53 Years Old, Genetic Disposition to Jowls and Sagging Neck - Newport Beach, CA

After 15 years of sagging neckline and 5 years of jowl development I decided it was time to get my jawline back! I live in Los Angeles, so the options are limitless. I opted not to choose a Lifestyle lift, due to inconsistentcies in results and comments. I looked for experts in neck specialization and interviewed a Dr in Beverly Hills and one in Newport Beach. Both were dynamic and had done thousands of neck procedures. Each had been published in their respective speciality and offered full patient follow-up. I chose Dr. Sadati because of his recommendations including removal of the buccal fat in my cheeks (chipmunk look) and his recommendation of not using a fat grafting in the ear lobes that have lost fullness as the results might not be positive. His office staff is beyond wonderful and made me feel comfortable during all visits. Ms. Kate, the front office administrator was even a patient of Dr. Sadati's and I could see his work which is excellent.

Doing good. Pain management with extra strength Tylenol. Still using compression headgear 24/7. Not sleeping great due to having 2 pillows to keep head above chest for swelling. Lots - I mean LOTS of bruising. As indicated I think it's due to the massive amount of neck fat removed. I expected it, so I am faithfully icing per directions and doing little else than moving some. Skin is hard, also as expected, but sutures look good - tiny amount of bleeding yesterday on left side while cleaning, but good this morning.
Only very soft foods, yogurt, soup, shakes.

Again, not sleeping well. I am a stomach sleeper and this has been tough. I set up my couch in living room and have the bed to roam between and today the couch has been the answer. Still really bruised. It is 72 hours since surgery and icing was to stop after that. However with the swelling and bruising I am continuing. I took a warm shower this am and washed hair. It just feels weird. Like my ears are numb, but have more feeling today. I don't want to "scrub" near the stitches which "S" around my ears, but wanted to clean up and put fresh Bactrian ointment on. My hair is medium in length and I know he had to shave into neck hairline to create a clear area for suturing. Hair just feels thin, but I can't really feel my neck so who knows! Just washing hair, putting on top of my head and braiding into a knot. Keeps it out of the way but it's clean. Using Cetaphyl for face cleaning and WaterPik for clean mouth with small toothbrush. Still on soft food like soup, yogurt and shakes.
Hope swelling on left side begins to subside and neck swelling goes down today. So far no luck and my Husband returns home tomorrow. Don't want to shock him too much! Still using Extra strength Tylenol plus one to 2 Vicodin for pain. Still VERY happy with results! Just takes time when body bruises so easily.