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Mini Lift with Maximum Impact - Cleveland, OH

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Dr. Richard Gentile discussed my situation...

practicemakesperfectNovember 20, 2012
WORTH IT$5,000

Dr. Richard Gentile discussed my situation honestly and realistically with me, then performed my mini lift under local anesthesia (my choice). The results were absoplutely beautiful, completely natural and have lasted quite well for five years. At the same time as my lift, Dr. Gentile revised a scar I had sustained in an automobile accident years ago that made me very self conscious. Again, the results are beautiful. Give yourself sufficient time to heal after surgery, follow post-op instructions to the letter, and you will be very happy with your final results. Remember, THIS IS SURGERY. Some numbness can last up to a year as the nerve endings regenerate. That is NORMAL. Likewise, scar tissue takes time to remodel and fade, but Dr. Gentile places his incisions in inconspicuous areas, making healing and reaching the final results a much more pleasant experience . 

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Richard D. Gentile, MD

Richard D. Gentile, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Sharon at RealSelf
December 10, 2012

Those are great tips and sound advice, practicemakesperfect. With the mini lift, I think people aren't always prepared for the surgical aspects of it... expecting only the "mini" part, if that makes sense.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please keep us posted. We'd love to see pics too, if you feel comfortable posting them.

beautifulsoul88
December 15, 2012
Hi, just wanted to know if you're still having numbness? When did the numbness go away post-operatively?
practicemakesperfect
December 16, 2012
The numbness lasted on my upper cheeks for quite a while; close to a year, but it has been almost five years now and all sensation is exactly as it was before surgery. Other areas of my face returned to normal more quickly. It's not a big deal as it doesn't affect muscle movement, facial expressions, eating or any other motor activity. It's just a superficial lack of sensation when you draw your finger across that area. But, the sensations all do return with time.
beautifulsoul88
December 15, 2012
You look great! :-)
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Sharon at RealSelf
December 15, 2012

Wow, you look great. Your skin and jawline are so smooth! Congrats on your results.

practicemakesperfect
December 16, 2012
Thank you. The great thing is that after nearly five years, I look pretty much the same now as I do in the photos, except the scars have all faded (even though they were barely visible when the photos were taken). As I wrote before, it is imperative to research a doctor and not go bargain shopping when it comes to your face. It's fun being nearly 58 and having a nice, tight jawline and smooth skin.
Kitten44
December 20, 2012
You are gorgeous!!! I can't believe how youthful you look at 58, 5 years after the surgery. It's like the clock stopped. x
practicemakesperfect
December 20, 2012
Thank you! I give the credit to Dr. Gentile, clean living and God. I can't stress how important it is to find the right surgeon, and mine is fantastic!
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