I can't wait to get my neck lift this coming Friday. I have lived with my very prematurely aged neck since I was about 35! I have done everything I can think of to hide my very crepey neck. Turtlenecks, MULTIPLE scarves, sitting just so with my hands and arms situated in a way to hide it, and the best one...really dim lighting at all possible cost Lol!!! This website with all of the courageous stories, not to mention photos was exactly what I needed to say...I'M DOING IT!! Will keep you posted. Please wish me luck and pray for me. I will post more photos later. ox Updated on 25 Apr 2016: Dr. Wardle, of Prestige Cosmetic Surgery and his remarkable staff namely, Maureen are out-of-this world amazing!! Immediately, after stepping into his office, I knew, I was in the right place! His confident demeanor, understanding and compassion, the long list of incredible reviews and photo references were just a few of the reasons that I knew I had found my doctor. The multiple phone calls, emails and the great deal of time that Maureen has already invested in me is something I will always be grateful for and never forget! Let's face it, this is a major surgery that will have lasting results. That being said, I have nothing but complete and full confidence in Dr. Wardle and his team. On Friday, April 29th, I will be in the best hands in all of Eastern Ontario! Updated on 25 Apr 2016: Updated on 27 Apr 2016: This photo was taken this past February 2016. It's amazing what a side angle shot and good lighting can do for a girl! Updated on 29 Apr 2016: The morning of...too excited for words! Hoping my doctor got a good night's sleep last night Lol! Will post after photos later. Wish me luck! Updated on 29 Apr 2016: Well, it's over!! The whole process was seamless. Here is a photo of me an hour or so ago...I look like The Virgin Mary with a cowlick (no disrespect intended!) Besides seeing a more defined jawline it's very hard to see any results yet...the big honkin bandage and drain comes out tomorrow morning :) He removed 4.5" of excess skin in total, holy mackerel!! Quite a bit of pain but I can handle it, I think??!!! Love ya! Ps...now my nose looks big Haaaa! Updated on 30 Apr 2016: Well, it's over!! The whole process was seamless. Here is a photo of me an hour or so ago...I look like The Virgin Mary with a cowlick (no disrespect intended!) Besides seeing a more defined jawline it's very hard to see any results yet...the big honkin bandage and drain comes out tomorrow morning :) The amazing Dr.Wardle removed a total of 10.5 cm of excess skin, holy mackerel!! Quite a bit of pain but I can handle it,… SHOW MORE Well, it's over!! The whole process was seamless. Here is a photo of me an hour or so ago...I look like The Virgin Mary with a cowlick (no disrespect intended!) Besides seeing a more defined jawline it's very hard to see any results yet...the big honkin bandage and drain comes out tomorrow morning :) He removed 4.5" of excess skin in total, holy mackerel!! Quite a bit of pain but I can handle it, I think??!!! Love ya! Ps...now my nose looks big Haaaa! Updated on 30 Apr 2016: Updated on 1 May 2016: I couldn't be any happier with my results and it's only day 2! The fact that I got to shower was a huge bonus!! I'm a little swollen on the left side of my face and have a bit of bruising on my neck. The pain is almost undetectable. I would recommend Dr. Wardle to absolutly everyone!! I would travel a great distance to have the incredible opportunity to be one of patients. Updated on 1 May 2016: Updated on 2 May 2016: Looking very tired...because I AM Lol!! I never felt this drained I swear but it's expected, right. But, I can't tell you how happy I am with the results already!! Again, feeling so Blessed to have found Dr. Wardle and his wonder staff! ???? Updated on 10 May 2016: Updated on 10 May 2016:
There are many derivations of the use/treatment of the SMAS during a facelift. SMAS elevation with mobilization, imbrication or plication. All of these approaches have their place in facelifts, both in first time patients and secondaries. There are a number of factors which will allow choosing one approach over another including, overlying skin quality, soft tissue fullness/deficiency, primary or secondary cases with/without prior SMAS lift, SMAS mobility etc. Each case much be evaluated individually.
SMAS facelift will not address either brow or lower eyelid issues. Be sure to address each of these issues independently to your surgeon so that your expectations are realistically met.
LIVS, or local with IV sedation is an extremely common method of performing these type of cases and, when performed by a qualified CRNA or Anesthetist, is very safe. We use this type of anesthesia routinely in our office and is preferred over General Anesthesia for a number of cases
Lasers used for hair removal rely on a beam of high intesity light (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) focused to a specific wavelength (pigment) and target. Important to note that hair grows in cycles or phases (anagen, telogen and catagen) or "growing", dorment, or transitional. Hair in different parts of the body grow at different rates, and also go through growth phases/dormency at different rates. Lasers are only effective if the hair is in the active growth phase--it doesnt kill the hair in dorment or transitional phases. Therefore, each laser treatment kills only those hairs in active growth phase (only a percentage of all hairs present in a particular area) and therefore requires multiple treatments over time to get an appreciable result. Shaving is recommended between treatment because the process of shaving does not throw off the growth cycle process, as does plucking and electrolysis. As such, more hairs will be in active growth phase when you get your treatments. If you pluck or undergo electrolysis, hairs in active growth phase are disrupted in their cycles and my throw off the number of hairs that will be in active growth when it is time for your next treatment with the laser. This results in less effective treatment and more required treatments to get to the desired reduction in hair growth.
Patients on ACCUTANE considering either surgical procedures or topical skin treatments including laser or chemical peels are at higher risk of scarring than patients not on ACCUTANE. It is recommended to be off ACCUTANE for a MINIMUM of 6 months before undergoing these treatments/surgery--1 year off would reduce risks further. I hope this helps.