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Facelift Plus More 57 - Denver, CO

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You know it was tough the first week - having to...

Marathon mom
WORTH IT$20,000
You know it was tough the first week - having to go in on day 3 to get suture from eyes removed! Let me back up for a moment - I had a facelift - neck lift - lower bleph and fat injections in "smile lines" and frown lines. Also the physician fee was 15,300 the rest was surgery center - anesthesia - private scrub. Ok, next had my children in my 40's - my daughter is now 16 and I have twin boys who are 11 years old. So, with my sagging neck people would think they were my grandkids. People still have not learned to " [RS bleep]-up". Shape was I run marathons. And do a variety of sports - so my body and mind did not match my face! I originally found my surgeon by top ten plastic surgeons in Denver. I had him initially do rhinoplasty - remove implants and yes liposuction on areas that would benefit my training. Everything turned out beautiful. So now time for a facelift -- I did not hesitate to use Dr, John Grossman - Denver. Yes, he was more expensive but if I am going to be under the knife for 7 1/2 hours you better trust your gut! Anyway's, first week tough ( view photos). Not once though did I ever say I wish I hadn't had this done! If this is the way you want to go make sure you are prepared to feel like you are wearing a tight helmet on your head 24/7 and you have patience. If you don't or that feeling would drive you nuts ( gets better at week four) stick to fillers!!
I hope the photo's will help you - they are from first getting marked to end of week three. I can say give it a few months but in reality you should be able to say "wow" who is this younger chick!!????
Now when my boy's enter high school I will feel like their MOM.

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John A. Grossman, MD (retired)

John A. Grossman, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 14, 2014
Girl, I know!! LOL I had to laugh at your comment being a geezer mum myself!! You look wonderful!!! May I ask how long it took for you to get in your game of fitness?
February 14, 2014
You know always loved doing a variety if things -- at one point preferred weights over running any day. When I decided to run my first 5k in late 40's did in Boulder. Let me tell you -- when I finally crossed the finish line everyone was gone - tables - cups laying all over the ground -except for the older couple - the only two people clapping as I went through the finish line!! I know! From that point on - never again - my girlfriend did triathlons - I said you know what - I am going to do the next one with you - hired a personal trainer -- best shape I was ever in -age 50. Did a few of those and thought I would rather stay on land. Then I added bike and rode for charities and now I just run -- and I use to only do 13.1 and then one day I was watching the people who were crossing the marathon finish line. All shapes and sizes all ages and I looked at my girlfriend and said there is no reason I can't do a full. So, thus my journey begins - hence marathon mom!
February 14, 2014
Marathon Mom, you look great now! Your surgeon is indeed an artist! You look like you shed 20 years. You really told it like it is about the feelings afterward, too. Keep us updated on how you're doing.
February 14, 2014
Thanks -- slow process but every 24 hours we know it's getting better and better ---yes we did good!
February 14, 2014
Looking good! We are, indeed, crazy people for what we are doing! I'm so glad I did it though.
February 14, 2014
Yea --- me too --- just loving every 24 hours that pass! A lot of changes have happened in week four --- eyes still need concealer -- but still a long healing process!!
February 14, 2014
You look great! Hope you're feeling well. My mom had me when she was 42. I was her 14th and last child. I always thought she was beautiful and I'm sure your children feel that way about you. I get where you're coming from though. I'm 52 and have my lift scheduled for February 25th. I'm into fitness also, although I've only done one 10K as I'm not much of a runner. I've done a lot of lifting, a couple of figure contests in my mid-40s, charity bike rides for 150 miles, etc. We're walking 190 miles across England this summer. When are you cleared to exercise again? I guess you have to wait a bit to run, don't you? I want to get to training for our long walk as quickly as possible, but of course not until I'm cleared to do so. I hope you continue to heal well!
February 14, 2014
apparently I could have started back "light walking" in week three and no restrictions on week four. So, maybe I will go back to gym this coming week but will start very slow on treadmill and will wait till week six to actually begin weight training. But --- I am cleared for all activities plus as most of us know --- so excited ---- hair colored next week ---- this will make a huge difference to me!!!!
February 14, 2014
Which charity -- i did the courage classic for Children's Hospital and climbed the highest mountain in Colorado -- "pikes peak" for brain injuries. Took me 7 1/2 hours to get to top and bus ride down was about 2 hours. But, don't know if I will do again --- tough
February 14, 2014
Sorry keep responding on everything in your post --- good for you 190 miles -- time estimate?? camping over night various places?? For a cause?
February 14, 2014
Thanks! Yay for being able to get your hair colored. I just had mine done and won't be able to again for about five to six weeks. I can't take gray roots. :D
February 14, 2014
I bet that was tough as heck! The ones I did were for MS. I'm in South Carolina, so there were no huge hills to climb as we rode towards the coast. I've been to the top of Pike's Peak, but as a tourist and I certainly didn't get up there without a ride. :)
February 14, 2014
It's called Wainwright's Coast to Coast if you want to google it. We are just walking it for the experience, along with our 23 year old son. Well, 24 when we go. We're not camping, but using a service called Packhorse, which will take our luggage from B&B to B&B along the way. We will just have to carry day packs. We're doing it in 14 days and the longest day is 22 miles, I believe. The terrain is interesting and although not Pike's Peak :) , I think we'll be scaling as far up as 2,600 ft or so. There's also bogs and we'll need gaiters for parts of the walk. I'll get to purchase my first set of trekking poles.
February 14, 2014
Great cause -- good for you --- I know let's just say that is now off my bucket list :)
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February 14, 2014
What awesome photos! I'm honored that you're sharing them with us. They are going to help so many others going into a facelift. Thank you!
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25 days post

Day 27

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June 3, 2015
Thanks so much for posting the close-ups around your ears. That's such an important incision to see the dr's work and your outcome! Your incisions look great! You really look great all the way around. You must be thrilled. Congratulations!
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September 24, 2018
Excellent results! I too understand being an older mom, that this may be in my future! Thank you for sharing!
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25 days post

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Day 27 --- be blessed if you have long hair -- but this is with short hair.

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February 14, 2014
Wow you look so beautiful! You healed so great. My doctor did not do the incision under my chin for my neck lift...I have some skin hanging under there and he is willing to do the revision at no charge when he does my boob lift. How is that chin scar healing? Are you using scar gel? I have been using kelocote with success.
February 14, 2014
Humm, seems like everyone used this Kelacoat - I use the real bacitracin -- that's it! Good point I will pat a picture of my chin -- again everything still numb - except a few places on my face
February 15, 2014
Well, for some reason I could post the side of my face on day 27 and can't on my chin incision but I am trying -- strange
February 14, 2014
WoW what a lovely transformation well done to you Marathon Mom and your Surgeon D
February 15, 2014
Thank you --- I was reading about the little pimples under your eyes -- not sure if anyone commented back but that is part of the healing process -- just a scar line -- and of course bruising and then it turns into little white pimples - bodies way of healing and then it flattens out so it becomes invisible
February 15, 2014
thanks again. i have those annoying pimples.
February 14, 2014
You look amazing
February 15, 2014
Thank you --- face still numb but looking better :)
February 15, 2014
Do you have any photo's and thank you