58 and Can't Stand my Neck and Jowls. Aliso Viejo, CA

I'm sorry you're disappointed. I don't know what ultra therapy is, but I imagine it's some kind of skin rejuvenation. You don't look deformed however. I'm sure it can be fixed. Don't be afraid to leave the house though, you look fine. We never know what can happen in these elective surgeries. That's why they have us sign all those papers to cover themselves. And then if they do a reversion, you know darn well we're still going to get stuck with the Hospital fees. I'm not even 3 weeks yet, and my Plastic Surgeon's office sent me a request for FEEDBACK on the procedure I had!! I sent an email back saying, that I was only 2 weeks post surgery, how can I give a Feedback/Review, when it takes a full 3 mo. to see results? And then proceeded to say, I will defiantly give my Feedback when the time is appropriate. I have a very delicate chin, meaning smallish, (lol) so everything will show underneath it. He didn't recommend a chin implant, I asked, and that would be very noticeable if I had one. I have to go back into your review, I'm not sure if you had just a neck lift, or a whole lower face lift or a mini. But anyway, I was going to do just the mini lift. It would of been a big mistake. It cost me $12,000. just for a lower FL. Where as a min was $7, 250. I believe. I certainly didn't want to spend over $4,000. more, but if I was going to go under the knife, I wanted it to be done right. I will re-read your review. But try not to be too disappointed. You still look fine. Hugs!!!

Ok, so I had to read on line what exactly is an SMAS Face Lift, it's tightening of the bands and muscles in the neck. So I guess I had that also. It's very confusing, all Plastic Surgeons have different terms they use for the same procedure. I wish they'd all get together and decide on their terminology. Your PS should be addressing your concerns, not another PS, just not fair. If he genuinely cares about his patients satisfaction and his reputation, he should make it right. You said he had excellent reviews too. Makes me worry about my end results too. I wish you all the best and try to be kind to yourself, get out and enjoy your life, even if it's a little shopping or a walk, a small get away.

I just read your review and am so sorry this happened to you. I had surgery 6 weeks ago and so far so good, but this is very concerning, as it's still too early to tell. How are you doing now? Did your doctor address your concerns and make it right? I feel for you and would love an update on your progress. Wishing you all the best.

You need to o back to your surgeon and he should be able to repair that. Looks like you might need fat transfer to make that area under your neck look normal, nothing that cannot be fixed. I can see a huge difference from your before pictures and it’s very true with any surgery, anything can happen. I too will need al little fat transfer in my left cheek, but I am not worried. Being my second facelift oh the same doctor, I can tell you, both surgeries gave me different results. After my first facelift, one of my eyes would not close properly, in fact, it would stay slightly open, but even with that, I still trusted my surgeon this time around. Why? Because in time, my results showed major improvement. I looked my best after 2 years. You look great. You do not look deformed and if you are honest with yourself, you know you do not look anything like you did before. You have to go back to the same surgeon for a revision and if he is a good as you thought, he will fix that in no time. It looks repairable. I had to wait for the skin in my upper lid to loosen up to look great. You will look great too. I think that the surgery was worth it, you rated the FL “not worth it” but would you have rathered stay looking like before? I liked your new you better. Fix the issue with the same surgeon. He’s been under your skin, sorta say, he is the best qualified to repair it. Later on, have a radio wave treatment to activate the collagen under your skin and smooth out any imperfections. Best wishes.

hello! You haven’t mentioned that you had a platysmaplasty, but otherwise what is the incision under your chin? that would be a neck lift - do you remember your surgeon saying he was going to do that? or maybe he did some liposuction there? That seems to be the bit that hasn’t worked as well as you might have hoped. Why not ask a question to the Drs on here? I’d suggest Dominic Bray to have a look but he’s in the Uk. You look improved from previously but I can understand your disappointment with that one area. [RS bleep]

Yes, I definitely have had loosening up. Sigh.I think that happens a bit. It still looks much much better though.
Hope you are well.
Keep us posted...

Hi Tracy
Hope your appointment goes well with Dr Miller. Keep us posted
I also plan to have a facelift done by Dr Miller

I have the same ! My trouble was chin and jowls , I have it back again !I am 5 , half monthes after facelift ! It could happens because of weak chin in my situation , smas is not as goog as people think about it ! I disappointed as much as you are . May be it is due to swallow face still?

You look fantastic. Seriously. I looked at the before pics and I see a big difference. Good job. Did you lose weight from the time of surgery to the six month point? Many people say they lost weight

how are you? what did the ps advice ?

I'm guessing it's not serious..but it sounds scary... Does it hurt?

How very scarey, but at least you noticed it...

Thanks tracilv for the pictures. Good thing you
brought this up to your doctor. Keep an eye on it. Happy healing!!!

glad you found the blood clot it's a reminder to all of this this things can happen your results are beautiful keep us posted

You are so blessed to be well. I have a clotting disorder, and 3 PSs that I went to for consults refused to do a neck lift on me due to my condition. Now I see why. I guess I'll just have to continue using my face tape kit that I get on the Internet. Thank you so much for posting this. And, this Thanksgiving we are thankful that you are healthy and well. ❤️