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Experience So Far Following Multiple-procedures: Eyes, Facelift, Fat Transfer, Chin Implant & Neck Sculpting - Beverly Hills, CA
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This is post-op day 9 for me following eight...
robin2kOctober 11, 2013
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This is post-op day 9 for me following eight hours' worth of surgery on October 2, and I'm happy to report that things are looking pretty good. I hope that gives some hope and encouragement to others who are apprehensively pre-op or early post-op.
I must say the first three post-op days were rough. There was pain and there was discomfort, mainly in the chin, around the ears (sutures) and from the drainage tubes in the back of the head. Granted, Vicodin certainly takes the edge off, but there's not much it can do for just plain old uncomfortableness, especially the very strange sensation of having literally no feeling in certain parts of the face, especially around the ears and jawline, not being able to open one's mouth very wide to shove a little food in and those miserable drainage tubes in the back of the head that are uncomfortable to rest one's head on, and that you must do since you must sleep on your back for a while.
But, mercifully, the drainage tubes and the massive dressings came off on post-op Day 1, and a new, lighter dressing applied, and that was a great relief. I went home on Day 2. Day 3 was mainly just enduring the discomfort and taking Vicodin every 4 to 6 hours. But Day 4 was different. I woke up. My eyes felt almost completely open, and the pain and discomfort in my chin, neck and ears was still there, but decidedly lessened. I took my last Vicodin that day.
Yesterday, Day 8, I drove (for the first time since surgery) myself to the doctor's office for my third post-op appt. and all went well. Yellow bruising is still there, but the worst of the bruising is behind me and with a little make-up, I may venture out later today (Day 9) to the grocery. Going to the movies tomorrow night, my first real outing.
I'm only on Day 9, but if anybody would like any questions answered about my experience so far, I'd be more than happy to oblige and I promise I will be brutally honest. I will admit it was more intense in terms of discomfort than I was expecting, but fortunately it didn't last for long.
I must say the first three post-op days were rough. There was pain and there was discomfort, mainly in the chin, around the ears (sutures) and from the drainage tubes in the back of the head. Granted, Vicodin certainly takes the edge off, but there's not much it can do for just plain old uncomfortableness, especially the very strange sensation of having literally no feeling in certain parts of the face, especially around the ears and jawline, not being able to open one's mouth very wide to shove a little food in and those miserable drainage tubes in the back of the head that are uncomfortable to rest one's head on, and that you must do since you must sleep on your back for a while.
But, mercifully, the drainage tubes and the massive dressings came off on post-op Day 1, and a new, lighter dressing applied, and that was a great relief. I went home on Day 2. Day 3 was mainly just enduring the discomfort and taking Vicodin every 4 to 6 hours. But Day 4 was different. I woke up. My eyes felt almost completely open, and the pain and discomfort in my chin, neck and ears was still there, but decidedly lessened. I took my last Vicodin that day.
Yesterday, Day 8, I drove (for the first time since surgery) myself to the doctor's office for my third post-op appt. and all went well. Yellow bruising is still there, but the worst of the bruising is behind me and with a little make-up, I may venture out later today (Day 9) to the grocery. Going to the movies tomorrow night, my first real outing.
I'm only on Day 9, but if anybody would like any questions answered about my experience so far, I'd be more than happy to oblige and I promise I will be brutally honest. I will admit it was more intense in terms of discomfort than I was expecting, but fortunately it didn't last for long.
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13 days post
Experience So Far Following Multiple-procedures: Eyes, Facelift, Fat Transfer, Chin Implant & Neck Sculpting - Beverly Hills, CA
robin2kOctober 15, 2013
Adding before and after chin/neck photos.
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October 15, 2013
You look great! Thanks for all the comments.
October 16, 2013
Thank you so much. Today is post-op Day 14, and I'm feeling fine. Have only two little "streaks" of bruising on my upper cheeks and a small round bruise on my right cheek. Most of swelling is gone and most of the discomfort is gone. Still have that "tight," drawn feeling and numbness around the ears, but I'm actually getting used to it!
October 17, 2013
you look like you are doing really well and recovering quickly. I can only say that the pictures look terrific and you must be really thrilled! Best of luck with recovery.
October 18, 2013
Thanks very much. Today is post-op Day 15, and I must say, for some reason, I feel more uncomfortable today that I have the past several days. Maybe it's because I'm starting to get a little feeling back in certain parts of my face. Also, the swelling is going down more quickly on the right side of my face than the left, and that makes me look a little lop-sided--probably not too noticeable to others, but certainly to me. Also, I'm wearing my contacts again, and they don't feel quite right. I think it's because there's still a tiny bit or swelling and pulling and especially some numbness in my lower lids. I'm not too bent-out-of-shape about any of this (I go back for another post-op appt. with the ps on Monday, 21st), but I seem to be having a few little "downs" in the recovery process now--nothing serious, just noticeable. But, all in all, doing just fine and feeling fine.
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20 days post
Experience So Far Following Multiple-procedures: Eyes, Facelift, Fat Transfer, Chin Implant & Neck Sculpting - Beverly Hills, CA
robin2kOctober 22, 2013
Today is post-op Day 20. Still a little swollen and still have some yellow bruising on upper cheeks where fat transfer took place. Also, have had some pain around chin implant, which PS says might be scar tissue forming around the implant. He injected something into it yesterday, and the pain is gone. I'm back now to just mild soreness.
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Thank you for sharing on RealSelf! What sort of makeup are you using to cover your bruises?