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This is my Story of Always Looking Tired! - Morristown, NJ
UPDATED FROM christinefalconi
22 days post
Sorry about typo's it is early lol
WORTH IT$16,300
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UPDATED FROM christinefalconi
22 days post
03/20/14 Felling like me again
Scabbing is falling off in the area's affected...Put some facial cream on the area last night, it helped with a soothing effect...Feeling great today...Stay tuned :)
PS Sorry about the turtleneck, it's cold here...Next batch of photo's I will try to remember not to wear one for a better view!
PS Sorry about the turtleneck, it's cold here...Next batch of photo's I will try to remember not to wear one for a better view!
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Hello: I am Schedule for a june 3rd surgery (lower face, neck, fat transfer) but I still have doubts. I keep reading about the feeling of extreme tightness (face, neck, throat, etc.) and I worry that I will come out of surgery in a panic mode. I suffer from chronic rhinitis which causes heavy post-nasal drip (mucus down my throat). Not being able to swollow is not an option!
What was your experience post-op?
NB: you look great!
Hello,
Sorry I can only speak for me and any medical issue(s) you have, certainly should be shared with your primary Dr and your Surgeon...I did not experience any sence of tightness except for the swelling which is going down since the surgery 3 weeks ago...I don't have any regrets at all and was not nervous prior to...But as I say, everyone is different and if you feel that way, consult with them prior to your surgery with all your thoughts concerns and feelings and postpone until you are comfortable to have the surgery...Surgery is surgery and post op varies by person to person...I was so ready to have this surgery that I think it helped me with my recovery experience...Again, speak to your Dr's!!! Important that you are ready for the surgery...Best wishes to you truly!
wote, I'm just at three weeks out and was so worried about what you're mentioning because I'm very claustrophobic and read some comments on realself which terrified me. I had no problems with the bandages, no trouble swallowing (I remember that from my rhinoplasty years ago!), and the tightness in no way felt like a noose to me. I didn't even notice the tightness until a few days afterwards and it felt more like how your skin feels after a bad sunburn to me as far as the "tightness" of the skin is concerned. I had a neck lift, but it didn't really feel tight across my neck -- it's more in the sides of my jaw area and a bit around my chin -- but again, not like a noose feeling. I was not stressed about it at all and pleasantly surprised by that.
If you're that concerned, ask your doctor for some Valium and tell your anesthesiologist about your concerns when he comes in to consult with you before surgery.
wow this really helps !!! Thanks ! NB: I am claustrophobic as well...! :-)
Q: you had the incision under your chin as part of the neck lift?
Yes tiny less than a half of an inch...
Yes very tiny
I did experience tightness, but it helped me to keep my jaw bra on. That also helped to reduce the swelling. You have to tell yourself that it is just your skin that's been tightened and not your windpipe or esophagus. It can be a weird sensation and I tend to be phobic, too. However, this side effect doesn't negate the possitive effects that I received from my surgery. Ask your doc about ways to reduce this...massage, ice masks, etc. Good luck.
Ice for sure and sleep sitting up for a few days, do not NOT sleep flat, I forgot to mention that...Sleeping flat is not good...Sitting up keeps the swelling down :)
I went in with the mucos feeling in my throat and was worried about them sticking that tube down and swallowing after. The neck lift didnt cause any additional trouble swallowing. The mucos even seemed to be looser after and I was able to bring some up. But the neck lift cause no additional problems at all.
Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful photos!
Your welcome...happy too share ;)
TOTALLY MY PLEASURE :)
You look fantastic -- he did a wonderful job. Do nice when we know surgeons skills due to other procedures. Again-- amazing
He was great indeed and ty!!!
Could you tell me what you had done?
Hello Marathon Mom...I had 3 children and now 3 grandchildren so I know how you feel...Ready my posts from the bottom up and it is all in there...Best wishes
Good for you, Christine. Having a facelift is no easy decision. You look great!
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