“Disappointing Experience with Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty
I recently underwent a transconjunctival blepharoplasty procedure at Mediface Aesthetic, hoping to rejuvenate my under-eye area and achieve a refreshed appearance. Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of expectations, as I noticed minimal to no change in the targeted areas post-surgery.
Despite the disappointing outcome, I must commend the staff and doctor for their exceptional professionalism and friendliness throughout the process. They provided thorough explanations and reassurance, which initially instilled confidence in me. However, the results simply did not align with the expectations set during the pre-operative consultations.
The lack of noticeable improvement leaves me questioning the effectiveness of the procedure and its worthiness of the financial investment. While I acknowledge that individual outcomes can vary, the disparity between anticipated results and reality is disheartening.
In conclusion, while I appreciated the warm demeanor of the staff and doctor, I cannot overlook the significant discrepancy between the promised outcome and the actual results of my transconjunctival blepharoplasty. As a result, I find it challenging to recommend this procedure based on my personal experience.”
“Dodanlı operated on me in August 2024 and demanded a fee of 7500 euros. SMAS calculated the lift but produced an incorrectly executed mini lift. EYES are crooked, full of wrinkles like before + don't close anymore! The threads EXPLODE after the low lift due to the unhygienic and incorrect operation + serious INJURY to the sternocleidomastoid muscle by DODANLI due to INCORRECT preparation of the muscle flap
- Serious injuries to the accessory nerve and greater ear nerve.
In order to eliminate DODANLI's serious treatment error, FACIAL TENSION MUST BE COMPLETELY CORRECTED.”
“I had Tear trough at medi face carried out by the surgeon. My eyes are darker, bruised and puffy. Been over a month now side effects not going. The clinic said that’s normal and nothing wrong. I have had tear trough before not been like this. I have showed to practitioners here in the Uk and they are shocked of the side effects.”
“I am leaving this review because I have to. Because there are nothing but 5 star reviews on this person and nowhere did I find all the things that set off my alarm bells, and people need to know. (And by the way, there are businesses you can pay to remove your bad reviews, so who knows what will happen to this one.)
Let me start by saying that I did not go through with my surgery, and in order to be fair, I need to be upfront about that. Also the girls at his office were very nice. But here I am going to explain why I backed out:
- The hotel they reserved for me was the dirtiest thing: The sheets were not changed (there were HAIRS under the sheets and LIPSTICK on the pillow case.) That's where my surgeon wants me to be for 8 days recuperating from surgery? RED FLAG #1.
- I go to the "hospital" for my pre-op visit: Not a hospital. An outpatient clinic with no one else there. I want this done in a PROPER HOSPITAL, so that if god forbid something happens, I don't need to be transported to one.
- The medical staff? Not wearing scrubs or masks. Just civilian clothes. So when they stick you with a needle, you don't feel exactly at ease about it.
- The "nurse" did not clean my skin or put a bandaid on after sticking me. That's an easily avoided potential infection. When I asked for a bandaid, another girl who did not clean her hands opened it up and got her fingers on the piece that touches the puncture.
- There were various medical tools just out on a tray. In the open air. And after she stuck me, she took the needle out of my arm (with my blood on it) and just laid it next to the tools. She should have put it immediately in a bio bin. How many patients' blood was on that tray? This is how contamination happens.
- The doctor looked disheveled and his hands and nails were visibly dirty. He did not even wash his hands or put on gloves because handling my face (and his hands smelled of cigarette.)
- Before I had time to realize it he shoved one of those tools that had been out into my nose. He did not wash it before or after me (fingers crossed that it got washed at all.) How many people's noses has this been in? In the age of COVID this is beyond irresponsible.
- And frankly he rushed our meeting. You're a stranger about to do surgery on my face. Can we take our time? Can I ask all my questions? And can you give me more specific answers than "Don't worry, it will be fine"?? EVERY concern: "Don't worry. Don't worry." No but I AM worried. I need you to demystify it. Explain it to me. Show me photos of other patients.
I go back to the hotel (another one I booked myself) and realize I am having a panic attack. I'm throwing up, hyperventilating, crying. That's when it hit me: "WTF am I doing here???" I had ignored ALL of my alarm bells in hopes that this visit would put me at ease but it did the opposite. So I backed out and in the end, I have never felt more right about anything in my life. After the fact, finally, unpleasant feedback gets shared in the thread (along with some disturbing photos. If I'm given the green light from the girls, I will add here.) Noses with weird bumps and other deformities, extremely jagged and/or crooked nostrils, and a girl with bruising on her arms so concerning, I asked her to make sure it wasn't an infection (because it can kill you.) Multiple girls reached out to me privately about how they want a revision from this doctor's work. You're not gonna see THAT on Instagram. Actually one girl said her photo was removed from the account and she wonders if it's because she said something publicly on there.
My advice: Find someone local to you. You need to be able to see the facilities where you'll be operated and meet the surgeon and his team in person. You need to see how your gut feels about it. And it may be more expensive where you are (not that that was any part of my motivation) but the flights and accommodations will be a LOT of money, so that should factor in. Learn from my mistake. You should be able to recuperate at home. Comfortable and SAFE. ”
