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Deep Plane Face Lift and Neck Lift

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Deep Plane Face Lift and Neck Lift

akoya
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I've always looked younger than my age, but in the past year 1/2 I looked tired and old, my usual tight skin was so flaccid that when I looked in the mirror I couldn't believe my neck. I don't have many wrinkles, I'm 64 years old but still feel pretty young at heart and my energy just didn't match my face. So I knew it was time for a facelift. This is the best decision I have made. I'm extremely happy with my results only 14 days after my procedure.
I chose Dr. Chopra as he came highly recommended and his excellent work, I looked at all the before and after pictures of his patients and after a consultation I knew he was the one. I scheduled an appoint and Dr. Chopra explained the procedure thoroughly, told me how I was going to feel afterwards, specially my neck was going to feel really tight and I may have the sensation that I couldn't swallow. I was so grateful for all the explanations because I'm a bit of a nervous person and for sure I would have thought I was having an allergic reaction to something. LOL. I was never in pain after the procedure, just a mild headache that 2 Tylenols took care of right away. I only took Tylenol for 2 days after my procedure. From the 2nd day forward I never had any pain at all anywhere. Honestly I never felt pain, just a slight discomfort which is normal. The tightness in my neck subsided a bit on the 2nd day, and each day after that has been getting progressively better.
The first night I stayed at an overnight facility as recommended by my doctor, I had very little drainage and the drain was removed the day after surgery at my doctors office.
What was most important to me was to look natural and rested. That is exactly the results I'm seeing 14 days after my procedure. I was always afraid of having a facelift and end up looking like I was permanently in a wind tunnel. I am so grateful to Dr. Chopra and his team for taking good care of me and giving me a younger version of myself.
To be honest if there are any cons to this procedure is just the head strap that you have to wear 24/7. But after a couple of days you become accustomed to it that you don't even know your'e wearing it. You have to sleep with your head elevated, that for me was not a problem, I have an adjustable bed and I thought sleeping on my back was going to be an issue as I am a side sleeper, but that too has not a problem for me.
Overall, for me it was worth doing it. Dr. Chopra tells me this procedure will be good for 10 years or longer. What more can I ask for? I'm happy with my results at 14 days I can imagine what it will be like in another 14 days.

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Ritu Chopra, MD

Ritu Chopra, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5.0 | 85 Reviews
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Replies (3)

November 18, 2020
Thrilled or you. Your story is similar to mine as I thought I was doing quite well with everything. Then I had an ear/cranium surger) in 2015, I was 63, I woke up with Atrial fibrillation, my weight gain was fast and furious also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia & Psoriatic Arthritis! Same year... It's been a battle ever since. However, looking at your photos you look fabulous! So natural. You do look like you were on holiday, and it must be lovely to look at yourself and like why our see again. To smile again eh? Looks like I have to research what's so different with the facelift you had. Congrats and enjoy the net 10 years!
December 14, 2020
Thanks dianelady,
Sorry I didn't respond sooner. I have been through the wringer since my surgery. I am so glad I had it done when I did because since my surgery, my father passed away a month ago and I came down with COVID, although I must say I hardly had any symptoms except for being extremely tired and a cough that lasted a couple of days. I hope you are able to have your surgery and have great results. I am sure glad I did; with everything I have been through in the past couple of months, looking at my face through all the adversity has been a pleasing experience. Dr. Chopra, his staff and the other doctors that work in his office have been absolutely great. Good luck to you.
August 3, 2021
What was your estimated costs?
UPDATED FROM akoya
18 days post

Fat transfer and blepharoplasty

akoya
I forgot to mention that I had fat transfer under my eyes and cheeks, and blepharoplasty or eyelid reduction during my deep plane face lift and platysmaplasty (neck lift). Dr. Chopra suggested that these procedures be included to give me that overall refreshed look.

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October 22, 2020
Do you mind showing your scars? Thank you.
October 24, 2020
You look great ! Do u mind sharing cost and maybe a couple more pics?
November 15, 2020
Most of us understand no 2 surgeries are the same or the same pricing. It will help many of us to know the prcie range for deep plane facelift, neck lift, and fat transfer, upper eye lid skin? Is this 15k to 25K with anesthesia and facility fees? Would be very helpful. Excellent results from your photos.
November 17, 2020
Are you able to provide a price range for all the procedures you have done? Anesthesia? Facility?