POSTED UNDER Neck Lift Reviews
ONE YEAR has passed and I am very happy with my results!
UPDATED FROM stella24
1 year post
before & after photos
stella24December 17, 2014
WORTH IT$9,950
I am incredibly happy with my results and STUNNED by the before pics. I obviously knew I needed this procedure, but still when I look at the before versus the after I am so thrilled that it is now over and I can enjoy the final result!
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UPDATED FROM stella24
2 months post
December 23rd. Almost two months post.
stella24December 24, 2013
I know I need to post current pics….. I wanted to at least let you all know how I am healing. Everything is healing nicely. The hard rubbery numb feeling has really loosened up. I am looking very natural and have many people I know well that don't know I have had the surgery comment that I look great. Others I don't see on a semi regular basis think I have lost weight OR changed my hair. I am still numb and very much healing, but I have come a long way. I am very happy that I did have this surgery. Good luck to you all venturing in…… You should be thrilled with your result as long as you research your surgeon and go in with good health.
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December 29, 2013
Must post a comment on your surgery honestly you look fantastic , just looking at the before and after pictures the transformation is incredible really wrapped for you way to go
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January 13, 2014
Stella you look fabulous! I am going to get the same procedure done. There are two Doctors in that office. For years heard about the other Doctor but some of the reviews make me nervous. I have had plastic surgery before so I do know the recovery can be long, but worth it. Are you still recovering or is everything good. Again, you look amazing!
March 10, 2014
I would never have believed you were going to heal so nicely after seeing the first few pictures... but OMG! You look AMAZING! Who is the surgeon?
March 10, 2014
Dr. Chester Cheng in Danville. His bedside manner (and skill) are excellent! I highly recommend him.
March 10, 2014
I have to admit, you looked jacked up at first. I would have scared shirtless. You look great.
August 22, 2014
Thanks for your posts I was laughing out loud as I read them because today is two weeks post op for me....I had same as you except a general....and you sound exactly like how I've been reacting! I just said yesterday and again today how I wished I didn't do this to myself, why did I do this. Wondered the same thing went I went to checkup yesterday...why is doc and staff saying how beautiful I look? I look like crap..one side is more swollen than the other, crusty scabby ears and my ears loo, like they are different lengths! The neck looks better but for a little spot that looks like it's not as tight as the rest and my eyes looked pretty good but swollen yesterday but today they were more swollen and dark again. It's nice toread what you went through because I feel hopeful. At least though I so want my life back. Did you put anything on the scars to fade them I do have an inch and a half long scar under. My chin that is now a massive scab and I hope to one day feel my face and ears again.
UPDATED FROM stella24
1 month post
other eye...
stella24November 30, 2013
I posted the pic of the same eye twice! This is the other that looks better. Hope the other catches up….
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November 30, 2013
Looks like your neck came out great! Having your eyes done at the same time probably made your healing process worse. I had NO pain whatsoever during my procedure (neck & lower facelifts) & as far as the laser abrasion, I smelled some burning when he started, but even that didn't hurt. The healing process was annoying due to the dryness & itching. You really have to slather your face with vasoline & creams. Fortunately, I retired early so I was able to stay in the house for a good week or so. I went to a movie during the 2nd week of healing even tho my face was still quite pink. No one seemed to stare & I really didn't care if they did. I think you will be happy when you are completely healed.
December 1, 2013
Stella, you look fabulous, the difference in your before and after pictures is substantial, you look like you are in your 30's.
December 15, 2013
Stella24 you look great!!!! thank you for the detailed description of your recovery, something to consider. Again, you look fabulous!!!!
December 20, 2013
If you were awake and chatting with the surgeon ( you know many who have had local anesthesia w/oral sedation claim they sleep thru the whole thing) how did you deal with seeing a scalpel come right at your eyeball. I can understand the facelift not being that frightening b/c the work is being done off to each side. I can almost understand the upper b/c the lid is shut but I cannot see how you don't move even a cm when a knife you can clearly see is coming at your eye in doing the lower lid. Can you help me understand this. The surgeon I am considering using only does the kind of anesth you had. BTW I think you're results are excellent and your pics look like those of a 30-something and your upper eyes look very good. You are lucky your surgeon knew how to do a great eye w/o the need for an accompanying brow lift b/c that is brutal.....thanks grace60
December 24, 2013
Thank you for your kind words! I am very happy with my results thus far. My posts in the beginning were a bit brutal because that is how I (and I think many of us who elect to have this surgery) was feeling then. Time and healing are needed to work through these emotions. IF (and that is a big IF) I ever have any other work done, I think I will be better able to handle the flood of emotions that come along with the healing crisis. As far as the scalpel coming toward my eyes, I think the body and mind take over and you just know at that time to close them and keep them closed until they are finished. I am happy now that the PS suggested local anesthesia. I don't know what, if anything you are considering, but I am SO thrilled with my result that I am glad that I didn't know what I didn't know. I hope that makes sense. Anybody going into face/body work should know that the healing crisis does pass!
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