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59 Gift to Self After Kids Done College Facelift, Neck lift w/ muscle tightening, Nose Tip, Fat Transfer

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Enticing but I still had reservations after...

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joann7283May 14, 2017
WORTH IT$8,000
enticing but I still had reservations after reading reviews. I interviewed many doctors. I was pleasantly surprised at the cost, experience,facility & decided to proceed with. I scheduled my surgery for May 12th 2017 one week after my vacation to Florida. here are my before and after pictures. the doctor made a home visit today to remove the drain and dressings. this is my first day post op and I am pain free!

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Craig Vander Kolk, MD

Craig Vander Kolk, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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joann7283
May 15, 2017
I couldnt edit the above original post. So ill explain. I have been researching cost effectiveness, talent, facilities, outcomes for several years. I initially thought I would choose costs Rica since it sounded so enticing until I read more unflattering reviews which outweighed the positive. I decided to save more money & stay here.
Jessica77
May 19, 2017
Joann, you look great but I cannot tell what you looked like before the surgery? It almost looks like all you have posted are after photos. Can we see what you looked like pre-op? I hope I am right!
Side note those stitches. OMG! Just looking at those stitches at the back of your neck makes my neck hurt! I'm glad you are pleased, and that things went so well for you!
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joann7283
May 20, 2017
The 1st couple pics are the immediate pre op & 1 the day before. 1 5yrs before. I'll try to find a better frontal face.
Jessica77
May 20, 2017
I thought my post did not go thru. It did! You are right--sorry about that. I realized after I typed my former post that you DO have "Before" photos posted. The very first photo is "Before", correct? You have taken good care of yourself and your face, so it is a subtle difference but you do look great since your procedure! I love your nose, too....very flattering. Thanks so much for putting yourself out here for us all to learn and be inspired!
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joann7283
May 20, 2017
i added some.
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joann7283
May 20, 2017
Thank you! I've been thinking about this & researching it for years. Unfortunately I have to hide it from my sisters who would judge my vanity negatively. Thank goodness for a very supportive husband, I saved every penny for this. The doctor was very reasonable & it came out cheaper than going to CR. $5500 total doctor fees $2500 OR & facility & anesthesia fees.
selfimposedhermit
November 29, 2017
I think that’s the only way to get such tightening of the neck!
littlecat
January 15, 2018
did you take any thing herbal for swelling or bruising? what did you eat ? I hear ladies say they have a hard time opening their mouths ? thank you. your stunning .
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joann7283
January 15, 2018
No none at all. I took vitamins including extra vit C 2 weeks in advance. Nothing special except vits during recuperation. Yawning was tight.
littlecat
January 15, 2018
Thank you
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3 days post

Day 3 post op

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joann7283May 15, 2017
I feel great. Bruising setting in. Neck tightness.

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melen57
May 16, 2017
You look absolutely beautiful! I was also thinking of Costa Rica , who were u considering ? Also how did the dr do the nose tip? Filler ? I'm amazed the cost was only $8000. Really great results !
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joann7283
May 16, 2017
The tip was the kind where septum was exposed & humg down a bit. He hit cut it away. Sutures inside. Totally painless. I had fat transfer filler put in troughs & smile lines. The neck repair & lift turned out well & the lower face lift. I'm very pleased.
melen57
May 17, 2017
Thank you for explaining this to me. You really are gorgeous!!
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joann7283
May 18, 2017
Thank you. That is kind of you to say.
anon83921
May 17, 2017
Thanks for sharing your photos - you look beautiful and nose looks great too.
UPDATED FROM joann7283
6 days post

Facelift neck lift fat transfer nose tip

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joann7283May 18, 2017
5 days post op. Half sutures out.

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