POSTED UNDER SMAS Facelift Reviews
Jury is Still out on my SMAS Face and Neck Lift, Early Days!
UPDATED FROM Beyond redemption
1 year post
17 months post op SMAS facelift
$6,000
Hi Guys, i still dip in and out of the site now and again as i like to read other peoples journeys.
My face as settled down now and all the lumps and bumps have disappeared. The scaring around my ears has faded but i would say the left ear scarring is still noticable to me. I don't actually see much difference in my face when i look back at old photos but my neck and jawline has stayed firm. Ive no more surgery planned but i'd never say never and to anyone thinking of going down the route of cosmetic surgery i would say to them that they should really think about it and look at all the surgeons reviews beforehand. Hungary is cheap for cosmetic procedures but think about how you will get back to see the surgeon if things dont go to plan. Allow lots of time for recovery as everyone is different and we all recover at varying lengths of time. Saying that, hungary for me is a great place to go if you want value for money. Apartments can be rented really cheaply and the quality is good, just do your hoework first.
My face as settled down now and all the lumps and bumps have disappeared. The scaring around my ears has faded but i would say the left ear scarring is still noticable to me. I don't actually see much difference in my face when i look back at old photos but my neck and jawline has stayed firm. Ive no more surgery planned but i'd never say never and to anyone thinking of going down the route of cosmetic surgery i would say to them that they should really think about it and look at all the surgeons reviews beforehand. Hungary is cheap for cosmetic procedures but think about how you will get back to see the surgeon if things dont go to plan. Allow lots of time for recovery as everyone is different and we all recover at varying lengths of time. Saying that, hungary for me is a great place to go if you want value for money. Apartments can be rented really cheaply and the quality is good, just do your hoework first.
UPDATED FROM Beyond redemption
2 months post
Ear scars
Just a few pics of the scarring around ears. I try not to dwell on them too much but they are quite hideous. I put on my silicone gel daily but I don't feel it makes much of a difference. Any tips?
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December 28, 2015
I use pure avocado oil and my scars are gone.,I also use it on my face and neck every night .
December 29, 2015
I will look into it, I have terribly sensitive skin and was using Loccitane divine cream and serum prior to my surgery but for some reason it now brings me out in a rash. I have just changed brand to origins plantscription range but the avocado oil is something that apeals to me. Thank you x
December 28, 2015
I have one stubborn scar and silicon tape is helping some... two months PO is not that long, it takes time for all the scars to fade.
December 29, 2015
I have been using a brand named scarsil which is a gel. The strips would not stay on whilst I was sleeping. Which brand are they?
December 28, 2015
Scar treatment requires months of consistent efforts to produce results; so keep working on them.. Two months is very early in the scar formation process and too early to predict the appearance a year from now or "final" result. Sunscreen is critically important during the first year so be certain to apply all the way to your ears when you apply to your face and neck. I think the ones in front of your ear will be normal/acceptable after they mature and look normal or better than normal/average for 8 weeks. Behind your ear, the redness that usually peaks at 6-8 weeks may peak later because of the delay in healing caused by the necrosis. Your skin tone looks similar to mine and I had my first face lift 30 years ago which also produced an extreme allergic reaction like you experienced. The was a discussion that all the swelling was causing excessive tension which could produce wound/scar widening but it worked out. Also, while the scars appear hideous to you, most other people probably do not notice and if they do notice they would think them minor. Apply sunscreen, use make-up, use scar treatments and allow time to do its job.
December 29, 2015
Thank you for your advice, it is good to hear from someone who has had a very similar experience to my own. x
January 7, 2016
I had Surgery with Dr Rodrigeus and I suffered very severe necrosis and of course it was the first they had seen and somehow it was my fault. Joanna was trying to put out the fires but what I released after seeing Dr R for nearly nine weeks everyday and plus a temporary surgery to close huge whole on my TT incision is Joanna has too much involvement. I also needed revision surgery and went to an amazing PS in Budapest and what I realised is the PS spent all his time with me, he followed up after surgery and up the checkups, no Practice Manager in sight as this is how it should be.
I hope you are eventually happy with your results honey. I am totally depressed and want let anyone see me naked now as I look like freak. My poor hubby can't look at me which is so sad for him and me.
I did everything they told me to do but I was told you can have much more update incisions which lesson the size of the scarring as well as the healing. It cost a bit more but so worth it and many surgeons are starting use the less invasive method with fantastic results.
I wish the best with your healing honey, you are a very beautiful women so that detracts from people noticing what you know is there.
I hope you are eventually happy with your results honey. I am totally depressed and want let anyone see me naked now as I look like freak. My poor hubby can't look at me which is so sad for him and me.
I did everything they told me to do but I was told you can have much more update incisions which lesson the size of the scarring as well as the healing. It cost a bit more but so worth it and many surgeons are starting use the less invasive method with fantastic results.
I wish the best with your healing honey, you are a very beautiful women so that detracts from people noticing what you know is there.
UPDATED FROM Beyond redemption
2 months post
Week 8
Just a quick update on the healing so far, feelings are starting to return in my face now and from time to time I get the odd electric shock in my cheeks. I had a haematoma behind my right ear that turned into black hard Eschar that has now thankfully fallen off. Neck still feels tight and tender and I'm discovering new lumps daily in the neck that are there one day and gone the next. The scars in front of my ears are hideous and is just bad plastic surgery. I will probably at some point get a revision done but I'm not going there for at least a year; going to let everything settle first. There is noticable asymmetry in my cheeks and the right side looks far sharper and smoother than the left. Nobody has noticed at all that I had anything done and no comments are forthcoming on how I look fresher etc... I have some bald patches above my ears and near the temples in my scalp and it does take longer strategically pulling strands through to hide them when I tie my hair up. All in all though I'm pretty happy with the jawline.
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December 21, 2015
Aside from your stated concerns (which I hope will clear up in time).. I think you look really good and I see a big improvement from your before pics.
December 21, 2015
Beautiful neck! So sorry for your issues and hope they'll be addressed soon, but your neck looks beautiful.
December 21, 2015
So thankful the spot behind the ear healed up! You look great. The jaw looks perfect. I was told by the office of my ps if I had scaring to use the mederma scar cream. It is expensive but he said give it time and it would work. I bought it but so far have not had to use it. I would be gappy to send it to you if you want to try it. I have been lucky in that my scars are way in the hairline buried and the one in front of my ears are not visible. Good surgeon I suppose or a different technique used on me. Let me knoe ifyou want the cream. It is unopened and I am sure will post just fine. Pm me your address. Wishing you a world of luck. I too have mysterious lumps and bumps and phantom pains. Believe it is just part of the process. When they said a good year to heal. Guess I glossed over that and didnot let it sink in. A real really? Yes really!
December 21, 2015
I agree on your comments about recovery, we are close in our surgery dates and everyday something changes. I can see changes in my face, but no one else has made any comments - side by side comparisons should bring you some comfort. Just remember when others start to age, you will be 10 years behind them..plus we still have 10 more months of healing in front of us. I can see a nice change in your face - we are much more critical of our looks. Like you some things I like, others areas will need a tweak - hang tough, let's see what the next few months bring.
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