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S Lift and Laser Resurfacing - Scottsboro, AL
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I talked to Dr. Bigelow about a mid face lift and...
ShellyAnMarch 24, 2014
WORTH IT$5,100
I talked to Dr. Bigelow about a mid face lift and laser resurfacing when I went in for Botox. After breaking out with cystic acne and having lost over 100lbs my skin was a mess. At 38 I had so much excess skin and acne scarring that it was making me self conscious. Dr. Bigelow listened to me, really listened! And understood my concerns. After talking with Dr. Bigelow and looking at her work (nothing short of amazing!) I took the plunge and scheduled the S Lift and laser resurfacing. I had the procedures done on March 20th and am absolutely thrilled and its only day 3! I wouldn't trust anyone else but Tuesday with my face! The nurses and her anesthesiologist Mike were the best and so comforting, at no point did I feel uncomfortable, scared or nervous. Tuesday even called me that night to check on me and Renee has called and checked in on me too! In my opinion, follow-up care is just as important as the initial consultation and surgery itself. Recovery is a long process full of ups and downs. You experience many different emotions which is why a doctor who truly cares about her patients and provides excellent follow-up care is imperative. I can't even express what a amazing person Tuesday is and what a wonderful staff she has! Tuesday is a rare find, she's not only a incredible talented cosmetic surgeon, she's caring, supportive and will always give you her honest opinion. To me, that makes her priceless!
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ShellyAnMarch 24, 2014
I have some bruising and swelling but that's to be expected, only some mild discomfort. Yogurt and soup are my best friends right now! I don't know if you can tell on the pictures but she placed the incisions on the inside of my ears and then she hid them in my hairline. I'll try to get better pictures of those!
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March 25, 2014
Glad it all went great for you! I hope you heal quickly. I had cystic acne on my chin in my early 30s for about a year and then was put on Accutane. I know it's controversial now, but I had no side effects (thank goodness) and it stopped the cystic acne before it left too many scars. I totally understand why it would bother you and I hope the laser resurfacing makes your skin all better. Congratulations on losing 100lbs!!
March 25, 2014
Thanks! I was so nervous about the laser resurfacing and did the peels and dermapen. The dermapen made a big difference but I still had deep marks around my mouth and cheeks. I'm hoping the laser resurfacing will make a difference and I can play with make up again! I haven't worn it in a few years, it just seemed to make the scarring even more noticeable! I'm happy to hear the accutane worked for you! I wish I had found something that worked!!
March 25, 2014
Best wishes for a great result when all the surface healing is complete. I looked up your ps and she has some good b4 and afters posted. Is the cost you listed just her fee or the total? What additional costs were there? thanks, grace60
March 25, 2014
That was the total for both. I bought a pair of compression stockings, those were $30, she had me wear them the day of surgery, everything else is provided. My insurance covered my prescriptions and they sent me home with head wrap, a bag full of bandages, gauze, sterile water, ointment, and applicators! She does amazing work! I can't tell you how many before and after photos I looked at and I kept coming back to her.
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