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Two Days Post Surgery and I Am Already Thrilled with Results - Las Vegas, NV

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Spent: $6,550 in Las Vegas, NV

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Updated 25 Oct 2011

Posted 22 Oct 2011

I am 45 years old. I am slender and reasonable attractive, but I had noticeable sagging under my chin and jowls beginning to form. My lower face looked at least a decade older than my upper face. Today, two days after my surgery, I have visible bruising and swelling, I am stiff and relying on my pain meds to stay comfortable; but this is exactly what I expected.

The overall results of my surgery are already stunning! The youthful shape of my face is completely restored, my facial expression now reflects the actual emotions I feel, rather than grouchiness and tiredness all the time. I am already sharing "after" photos with family and friends; they are amazed... and I was in no way bad looking before.

I attribute the success of my procedure to the skill of my surgeon and to the fact that the Lifestyle Lift procedure very precisely addressed my particular facial aging issues; I was an excellent candidate for the procedure and my expectations were realistic. Also, I am in very good overall health and I had my work done early in my aging process, so the work required was not extensive.

I recommend my doctor highly and I recommend the Lifestyle Lift procedure for those who are willing to do their research so that they can be certain the Lifestyle Lift is the right procedure for them. There is no on-size-fits-all in cosmetic surgery; but if you are essentially happy with your face, just not so happy about what is happening ~to~ your face as you age, the Lifestyle Lift could be the perfect fit for you.



Updated on 24 Oct 2011:
My healing is exactly on schedule as far as I can tell. I have discontinued my Vicodin in favor of straight acetaminophen. My neck, ears and sides of my face are still swollen and numb, but bruising is not so bad that it cannot be covered with my normal makeup. I am definitely presentable to the public. Bruising on the front of my neck, which was relatively superficial, is greatly diminished. The only discomfort I have is itching around my incisions, as if little bugs are crawling all over my sutures. It's a slightly maddening, but still bearable. As a side note, my somewhat large ears no longer stick out in elf-like fashion, as they used to. I'm not sure if this is due to the surgery or the bandages. A few days will tell. I did not need them fixed, but I look good, so I'm not going to complain either.

Updated on 25 Oct 2011:
10-25 The ears popped back out, it was just the bandaging.

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My Doctor: Paul V Lanfranchi, DO

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All discussions I had with my doctor and nurses were about what results I desired from my surgery and what results the procedure could realistically deliver. I was also fully informed of what the procedure could not deliver. My doctor explained in detail how my particular procedure would be done, incision by incision, suture by suture. This allowed me to know that the surgery was precisely what I wanted, no more, no less. At no time was any emphasis placed on the quickness of the procedure, and I was never promised a "one-hour surgery." Botox and fillers could not offer the results I desired. But even if injectables had been an option for me, the cost of the surgery is easily just a fraction of what years of injectables would cost. I was also very impressed by my doctor's personal book of "before" and "after" photos. They all looked completely natural, something that was absolutely essential to me. I want to note here that there is absolutely no stretching, pulling or tightness around my mouth; that was one of my main concerns, the risk of looking stretched. I could not be happier with how natural my mouth and lips look, which is exactly as they did before the surgery.

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JenL 1 Nov 2011
You look absolutely stunning and about twenty five.Glad it went well for you. I think LSL is the luck of the draw, and your surgeon seems bright, interested and competent, with a good eye. Yes it's important to see a doctor's work before you commit to something like this. Still, I would want someone with facial surgery credentials. Best of luck.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 2 Nov 2011

You look great, Margaret. Good luck with the rest of your healing!

SBMom 7 Dec 2011
Her doctor DOES have facial surgery credentials; not sure why you ended your comment that way....
JenL 7 Dec 2011
No he's an OD- that's an osteopath.
JenL 7 Dec 2011
Sorry-correction. A DO(not OD) is an osteopath, a bone doctor.
MargaretJD 7 Dec 2011
Here are Dr. Lanfranchi's certifications as listed on his profile:
About Dr. Lanfranchi

Board certification
American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery/Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery +
Trendy B 14 Jan 2012
A doctor of osteopathy (DO) is a licensed physician just as an MD is. As such, he can practice in any area of medicine in which he has been trained through an internship, residency, and he has been licensed. The poster probably was not aware. There are many practicing surgeons who are DOs rather than MDs in numerous specialties. Margaret looks great and her doctor did a fantastic job.
ragz 19 Jan 2012
reasonably attractive? you are gorgoeus darlin... :-)
JenL 24 Jan 2012
Yes totally agree, you do look gorgeous
Nanc320 28 Feb 2012
Thank you for taking the time and sharing your experience. I go for my procedure tomorrow. Hope my results are as nice as yours you look wonderful.

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