Mini Face Lift to Address Acne Scars - New York, NY

Have had ongoing cystic acne and scarring for 56 years. Sought out laser treatment but was told it would not work on scars of my depth and on looser skin of my age. Instead, dermatologist proposed mini-face lift to stretch out and flatten scars and remove some of the excess sagging skin. Had the procedure yesterday and am quite swollen, bandaged and wearing a head wrap so can't determine results but am optimistic. Stay tuned for big reveal!

A few days ago I was feeling skeptical about miracles, but I am becoming a believer! It's day eight post procedure and my skin is looking smoother than it has in decades. Yes, there are still acne scars left, but not nearly as many or as deep as before the procedure. I would give it a 60% improvement andI think the remaining scars will be able to be camouflaged pretty well with foundation. Was never able to conceal the scars with makeup before because they were so embedded and covered the entire cheek area including the jawline and below. Now the scars are mainly on the sides of my cheeks closer to my ears. Another bonus is my crosshatch wrinkles appear to have disappeared. This may be because I am still very, very swollen with chipmunk cheeks, but I'm hoping for the best. I am especially thrilled with my refined jawline...I look less droopy and, dare I say, younger! Except when showering, have been faithfully wearing the head wrap around the clock and intend to continue to do so until the stitches are removed in another week. Hate the thing...feels like you're being strangled...but am determined to stick with it. Bruising is purple and yellow and those angry red, bloated pouches under my eyes have not dissipated at all. A little more sore now because I suspect the residual anesthetic is wearing off...still a bit of "numbness" but it is lessening. Do have a bad case of cabin fever, especially with the beautiful Spring weather beckoning. Would probably time future procedures to the Winter months when you don't mind being stuck indoors. All in all I am feeling pretty positive and eager to get the stitches out next Thursday and give Dr. Khan a great, big thank you hug for her finesse and for her commitment to do her level best to deliver a dramatic result. I can't emphasize enough how critical it is to choose a practitioner who is both an exceptional diagnostician and an exceptional surgeon and who doesn't promise more than he/she can deliver. Dr. Misbah Khan is all that and more. Be back with progress report next week.