Charlane

We've Only Just Begun! - Houston, TX

Wow, fantastic results! I had mine nearly 5 months now and I'm still loving it.

Debbie, Hi. It's been 3 months now, and I'm very pleased with the results still. I did not have much down time. Three days in a hotel with hubby, day 4 at church. About 2 1/2 weeks after procedure light to moderate workouts and the regular rigorous workouts accustomed to in about 3 1/2 weeks after the procedure. Still have numbness at earlobes but much less than even 1 month ago. It's only noticeable upon touching. Yes, still very pleased Debbie.

Hi Debbie, It's been 7 weeks since the surgery. I am doing well and very pleased with results still. I did not have much down time Debbie. My husband and I stayed a few days at a hotel, and returned home and went to church on day 4. I'm a teacher out for summer break so work was not an issue. However, I would have been ready to go back to work that Monday, which would have been day 5. I felt good, with no pain or swelling at this point. I returned to moderate exercise after 2 1/2 weeks. I wanted to go sooner but husband insisted I follow doctor's orders. After about 3 1/2 weeks I was back to harder workouts, and 1 to 2 mile(s) jogs 3 days a week. The hardest part for me was the numbing needles during the procedure, and not being able to workout. I still have numbness but not nearly as much as several weeks ago. This is gradually improving. The only time I notice it is if I actually touch the area. Some have not had my healing experience. I am sorry for them. If you are considering the procedure, I believe the doctor makes the difference in the outcome. Do your homework. A good surgeon is worth the drive or flight.

Hi JM, I hope your recovery experience is a very good one for you. I enjoy seeing a clear jawline in the mirror myself!

I did quite a bit of research on the procedure, and face lifts in general. Somewhere I read, "A face lift is as good as it's doctor". I prayerfully sought out who would be the best for me. I was originally assigned a doctor from San Antonio. However, the inner peace with this assignment was just not there, so I kept doing my homework. I found that Dr.Kevin Smith comes highly qualified, has his own practice outside of lifestyle lift. He's been at this for many years with an abundance of success. Intuitively I knew this was to be the doctor. I called in and made the switch. When it comes to the body, a good doctor is worth the drive!