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3 weeks post op

Well, little by little, I can see things changing. I have gone through a bit of frustration lately with weird, unpredictable, off and on swelling around one or both eyes. Some mornings I wake up and look pretty "normal". Others, I wake up (even after a good night of sleep), and I look like Quasimodo....one eye all puffy and looking 1/2 the size of the other. Also, the numbness has only worn off of the right side of my upper lip and smile line area (nasolabial fold). Both of my upper cheeks, my entire nose/nostrils, my left nadolabial fold and upper lip are still entirely numb. My smile looks very uneven and distorted in pictures currently. Again, I was told this is all to be expected and that full healing is truly a 6 month process. It still hurts a bit when I laugh or smile really big. I am ready to have my face feel normal. My husband thinks my tear troughs look hugely improved, and I agree that there is improvement. I just cannot tell how improved yet due to the off and on swelling that is still occurring. I also still have faint bruising under both eyes.

Today....Day 8/9 (depending on how you count) post op

Feeling a bit down today about the turkey gobble...di not even want to take a pic of it. :-( Also, I tried to put on a little make up, but it felt weird touching my face as it doesn't even feel like me. By that I mean it is still super tight, swollen, and numb...so applying makeup feels very strange. I also di not sleep well last night. Dr. A said I should continue to sleep at a 45 degree angle to help with the swelling. I have done this since the surgery and it is getting old. I am usually a side sleeper. Last night I tried to sleep slightly on my side, but up at that angle. When I woke up I could tell that by doing that I had increased me swelling....especially on the side I was laying on (left side). Trying to realize it has not even been 2 weeks yet, but wondering when I will look and feel like that "new and improved me" that I have been hoping for. I have a follow up scheduled for May 22. I plan to address the neck big time if that gobble is still there. I am going to let some time pass and I will likely wait and post pics at the 2 week mark.

ONE WEEK post op

I went in for a follow up today and had stitches removed from under my chin. Dr. A agreed that my neck is a bit lumpy and some "lax skin". He said that if it does not seem to fix itself in the next 3 weeks, he can inject a steriod in there to smooth it out....but not quite clear if that helps this stupid gobble thing. I overdid it a bit on the weekend and I think caused a bit more bruising to pop up, and poked my face on the left accidentally. Not really icing anymore as Dr. A said it would not help the swelling much at this point...just needs time. I can feel the right side of my upper lip, but the left side is still completely numb. Upper cheeks and nose/nostrils are all still totally numb too.

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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4407 Bee Caves Rd., Austin, Texas
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I chose to have my surgeries performed by Dr. Apostolakis in Austin. Anyone who knows me, knows that I thoroughly analyze and go above and beyond in all research that I do on anything...whether vacations/travel, recipes, or especially, my own, personal medical stuff. I put a lot of time and effort into seeking out the best and making a wise decision. I had 2 consultations, and because I was doing cosmetic procedures from the neck up, I wanted a physician who specializes SOLELY in that area....NOT a surgeon who does breast implants and other cosmetic procedures, but "can do" facial stuff as well. So, I knew after meeting with Dr. A that he was exactly what I was looking for. I am in the medical field, and I would not describe him as a warm, fuzzy type of doctor. He is very matter of fact, and it is clear that he takes great pride in his work, and desires the very best outcome for his patients. He listens intently to what you are asking and looking for and he shoots straight with you. He will tell you what is realistically possible and he will NOT oversell you on procedures that you do not need. The 1st physician that I had a consultation with told me that I would benefit much more in my neck area by having a lower face lift. He indicated that I had some "jowls" that would still be present if only doing a neck lipectomy and that I would not be happy with the end result. That was after my initial consult with Dr. A. So, I went back to Dr. A for a second meeting. I asked him what he thought about the lower face lift and why he had not suggested it. He said that he didn't suggest it because I did not need it. Dr. A said that I would be one of the top 2-3 youngest women, in his 20 years of experience, that he had performed any type of facelift procedure on. He said my "jowls" were minimal at best, and that he believed he could help me achieve what I was looking for by doing only the neck lipectomy. I appreciated his straight forward nature and professional approach. This is not to say that he was not caring or compassionate. He has a dry sense of humor and I could still see that he very much cares and is concerned for his patient. His office staff, and his nurse, Missy, are terrific! Everyone is on top of their job and they are all incredibly welcoming. His surgical staff was also top notch. I felt so well taken care of from the initial consult all the way through the entire process. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Apostolakis!!