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Weight Loss of 60+ = Saggy Skin; 66 Years Young. Sarasota, FL

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I have been saving for years to do a facelift. I...

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mkwillie
WORTH IT$12,500
I have been saving for years to do a facelift. I am ready - Weight loss of nearly 70 lbs. contributed to sagging and loose skin on face. Also wrinkles. Will have fat injections around eyes and cheek and mouth, neck and face lift. I am very comfortable with the doc and facilities of where I am going.

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Braun H. Graham, MD, FACS (retired)

Braun H. Graham, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 8, 2014
Welcome mkwillie! You will find a wealth of support here on RealSelf! You have a beautiful smile!
June 8, 2014
Good luck for your procedure.
June 8, 2014
Wishing you the best to come!!! Weight loss does do a number on our skin, doesn't it!? Or rather it's the weight gain? Whatever. :)))
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June 8, 2014
Wishing You The very best.....
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June 9, 2014
I'm so glad you're here and have started your story! Here's a list of Facelift tips that might come in handy for you. Please keep us updated!
UPDATED FROM mkwillie
9 days pre

Countdown to the Day!

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Only 10 days before it is my turn. Had a check up with my opthomologist to tell him what I had planned. He was supportive and willing to help try and get the upper eyelid skin excision covered under my insurance. Would go toward out of network deductible since the PS is not a provider and I am not on medicare. I have read and read all instructions - called to make sure I had purchased the correct items; Aquafor for babies which was fine (had picked it up before) and antibacterial body wash. The nurse told me I was over-thinking things. Well, nervous Nelly here wants to follow the instructions to a "T" so I am willing to check and recheck. Cheers all.

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June 13, 2014
Good Luck!
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June 13, 2014
I lost 63 lbs as well- the surgery is SO worth it- still have 1 more to go- in Sept- but I can tell you you will be ecstatic when it's all over- I feel like me again- what a moral changer! Worth every penny
June 13, 2014
Best of luck to you!!!!!!!
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June 14, 2014
The waiting is the hardest part. Well the swelling is hard too! Lol
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June 14, 2014
Yes I agree you got to go back an look at the days - prior then u can see the improvement :-)
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June 14, 2014
In the distortion, swelling & bruising x
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June 14, 2014
Yes, it is hard. I am primed and ready NOW! Like a little kid. Apprehensive and excited and just want to get it behind me.
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June 14, 2014
All the best
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June 15, 2014
Good Luck
June 18, 2014
Hi MK, I m from Vero Beach area. I had a necklift April 28. No problems. Make sure someone helps you afterwards. Can't wait to see your post! This is a great site! Lilygirl14
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June 18, 2014
Aww.. thanks. And, how are you doing? Any photos you care to post? I love seeing everyone's progress.
June 18, 2014
MK, go to my post Lilygirl14. I have lots of pictures. Also, Cemlaw and Renaissancelady have the same plastic surgeon, Dr. David Harley. Check their post too. Best wishes! Lilygirl14
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June 18, 2014
Loved seeing the photos. Thanks for the input. My best to you as well.
UPDATED FROM mkwillie
1 day pre

Final updates before surgical date on Monday June 23, 2014

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mkwillie
O.K. I am ready. I will attempt to post one "before" photo and a little video clip I did a couple of weeks ago. I think I will take one of my few precious xainex the doc gave me for anxiety. Not really too nervous yet, just excited and ready to move on. This board has been very helpful, if not a bit encompassing, never the less worth my time since the is about all I have been able to think abut the last few days.
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Can not seem to get the video to load - incompatible with Realself but I will keep working on it.

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