Hi all. I had all the above with some lipo done two days ago. I have NO bruising, just swelling. Loving the results already. Several tight spots, numb spots and sore spots but that's to be expected. Was able to shower the next day but opted to stay in bed, icing my face with frozen baby diapers and cold gauze pads on my eyes. I stayed overnight at the facility which I highly recommend. I can't imagine having to go home being "out of it". I have only had one Oxi for pain and have been primarily using Tylenol for pain and Gabapentin for the nerves. Will continue to post updates but am super pleased. My left side is more swollen since I had more done. Will continue to post pics...
Recommend chapstick and a Listerine breath strip post op LOL. Mouth is super dry after surgery and I was dying for some minty freshness.
PS recommend frozen baby diapers to wrap around your face. This was super clever and helped a lot. I got Target brand #2 baby diapers and wet about a dozen the night before surgery. They are waterproof and help to keep your face cool.
I also bought a wedge pillow and a travel neck pillow to keep my body elevated and comfy while I sleep. This worked out really well.
Lastly, kept a cup of ice water next to the bed so I can soak 4x4 gauze pads to put on my eyes. HEAVEN!!!
Updated on 9 Jan 2021:
Still please with results. Some weird things going on with my nerves. Touch a spot on my neck and feel it on my ear. LOL. Definitely need to rest the eyes as they get tired.
I actually had the procedure on the 5th but I couldn’t change the date no matter or I tried.
Eye sutures removal in 2 days. Rest of stitches and samples out in 6 days.
Updated on 11 Jan 2021:
Super excited to have the tape and sutures removed from my eyes. That was a bit uncomfortable but considering what I just went through, a walk in the park! Still swollen around the eyes but am LOVING the results and the fact that I have absolutely NO bruising. Can’t wait for the swelling to be completely gone. Be sure to moisturize on the sutures for easier removal.
Updated on 29 Jan 2021:
I look forward to every new day when the swelling subsides a little more. The key for anyone going through this is to BE PATIENT!!! Everyone heals differently and some quicker than others. I had a small set back a couple days after suture removal because I ended up being allergic to bacitracin. My eyelids swelled back up as if I had just had surgery. When I called Dr. Weston’s office, he wanted to see me right away. I loved that he was very responsive and available for me. I still have swelling around the eyelids and when I look up, feels a little tight. Scars are slowly disappearing. I can’t wait until I’m fully healed but little milestones in between...I can’t wait to have my gray roots colored!!!!!!!
Updated on 15 Feb 2021:
Here I am...32 days post op. Met a friend whom I hadn’t seen in about 18 months. She mentioned how “snatched” my face looks without knowing I had surgery. I still have spots on my ears where it is numb along with spots along my jawline. Tightness has improved significantly. The suture sights are starting to soften. I still have red scar lines on my eyelids but, I’m sure those will go away in time. Under my left eye seems to have a skin fold that concerns me because when I wear makeup, it collects inside that skin fold pocket. I have my first follow up on the 17th and will address that with my surgeon. Considering it has only been a little over a month, I love what I see. No longer having to look at my turkey neck, tired eyes and uneven eyebrows when on video conferences at work. (Last pic is a filter from Snapchat.)
Updated on 15 Feb 2021:
Wish I could edit a post. Oh well. Huge improvement. Wrinkles gone!
Updated on 12 Apr 2021:
A picture is worth a thousand words. My pre op and 3 month photo shoot comparison shows how tired I looked. My jowls are gone, my turkey neck...gone, hooded eyelids...bye bye. I also got lip fillers a couple weeks ago because, well...why not?!?! There is only one area under my left eye that I need to watch and possibly follow up in 3 months if it doesn’t correct itself (incision line created a skin fold...hoping it is just swelling and will subside). I still have numbness in my jawline and ears. I have incision scars but in time, those will fade. I’ve upped my skin care routine and will also elevate the application of sunscreen on my face and neck. I couldn’t be happier. Dr. Weston gave me youth and confidence. He mentioned sunscreen, no smoking (which I don’t anyway), and don’t gain weight which will help my face/neck lift last longer.
Updated on 12 Apr 2021:
Not sure why I can’t edit and replace a picture. Anyway, here is the one that got cut off when I posted.