debcartier
Debcartier
6 posts
Newton, Massachusetts

“Facelift & necklift - the waddle is gone!!”

Facelift: Worth it

Cost: $6,700
Pain: Mild
Facelift satisfaction: Very good4 Star Rating: Very good
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Why: Dr Weikel set realistic goals for me. His technique was very good as I see minimal bruising and excellent tightening. His staff is very patient and professional. I would highly recommend him for services.

Surgery completed on June 10th in Newton MA. Had procedure to remove waddle (hanging skin from neck) and jowls. Assisting nurse said I was a stellar patient. Went to sleep and didn't wake up until they woke me. Procedure was done at clinic. Checked in at 8:15am, out the door by 2pm.

First night was uneventful. Woke up at 2:30 am with moderate pain, took pain meds, back to sleep and comfortable all night.

Bandages came off today. Very happy with results. Minimal bruising. Stitches look good, as well as any stitches can.

Some pain and tightening (good thing).

Updated on Jun 11, 2009:

Quick notes...

Stuff that worked for me...

* Bought an incline pillow to help sleep in elevated position. Good investment. Supports lower back.  Ordered from JC Penney or get one at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

* Drank EAS shakes (you can buy a four pack at Walmart for $5). Low calories (110), lots of protein, vitamins, etc. Goes down nice with straw on the first day. Good nutrition. I plan on living on these for the next week. Along with soup, coffee and anything else I can get in my face with minimal chewing :).

* Write down when you take your meds. Doctor gave me prednisone, anti-biotics and pain-killers, though he recommend I use the extra-strength Tylenol first and then use the heavy duty ones for any big pains.

Updated on Jun 12, 2009:

Front view - before
Front view - before
right profile - before
right profile - before
left profile - before
left profile - before
the new rooster look - day after surgery
the new rooster look - day after surgery
looking a little cheeky.. but good for day 2
looking a little cheeky.. but good for day 2
day 2 - left
day 2 - left
day 2 - right
day 2 - right

Jun 12, 2009Comments and replies (3)

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t37352
49 posts
28 Jun 2009

wow.....you look beautiful!

lilaclily
12 posts
1 Jul 2009

Thank you for your honesty. Do you have a recent pic?

ReginaBaum
5 posts
20 Jul 2009

Deb, You look fabulous, 15 years younger, even with your beautiful skin. What type of face/neck lift did you have? Did he lipo your neck? Did you go home or overnight at hotel? What post op assistance did you require? What did the whole procedure cost you? Thank you for posting your pix and story.

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