anon9812

Hi there

I have used TCA twice and wanted to move up to the 25% but am a little scared of using this strength under the eye. Did you have any problems using it there and do you think it has improved that area of your face. By the way, your skin looks great.

Hello Pkf

I planned my surgery for the day after my husband went away for 3 weeks. I just stayed at home for the 3 weeks and avoided contact with friends/family for that time only telling my mum. My mum came and stayed with me for the first week after the op and I think its important to have the support of someone for at least a few days. I did bruise badly and still had bruises around my jaw when my husband returned, but was able to cover it with makeup. I also returned to work after 3 weeks and no-one suspected anything. My husband has never noticed my face lift, neither have friends/family. I only had slight jowling and my neck was just starting to sag so the change is not very dramatic. Some ladies that have had face lifts say they look remarkable different, and then maybe it would be harder for people not to notice.

Update 19 12 11 - fat transfer to hands progress

It has now been 3 months since my fat transfer to hands and I promised to let you all know how it was going. Well I am delighted to say that the fat is still very much in evidence and my hands look so much better than they did before. I will post another update after 6 months.

Hi Kaytee1

My husband was working away for 3 weeks, so I timed it for then. I did have some bruising when he got back (21 days) and it was still quite bad, but I told my husband I had fallen over. I did not buy special makeup - I just used Mac Studio Fix Foundation Plus (its a powder in a compact). You can put it on very light or very heavy. I needed to put it on very heavy for when I went back to work after 3 weeks.
I am sorry to hear you had a hard time of things, but it does sound like you are now on the road to recovery. I had my eyes done 3 1/2 years ago and it took 2 months for the bruising to go. I know that I bruise badly and did expect it to be bad after the facelift. And do remember, it does not necessarily mean that someone who had no bruising and no complications would have a better result than you in the long run. The fact that people are asking you if you have lost weight or changed your hairstyle indicates that your new face is beginning to show and people are positive towards the way you are looking.

Good news about the working out - I started back at the gym last week.

Hi Leslie

Well I am pleased to hear you are happy with your results, and that is the main thing. Both my tragus feel like rock - one is red and the other one is OK. My ears still feel numb. Under my chin looks like I have a little double chin, but I am hoping this is just swelling along with the swelling around the jaw line and up to my ears.

I too, am very happy with my results - I did not tell many people, not even my husband, only my mother and one friend and no-one else has noticed a difference - husband included. But when I look in the mirror, I see the difference and it has boosted my confidence no end. I am just wiating now to see if my face looks different in a couple of months time, when the swelling goes down more, but to be honest, I like the fuller face effect I have currently got. My PS said by about 3 months you should be able to judge the results fully.

Best wishes and I am sure that in 2 weeks time, you will be looking and feeling great.