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Facelift, Necklift, Hairline Browlift and Chemical Peel Around Eyes - Cleveland, OH

UPDATED FROM Patsy59
7 days post

Incision site on ear

Patsy59July 18, 2013
WORTH IT$14,500
My incision goes inside ear

Patsy59's provider

James E. Zins, MD

James E. Zins, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Financegirl
July 18, 2013
Patsy59, you are looking great!  The suture lines look like they're healing really well too and really are hardly visible already.  The position of the stitching inside the ear vs in front of the ear is one of the questions, I've recommended people ask their PS pre op.  I know all PS' have their preferences.  For me personally my was inside the tragus in the ear like yours which I preferred as did my doctor.  It's just easier to hide while healing.  :)  You must be very pleased with your results.  Has the numbness started to subside?
Patsy59
July 23, 2013
Thanks Financegirl! I'm on the same page I wanted my suture lines to be inside the ear and it really depends on your PS. Most PS I consulted with were to have the suture lines inside the ear except for one that wanted to place them in front of the ear. I know it is a personal preference there is no right or wrong on this decision. I am really happy with my outcome but I know I still have a way to go because I still have numbness on the top of the head and a tight feeling along the jaw and sides of the face but each day it gets less and less. How about yourself? I know you have to be extremely happy with your results also.
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TinyLady
July 21, 2013
You have a great result! I noticed you posted pictures of the drains still in. I will have those also, not sure if everyone does. It helps to see what that looks like.
Patsy59
July 23, 2013
Thanks so much. You are going to do great tommorrow and I wish you a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted on how your recovery is going and I wish you nothing but the best. OBTW I believe everybody gets drains put in if they are having facelift.
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mlouise
July 21, 2013
WOW you look great, and are healing so fast. What kind of browlift did you end up having? You sure did have very little bruising, good for you.
Patsy59
July 23, 2013
Thanks, you look amazing too. I ended up doing the endo browlift I was so concerned about the hairline scar and I am really happy with my choice. I feel like it made my eyes less tried looking. I was also very supprised how quick I recovered I was thinking it would take a lot longer. I had very little brusing I think it was because I was taking vitamin C, Arnica and also Bromelain hopefully that had a part to do with it.
Cherrie.r
July 26, 2013
OMG! You look wonderful. I was reading on here a couple weeks ago to my husband & ask him what had I gotten myself into. You just had your FL done & it looks like it is almost healed. You look so much younger. tahks for post.
Westy53
July 26, 2013
Patsy, You look incredible dear, and I hope you won't mind when I tell you that I hate your guts. ;) Ha ha. Just kidding. One week out here and I look like a big yellow balloon with red Dumbo ears and a couple of purple eyes. Oh, well. I suppose somebody has to represent the other end of the healing spectrum. Thanks for giving me hope.
UPDATED FROM Patsy59
7 days post

Having fun playing with new makeup

Patsy59July 17, 2013
Got some new makeup today and I feel like a kid playing and trying different looks. My daughter wanted have a play makeup sesson so she did my makeup today and I thought she she did a great job. It was so much fun we haven't done this since she was a teenager it brought back fond memories.

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Phuber58
July 18, 2013
Hi Patsy, thanks or sharing your journal. You do look wonderful. Can you tell me how your ear incisions were made? Whether the incisions go inside or in front of the ear? All the Best!
Patsy59
July 18, 2013
They go inside the ear. I can take a pic and post it so you can see the incision site.
Phuber58
July 18, 2013
Thanks! That would be great!
Phuber58
July 18, 2013
Patsy, thank you so much for posting pic of ear incision. Your's looks great! Fantastic procedure. I know you will so pleased when all healed up. Thanks again. All the Best.
Patsy59
July 24, 2013
Phuber58 your welcome, I hope that helps seeing the pic. I am so glad I did this I have been wanting a FL for the past several years. I am so glad I didn't get cold feet at the last minute. All the best to you to.
Phuber58
July 24, 2013
That's it, I'm freezing!
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fitnessgal73
November 8, 2014
What kind of makeup did you get to help with the bruising?
UPDATED FROM Patsy59
6 days post

Today I got all my stitches out.

Patsy59July 16, 2013
Today has been a pretty good day. I went to my Dr's office and got all my stitches out today I am 6 days post op. I still have a lot of swelling under my chin but I can tell I'm loving my results so far. I put a little make up on today and boy did it lift my spirits. I have a lot of yellow bruising on cheeks and neck which the makeup has help. My husband is the best he always makes me feel pretty but I can tell he is liking the results of my Facelift.

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Connie Lea
July 17, 2013
Looking good. For only being 6 days out you look fantastic. The worst is behind you and only the newness of the next few days await you. Continued good luck.
Patsy59
July 17, 2013
Thanks Connie, its hard to believe that it has only been one week today since I had my surgery. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything just gets better from here. It is fun playing with makeup now.
Financegirl
July 17, 2013
Patsy, you look great.  So glad you are feeling much better.  Doesn't washing your hair and putting on a little makeup make you feel human again!
vicki in Lakeway
July 17, 2013
Patsy59, I can't believe how great you look in such a short time. Your look so amazing!!!I Your doctor did a fantastic job. Glad to hear you had a nice today. Thank you so much for posting. Happy healing!
Patsy59
July 17, 2013
Thanks Vicki, you guys have been the best!! It is nice to slowly get back to normal.
Patsy59
July 17, 2013
You are so right and now I'm having so much fun playing with makeup. You feel like you are back in society when you can go out in the world and feel good about yourself. Thanks again for all the support.
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