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Now I Look As Young As I Feel! - Novato, CA

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I want to add that I was very lucky in that I...

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J. LouiseSeptember 7, 2012
WORTH IT$15,000
I want to add that I was very lucky in that I ended up working for Dr. Delgado and his amazing staff for 5 years until I retired (or semi-retired), I still do some work for him remotely from the Bahamas where my husband and I retired. When I had my facelift, I had almost everything done that is possible, endoscopic browlift, upper and lower eyelids, lower facelift, nose reshaping, fat injections, replacement of a chin implant, lip augmentation, and a TCA peel. I am only to happy to answer comments from any of you out there that may have questions of my experience! At this time I am also adding a video that was made of my surgery.

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Miguel Delgado, MD

Miguel Delgado, MD

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critique101
October 15, 2012
Janice: Your post-op photos are superb, including as shown in the video presentation after six months. Since you had a "complete" facelift, could you please tell us how it is possible that you could return to work after two weeks with only minor swelling and bruising? For example, many (if not most) people seem to require at least 1-2 months before bruising diminishes after an extensive facelift like yours. Thank you.
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J. Louise
October 15, 2012

I did still have some swelling, and it can take months for all of it to resolve, but most of it was gone so that I didn't look bad and felt comfortable in public. As for the bruising, as it starts to fade it goes through all those yucky colors, yellow! I found that makeup would cover it really well and it seems most of it was on my neck (gravity!)So I could hide it with clothing or a scarf. I also was really good about using ice the first couple of days, and also took Arnica Montana. Thanks for your comments.

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Misty H.
October 15, 2012
Janice, you do indeed look fabulous. I had a facelift and fat transfer 3 years ago and I am still enjoying the results. Critique, I went back to work just 2 weeks after my face lift, temple lift and fat transfer as well. The lion's share of the bruising was gone, except for I had black eyes that lasted for 6 weeks. I got pretty good with covering them with make-up. The biggest share of the swelling was also gone for me at 2 weeks. It can take months for the final results to be known, but overall I felt and looked great (minus the black eyes) at just 2 weeks after. Like Janise I also used Arnia Montana Cream and pills. Check with your doctor prior to taking this though because it can be an issue with high blood pressure.
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J. Louise
October 16, 2012
Misty, don't you just love the fat transfer? I love it all but the was the frosting on the cake!!
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Misty H.
October 16, 2012
Yes I do. Fat in the right place is a wonderful thing. I know people have had mixed results with fat transfers. I love mine and I think they are great when done right.
Marty1
October 17, 2012
Hi J. Louise, I had a facelift, neck and eyelids done Sept 12th and I'm very please with the results, however, I still have lines around my mouth that I would like to have fill and was considering fat vs the Juvederm or some of the other products up there. Could you tell me a little about how they did the fat transfer on you and why did you choose that instead of the synthetic fillers? I went for my 4 week post-op appt. on Monday of this week and discussed the issue with him he said of course he can do both but I think the probably are gear more towards the synthetic fillers because every 9 months you have to go back for more.
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J. Louise
October 18, 2012
Hi Marty, Dr. Delgado took the fat by liposuction from my tummy (an added bonus!) I had fillers (Sculptra and Radiesse)before my facelift and I liked them fine but since I was having surgery Dr. Delgado suggested the Fat Transfer and I love it, it does last longer but I would want to be sure your surgeon does a lot of it. I would tend to go with what your surgeon recommends or what he is most comfortable injecting. Hope that helps.
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It has now been six years since my surgery, I am...

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J. LouiseAugust 30, 2012
It has now been six years since my surgery, I am 66 years old. I get many compliments on my looks, and people that I tell how old I am can't believe it. The other day I was in a car rental place with my 43 year old son, and when he was signing the contract the man asked him if he wanted his "wife" added...meaning me!! I said, I am his Mother!! He was very apologetic...but I was flattered and whispered "Thank you Dr. Delgado!!"

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Chrissy Saratoga
September 23, 2015
That's what I thought! You look fantastic, not over done- just great and super healthy which is the ultimate goal in my opinion.
chezron
August 7, 2017
Such natural and beautiful results! You do look like your son's girlfriend.
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See added photo of myself and my son.

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J. LouiseAugust 30, 2012
See added photo of myself and my son.

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Marty1
September 1, 2012
I'm 58 and schedule to have a facelift and eye lid repair in 2 weeks.
My question is was it really painful? Or more discomfort than pain?
I was told i'll be given a scrip for pain med and that has me a bit unnerve...
You look great results were outstanding!
60lovingit
September 1, 2012
Hi Marty
It is not painful. Just things that bugged me. I really wanted the stitches out as they pulled and then the sutures as I couldnt lay down. I had to sleep in a lazyboy the first 2 weeks.
Pain meds make me sick so I just took Extra Strength tylonol for a few days then only my antibiotics and swelling meds for 10 days.
You will love the results. So exciting.
60lovingit
September 1, 2012
Oh my . You almost look younger than your son...Wow !
secrets
September 1, 2012
Your son.! It looks more Brother and Sister.
SD42
September 1, 2012
Wow! My jaw hit the ground when I saw that you are 66 years old. You look so young and natural!
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