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62 y/o SMAS and Platysmaplasty
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Did you ever look in the mirror and ask yourself...
Age Is Only A NumberAugust 22, 2017
WORTH IT$10,700
Did you ever look in the mirror and ask yourself "who's that?" I've been do it for a few years now, and the last 6 months or so, that person's been looking back at me and screaming for help!! I finally did it...a SMAS facelift and platysmal band correction. I was looking much older than I feel, and decided to do something about it. My surgery was yesterday morning, 8/21/2017 and I'm home recovering now. It was such a positive experience from beginning till now… Of course this is just the day after! I went to see Dr. Maack for a consultation a few months ago and immediately felt that this was the dr. to do my surgery. He's sweet, soft-spoken and extremely knowledgeable. He's double certified in facial reconstruction and ENT doctor. He was very conservative and gave me exactly what I was hoping for!
I'm taking norco for pain and a sleeping pill at night. Instructions are to sleep upright for 2 weeks, very light activity, polysporin on incisions.
Dr. Maack uses a surgery center next to his office. I spent the night with 24 hr. care and he popped in 3 times after surgery to check on me. Then he came in first thing this morning and took the gauze wrap off....what a relief that was!
Here are a few pictures and I'll try to post daily.
I'm taking norco for pain and a sleeping pill at night. Instructions are to sleep upright for 2 weeks, very light activity, polysporin on incisions.
Dr. Maack uses a surgery center next to his office. I spent the night with 24 hr. care and he popped in 3 times after surgery to check on me. Then he came in first thing this morning and took the gauze wrap off....what a relief that was!
Here are a few pictures and I'll try to post daily.
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2 days post
Day 2 post op
Age Is Only A NumberAugust 23, 2017
I actually had a pretty good night. Slept in recliner so I could maybe minimize swelling...I'm going to swell no matter what, but it's worth trying. Taking norco for pain...which I definitely need, Arnica Montana for bruising, and antibiotics. Also vitamins from drs office which don't containe vit E...which can cause bleeding. Today I get to shower and rinse hair without soap. It's going to feel wonderful. Applying peroxide to one area and polysporin on all incisions. Hubby's been wonderful. I just plan on not doing much and recovering. Still glad I did it ????
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August 23, 2017
I should add I'm very itchy under my chin and neck...I'll wear the ace wrap for the next few days to hold everything still I guess.
August 28, 2017
Lookin good! Best of luck with recovery. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
August 28, 2017
Thank you! I'm anxious for my 1 week check up and getting the staples out!
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2 days post
Real self is my best friend right now
Age Is Only A NumberAugust 23, 2017
Since nobody except my daughter and husband know about this, I check in to real self a lot. It's keeping me company and answering my questions and concerns. Nurse just called and said sounds like all is well. I'm following directions.
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August 23, 2017
I am going tomorrow for my pre-op. I will have SMAS and some fat grafting. I will watch your posts because your day 2 pic made me feel positive.
August 23, 2017
Good for you! I've been following several different people on real self and it's always fairly reassuring. I do have swelling in the bruising is running down my neck, but that's to be expected… Good luck tomorrow !
August 30, 2017
Thank you for sharing your adventure! I think your results look fabulous for the such a short time. Keep us posted :)
September 2, 2017
Thanks Sue...I'm feeling really good. A few twinges and burning some, but I guess my muscles and skin are "waking up." Sides of my face are still numb. Thank you :)
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