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Lower Facelift with Fat Transfer and Lipo to Neck and Jowls
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I am in the midst of my recovery and plan on...
NotLowMaintenanceApril 20, 2018
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I am in the midst of my recovery and plan on coming back to share in detail about the whole process.
I value the information that is on the RealSelf site and have used this site extensively to research docs and procedures. The input of others when it comes to procedures, recovery and choosing doctors has been invaluable to me. I hope to provide the same information to help others. Until I feel better and can see the results more clearly....I'll be back.
I value the information that is on the RealSelf site and have used this site extensively to research docs and procedures. The input of others when it comes to procedures, recovery and choosing doctors has been invaluable to me. I hope to provide the same information to help others. Until I feel better and can see the results more clearly....I'll be back.
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UPDATED FROM NotLowMaintenance
10 days post
Day 10 - stitches and staples out - starting to see myself.
NotLowMaintenanceApril 26, 2018
I did this surgery completely on my own. When I say on my own, I mean NO ONE took me to the surgery center, NO ONE picked me up the next day and NO ONE came home with me or has been with me during my recovery. Recovery is challenging enough - but an additional challenge when doing it alone.
I only shared my decision to have surgery with two of my closest friends. I think getting plastic surgery is a very personal decision and is really no one's business unless I choose to share. I know my family members are very much against it, so no reason to keep them in the loop. One of the friend's I told lives locally and would've been able to pick me up and care for me for the first 24 hours, but I did not want to burden her. I stayed in an aftercare place recommended by the surgeon - so they picked me up. After taking a medi-car back to the surgeon's office the next day, I took an Uber home and thus began my journey of healing.
It helps that I live in a big city and have access to many different types of delivery services. I spent the first several days indoors. Never left save for a covert trip down the block to 7 Eleven at 4 a.m. Surgery was on Monday -- by Saturday I started going outside for walks making sure that i've been getting in at least 10k steps each day. Each day I wear a baseball cap and today (Thursday - 10 days post) is the first time I went out in just sunglasses.
I saw the doc yesterday (Day 9) for stitches and staple removal. He was pleased with my healing. I got the go ahead to stop sleeping on my back on a wedge (thank you Lord) and the thumbs up to have some alcohol (don't mind if I do).
I took pain meds for the first few days only. I needed them more than I anticipated and pretty much had one Norco every 4 hours Monday (day of surgery) through Wednesday ( I took 4 pills per day). Nothing since. Bruising at this point is almost completely gone except you can still see some bits at the base of my neck and my upper lip has a black spot where Dr. Placik injected my lips with autologous fat.
As far as I look - I definitely look "done" at this point as would be expected less than 2 weeks post procedure. I feel tightness from my ears, down my lower cheeks/jaw and under my chin. Feels as if someone has a surgical mask gripping the lower part of my face beneath my chin. It is not painful, just simply a tightness.
I'm not going to post recovery pics. When I start to look more settled and "final" I will post before and afters. So far so good.
I am also happy to answer any questions about the procedure, the doctor, staff, aftercare, care credit, etc. I originally saw Dr. Placik because of a review on this site. I tried keeping in contact with the woman who had such good results, but people seem to disappear off this site once their procedure is over, so I know how valuable it is to have an internet friend holding your virtual hand through this journey.
I only shared my decision to have surgery with two of my closest friends. I think getting plastic surgery is a very personal decision and is really no one's business unless I choose to share. I know my family members are very much against it, so no reason to keep them in the loop. One of the friend's I told lives locally and would've been able to pick me up and care for me for the first 24 hours, but I did not want to burden her. I stayed in an aftercare place recommended by the surgeon - so they picked me up. After taking a medi-car back to the surgeon's office the next day, I took an Uber home and thus began my journey of healing.
It helps that I live in a big city and have access to many different types of delivery services. I spent the first several days indoors. Never left save for a covert trip down the block to 7 Eleven at 4 a.m. Surgery was on Monday -- by Saturday I started going outside for walks making sure that i've been getting in at least 10k steps each day. Each day I wear a baseball cap and today (Thursday - 10 days post) is the first time I went out in just sunglasses.
