Gaia262
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I am creating this thread to protect anyone who finds it either searching here or via a search engine like google, as I get a lot of messages asking for my experience
In short Dr Defrancq tried to scam me with implants and lied continuously about the medical indications . Had i not been clued up to Orthognathic surgery and implants he could of easily of destroyed my face and left me in financial ruin.
During our Online consultation I first noticed he was extremely talkative and cheerful, which was a stark difference to our first in person consultation where he was your typical grouchy old man. This stark differece made me uncomfortable as it felt as though it was the act of a used car salesman about to swindle me over something.
It was exactly that. He began saying I did not need a genioplasty it would be impossible to do as my chin was too small so he pushed that i needed his custom PEEK chin implant. Other surgeons have said my chin is perfectly fine for a genioplasty
He stated I did not need a BSSO as it would take too long in terms of orthondontics and life is for living. When other surgeons want to do the BSSO as part of the bimax. A clear attempt to do a quick cash grab and not wait for the orthodontics to prepare the lower jaw.
He did agree to the lefort 1 and his movements were acceptable.
He also wanted to add high cheekbones (cheek implants ) which were not necessary.
He also offered me a discount but pushed up the price of the hospital fees to make up for it (another low cunning move)
Overall what annoyed me was the blatant misinformation he gave me to push his chin implant and refusing to do a BSSO due to the time. It was clear he wanted an easy cash grab rather than put time in for results.
I still cringe when he says "you just have to trust me", I am sure many people have fallen for this who are not knowledgable in maxillofacial surgery and am extremely grateful to this site and people like @Sergio-OMS who has advised me and kept me out of harms way.
Others have not been so fortunate and have paid dearly by Dr Defrancq
In my opinion he will not give you an "accension" or model looks, he seems to of specialised in functional orthognathic surgery and has made a recent leap into the cosmetic side and implants, either tapping into a lucrative market or a new passion. However, I urge you to do your research and consult with multiple maxillofacial surgeons before committing.
Total price requested from me was Euros 21,500
I am currently with another Surgeon who is happy to do a Bimax + semi chin wing.
In short Dr Defrancq tried to scam me with implants and lied continuously about the medical indications . Had i not been clued up to Orthognathic surgery and implants he could of easily of destroyed my face and left me in financial ruin.
During our Online consultation I first noticed he was extremely talkative and cheerful, which was a stark difference to our first in person consultation where he was your typical grouchy old man. This stark differece made me uncomfortable as it felt as though it was the act of a used car salesman about to swindle me over something.
It was exactly that. He began saying I did not need a genioplasty it would be impossible to do as my chin was too small so he pushed that i needed his custom PEEK chin implant. Other surgeons have said my chin is perfectly fine for a genioplasty
He stated I did not need a BSSO as it would take too long in terms of orthondontics and life is for living. When other surgeons want to do the BSSO as part of the bimax. A clear attempt to do a quick cash grab and not wait for the orthodontics to prepare the lower jaw.
He did agree to the lefort 1 and his movements were acceptable.
He also wanted to add high cheekbones (cheek implants ) which were not necessary.
He also offered me a discount but pushed up the price of the hospital fees to make up for it (another low cunning move)
Overall what annoyed me was the blatant misinformation he gave me to push his chin implant and refusing to do a BSSO due to the time. It was clear he wanted an easy cash grab rather than put time in for results.
I still cringe when he says "you just have to trust me", I am sure many people have fallen for this who are not knowledgable in maxillofacial surgery and am extremely grateful to this site and people like @Sergio-OMS who has advised me and kept me out of harms way.
Others have not been so fortunate and have paid dearly by Dr Defrancq
Vanessa: PEEK wrap lower jaw around, PEEK High cheek bone augmentation - All cases - Dr Joël Defrancq
Dr Joël Defrancq, jaw/orthognatic surgery and full mouth dental implant procedures.
facialsculptureclinic.com
In my opinion he will not give you an "accension" or model looks, he seems to of specialised in functional orthognathic surgery and has made a recent leap into the cosmetic side and implants, either tapping into a lucrative market or a new passion. However, I urge you to do your research and consult with multiple maxillofacial surgeons before committing.
Total price requested from me was Euros 21,500
I am currently with another Surgeon who is happy to do a Bimax + semi chin wing.
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