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9 Months Post Op ~ Happy as Ever ~ Photos
It's been 9 months and I am so pleased! I have attached photos without makeup so you can really see the difference. I do not use foundation ever.
It took about 7 months for the scars behind my ears and just outside my hairline to all but disappear. I will say that I was worried about the one behind the left ear because it was very lumpy but given time, it all heals. I still have a couple of little 'dimples' that seems like they are from some stitches beneath the skin. They are to the right and left of my eyes more on the temples. They continue to fade. One side of my face was much more bruised than the other and I understand that is normal so, it also took a little longer to heal. I have almost 100% of my feeling back. Along the sides of my face from my temples to the top of my cheeks, it still feels like I am wearing an eggwhite mask. It doesn't bother me at all.
I had a little botox put into my forehead line about 5 months ago and I think it retrained my muscles as it's stayed smooth.
I'd do it again in a minute! I had a practitioner remark today that I look 'marvelous' and she would never know I had anything done.
It took about 7 months for the scars behind my ears and just outside my hairline to all but disappear. I will say that I was worried about the one behind the left ear because it was very lumpy but given time, it all heals. I still have a couple of little 'dimples' that seems like they are from some stitches beneath the skin. They are to the right and left of my eyes more on the temples. They continue to fade. One side of my face was much more bruised than the other and I understand that is normal so, it also took a little longer to heal. I have almost 100% of my feeling back. Along the sides of my face from my temples to the top of my cheeks, it still feels like I am wearing an eggwhite mask. It doesn't bother me at all.
I had a little botox put into my forehead line about 5 months ago and I think it retrained my muscles as it's stayed smooth.
I'd do it again in a minute! I had a practitioner remark today that I look 'marvelous' and she would never know I had anything done.
There is a live surgery video available on YouTube
That does a part of what Dr. Koelliker does but not as thoroughly. If you can watch live surgery, this might help you to understand what has been done or, in some cases, what will be done. I can tell from my face that this was done. I can feel where the SMAS is now tightened and pulled together. For me seeing this video helped me to really know how the procedure was done.
Here is the link but it is not Dr. Koelliker. This video is just an example of how this type of SMAS facelift is accomplished. Dr. Koelliker does a much nicer incision above the ear. He does it IN the hair so you never see it. This lady is not even asleep like I was but she is relaxed and numbed. Watch if you dare and are not squeamish ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DiF2uA0loA
I hope it's OK to post this example video. If not, it may disappear and I understand that there must be guidelines. Thanks for reading my review despite some of the 'not so nice' comments. I am coming up to 7 weeks this coming Tuesday and my feeling is coming back, my scars are healing nicely.
Here is the link but it is not Dr. Koelliker. This video is just an example of how this type of SMAS facelift is accomplished. Dr. Koelliker does a much nicer incision above the ear. He does it IN the hair so you never see it. This lady is not even asleep like I was but she is relaxed and numbed. Watch if you dare and are not squeamish ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DiF2uA0loA
I hope it's OK to post this example video. If not, it may disappear and I understand that there must be guidelines. Thanks for reading my review despite some of the 'not so nice' comments. I am coming up to 7 weeks this coming Tuesday and my feeling is coming back, my scars are healing nicely.
Here's Hospital Guadalupano where Dr. Koelliker does his surgeries
http://hospitalguadalupanocelaya.com.mx/somos.html
This site is in Spanish however, it gives you a great idea of the hospital.
Here is the link to the page 'D. Medico' which gives you all the board certified surgeons who work there: http://hospitalguadalupanocelaya.com.mx/directorio.html
On the Galerias tab you will find lots of photos.
This site is in Spanish however, it gives you a great idea of the hospital.
Here is the link to the page 'D. Medico' which gives you all the board certified surgeons who work there: http://hospitalguadalupanocelaya.com.mx/directorio.html
On the Galerias tab you will find lots of photos.
Provider Review
Dr. Koelliker is a beautiful being. He is articulate and thorough, kind and caring. It is obvious that he wants the best for his patients. He speaks perfect English so there is absolutely no language barrier. I speak Spanish and had him deal with me in English. His manner is so lovely. He cares and it's obvious. I am told that he only does one surgery per day. There is no rush, no hurry. I would have Dr. Koelliker take care of me anytime and will, when and if I require anything like a 10 year touch up, call him.