Proceed with great caution
In October I underwent what was presented to me as a deep plane facelift, neck lift, and fat transfer procedure.
Within weeks, I developed severe headaches, facial asymmetry, and vision problems. Despite repeated requests, I was not given an in-person consultation with my surgeon. Communication became inconsistent, and at one stage I received no response while experiencing serious symptoms. I ultimately had to seek independent medical assessment at my own expense due to worsening head pain and eyesight issues.
I am now left with one eye noticeably smaller than the other and ongoing vision concerns as have many other patients.
I travelled to another country to consult a highly experienced facial surgeon for a second opinion. After examination, I was informed that in his professional opinion I had undergone a SMAS facelift rather than a deep plane facelift. I was advised that I may now require full revision surgery, including corrective surgery to my eye.
When I raised these concerns with the clinic, I was accused of being dishonest instead of supported as a patient reporting complications.
I also have serious concerns about marketing practices. Patients are encouraged to film highly positive testimonial videos around days 14–15 post-surgery, describing their results as “amazing.” In my view, it is impossible to assess the true outcome of major surgery at that stage of healing.
The clinic heavily promotes boat trips and river cruises as part of the experience. This is not a holiday package — it is major surgery. Whether facial surgery or any other procedure they offer, your life and health are in the hands of medical professionals. Advertising leisure activities alongside serious surgical procedures feels, to me, like coercion.
There are also serious concerns regarding confidentiality and professionalism. My full name and personal information have been shared with other patients. I have experienced online harassment, bullying, and being publicly called a liar by Med Harbour and their associated promoters, historic news articles posted which have nothing to do with Med Harbours failed surgery, my full name age, address and passport number posted on cosmetic surgery forums,I have been subjected to this after raising concerns. These people have now been reported for collective online harassment.
I have also been sent other patients’ photographs and information and asked to assist with complaints. This raises significant concerns for me about patient confidentiality and data handling. On speaking with other patients it appeared to be a regular occurrence.
Despite repeated requests, I have not received a tax receipt, full signed consent documentation as I never had a consent form for the surgeon I had or my face marked up, or my complete medical records. My solicitor has requested proof of staff licences and qualifications, which have not been provided. You are left at night with a non English speaking lady who is not a qualified nurse who does not hold a licence.
As a result, I have had to seek legal advice and report my concerns to the appropriate authorities including the police months ago.
29 de outubro de 2025
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