POSTED UNDER Lower Facelift Reviews
Heading to Costa Rica for Lower Face & Neck Lift with Dr. Lev
UPDATED FROM H.S.59
1 month post
About a month and a half post op
WORTH IT$5,300
It is now 45 days post op. Healing well. The sides of my face are still a little numb and neck is a little tight. Getting better and better.
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Replies (5)
November 26, 2015
At a little over 5 months I'm still numb at the sides of my face and tight under my jaw. It is getting better v e r y slowly, slower than I'd imagined. But as long as the results are good I'm willing to wait it out. I'm sure you'll recover just as nicely or better!!!
November 27, 2015
Yikes, over 5 months! That is a long time. But I agree, it is worth it. Just a small price we have to pay to enjoy the life changing results.
November 27, 2015
You look fabulous! I'm going to have a lower facelift done as well so I hope that my results are as good as yours. Can you give a price on the veneers? I know that each price is based on an individual's case, but a ballpark would help. I've never visited Costa Rica, but it would be cool to go there and come home with new choppers lol.
November 27, 2015
Reading is fundamental. I scrolled up and read your review on the dentist and cost. Thanks.
November 27, 2015
Thanks. Best wishes to you with your new chopper. Prisma did a great job, however as I mentioned, it was more costly than I anticipated. But I have no regrets.
UPDATED FROM H.S.59
14 days post
Day 14 Post Op
Yesterday was a big day. I had the rest of my stitches and staples removed and my lower permanent crowns put in.
I plan to come back next year with my husband for vacation and I will have my existing upper crowns replaced, which are old, lose, and cracked. The crowns were quite a bit more expensive that I anticipated: it came to $7,230 for just the lower. The quote for upper and lower was $12,000, so my upper should be an additional $4,770. I heard that other dentists in Costa Rica do it for half the price, but I am happy with Prisma Dental's work, so no regrets. It is still a lot cheaper than in US. Also, I have zirconium crowns, which were more expensive.
I have one more appointment with Dr. Lev on Thursday and fly out later that night. My neck is still a little tight, but getting better each day. So far,so good.
I plan to come back next year with my husband for vacation and I will have my existing upper crowns replaced, which are old, lose, and cracked. The crowns were quite a bit more expensive that I anticipated: it came to $7,230 for just the lower. The quote for upper and lower was $12,000, so my upper should be an additional $4,770. I heard that other dentists in Costa Rica do it for half the price, but I am happy with Prisma Dental's work, so no regrets. It is still a lot cheaper than in US. Also, I have zirconium crowns, which were more expensive.
I have one more appointment with Dr. Lev on Thursday and fly out later that night. My neck is still a little tight, but getting better each day. So far,so good.
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October 27, 2015
Gorgeous! And those teeth! Me and mine are leaving for teeth work when he closes on his new home an that stress is done. Can't wait watching all these beautiful results! You must be so thrilled! :)
October 28, 2015
Thanks. So far I am pleased with face, neck, and teeth work. I got the lower teeth a little whiter than my uppers, so I definitely have to come back and get the uppers done. And since I did not get to see much this trip, I'm looking forward to coming back next year to see the sights. Luckily there will no down time with the dental.
October 27, 2015
Your neck and jawline look great. Glad the healing is going well.
And yeah, shopping around for the best price is a really bad way to look for any type of cosmetic work: looks like you chose well :).
Save travels home.
And yeah, shopping around for the best price is a really bad way to look for any type of cosmetic work: looks like you chose well :).
Save travels home.
October 28, 2015
Thanks. Yes, I'm happy with the dental work and would rather pay more than take a chance on less quality work for a lower price. Thanks for the well wishes. I have some new Kindle and Audible Books on my I-Pad, which will keep me occupied on my 15 hour journey home.
October 28, 2015
Your lower teeth look beautiful. Have a safe trip home. I will continue to follow your updates
October 28, 2015
Thank you. Pretty much ready to go home. It has been a nice break from working a ton of hours a week, but I really miss my husband and four-legged kids.
October 29, 2015
I think you look fantastic. I love that you look natural and not done. This makes me happy for you but also for me because I follow you soon with Dr. Lev and your results should be my results too. Are you still happy at Casa Mercedes?
Could you tell me what you are glad you brought with you and what you wished you had brought if anything. Do I need a special sleeping pillow for instance? I fly out on Nov 11th and I'm struggling with what to bring. Any advice you could give would be most appreciated. Thank you so very much :)
Have a great flight home and a happy reunion with your family when you get there :)
Your husband is going to be thrilled!
