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Write a ReviewLooking the Way I Feel! - Burlington, MA
- Barb D D
- posted 2 years ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $6,450
- Dr. James Alex (Burlington, MA)
At three-and-a-half months post-procedure, I can...
- 15 Apr 2011
At three-and-a-half months post-procedure, I can honestly say I’m thrilled with the results!
Having this procedure done in an office-like atmosphere under local anesthesia (Novocaine) really appealed to me. Because I’m an R.N., I knew the risks of general anesthesia would be eliminated, the risk of infection would be greatly reduced compared with a hospital environment, and the cost would be far more manageable ($6450 vs. $35000 or more). The only discomfort during the procedure was the initial administering of the local anesthesia, and that was short lived. After that, I was able to relax and even carry on conversation with the doctor for the entire time without the slightest pain.
Antibiotics were prescribed for preventative reasons, along with a short course of Prednisone to help reduce swelling. Adequate pain medication was also prescribed.
Although I’ll soon be 67 years old, I’ve been “accused” of looking in my mid-40s, both by strangers and those who know me well. I’ll take it! Looking at my before and after pictures still amazes me. So, yes, I would absolutely do it again!
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Dr. A has outstanding credentials, which was important to me. He is double board certified and was the director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Yale. You can see by my 5-star ratings in all areas that he exceeded expectation.
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I have been getting excellent results with PRO X cream by Olay to keep it moisturized. I also have just tried YOUTH CODE,by Loreal,for me, I like the YOUTH CODE. Both are a little pricy,they can be bought at any CVS, Rite Aide or Walmart. They do go a long way. Now with summer coming, I am using a sports SPF sunblock under my makeup. You will see that the sutures will glide behind your ears in time and the moisturizer helps to soften the scaring. Happy recovery. Aleta
I can already see the improvement in my neck despite the royal purple color I am wearing for the royal wedding. LOL.
Mary S
Yeah my kids are all looking at me wide-eyed with disbelief. I told them we'll talk in 25 years when they start thinking about it. Although maybe this method will be some barbaric story from the past with all the things that research might develop in that length of time. But we'll be the tough nuts that did it the old-fashioned way. Thanks for the encouragement, it really helps.
Aleta-Amazing Results-Connecticut
looks ok. now, but would like to see
another picture 6 months from now...