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I first had my upper and under eyes done at 53 and was delighted. I decided after turning 60 that everything suddenly started to change. So I started with Botox and the odd filler which was fine. I am now 67. I saw a surgeon in 2012 who didn't want to give me a lower face lift and suggested I lost a few pounds in weight and then if I felt I still wanted to go ahead to come back. Well he was right and I didn’t go back. However three years ago at 64 I started being very unhappy and suffered a lot of stress which I feel has taken it’s toll and I started to research having a lower face lift to get rid of jowls and a loose neck. I didn’t want a General Anesthetic so goggled for information, this is when I found you could have a mini lift under Local Anesthetic. I found my surgeon Dr. Simoni. I had already had a consultation with another doctor, and actually provisionally booked a year earlier but changed my mind. The other doctor is not as qualified as Dr. Simoni and his procedure is a lot more expensive and also more invasive. I then came across Dr. Simoni. And knew his Simoni Lift was for me. I had a Face Time consultation with him as I live abroad for most of the year . During the consultation I felt so sure he was the surgeon that I wanted, I had also spoken to one of his previous patients who had done a review, she also gave me the final confidence to book the operation under Local anesthetic. I was so relaxed and excited when I arrived at the clinic as I knew I had every faith in Dr. Simoni's ability as a surgeon. The clinic is lovely with the operating room very sterile and before the procedure I met Dr. Simoni and he went through everything with me and answered all my questions and fears. He is lovely and approachable and very in tune with your needs. Also very patient. The injections which I must admit I was quite scared about but needn’t have been as it was just like the dentist and after the first one you start to go numb so don’t really feel anything. The whole experience lasted less than 2 hours as I also had my earlobes reduced in size. Lobes that I have hated for 10 years. It was a excellent experience and fun as they are quite a comedy act and keep you entertained. You do feel tugging and pulling and you can hear noises but no PAIN. When Dr. Simoni had completed his excellent work and embroidery I was allowed to look. Well Chipmunk comes to mind with a superb tight jaw and lovely smooth neck. The thing I noticed was that also my decolarge also looked smoother. The swelling comes form the fluid that is injected into the face during the procedure. This can take between 48 hours and a week depending on the patient, it disappears into the body gradually. My ears are very numb and in front of my ears and I feel everything is very tight and tingly and I still have a fair amount of swelling especially on both sides of my neck. Everything is now bearable and I plan to sleep tonight on my side. I did buy a V pillow, which has proved to be a big asset. I know I am going to have a great result once the swelling goes down and my disposable stitches look like a work of art. I don’t think I will have any problems with scaring. I abstained from alcohol for 10 days before the procedure and also took arnica and lots of blueberries and pineapple. I also stopped all my vitamins and herbal medication. The most amazing thing is that I have no bruising which is a miracle for me as I have even bruised with Botox. I went out shopping with my friend straight after the procedure.