Help Jo - 10 Years Botched

# UPDATED 29/10/23

In March 2023 I underwent further revision surgery and unfortunately I suffered a huge complication.

In June 23 , I was hoping to get it sorted but things once again sadly didn't go according to plan.

My planned operation was cancelled as my Hemoglobulin level was dangerously very low and I had to undergo 3 emergency blood transfusions.

I am now planning further revision to correct the damage from March. I feel I've gone one step forward and 3 back.

I have been extremely upset over this and that's why I took my Instagram account down as I was not in a position to tell everyone and to be honest I just wanted to hide from the world.

I haven't left the house now for months which has been really difficult as I don't want anyone to see me like this.

I am so distraught ...... but I must keep going and hopefully one day I will be out of this hell hole.

I wouldn't wish what I'm going through on my worst enemy. I literally have no life and I'm counting down every single day till revision day.

Unfortunately, I am having to pay the costs for revision and id really appreciate any help anyone of you can give me.

Right now, I am scared and stuck. All I want is to get my face back and lead a normal life again without any more operations.

Thankyou to everyone who has made a donation , you have no idea how much it means to me. knowing that there are people that still care for me keeps me going.

Thankyou from the bottom of my heart. lots of love Jo xxx

# ORGINAL STORY #

Hello! My name is Jo, and I have a heart of gold who loves nothing more than helping others in need. 

I am hoping to raise a substantial amount of money as I am in need of reconstructive facial surgery 

In 2008 I had a Permanent cheek filler by a reputable surgeon however I was ill-informed and unaware of the risks. 

I was told it was safe and easily removable. This was at a time when the cosmetic surgery industry believed that Permanent fillers were safe which we now know today they are not. 

In 2012, my cheek filler became infected, and I underwent an emergency operation as my situation had become life threatening.

Never in a million years did I think a filler could have destroyed my face in the way that it has, and I have been on a reconstructive journey ever since.

I have facial deformity and I am absolutely terrified of losing my sight, especially as I’m already visually impaired in one of my eyes due to a childhood squint. 

As every day goes past, I am in a living hell with chronic headaches and constant eye pain being unable to close my eyes fully with bottom eyelid retraction coupled with a lack of normal functionality resulting in significant dry eyes.

In early 2014 I underwent reconstructive surgery in the private sector to remove and repair the damage that the filler had done to my face. I chose who I understood to be a very experienced cranial facial reconstruction surgeon at a well-known clinic. 

The result of the surgeon’s surgeries was horrific and created more damage than what I started with. He failed to remove the filler and left me with a disfigured face and in addition created incisions in my scalp resulting in hair loss and was not prepared to take any corrective action or revise his work. 

After a recovery period to allow swelling to subside during 2015 I decided to put the past behind me and continue my reconstructive journey. Unfortunately, when I thought lightning could not strike twice……It did so…..After multiple surgeries between 2015-2017 with a new lady surgeon my face was looking worse , over augmented with wrongly sized cheek implants and became unnatural in appearance. 

My confidence hit rock bottom. I became a recluse as I was too embarrassed and ashamed to go out. I began losing family members and friends as I would ignore their calls. I couldn’t face anyone seeing me like this. It was easier for me to ‘hide away’ than face them and explain what had happened to me. I felt stupid.

After a period of researching specialist surgeons that are experts in permanent filler removal in September 2019, I started a reconstruction journey with a very experienced plastic surgeon abroad. 

I am pleased to say that there has been an improvement and I am going in the right direction, but I still have some way to go.

I now see a delicate spark of hope but sadly I can no longer continue with my journey due to lack of funds. I have had to remortgage my home and used all my life savings due to the financial costs involved. 

The money I hope to raise will help me to complete my revision journey and once I have fully healed, I would like to help others who have experienced trauma. I would like to inspire others and send out a positive message that no matter what life throws at you, you can overcome anything.

I would appreciate it if you could find it in your heart to donate and come on this journey with me.

 Thank you

Jo

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