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Facelift/Platysmaplasty/Fat Transfer/Micro -lipo with Dr Hoenig. Beverly Hills, CA
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At age 50, I could no longer bear the face in the...
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At age 50, I could no longer bear the face in the mirror. Jowls, sagging skin, crepey loose neck and asymmetric fat deposits on the right hand side of my face. I had always planned to 'have work done' but what surprised me most about the whole experience was that my only discomfort would come from having to lie on my back to sleep which was eventually solved by placing a pillow under my knees which eased my back pain.
Swelling was minimal even with fat grafting to my cheeks.
Swelling was minimal even with fat grafting to my cheeks.
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March 18, 2015
Beautiful! Pull out and dust off the necklaces that have been in the back of the dresser drawer.
March 18, 2015
I read your question about yoga/pilates. Be careful. You might try some Restorative Yoga at first to ease yourself into routines - these are very soft routines, mostly on the floor, breathing, meditating, etc.
March 18, 2015
Oh I've been told to stick to running for a while, I still don't have full mobility in my neck.
March 20, 2015
Your neck looks very smooth! What did your surgeon do to the neck area?
March 31, 2015
hi Sminky!! I think your neck looks crazy amazing.. is the swelling you mentioned under your chin? like when you lift your head?
March 31, 2015
Yes it's a little pouch that you see when I lift my head up and form the left side, it sits just behind my scar.
August 23, 2025
Hello! How has your facelift held up? Are you still happy with your results? I’ve been looking for a surgeon for years and would love your feedback!!
April 20, 2015
HI Sminky, your neck looks great. Living in southern California I have heard good things about Dr. Hoenig. I'm in the process of looking for a surgeon to do my neck but had crossed Dr H off my short list because he is a Oculoplastic Surgeon and not a board certified Plastic Surgeon. Did you have any reservations or did you know others that had used him prior to your choice?
April 20, 2015
I had no reservations, I had been to him before for other things and knew I'd go with him. Who else are you thinking of? There are a lot of options in LA.
April 20, 2015
Yes there are many good surgeons in L A. I have an up coming consultation appointment with Dr.Moelleken and also considering seeing Dr's Mani, Motykie, and Ellenbogen.
March 11, 2021
What doctor did you ultimately select for face and neck lift? I am trying to decide between Hoenig and Moelleken.
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Beautiful! How long did you have to sleep on your back? That would be hard for me as well. Thank you very much for sharing!