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63 Years Old, Just Retired, and I Cannot Stand Looking in the Mirror. - Bethesda, MD

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I had a lap band placed in 2013 and lost 30...

Shmooky1May 11, 2016
$12,000
I had a lap band placed in 2013 and lost 30 pounds, which was not enough - I was supposed to lose 70 pounds - but it was enough to cause an awful "turkey neck." I started interviewing Board-certified plastic surgeons, and got many different suggestions, at many price levels. Nothing seemed right to me until yesterday. I met with Dr. A. Dean Jabs, and in minutes I knew I had found my surgeon. He was so kind, and interested in addressing my concerns, as opposed to telling me what he thought I should get done. I scheduled my surgery and paid my deposit. I will post photos as soon as I can figure out how to crop them. I have been reading every post on Real Self for a year, and I want to be as helpful as so many others have been to me.

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Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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dbcc
May 13, 2016
will be following you. post pix plz. I'm researching also and I love to see the results.
Shmooky1
May 13, 2016
I will! As soon as my teenager can show me how to crop the pictures and/or block out my eyes.
chicago58
May 14, 2016
Are you just doing neck or lower part of face too? I do have mine scheduled for June 17.
Shmooky1
May 15, 2016
Yes, the surgeon described it as addressing my cheeks, jewels, marionette lines, excess neck skin and neck bands. I am a little nervous that the paperwork said only, " mini rhydectomy," so I need to get clarification from his assistant. Based on his comments on this website, he will do all he described during his exam of my face.
chicago58
May 15, 2016
Good luck. My ps calls it S-lift and doing under full anesthesiology which makes me nervous. He does mini lift under local numbing. How is your dr going to do it? Did you discuss it? I will need to get clearance from my family doctor.
Shmooky1
May 15, 2016
Thanks. My PS also said it was an S lift but with local anesthesia and oral sedation. I also need clearance from my internist. I am a little concerned because I do have high blood pressure, but it is controlled with medication.
chicago58
May 15, 2016
I think it's good that medical clearance required. It means your ps cares and serious. I will talk to my ps about local sedation.
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Angie_M
May 16, 2016

So glad you are here and that you've started your story! Here's a list of neck lift tips for you. Please keep us updated!

Shmooky1
May 16, 2016
Thank you so much! These tips are very helpful.
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Angie_M
May 17, 2016

Glad to hear that! :)

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Karen7171
May 17, 2016
Sends ng you support! I am getter ng a face and neck loft June 14
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Karen7171
May 17, 2016
Forgive the typos...autocorrect! I meant to write, sending you support; I am getting a neck and facelift June 14.
Shmooky1
May 17, 2016
Autocorrect changed "jowls" to "jewels" in my response below. He is not touching my jewelry! :-) What does ng stand for?
dbcc
May 17, 2016
hahahaha!!
UPDATED FROM Shmooky1
1 month pre

Before photos

Shmooky1May 14, 2016
I think these have been uploaded correctly.

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Koh samui
May 14, 2016
All the best to you. I had lower face/ neck lift 6 months ago and everything went without a hitch. You will not regret it.
Shmooky1
May 15, 2016
Thanks so much! I am terrified.
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dixonde
May 17, 2016
I met with Dr. Jabs last week and really liked him as well. He was very professional yet easy to talk with and knowledgeable. I'm looking for a dramatic facelift as I ACTUALLY WANT people to notice that I've had work done. Dr. Jabs' was my first consult so I'd like to have some more for comparison sake. If I can't find anyone else whose work I like better, I will definitely be back I Dr. Jabs office to have my procedures done.
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dixonde
May 17, 2016
Good luck with your procedure...although you won't need it as you are in GREAT HANDS from every before and after of Dr. Jabs work I have seen!
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CdOsmond
May 21, 2016
how exciting this ps have grest reviews so I am sure you will be happy too
MsMelody7
May 23, 2016
Following you. I've seen some really great results from this PS. :)
earthborn
June 22, 2016
Good for you
Wishing you all the best
Can't wait to see the new you.
Shmooky1
June 23, 2016
Thank you! I can't believe it is next week!
earthborn
June 28, 2016
Not long now
Sooooo exciting
Good luck
UPDATED FROM Shmooky1
1 month pre

Switched doctors

Shmooky1May 28, 2016
I decided that because of my high blood pressure and history of sleep apnea, I need to have surgery in a hospital, under general anesthesia. I have chosen a new surgeon, and I will even be staying one night in the hospital. I'm getting a lower facelift with a neck lift, as well as fat transfer to my marionette lines and down-turned lips. Yes, I will be spending more money, but I think it will be worth it.

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