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Waiting for This Since I Was 50. Now Am 68. I'm Ready ( I Think) - Bluffton, SC
UPDATED FROM Ihtak46
8 months post
Oct. 6, 2015
Ihtak46October 6, 2015
Doing fine but am going back for injection (fat) into my cheeks....still looking hollow. Hope all of you are well.
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UPDATED FROM Ihtak46
2 months post
2 months and 25 days.
Ihtak46April 26, 2015
Doing fairly well. I am still a little numb in the cheek area as well as my neck. I'm told to give it time. My hair has gotten very thin and breaks off when I brush it.
Lately, Pain above ear where stitches and sutures were ( and are since I'm told they haven't dissolved yet).
When I open my mouth to chew or move my jaw I get a pain. I am sure it is related to the facelift, maybe an infection. There's a little bump above my ear that hurts when I touch it, it's tender. What can it be????
I called my Doc today and he feels it IS the suture that hasn't yet dissolved. "Sometimes takes 6 months". He did suggest I come to see him and he'd remove the suture. Does anyone have this problem? Any comments, ideas or suggestions are welcome. Thank you.
Lately, Pain above ear where stitches and sutures were ( and are since I'm told they haven't dissolved yet).
When I open my mouth to chew or move my jaw I get a pain. I am sure it is related to the facelift, maybe an infection. There's a little bump above my ear that hurts when I touch it, it's tender. What can it be????
I called my Doc today and he feels it IS the suture that hasn't yet dissolved. "Sometimes takes 6 months". He did suggest I come to see him and he'd remove the suture. Does anyone have this problem? Any comments, ideas or suggestions are welcome. Thank you.
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April 26, 2015
Aren't you thrilled that so much of the swelling that drove you nuts early on is almost gone? Seems you were looking forward to things getting better and better as so many assured you they would. So how do You feel about the process? Is 3 months an improvement over the 1 month mark? Btw, tks for posting!
April 26, 2015
Grace,
Yes, my numbness and swelling was bad in the beginning. Not bad at all now. It's tolerable. The process is taking longer than I thought to become pain/ache/ numb free. I believe it will be another three months. I am feeling much better, more confident now than two months ago,
However I am having problems with my dissolvable sutures ( causing soreness and jaw pain.) doc days he can remove them but I think I shall wait a while.
How are you doing Grace?
April 26, 2015
Oh, no. Hopefully, your doctor will be able to address all these aches and pains! You look so good.
April 26, 2015
Thank got writing Melissa. Yes, Doc says my current problem is the dissolvable sutures...causing soreness and tenderness above ear and pain in my jaw. I think I will wait a while and see if they dissolve. Or I can have Doc remove sutures. Ouch!!!!!!
April 30, 2015
No problem. :) I agree about the Biotin. I take the 7,000 strength potency daily. No only does my hair grow fast, so do my nails and eye lashes. My sister-in-law thought I had been using Latisse, but, no, only the Biotin, daily, for about 2 years. Try it. You will be surprised in a just a couple of months.
April 26, 2015
I'd have PS remove annoying suture why wait if you can be comfortable? You can also discuss your bumps, pings, etc. if anything, it will put your mind at ease that is what the PS is there for. Try taking a high potency Biotin for your hair issues - I found that it helps a lot. I am two months in and don't have actual hair loss but one day I noticed some wayward hair and when I went to style it, dang stuff came off in my hand. Breakage has been minimal but I am a Biotin fanatic. I used to lose so much hair but since Biotin I have very little fall out, I've been taking it for years. The numbness is so annoying but it will eventually go away. The sides of my face are numb and still have that hardness but if that is my only worry I can't complain. Yes, we are all told in time everything will settle and be normal, we want to believe that and should but it is soooooo hard to be that patient. Have a great day and go get that suture removed, how bad could the removal be versus having it hurting and bothering you. Good luck, you look great.
April 29, 2015
What a nice considerate post Imaging. Thank you. I appreciate your comments. Do you know what????? Two days ago I rubbed a little coconut oil on my bump and rubbed it in pretty good though it was sensitive. I swear to you, the next day little bump was there but it no longer hurt. I'm wondering if my rubbing helped the suture to dissolve. Crazy uh? My jaw no longer hurts either. Unreal.
I will try Biotin. I'll check into it. Only part of my cheeks are numb now as well as my neck. Weird feeling isn't it?
Thank you for taking time to write me Imaging, you take good care yourself. I'm hoping you mend and heal very quickly too.
Hugs,
Kathi
April 29, 2015
Kathi, It might have been the massaging, the oil or a combo of both - so happy that it doesn't hurt anymore. This whole process is a never ending road of surprises, bumps and smiles.
April 26, 2015
Actually planning a trip to Charleston mid-summer ( bad timing, right) and may try to schedule a consult with your PS for upper bleph and/or maybe lateral brow
April 29, 2015
Grace, you will really love Dr. Weniger. Very nice.
Good looking guy, too. Tee-hee!
Get a consult. You will like him.
April 29, 2015
Ever been to Charleston? It is a beautiful city. We love going there.
Charleston is not quite two hours from Bluffton.
April 29, 2015
Yes...I lived in SC for 30 yrs and still have my house there; lots of good reasons to go to charleston and Beaufort and Bluffton ~ so been to each many times. That's why I know it would be a wonderful destination for recovery!
May 1, 2015
I lost a lot of hair after my last 2 surgeries. Biotin really helped (check out my last couple pics at 2 and 5 months post-op). I take 5,000 per day. I also had a lot of pain and weird bumps from sutures (my PS used all disolvable sutures). It took about 4 months for the daily ache and twinges of pain to completely go away, but if I overexert myself I still get sore at 5 months post. You look great, btw!! I think you will be very pleased. Even though mine was not completely successful, I still prefer how I look now vs. before. :)
Warmest regards,
murphus
UPDATED FROM Ihtak46
2 months post
Surgery was Feb 9......
Ihtak46April 15, 2015
Ive been doing ok but still have numbness on both cheeks and right ear. Places on my head near my hairline are sore also. I wonder if this is normal.
sorry for not getting on RealSelf earlier; ive been ill with Bronchitis and STILL cant get rid of it, its lingering. anyone have a cure? Ive been on the Z Pac but I guess it didnt help much!!! still feeling blah!
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sorry for not getting on RealSelf earlier; ive been ill with Bronchitis and STILL cant get rid of it, its lingering. anyone have a cure? Ive been on the Z Pac but I guess it didnt help much!!! still feeling blah!
enclosed some recent pics
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April 15, 2015
So sorry you're not feeling good,have you tried Echinacea? I think our immune systems get run down while our bodies are trying to repair our faces. I'm at 41 days and top of head is sensitive, eyebrows also hurt, face swollen, etc. It does make one weary doesn't it? You look so good, I hope you are feeling better soon.
April 15, 2015
You look great! Refreshed and revved-up! Numbness/soreness can last a loooong time. Try chicken noodle soup and add a bunch of garlic, lemon juice and red pepper flakes to it. Clears your mucous membranes and makes you sweat. Powerful! Best wishes to feel better, my dear.
April 15, 2015
Here's a soup recipe that I like to make...http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2014/02/super-immune-boosting-chicken-soup.html. Hope you feel better soon!
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