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Long Trip to HAPPY...but I am here and doing great!
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The procedure was fine, I guess I'm a bruiser. I'm...
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The procedure was fine, I guess I'm a bruiser. I'm 54 and Hayes the loose skin from weight loss and age. I just thought I'd be able to go back to work in 2 weeks, but my neck muscles on the sides are swelled really bad. I look like I hit an airbag in a car accident. I did everything I was supposed to do prior to surgery. I'm a bit freaked, but I can tell my neck looks great...and the peri oral dermabrasion is looking better.
Mylady's provider
UPDATED FROM Mylady
12 days post
Got the staples out
I can tell I am going to look great. My major issue was the bruising of my eyes. If I knew that would happen I would have thrown in a brow lift! Despite using Arnica I look like someone punched me in both eyes. My neck is looking better, but i had bruising all the way to the V in a t-shirt. I did have peri oral dermabrasion and the doctor had me use crisco believe it or not for the area around my mouth. I guess it's working...13 days post OP , I still have red, but it's smooth and very nice! I also need an extra week off, I told no one, so I'm not going to The office looking like a battered woman!
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! You might want to check out this thread in the facelift (different than a neck lift of course but with some similar components) community about how long it can take to heal from procedures like this.
Please keep us posted as you continue to heal!
ah, gotcha. I'll make the topic switch now. :)
Sorry about your ear! You might want to call your surgeon and ask about the strap rubbing.