, but I just got a "NO" as an answer. I will now be seeking a surgeon for a revision and yet again spending loads of money for something that I was told would be fixed by him. I think I look EXACTLY the same as I did before I got the procedures.

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David A. Sherris, MD

David A. Sherris, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (10)

December 30, 2023
Did you have stitches under your chin and behind your ear too? I have to agree that you don't look much different. The Dr. is a jerk and should be doing everything he can to address your concerns.
February 4, 2024
Yes I had an incision under my chin and behind my ears and down the nape of my neck
June 7, 2024
Yes stitches under chin and behind my ears
February 12, 2025
Yes, stitches under my chin and behind my ears. I agree with you, jerk!
January 3, 2024
Who did you go to?
June 7, 2024
Dr. David Sherris, Buffalo NY
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February 4, 2024
Yes, you should have less laxity after your procedure. I’m so sorry, how disappointing!
February 12, 2025
Very disappointing and before my surgery he stated "whatever you're not happy with, I will fix for free"....not!!
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February 4, 2024
She went to Dr. David A. Sherris
July 12, 2025
You’re right you look exactly the same. So sorry about the results of your procedure. More alarmed about his attitude.
I definitely will not have any procedures performed by this so called plastic surgeon.
His lack of experience speaks volumes with regards to your results.
UPDATED FROM brownderby321
2 years post

Update SMAS Facelift only 2 years ago! DISAPPOINTED

brownderby321
Update: He offered me free Sculptra treatments. I did four vials of Scupltra and saw NO CHANGE. I was hoping for a revision surgery but he would not listen to no avail!!! My cheeks and skin are lax, my lips are back to normal. The SMAS lip augmentation lasted maybe 6 months at the most. Any issue I had with my FL/NL was met with sarcasm, i.e. after my surgery, my mouth is crooked (not because of nerve damage) just because it was not done evenly. When that issue was brought up, I was told to see a neurologist. I can smile normally but when my lips are at rest, they are to the right. I have bunching on my neck. At first he gave me a steriod shot stating it might be a stuck stitch. At a follow up with him to get more Sculptra, I was told it can't be a stitch and I should go see a dermatologist. Every concern I had was disregarded and I was told to "go see someone else". He never took responsibility for doing a subpar job and never offered anything else but Sculptra. Since then I have seen two other plastic surgeons who have stated that he should have done a revision to correct the laxity in my cheeks and lower face. I DO NOT RECOMMEND Dr. Sherris.

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UPDATED FROM brownderby321
2 years post

Terrible aftercare and surgery

brownderby321
Update: He offered me free Sculptra treatments. I did four vials of Scupltra and saw NO CHANGE. I was hoping for a revision surgery but he would not listen. Always had an excuse and spoke to me, again, like a childl!!! My cheeks and skin are lax, my lips are back to normal. The SMAS lip augmentation lasted maybe 6 months at the most; that was a waste of money!!! Any issue I had with my FL/NL was met with sarcasm, i.e. after my surgery, my mouth is crooked (not because of nerve damage) just because it was not done evenly. When that issue was brought up, I was told to see a neurologist. I can smile normally but when my mouth is at rest, my mouth is to the right. I have bunching on my neck. At first he gave me a steriod shot stating it might be a stuck stitch. At a follow up with him to get more Sculptra, I was told it can't be a stitch and I should go see a dermatologist. Every concern I had was disregarded and I was told to "go see someone else". He never took responsibility for doing a subpar job and never offered anything else but Sculptra. Since then I have seen two other plastic surgeons who have stated that he should have done a revision to correct the laxity in my cheeks and lower face and even out my mouth. I DO NOT RECOMMEND Dr. Sherris.

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February 23, 2025
I am so sorry for your experience. My doctor was amazing and could fix anything our not happy with. Dr. Lev in Costa Rica and aftercare is amazing- here is his website "Eternally vain". Good luck sweet sister.
February 24, 2025
I most definitely wish I picked another doctor, a competent one that stuck to their word when they said "if you are not happy with ANYTHING, I will redo for free" What a joke that statement was. Everything I didn't like, he had an answer for. DON'T USE HIM for anything!