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Getting a Mini Face Lift_55 and Missing "My" Face. Bethesda, MD

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Request for advice and a big THANK YOU.

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Thank you all for the support you've provided. I'm not usually much for online support, but this community has certainly taught me a lesson on that attitude! I am wondering if I should have had my lower eyes done at the same time, but that is past. For now, I'm trying some serums. Elemis Eye Duo first. If you have any advice on serums for face/eyes, I'd love to hear them. Thank you all again.

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Franklin D. Richards, MD

Franklin D. Richards, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 28, 2016
I think you look naturally refreshed. I have the jowels and fat under chin. I just want that gone. I want to look like in ageing gracefully not plastic. I think you look perfect..I wouldn't worry about your eyes.
April 28, 2016
You made the right choice not to have your eyes done. You might want them done when you are a little older. I was told it is difficult to do the lower lids a second time. Your eyes look great. You look great. Smile!
April 29, 2016
Thanks. Your results are amazing. So very happy for you.
May 8, 2016
It is really life changing. We are lucky we had good PS. Keep the pictures coming.
May 8, 2016
You look great!If you were thinking about eye surgery,the filler is a good way to try and see.
June 18, 2016
Beautiful!

Please dont do undereye fillers....Ive seen it go wrong and its hard to fix.....your eyes are very pretty and you look nicely refreshed!

Thank you for sharing your experience!
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June 19, 2016
Your eyes look really nice to me! Be careful going forward.... I really think your results are beautiful.
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1 month post

5 Weeks Post Op Before and After Photos

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5 weeks. Seems like 5 months. The attachment of my earlobes at the bottom is still a bit red and under my chin is still a little sore. I still have some swelling in my face, a lot under my chin, and a little hardness and numbness in front of my ears. All normal, according to Dr. Richards. He says all the lump under my chin is swelling that will resolve over the next month or two.
I'm pretty happy with it. People mostly say I look "radiant" or "glowing", when they comment at all. I usually tell the older women that I had a lower lift and let the men and younger women just think what they will!

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April 21, 2016
And I wanted to do all these with no makeup or fussing. I don't usually wear makeup anyway, but I do usually try to make my hair look a little better than in these pictures.
April 21, 2016
Looks like mother and daughter!! You look amazing!!
April 21, 2016
Thank you!!! It's not super tight, but he said it would not "fall". And it does look more natural then the tighter ones I've seen.
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April 21, 2016
You look gorgeous! Happy for you.
April 21, 2016
Thanks. I'm happy with it, but hope it doesn't get any looser. Worry. Worry. Oh vanity!
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April 21, 2016
Beautiful
April 21, 2016
Congratulations. A complete and perfect success.
April 21, 2016
Thanks. We are so critical of ourselves. It helps to hear positive feedback.
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1 month post

Before and After at 3 Weeks Post Op_right side pics

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Even with the swelling under my chin (which I hope goes away - yes it's making me a bit neurotic and I know it's only 3 weeks post and the doctor said it would all go away - I'm leaning toward "worth it". I'm off for a family vacation today. We'll see who says anything about the difference and if they "know".

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April 7, 2016
You look fabulous!! Enjoy your family vaca!! If no one says anything it's because they think your profile always looked that tight..but will secretly be looking at their own faces in the mirror!!
April 8, 2016
Exactly! And have fun!
April 7, 2016
Have fun!!!
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April 7, 2016
They'll think you had a vacation before you get to your vacation! You look great, seriously. My vote is definitely worth it.
April 8, 2016
thank u so much for posting this u r a wonderful lady :) and u u look great
April 8, 2016
Aww. Thanks. I'm giving back for all the support the ladies on here have given me. :)
April 10, 2016
Hope you are doing well. I scrolled back up to your before pictures. You really look GREAT. hope you are happy with the results. One month out is still REALLY early so I wouldn't worry too much about your chin. Plus --if you hadn't pointed it out I never would have noticed that.
April 10, 2016
Thank you. This is an adventure. As the swelling slowly goes away, the skin is less tight. Part of me knows that it may tighten up some again and the fact that it is not really tight is what makes it look more natural. The other part freaks out worried that it will get so loose it sags again. I'm looking forward to not being so focused on my own face and neck! :)
April 10, 2016
Mine all seems to be coming together. The swelling seems to be going down quickly. You look and will continue to look fabulous!!!