Hi J. Louise, I had a facelift, neck and eyelids done Sept 12th and I'm very please with the results, however, I still have lines around my mouth that I would like to have fill and was considering fat vs the Juvederm or some of the other products up there. Could you tell me a little about how they did the fat transfer on you and why did you choose that instead of the synthetic fillers?
I went for my 4 week post-op appt. on Monday of this week and discussed the issue with him he said of course he can do both but I think the probably are gear more towards the synthetic fillers because every 9 months you have to go back for more.
Hi Anne Marie B
10th days after my surgery. I am blown away with how well things went. No pain (my biggest fear) discomfort, but not real pain, didn't have to take not even an Extra Strength Tylenol not to mention i didn't touch the prescription pain pills they had me get prior to surgery.
Swelling and bruising yes, but not as much as I was expecting.
This last Thursday I went for my week Post-Op appt. (by the way I had to drive 130 miles to the Dr's office and drove back home the same day by myself) and the Dr. was very please with how I looked in terms of overall condition I guess. He asked me if I mind to meet a patient that was in the next room over that just had her surgery the day before. Of course I agreed and let the lady look at my face and told there was light at the end of the tunnel!
I thank you for for your words of encouragement. Now is my turn to encourage others.
Anne Marie your video is incredible! Waiting for my husband to come home so he can watch it also and have an idea what he'll have to deal with....
I'm 58 and schedule to have a facelift, neck and eye repair in 2 weeks. I went to my pre-op appt. this week (surgeon is about 150 miles from where I live) and he was out of town does a lot of surgeries outside the US. His assistance gave a script for pain medicine and that started to give me butterflies in my stomach. I don't particularly care to take anything stronger than Extra Strength Tylenol so I was feeling anxious this morning ( up since 5) and came to computer and found this site and I'm so glad I did!
Is uplifting and reassuring to read everyones comments and specially to see the photos.
You look terrific! Worth every penny!
The cost of mine is just slightly less than yours my physician is Carlos Wolf and he seems very consciences and has a good reputation.
I hope everything goes well and pain be to a minimum the assistance said that most people are up and about in fairly a short amount of time so that was encouraging.
Did you applied a ice or cold compresses for multiple days or just the first day of the surgery?
Thanks for the tips.
I'm 58 and schedule to have a face lift and eye lid repair in 2 weeks. I can't denied that I'm feeling apprehensive of the unknown specially how painful is it going to be, I don't like to take pain meds with the exception of Extra Strength Tylenol. Did you have a lot of pain?
I'm 58 and schedule to have a facelift and eye lid repair in 2 weeks.
My question is was it really painful? Or more discomfort than pain?
I was told i'll be given a scrip for pain med and that has me a bit unnerve...
You look great results were outstanding!
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Posted to Beyond Any Expectations - Dallas, TX on 23 Sep 2012
10th days after my surgery. I am blown away with how well things went. No pain (my biggest fear) discomfort, but not real pain, didn't have to take not even an Extra Strength Tylenol not to mention i didn't touch the prescription pain pills they had me get prior to surgery.
Swelling and bruising yes, but not as much as I was expecting.
This last Thursday I went for my week Post-Op appt. (by the way I had to drive 130 miles to the Dr's office and drove back home the same day by myself) and the Dr. was very please with how I looked in terms of overall condition I guess. He asked me if I mind to meet a patient that was in the next room over that just had her surgery the day before. Of course I agreed and let the lady look at my face and told there was light at the end of the tunnel!
I thank you for for your words of encouragement. Now is my turn to encourage others.
Posted to Beyond Any Expectations - Dallas, TX on 1 Sep 2012
I'm 58 and schedule to have a facelift, neck and eye repair in 2 weeks. I went to my pre-op appt. this week (surgeon is about 150 miles from where I live) and he was out of town does a lot of surgeries outside the US. His assistance gave a script for pain medicine and that started to give me butterflies in my stomach. I don't particularly care to take anything stronger than Extra Strength Tylenol so I was feeling anxious this morning ( up since 5) and came to computer and found this site and I'm so glad I did!
Is uplifting and reassuring to read everyones comments and specially to see the photos.
You look terrific! Worth every penny!
The cost of mine is just slightly less than yours my physician is Carlos Wolf and he seems very consciences and has a good reputation.
I hope everything goes well and pain be to a minimum the assistance said that most people are up and about in fairly a short amount of time so that was encouraging.
Did you applied a ice or cold compresses for multiple days or just the first day of the surgery?
Posted to Some Tips for Those Considering It - Birmingham, AL on 1 Sep 2012
I'm 58 and schedule to have a face lift and eye lid repair in 2 weeks. I can't denied that I'm feeling apprehensive of the unknown specially how painful is it going to be, I don't like to take pain meds with the exception of Extra Strength Tylenol. Did you have a lot of pain?
Posted to Now I Look As Young As I Feel! - Novato, CA on 1 Sep 2012
My question is was it really painful? Or more discomfort than pain?
I was told i'll be given a scrip for pain med and that has me a bit unnerve...
You look great results were outstanding!