I had the Lifestyle Lift done in Reston with {edited} last week (8 days ago) and I'm doing fine. (just the neck lift) It was really scary at the time ...being awake for the operation, though I couldn't feel anything. At first it really hurt so I took the pain pills and pretty much slept all the time in a recliner for 2 days. (I'm very well rested now!) My neck looks great and the creepy looking stitches have been removed (behind the ears haven't all disolved yet) but I can tell that the ones that really concerned me, in front of the ears, will be looking pretty good in another couple of weeks.(I have long hair so I can cover them right now and have gone back to work) I am being very careful to follow ALL the instructions! Right now I'm massaging the scars several (4-5x)times a day with Vitamin E oil and it has already made quite a difference. (I also wear the head wrap at night and iwhen hanging around at home and I think I will continue to do that for as long as possible, maybe on and off forever as I love how my neck looks now and want to keep it that way as long as possible!)
I don't reccommend the procedure as a "lunch time" deal. It's basically a regular neck lift with out the anesthesia. (Which always make me sick) and I would DEFINETELY research the doctor doing the operation! ...but I do really like my neck now for the first time ever! But it is a big deal so do your research! (mine was $4500.)
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