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Neck Lift and Mini Face Lift - Oklahoma City, OK

I think I Look 100 percent better. It is taking...

I think I Look 100 percent better. It is taking time to heal. I liked my doctor once I got to meet him which was the day of the surgery. I didn't lay eyes on him until then but I think he is pretty good at what he does. I am almost 58.My before photo was taken when I was 55. I weigh about the same now as I did then. You can see the difference is remarkable.

Dr.Nuveen is remarkable in his expertise.I look so...

Dr.Nuveen is remarkable in his expertise.I look so much younger and feel so much better than I did before.I also added a minimal temporal brow lift which evened out my face. I love it! I am still healing and things just keep improving.If any of you decide to get a facelift/brow and necklift be aware that it does take time to heal and time for nerves and muscles to regenerate. Also expect some stitches to work their way to the surface and have to be removed. I only experienced one small stitch infection behind my left ear and that was cleared up with antibiotics. I can call my doctor anytime I have a worry via cellphone and if you truly want to see yourself again instead of an old person you hardly recognize in the mirror, I highly recommend Dr. Nuveen. He is truly caring and helpful in every way. I have updated the cost which covers face, neck and minimal temporal brow lift. Dr. Nuveen also did a biopsy of a growth on my chest which turned out to be benign and now is healing quite well. I am thinking about getting something done, perhaps lazer at a later date.

I have added a new picture. This is me on my 58th...

I have added a new picture. This is me on my 58th birthday January 2013. I still haven't had my hair done but I wanted you to see me after I had my brow lift. Thanks to all of you for your encouragement. I am truly thankful for my surgeon and the surgery I finally had the courage to do.
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My Doctor: Dr. Erik Nuveen

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He has some very good credentials posted on his website. I did think when I called that I would be talking to him at some time before the surgery actually took place. The staff is nice and communicative in particular Nicole. My consultation took place online with photos I took and sent to Dr. Nuveen. That was a great feature, but I thought that would be followed up with an actual meeting with him and some before and after representations of what I might expect to look like and more detailed explanations of the procedures and what to expect well before the day of the surgery. I didn't get that. I did get to talk to him for awhile the day of the surgery. Before that, I talked to a nurse and all consulatation communication came from her. I think Dr. Nuveen is very busy and probably doesn't have time to spend one on one with each patient when you make that first call unless you specifically ask to speak to him personally, it isn't something they do automatically. After the surgery, I was given a sheet with his cell phone and he did call me three days at home after I had the procedure to check up on me and I truly appreciated that. The procedure was done at his facility and I had to sign papers that any revisions would cost from 500 to 1000.00 the first year and 2nd year respectively. I do expect to use Dr. Nuveen again, I think he is a very knowledgable doctor. I think he does a very good job. I think I expected what I've seen on TV with plastic surgeons of why and what you want or showing you in pictures of yourself using morph technology or even in a mirror to show you what you might look like after. I do appreciate hearing about him and seeing all the before and after pictures of previous patients. He is interesting. I hope to have a brow, forehead lift and ear lobe reduction soon after I heal from this surgery. I would recommend Dr. Nuveen and will use him again.

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Wapsisandy 15 May 2013
I love your new hair style ...I think the straight made a too heavy look. You sure are beautiful... wish I had your courage to do the lift!!!
silverlining 15 May 2013
Thank you so much! I had thought about it for three years before I finally did it! When I did I just got up and did it! It was like a dream. I am thankful I had it done! You won't regret it if you do and get it done by a great doctor.
tumbleweed 15 May 2013
are you kidding me, 58??? no way. you look better and younger than me, and I'm 25 :) congrats, glad everything went so well for you!
silverlining 15 May 2013
Thank you so much! Looking younger has made me feel younger too.
CanIgetSomehelp 7 May 2013
Wow!! Amazing! You look so young!
silverlining 7 May 2013
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Dragonfly1967 30 Apr 2013
You look amazing!!
silverlining 30 Apr 2013
Thank you Dragonfly1967! It has been a wonderful experience.
ZI 29 Apr 2013
Hi, I'm a fan of you. lol. I do love the new look. Your transformation is absolutely stunning. You not only look like a different woman but way much younger. I'm really really happy for you.
silverlining 29 Apr 2013
Thank you so much ZI, I even feel much younger and really really so much better about myself. I highly recommend anyone who is tired of not seeing themselves in the mirror anymore do something about it. I will post a picture of me when I was 17. I don't look like I did then but much more so than I did before.
ZI 29 Apr 2013
I encourage you to post that picture :-]. That picture, with glasses intimidated me but when I saw your new improved look made me smile and almost said "you go girl" . I just love how your result evolved and beautifully released this gorgeous look that makes you more approachable and also I can feel you are "pushed" to believe in yourself , but more pushed to believe in how much you can achieve . It brings back the "old you", I can't express how proud of you I am, and wish you'll keep improving because YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.
silverlining 29 Apr 2013
Thank you ZI, you are so sweet! I posted the picture of way back when I was 17 years old.
Patricia Crowns 20 Feb 2013
You look fantastic! Like the best makeover ever!
silverlining 20 Feb 2013
Thank you! I am so glad I finally got up the nerve to do it. I have no regrets.
puma53 15 Feb 2013
You look great ..
puma53 15 Feb 2013
Why haven't you had your hair done? My doctor said 4 to 6 weeks would be fine. I am on day 2,
silverlining 15 Feb 2013
My body rejected some of the stitches that were suppose to be self dissolving. They developed cysts around the stitches that had to be removed. My doctor said it is normal for some to have this reaction to stitches. I had to have two removed from my behind my ear and one on the top of my head. I am still very happy with the results.
puma53 15 Feb 2013
Thanks...glad to hear your getting better and love your results.
silverlining 15 Feb 2013
Thank you!
ZI 24 Jan 2013
You look amazing. Thank you for sharing your story. I can only imagine how good you feel . Keep being beautiful.
silverlining 27 Mar 2013
Thank you so much!
azoz106 5 Dec 2012
wow amazing really you look like a 23 years old girl !!
silverlining 5 Dec 2012
Thank you so much!
casablanca 12 Nov 2012
These are some of the best facelift results I have seen! Good for you, you look amazing - enjoy it!
silverlining 12 Nov 2012
Thank you! I am so thankful for my doctor.

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