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63 Browlift... What Happened? - The Villages, FL
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My brow dropped and was laying below my eyelashes....
smilesnikiMarch 5, 2015
My brow dropped and was laying below my eyelashes. I had the zig zag cut done at my hairline. What happened that I now have a hole/ open sore in my forehead? My surgery was February 20th and this is my second week post op. I had one office visit thus far. The nurse took a photo of the problem area.
UPDATED FROM smilesniki
14 days post
gaping hole
smilesnikiMarch 6, 2015
I saw a wound and hyperbaric specialist today. They are doing a culture to determine the type of infection and they told me the wound died. I have to have a home health wound specialist come to my home every day. They ordered a medication to try to sloth off the areas that died. They said they will let me know after , we're I go from there. I'm so sad this happened!!!! Everyone has been so concerned and kind. I'm very grateful.
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March 6, 2015
Sorry my new cell phone has decided to take over. It spells the words on my behalf. It should say where I go from here.
March 7, 2015
I received the link to your story from another real self member, I am so sorry this happened. My sister is a retired nurse and wound care specialist, she worked for a company called KCI, they have a negative pressure therapy wound vac, the healing stories she shared with me were beyond remarkable. Please check into the wound vac and if you agree demand that you get this device. She was in Boston and said she worked on a face transplant case and If they used it on that I have to think it is the best therapy. She also told me there are thousands of studies done showing how effective negative pressure therapy is and that her company didn't pay for them, they were just done by the top universities. When they started using it they didn't know why it was effective it was the studies that revealed the pressure on the cells forced them to heal. I can't too technical, I'm not in the business, I work for a transportation company so do a bit of your own research but it is worth a try.
March 7, 2015
Thank you for this information. I went to the KOI site and forwarded it to my doctor's office email. I know he will look into the site, he takes great interest in new procedures. I hope this never happens to anyone else ,but, should it happen... people will know there is help out there.
God Bless
March 7, 2015
The wound didn't die; the skin (several layers of it) died. The dead skin needs to come off so that new skin can fill in the hole from the bottom up. Did you have a lump there, before the "hole" opened? Did your head get hit against anything? Are you a stomach sleeper? I am glad a home health nurse will help you with this. A scar can later be lasered or treated to be less visible. My hopes are with you!
March 7, 2015
The nurse came today and she put santyl ointment on the inner part of the wound, it eats off the dead layers of skin. I haven't slept in a bed since my procedure. I'm in a lazy boy to keep from sleeping on my back and keep my head elevated. Anyway after the nurse left she called back and said she spoke with my doctor and he decided to remove the santyl ointment, let it scab over and when I see him he plans to remove the dead layers with a scalpel so new cell will generate. He told my spouse he would be paying for any and all expense, until healed and than of there is a scar he will lazer it. He's been wonderful. He calls me almost daily, sends a limo for my appointments etc. The nurses all agree these were pressure wounds from the compression bandage. Before the wound opened it just was extremely red, then it looked like a pimple was forming and then just kept getting bigger and moist until it looked like it does now. The nurse comes again tomorrow and each day after until the problem is resolved.
I couldn't be more grateful for the doctor I have. He is sincerely concerned, his bedside manner is 5 star!
March 8, 2015
It looked like a pressure wound that opened up, that's why I asked so many questions. Glad your doctor is so attentive! Going forward with hope is a good thing!
UPDATED FROM smilesniki
15 days post
gaping hole update
smilesnikiMarch 7, 2015
My doctor has been sending a home care wound nurse to my home. The doctor ordered santyl ointment that basically eats away the dead layers so the wound can heal from the bottom up.
After the nurse left she called back and said my doctor wanted me to remove the santyl ointment and let the wound dry out. He said he is going to remove the dead skin with a scalpel so new cells will start the healing sooner.
He is paying of everything himself until everything is healed. He will then lazer any scar that might be left. He has been wonderful, calling , sending a car to pick me up and bring me home. His bedside manner is 5 star. Everyone who works for him, his staff, the nurses, office manager are all really dedicated and care about your concerns. I feel I'm in good hands and that the final outcome will be more than satisfactory. I'll keep posting and show photos right up to the final results.
After the nurse left she called back and said my doctor wanted me to remove the santyl ointment and let the wound dry out. He said he is going to remove the dead skin with a scalpel so new cells will start the healing sooner.
He is paying of everything himself until everything is healed. He will then lazer any scar that might be left. He has been wonderful, calling , sending a car to pick me up and bring me home. His bedside manner is 5 star. Everyone who works for him, his staff, the nurses, office manager are all really dedicated and care about your concerns. I feel I'm in good hands and that the final outcome will be more than satisfactory. I'll keep posting and show photos right up to the final results.
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March 8, 2015
Based on where you live I think we have the same PS. I've been going to him for several years now & just love him & his staff. Don't worry, you couldn't be in better hands! Plus I'm praying for you so you've got 2 good healers on your side! Good Luck!
March 8, 2015
Did you get a limo ride to and from your procedure? Did you have work done in The Melbourne Center? I was put under general anesthesia for the work I had done. I also had dot resurfacing.
March 9, 2015
Awe , it takes a lot of pressure off when you don't have to drive to and from.
March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015
No its not a bad job. The outcome is coming along beautiful. The wound is caused from pressure from the compression bandage. I had the debridement done today. In a few weeks check back at my photos and you will love what you see.
March 14, 2015
I agree its not a "bad job". Your surgeon is doing everything right and I'm happy to see you sticking by your surgeon. Good luck.
March 12, 2015
This surgeon doesn't want you to sue him
May 22, 2015
i agree. the surgery performed looks like a scalp reduction and not a brow lift!
March 14, 2015
It is unfortunate that this happened, but your PS has stepped up and is doing everything that can be done to give you a good result. This is not a result of a bad surgeon or surgery, but something that can happen. I remember when going through my binder I was presented with all the things that can go wrong. No one can predict what might happen they can only tell you about the possibilities of surgery ... any surgery. You have a fantastic attitude and your healing looks to be on track. Your PS appears to be doing everything right you are lucky that he/she and staff are dedicating themselves to your recovery. Good luck in your continued recovery. Your brows look great.
March 14, 2015
Thank you. Yes, he is going out of he way to resolve this issue. He is paying for daily home wound care and he did a debridement on Wednesday. He's awesome and my brow lift looks fabulous!
April 2, 2015
Is this the same doctor that did the surgery. I think you have cellulitis/ necrotizing fasciitis/MRSA. It should have been cultured IMMEDIATELY. You need to see a wound specialist that knows a bit more. The sutures across the top also tell me someone screwed up. A brow lift should be 2 tiny cuts, one on each side. I would guess something septic was inserted and used to lift the muscle. Just my opinion.
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Oh man, sorry about that wound. I hope it heals super quickly! Are you on antibiotics at all?
Please do keep us posted!