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61 Year Old Say Bye to Turkey Neck and Jowls - Bethesda, MD
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I chose Dr. Jabs based on experience, honors, and...
joybannApril 24, 2014
WORTH IT$8,500
I chose Dr. Jabs based on experience, honors, and reviews. I originally made an appointment to talk about the Quick Lift that he advertises. During my consultation, Dr. Jabs assessed my needs and felt that an additional neck lift with lipo would address my concerns. This would mean an little more downtime than the quick lift but based on my age and needs it was appropriate. Dr. Jabs answered my questions patiently and directly. He is relaxed and friendly and I felt comfortable in his care. He showed me examples of lifts that he has done and we set a date. His office was completely professional with follow-up calls and the pre-surgery details. I am VERY happy with the results. My neck and face are rejuvenated without looking overdone. The results are natural, but noticeable. I would highly recommend Dr. Jabs.
Surgery is never fun, and the first few days require patience and the willingness to take pain medication and follow doctors orders. It was never terrible either. I am one week and one day post surgery and feel great. My stitches are gradually resolving and the bruising is almost gone. I was given both ointment and pills to reduce bruising and swelling. I was also given a very expensive skin care product as a gift. Thanks Dr. Jabs, you rock!
Surgery is never fun, and the first few days require patience and the willingness to take pain medication and follow doctors orders. It was never terrible either. I am one week and one day post surgery and feel great. My stitches are gradually resolving and the bruising is almost gone. I was given both ointment and pills to reduce bruising and swelling. I was also given a very expensive skin care product as a gift. Thanks Dr. Jabs, you rock!
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UPDATED FROM joybann
11 days post
Very happy with results so far.
joybannApril 27, 2014
@Linda 52, that is correct, and I am so happy that my doctor was honest and knew what I needed.
Here are my before and after photos. The after photo was taken 10 days post surgery and you can see why I am so happy.
Here are my before and after photos. The after photo was taken 10 days post surgery and you can see why I am so happy.
UPDATED FROM joybann
11 days post
One more note:
joybannApril 27, 2014
One side of my face is still a little more swollen than the other but is resolving everyday. Don't hope for perfection immediately after surgery or you will be disappointed. This is a process. I also want to point out that Dr. Jabs made incisions that will be hidden when healed. He started with a horizontal (about one inch) in hairline at top of ear and took it right into the ear where you can't really see it, then down around lobe and back into hairline. I do still have a 1 inch scar under my chin but it is healing as well. My only complaint is that the Bacitracin ointment does not come out of hair with shampoo! I'm using dish soap to get it out (without touching stitches of course).
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April 27, 2014
You look great...a transformation, but still very natural. This is exactly what I want my results to be...I wish I lived in MD :) and could see your Dr.
April 27, 2014
Wow, you look terrific! Thanks so much for sharing! And your advice is excellent... for all my natural impatience I am (gradually) learning that you are so right, we can't hope for perfection immediately and have to go with the flow for a while. But already you just look wonderful -- absolutely yourself and very natural!!
April 27, 2014
Thanks! Originally I was going to keep this to myself, but I think it is important to share information and experiences with other women who are thinking hard about this. I had this doctor's name saved on my computer for 1 and 1/2 years before I went to see him. I was very scared of the possible problems and dragged my feet. I don't have any regrets at this point. While I'm at it, a little more insight: even though it is stated many times that facelifts don't hurt, they do. Not unbearable, but when you have dozens of stitches in your head it's bound to hurt. I took my pain meds and by the third day I only needed Tylenol. Also, I wasn't prepared for how very tight everything felt in the jaw and neck area. I was scared that this would not resolve, but it is slowly loosening up and I have no worries at this point.
Good luck!
April 28, 2014
Read Westys review- you will be in for a lot of laughs and also she tells you how to get the bacitracin out of your hair. I THINK it is Almay (but might be Neutrogena) eye make up remover! You look GREAT! Kathy
April 28, 2014
Awesome neck work!! Gosh thanks so much for posting your pictures...I have your old neck which I hate! I can do Bethesada, I used to live on the Easton. You look AWESOME!! :)
April 28, 2014
He did a fantastic job -- chin takes a while -- goes from hard to eventually softening --- will probably tell you how to do massage on chin area --- you are using the ointment I used Bacitracin which is the best. I am about in month four now -- and can't be happier. I was happy at 10 day post-op too but swelling takes a while and even the swelling under the chin since it all pools downhill. It's a 6 to 9 month healing process --- you look great for 10 days but just wait - you'll love it even more when time keeps passing.
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