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I needed to look refreshed, and I wanted a natural...
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I needed to look refreshed, and I wanted a natural result, not that fake results that other doctors deliver. I look 10 years younger, although no one can figure out what I had done because the results are so natural.
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January 21, 2011
The recovery was absolutely tolerable, and I followed all the post-op instructions that she gave me. I slept elevated, ate healthy (avoiding salty foods), and also ate fresh pineapple to naturally reduce swelling. (Oh yeah, and I used the frozen bag of peas trick the first 24 hours to minimize any potential swelling).
I definitely took a week off to give myself time to rest, (but I had felt so comfortable with the procedure that she performed, that I knew that the healing process was one that I wouldn't not stress myself over). There is some swelling and bruising but I was back to work in a week, and no one knew for sure what I had done. Got to love it.
Any residual bruising that I had, I concealed with Dermablend concealer, (which I swear by when I get injected with Botox or fillers or have a procedure done). The product is made specifically for surgical patients, and for those that need maximum coverage.
Now, I'm planning a neck lift n the next year or two, depending on when She feels that I'm ready. I look so natural, (not like ET or Joan Rivers), and I'm so glad that I made the decision to have my surgery with her.
Dr. Gallager, you are amazing!
I definitely took a week off to give myself time to rest, (but I had felt so comfortable with the procedure that she performed, that I knew that the healing process was one that I wouldn't not stress myself over). There is some swelling and bruising but I was back to work in a week, and no one knew for sure what I had done. Got to love it.
Any residual bruising that I had, I concealed with Dermablend concealer, (which I swear by when I get injected with Botox or fillers or have a procedure done). The product is made specifically for surgical patients, and for those that need maximum coverage.
Now, I'm planning a neck lift n the next year or two, depending on when She feels that I'm ready. I look so natural, (not like ET or Joan Rivers), and I'm so glad that I made the decision to have my surgery with her.
Dr. Gallager, you are amazing!
February 4, 2011
Hi there, would you post some pre and post pictures, your experience sounds great. Also, I can not find Dr. Gallager's website, which is unusual.
February 11, 2011
My employees don't know that I had a facelift, (they know that I did something), but can't quite figure it out, so I don't feel comfortable posting my pics.
Dr.Gallagher's website is: http://www.islandplasticsurgery.com/
Dr.Gallagher's website is: http://www.islandplasticsurgery.com/
Hi thecozmeticqueen -- Thanks for sharing your facelift experience with the rest of the RealSelf community. What was your recovery like? Did you have to go into hiding for a while?