Experience So Far Following Multiple-procedures: Eyes, Facelift, Fat Transfer, Chin Implant & Neck Sculpting - Beverly Hills, CA

November 3, 2013

Such a fabulous transformation!

November 23, 2013

Thank you very much!

EasyGoinGal

November 4, 2013

You look wonderful. What procedure was used on the bags below your eyes? I think they are called Mylar bags. I had a facelift almost two years ago, but the bags under my eyes stand out even more. This is not something that can be fixed by lower eyelid surgery. They are below that. Any help would be appreciated.

November 23, 2013

Thanks so much. I honestly don't know what the specific procedure was, EGG. I'm going back for another follow-up appt. after Thanksgiving, so I will ask and get back to you.

November 10, 2013

Can you tell me how your neck slurping was done, was it a neck lift? Do you have an incision under the jaw or anywhere on the neck? Did he tighten your muscles when he did the facelift? You have wonderful results!

November 10, 2013

Thank you!!! There is a tiny incision under my chin in a "natural fold". He removed excess skin and tightened muscles. Does that help? :-)

November 10, 2013

Neck slurping?!?! I hate auto-correct!!! LOL. Thanks for understanding my gibberish. Please tell me, about how big is the incision and how noticeable under the chin? Is it sort of under your jaw bone? I am not sure what oyu mean by natural crease. Thanks much!!

November 11, 2013

LOL, it took me a minute, but I "figgered" it out! Okay the incision is not visible unless you look under my chin. I can only see it by holding a mirror up under my chin. It is a couple inches. As far as the natural crease- I looked at my husband yesterday from the side and your chin kinds rolls under your face and then your neck begins. That is where the incision is. I can email you a picture if you send me your email address. kathy.miller@gmail.com :-) Hope this helps! Kathy

November 23, 2013

My slurping, huh? I suspect you meant "sculpting," even though your auto-correct meant something else! I do have an incision just under my chin--about 1 1/2 inches long. Not visible unless I lift my head back. I don't remember what my surgeon said he actually did to the platysma muscle in the neck but my neck is not only tighter, but smaller. And thanks so much for the compliment! I'm very pleased. It's been 7 1/2 weeks now, and I notice with the swelling going down in my face, it's a little more lax than it was before. However, I'm told that over the next year, it will tighten back up as the healing process is ongoing.

November 23, 2013

Kathy, you're looking great. And I read your tip about stopping Neosporin and going with Aquaphor on the incisions. I'm definitely going to try it. The incisions around my eyes and under chin are just fine, but around my ears, they look pretty nasty. PS says not to worry--no infection--just probably some wound separation. Plus, I will admit, I need to keep my hands off of them.

November 24, 2013

Yes! I hate auto-correct. Sometimes it creates words I have never even heard of -- and I am a writer!!! I am glad that you are happy with your face work. I have had my entire body done and now need to do my face. It looks like a 40-something yo face was grafted onto the body of someone much younger.

November 24, 2013

Ditto for me Robin, keep my hands off! I rub vitamin E oil on all my scars including behind my ears each night while watching TV- the behind the ear scabby stuff truly makes me nuts AND I have come across some stitches that won't pull out- just stick out and irritate me! LOL!

November 24, 2013

FYI I read recently that buying the vit E capsules and breaking them open is better than the vit E oil in a bottle. According to the source, the stuff in the bottle loses potency.

November 24, 2013

Oh wow, interesting! Thanks!

Ruz888

January 20, 2014

Congratulations on feeling and looking good! Like you, I had fat transfer to my cheeks, but I think my PS overfilled the area. I am at 6 weeks post op, and my face looks distorted. He told me to wait 3 months for the swelling to subside to see improvement. How is your fat transfer progressing? Is the swelling going down? Ruz

maggi5

January 22, 2014

hi. I am also concerned about fat transfers but I will need them. Dr. Brent M. does something called "live fill." Do you know anything about that?

Ruz888

January 22, 2014

Hi Maggi, Although I don't know about the "live fill" technique, I think that what will make a difference in the end is that your doctor is conservative. I say this after having read many stories here of those who are satisfied and not satisfied. Remember, you can always add, but from what I've found, taking excess is problematic. Hope this helps! Ruz

maggi5

January 22, 2014

you look great? who else did you consult with? I am going to be having a face lift and will probably be coming to Beverly Hills.

UPDATED FROM robin2k

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Experience So Far Following Multiple-procedures: Eyes, Facelift, Fat Transfer, Chin Implant & Neck Sculpting - Beverly Hills, CA

robin2kOctober 29, 2013

Today is post-op Day 26. Not too much news to report. Still have those lingering little bruises on my upper cheeks and one little round one on my right cheek from the fat transfer. PS says bruising from fat transfer can linger for up to three months. The tightness in my face and neck is gradually loosening up and that feels so much better. And most of the soreness in my chin is gone. Still pretty numb around the ears, plus I'm a little impatient that the incisions, although healed quite nicely, are raised and crusty. Go back to the surgeon a week from today. Will take that up with him then. All in all, so very pleased and so happy.

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October 29, 2013

Yay! You are doing wonderful and look GREAT!!! Kathy

October 30, 2013

Thanks. Feeling great. Bruising on upper cheeks finally fading a little bit. The only other noticeable things are the incisions on my ears. Getting a little worried about one. I'm concerned it may be infected--or just slow to heal and very sore. It's been four weeks today! All in all, couldn't be happier. I'm following your progress, and you look fantastic. You seem to be healing nicely and quickly.