62 Year Old in Need of a Lower Facelift

Yes, actually he called it a facelift with fat transfer to my cheeks, but as you can see my lower face & jowls were of the most concern. Thank you for your kind words, I realize I still have a lot of healing to do but am so glad I finally had it done. Good luck to you, also. If you had it done before, you will know what to expect, should be a piece of cake! :)

Thanks! I'm to the point to where it's really bugging me and I'm obsessed… Not sure if that's a good or a bad sign! LOL!

Thank you & good luck to you. I am sure you won't regret your decision. I am 5 weeks post op today & am still healing (still have some swelling) but my friends say that it's not noticeable to them at all. Enjoy the new you.

Thank you! I am still waiting for some swelling to go down under my chin & it feels like it is taking forever(one side is actually more swollen than the other) but my Plastic Surgeon said, when you are getting impatient just look at the 8 x 10 before pictures & you will feel better, lol. Which I did today & I feel better. :))

Congrats to you, you made it to the other side! :) it sounds like you are doing everything right. I also took arnica, drank lots of water & had to eat soft foods for several weeks. I didn't have lipo so I am not sure about the bruising that it may cause. I bruise very easily so I was very concerned about it, but mine was almost gone in 2 weeks. The swelling for me has been more of an issue & today I am beginning my 7th week post op & still have some swelling under my chin, but my friends say it isn't noticeable to them. I am still sleeping in my recliner but I have gotten used to it. I started going out after 1 week post op & used makeup to cover the bruising & scarves on my neck. You can't stay in for an extended period it will drive you crazy. People that don't know you will not even notice & your friends won't notice that much either. If you are travelling abroad just make sure all of your stitches are removed before then and be sure to care for them per your Plastic Surgeon's instructions & you will be fine. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Best of luck to you!

Thank you for your kind words, you are giving me hope , especially as we are on the same journey ( hate that word but its appropriate) .
I am not big on pictures and most of me before are of me smiling so you cant see the droop as well.
My doctor took pictures so will copy those tomorrow and then post where I am up to.
Good look with your recovery, will keep updated on you also.

Thank you! If you are in your 30's, appreciate your beauty now, you are the only one who notices these changes! :))

It was a deep plane facelift. No problems with anesthesia & this was my first surgery & I have never
had stitches. No antibiotics (they were given in IV during surgery). He gave me Percocet for the pain but
I just took Tylenol (2 every 6 hrs) for about 10 days. It
wasn't really painful, just uncomfortable. I ate soft foods for about 10 days, it was hard to open my mouth or chew very much. For the scars I have been using Kelocote & the silicone tape. The tape I use behind my ears & the back of my head, it says on well & I have long hair so it isn't visible. Good luck to you! If you have faith in your surgeon, you shouldn't worry!
You will be glad you did it! :) I hope I answered all your questions...Thank you for your kind words!

So nice to read your replay, thx for that... Did you have any problems with the stitches removal, was it one week later, and, last question I promise!, did you have drains and a private nurse? How was the drain experience? It sounds like you chose a very impressive surgeon. I like that the antibiotics were only used the one day during surgery. Thanks in advance for your answers, best , priss

I had stitches removed 6 days after surgery & had another follow up visit where more stitches were removed. I haven't had any problems with the stitches but they do take a long time to heal as far as the redness going away & flattening out, they tend to be itchy too. I had drains after the surgery until noon the next day. If you look back at my pictures, you will see 2 with the drains in place. After my surgery I was taken to a hotel room which was connected to the hospital and had a private elevator. My husband was there with me & they showed him how empty the drains if they needed it. He took very good care of me. Then the next morning the doctor came to check on me around 9:00 am & the physician assistant came by at noon to remove the drains & I was good to go home. The drains feel a little strange but not painful, I was though, definitely ready to have them removed! Lol If you are going to be alone, I definitely would suggest getting a private nurse at least for the first night.

Thank you! :))