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61 and Having Fun! Costa Rica, CR
UPDATED FROM Teenerbell
3 months post
Almost 10 weeks post op
WORTH IT$7,400
Wow, I can't believe it's been almost 10 weeks since my surgery! I've been so busy since I've been back I really haven't had time to post many updates but k wanted to post of few
At 10 weeks. I still have some tightness and numbness my neck, numbness along my cheeks in front Of my ears, also a little on my eyelids. It's gotten way better and it doesn't really bother me much. I continue to get
compliments which is SOOO nice!! Just last
Night my sister and some friends and I went to Bourbon Jacks, a country and western bar and danced up a storm. This younger man who I danced with several times said " I just can't believe you're 61!" Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive and encouraging during this journey. I really don't know if k would have had the courage to go through with this if not you all of you beautiful ladies!!
At 10 weeks. I still have some tightness and numbness my neck, numbness along my cheeks in front Of my ears, also a little on my eyelids. It's gotten way better and it doesn't really bother me much. I continue to get
compliments which is SOOO nice!! Just last
Night my sister and some friends and I went to Bourbon Jacks, a country and western bar and danced up a storm. This younger man who I danced with several times said " I just can't believe you're 61!" Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive and encouraging during this journey. I really don't know if k would have had the courage to go through with this if not you all of you beautiful ladies!!
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UPDATED FROM Teenerbell
2 months post
5 weeks post op
I just wanted to post a few pics and will write more later. I'm healing nicely and still happy I did it!!
Replies (5)
May 8, 2016
You look great. Your results are so natural and simply beautiful. You must be so pleased. Thanks for posting your journey. BTW, you don't look like the mom of two sons 39 & 41...you look like their younger sister! How nice is that?! Happy Mother's Day.
May 9, 2016
Oh my gosh, you are too sweet!! I can't wait to to tell my sons what you said! Lol. You are so welcome, I know I found strength and courage for my journey in reading all the lovely ladies reviews!
May 8, 2016
Looking so fantastic, I need to post as well I Am 6 weeks now so much better hope you are as happy as you look
May 8, 2016
Fabulous! You look so refreshed and so natural -- the absolute best.
May 9, 2016
I just read your review and I think you look fabulous!! Love the blonde hair!! Thank you for your sweet comments.
May 8, 2016
Could you get any better ? ;)
You look ABSOLUTELY awesome! Your Mom looks great too btw -- good genes all around!
UPDATED FROM Teenerbell
27 days post
4 weeks post op
I can't believe it's been 4 weeks already!! I'm really happy with the results! I wouldn't change anything about my experience at all. I just wish I could have done this 5 years ago!
I saw my family doc today and he was really impressed with Dr. Levs work, his words, " you look great!! not only is he an extremely skilled surgeon, he's an artist!" He said, I would never have known you had a facelift and I can barely see the incisions. That made me feel good!!
I still have some bruising on my neck and in front of my ears as well as numbness and tightness. I'm using Mederma on the incisions and lightly massaging arnica salve on my neck and cheeks. My ears are still so tender I can't sleep in my sides. How long does the tenderness, numbness and tightness of the neck last? I'll post some pics, I have some eye makeup on but no foundation so you can see the bruising a little on my neck.
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April 28, 2016
You look beautiful, Tanya! What did your husband or friends and family have to say about the new you?
At 3 weeks when I removed my head gear I was able to sleep n my side without bothering my ears as long as I arranged the pillows just right. Most of the numbness in my ears was gone at 6 weeks but they are still tender in certain spots even now at 7 weeks. The sides of my neck and beneath my ears are still hard and numb as well as some areas along the side of my face...especially right in from of my ears. Still have a tiny bit of swelling occasionally but nothing anyone except my daughter and I notice!
At 3 weeks when I removed my head gear I was able to sleep n my side without bothering my ears as long as I arranged the pillows just right. Most of the numbness in my ears was gone at 6 weeks but they are still tender in certain spots even now at 7 weeks. The sides of my neck and beneath my ears are still hard and numb as well as some areas along the side of my face...especially right in from of my ears. Still have a tiny bit of swelling occasionally but nothing anyone except my daughter and I notice!
April 28, 2016
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I am going to Costa Rica in two weeks. It's very encouraging to see how beautifully you've healed. Really gives me peace and confidence with my decision. You look fantastic!
April 28, 2016
Your healing rate is phenomenal. Whether that's Dr Lev, you or a combination, I wouldn't know. It makes the procedure all the more doable as living alone, the down time was rather a concern. You do indeed look amazing.
April 28, 2016
Thank you so much Dms , have you chosen a doctor yet? I'll be following your journey and praying for you!! Reamy, I stayed at Casa Mercedes , and she served tons of fresh fruit and fruit smoothies( pineapples aregreat for healing) and I took bromelain also. I did heal very well but I think most of all I had an excellant surgeon!!
April 28, 2016
"Wow"...what an awesome job your surgeon did. You must be over the moon happy! Happy healing :-)
April 28, 2016
I am very happy with the results, and I'm sure when all the bruising, swelling , tightness and numbness goes away I'll be even happier! Lol. Thank you!!
April 28, 2016
Wow you ook very pretty what a change
April 28, 2016
Thanks Vee!! I'm not married but my family and friends and my doctor think that Dr Lev did a wonderful job!! My sons were worried( I didn't know it) and were afraid I might come back looking weird or pulled or something so they said they thought I looked great!! Coming from them, ages 41 and 39, I considered that my highest compliment!! Lol. I have numbness and tenderness in all the same places that you mention and I know it will get better eventually. I think more than anything the tightness in my neck, especially on the right side where I had more bruising and swelling, bothers me more than anything. I am gently massaging arnica salve twice a day on the hard numb spots and Mederma on the incisions. I still can't believe we both on the other side!! We did it!!!! You look so beautiful, I still wish we could have been together through this but maybe we can all get together for a reunion sometime!!
April 28, 2016
You're so pretty and youthful looking. I'm hooked on Dr. Lev's direct eye lift procedure. It gives that youthful look that I want so badly. So many young women today have that same look. Now that I'm older, the tail of my eyebrows droop...giving me a tired & aged appearance. Needless to say, your eyes are beautiful.
May 9, 2016
Thank you so much!! I had not planned on having anything done with my forehead but I'm so glad he suggested the direct brow lift!!
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