I saw the doc yesterday (Day 9) for stitches and staple removal. He was pleased with my healing. I got the go ahead to stop sleeping on my back on a wedge (thank you Lord) and the thumbs up to have some alcohol (don't mind if I do).
I took pain meds for the first few days only. I needed them more than I anticipated and pretty much had one Norco every 4 hours Monday (day of surgery) through Wednesday ( I took 4 pills per day). Nothing since. Bruising at this point is almost completely gone except you can still see some bits at the base of my neck and my upper lip has a black spot where Dr. Placik injected my lips with autologous fat.
As far as I look - I definitely look "done" at this point as would be expected less than 2 weeks post procedure. I feel tightness from my ears, down my lower cheeks/jaw and under my chin. Feels as if someone has a surgical mask gripping the lower part of my face beneath my chin. It is not painful, just simply a tightness.
I'm not going to post recovery pics. When I start to look more settled and "final" I will post before and afters. So far so good.
I am also happy to answer any questions about the procedure, the doctor, staff, aftercare, care credit, etc. I originally saw Dr. Placik because of a review on this site. I tried keeping in contact with the woman who had such good results, but people seem to disappear off this site once their procedure is over, so I know how valuable it is to have an internet friend holding your virtual hand through this journey.
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UPDATED FROM NotLowMaintenance
17 days post
A couple of pics from 2 1/2 weeks post procedure
NotLowMaintenanceMay 4, 2018
Although I'm still in healing mode - today I feel marks being on the other side. I am looking more and more like myself -- just a better version.
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May 4, 2018
I am 5 days out. Can you tell me if you had significant numbness from cheeks down your neck. I guess that's what's bothering me most. It feels like I'm in cement. Hope it goes.
May 5, 2018
Yes, absolutely and still do. Let's see....my numbness goes from mid-ear level jawline to underneath my chin back up to the other side. It feels as if I'm wearing a tight mask. I suppose it's gotten a bit better over time but it's very gradual. My left ear is also still numb but getting better.
May 5, 2018
Ha! I guess I posted pictures and then decided I didn't want to be on the internet. Happy to private message a picture.
May 5, 2018
Hi! I’m on day ten now and I feel pretty much exactly like you explained....like a tight surgical mask is under my chin. No pain so I can tolerate it but I do feel like I always have something”on”.
I’m in that unsure phase where I still look ‘done’ and can’t wait to feel and look like my (younger)self again.
I pm’d you..would love to see your pics:)
May 5, 2018
I am right there with you sister. I have to see my family in a week on Mother's Day and I'm sure hoping nobody gives me the side eye.
May 17, 2018
Loving all the 'real' information you girls are giving and I am following your comments and progresses (can you make progress plural?!). "Hoping nobody gives me the side eye" - brilliant! My surgery is booked for July and after staying at the clinic the first and maybe also the second night, I will be at home alone for the first week. Only my husband knows so far and I'm hoping to keep it that way, unless I get asked direct questions! As you say, is a personal decision and unless I choose to share... Would love to hear how you are doing now, if you feel you still look 'done' and any advice on initial aftercare alone. Best wishes from France!
May 18, 2018
Hello!! I am progressing well. Just a few days shy of 5 weeks post procedure. I still have a lot of tightness under my chin and a numb left ear. I saw my doc this week and he told me all of that should be loosening up over the next couple of weeks. I continue to wear my hair down over my ears since although my scars are healing well, the red line on my ear is a bit telling.
I'm very happy with my results but let me tell you, it's a journey. It really does take a lot of patience because the healing takes time and although the majority of it happens after two weeks, I still don't feel 100% myself.
I'm very happy with my results but let me tell you, it's a journey. It really does take a lot of patience because the healing takes time and although the majority of it happens after two weeks, I still don't feel 100% myself.
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