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Big Decision at 71 - Austin, TX
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Two years ago at age 71, I decided to take the...
pschmitz1942September 8, 2015
WORTH IT$9,000
Two years ago at age 71, I decided to take the plunge and get work done on my jaw line and eyes. My dermatologist recommended Dr. Patel, and we developed a rapport from my first appt. with him. I had no unrealistic expectations to look 30 years old again--just wanted to shave off 10 or 15 years. Dr. Patel understood my vision and we decided on a rhytidectomy to tighten my sagging jowl and a blepharoplasty to lift my upper and lower eyelids. He recommended no brow lift. He was very thorough in explaining the procedures--what to expect, surgery time and recovery, care after surgery, etc. Follow-up exams were very thorough and lasted till he was sure I was pleased and well on the way to complete healing. Through it all, he was so kind and concerned about my feelings. Two years later I'm still completely satisfied with the results of the surgery. No one seems to realize I had work done and just tell me how great I'm looking. Dr. Patel is tops in his field!!
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Big Decision at 71 - Austin, TX
pschmitz1942September 10, 2015
Thank goodness I had my husband to help me with recovery at home, i.e., changing bandages, applying medication to incisions and eyes, etc. I was never in pain at all throughout the healing process. After about 6 weeks the swelling had gone down enough that I felt comfortable going out in public. Dr. Patel provided excellent care during my followup visits. I'm so glad I decided to go through with the procedure.
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September 11, 2015
You look very fresh and bright very sweet looking kind face keep looking after it,you looked lovely in the first place.
Welcome to the community and thanks so much for offering your opinion of your doctor.
It would be great if you could give us a little more detail about your experience, like why you had the surgery, your tips for getting good results, pros/cons, and info on the recovery process.
Our community members especially love seeing photos from before, during, and after — a realistic look at what they can expect. Photos grab the attention of the community and encourage more support for you.
As a community manager, I get requests all the time from other members who want me to to keep encouraging people to share their experiences, which are so helpful for others considering these procedures. So please accept this as a well-intentioned request from thousands.