Could you tell me what you are glad you brought with you and what you wished you had brought if anything. Do I need a special sleeping pillow for instance? I fly out on Nov 11th and I'm struggling with what to bring. Any advice you could give would be most appreciated. Thank you so very much :)
Have a great flight home and a happy reunion with your family when you get there :)
Your husband is going to be thrilled!
October 29, 2015
Yes, I am still happy at Casa Mercedes. It is in a nice neighborhood and not too far from shops. I've been taking Bobby, the resident dog, for a walk every morning. The weather has been great in the mornings and there are a lot of small parks throughout the neighborhood. It generally rains in the late afternoon. When you are up to it you can walk to Dr. Lev's office and Prisma Dental. I also liked meeting the 3 other Dr. Lev's patients. We had meals together here at the house most of the time and I went out with a couple other girls for a longer walk one day and out for lunch another.
I always pack light, just a carry on suitcase w/wheels and a tote bag. I brought something light to sleep in and a light robe, 3 pair capri pants, 3 short sleeve tops, flip flops, and I wore blue jeans, running shoes, and 3/4 sleeve top. They do laundry every couple days, so you don't need to bring a lot. I left my jacket in the car when I left and have not needed it here. I did bring the light blanket from United Airlines to wrap around me if I got cold on the plane or in the airports. Bring travel size tooth paste (2 or 3), lotion, shampoo, conditioner, sun screen. I brought a travel pillow (the u-shaped ones) and used it on the planes and to sleep at night. No need to bring regular pillows.
I focused mainly on relaxing and healing and did not take any long excursions. I couple other girls were real active and went on some day long excursions, but I opted to be conservative and really took it easy. I will be returning next year with my husband and will see the sights then.
Thanks for the well wishes, I'm looking forward to getting home.
I always pack light, just a carry on suitcase w/wheels and a tote bag. I brought something light to sleep in and a light robe, 3 pair capri pants, 3 short sleeve tops, flip flops, and I wore blue jeans, running shoes, and 3/4 sleeve top. They do laundry every couple days, so you don't need to bring a lot. I left my jacket in the car when I left and have not needed it here. I did bring the light blanket from United Airlines to wrap around me if I got cold on the plane or in the airports. Bring travel size tooth paste (2 or 3), lotion, shampoo, conditioner, sun screen. I brought a travel pillow (the u-shaped ones) and used it on the planes and to sleep at night. No need to bring regular pillows.
I focused mainly on relaxing and healing and did not take any long excursions. I couple other girls were real active and went on some day long excursions, but I opted to be conservative and really took it easy. I will be returning next year with my husband and will see the sights then.
Thanks for the well wishes, I'm looking forward to getting home.
October 29, 2015
Yoir neckline is beautiful and your teeth ..wow! I would love to visit Costa Rica, it sounds so beautiful. So happy for you and glad you had such a great outcome! Welcome home!
October 30, 2015
Thank you! What I saw of Costa Rica, I really liked. The mountains that surround the city are beautiful. I'm looking forward to coming back next year for vacation.
October 30, 2015
I think I may try it too. I'm Mthank there are lots of beautiful resorts there!
UPDATED FROM H.S.59
8 days post
Day 9
Looking more like myself today, Swelling going down. Still tightness, mainly in neck. My next doctors appointment is on Oct 26 to get the rest of stitches and staples removed. Does it hurt to get the staples removed? I'm wondering if I should take some pain meds prior to appointment.
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October 21, 2015
I bet it smarts, take em with you if nothing else an some snack so no tummy upset. Good luck today. I am considering your doctor. I'm always floored by his results. The neck tightness scares me though. I hear two weeks it gets better. Hang in there!
October 21, 2015
Thanks. The neck tightness is not too bad. Day 4 was the last day I took prescription pain meds. I took Tylenol Day 5 and have not needed anything since then. I do take a sleeping pill or Tylenol PM at night to help me sleep on my back. I'm a side sleeper, so sleeping on my back has been a bit of a challenge.
October 22, 2015
I would like to see my neck just like yours HS59. So much younger. I get my helmet off today. I can' think clearly with all this tightness and some pain
October 22, 2015
Hang in there. You will be beautiful. Dr. Lev is definitely a neck man. I'm sure you will be pleased.
October 22, 2015
I found putting a pillow under my needs seems to lessen my need to side sleep, which I am too, that and the pain, lol!
October 23, 2015
Yes, and it is recommended you keep your head elevated so I've been putting pillows under my head too.
Amazing job!!!!