like so many of us, I have been considering a facelift for some time. I needed to find the right doctor with all the credentials. Dr Schmidt in College Station Texas at "The face place" was the doctor I chose. He is not only an ear nose and throat doctor but also a plastic surgeon. double certified.,Today is Sunday my surgery is scheduled for Wednesday yikes. I have taken my before and after pictures and will post this note after surgery is complete along with ongoing updates and pictures of my recovery.I also should note that I have had a weight loss of 50 pounds. from 195 pounds to 140-145 from a size 18-20 to a size 10 or12.
Updated on 26 Mar 2015:
my before pictures that wouldn't load yesterday.
Updated on 26 Mar 2015:
I am out of surgery and literally don't have any pain. I was a little bit dizzy for about an hour but I am sure that was the drugs wearing off. My turkey neck is gone and I am happy happy happy! My red lips (photo) is from the dermabrasion. It feels like a slight sunburn but only when the wind hits it. That problem is solved by simply putting Bacitracin ordinate On my lips. I am following all my instructions and keeping my head elevated and wrapped.
I was giving a prescription pain medication however I don't really need it. Going to use tylenol instead.
Updated on 26 Mar 2015:
Dr Schmidt wanted me in his office the day after surgery. I am doing well and I am where I should be. I have Minimal bruising. No bruising on my face at all. only on my neck. keeping in mind I didn't have my eyes done. I am still without pain so have chosen to stop talking Tylenol.
if I get no other point across to you, I need you to understand this didn't hurt. I am a huge baby and if I knew this 2 years ago I would have already had the surgery. you may look like you've been run over by a truck but you don't feel like it, honestly you don't. Just pick your doctor wisely as I have done. I can't even feel my stitches, weird I know but I'm not complaining..
Updated on 26 Mar 2015:
Visited Dr. R. Schmidt today in his office. I have made huge improvements. I am so pleased with my lift and my neck. Oh my goodness, I now have a neck! I can buy turtlenecks again and get my necklaces out of the safety deposit box. I avoided those for years. my husband had bought me a beautiful necklace for Christmas but it was kind of short and I took it back because of my ugly neck. I don't have to do that anymore. I can wear what I want to. Thank You Dr. Schmidt, your the greatest!
Updated on 31 Mar 2015:
Just, a quick update. Dr Schmidt removed all of my stitches with the exception of the ones that are dissolvable. You can clearly see by my picture the stitches in front of my ears are completely invisible at day 13. The ones at my temple are pink and should fade very quickly. Dr Schmidt said that I could hit the gym again hallelujah. I am feeling great, healthy In loving my new look