Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift Under Local Anesthesia

So I am 25 days post op. Kind of miss the swelling which made the skin around my mouth and thin area look so smooth. I still have some soreness and swelling just below my temple area and I can feel stitches underneath my skin...but overall feeling more normal. I do really regret not having the platysmaplasty. My bands are very active when I talk or smile...so I guess I will have to just keep my face still...LOL. I was fearful about having one because during one of my consults with another surgeon they mentioned I could have contour issues because my skin is very thin...so I could not get that fear out of my head. I went back and forth with myself up until the morning of my surgery and ultimately decided not to do it.

Posting a few photos from 11 days post op. I still have some bruising and swelling...but things are coming along. Now I need to have some type of Lazer resurfacing to help improve the texture around my chin and mouth

Dr. Bray is outstanding! He was incredibly patient and informative. He was referred by my eye doctor. I am so glad that I found him. I am 61 and I was feeling old and worn out. I was nervous about having facial surgery, but I knew that I did not want to go under general or twilight anesthesia. Dr. Bray Jr. did the facial surgery under local anesthesia. I took half a valium at the beginning and the second half about midway through. I elected not to have the platysmaplasty... although from my before pictures you can see that I probably should have. Dr. Bray Jr. explained the benefits, but left the decision up to me and what I was comfortable with. My recovery has been uneventful...which is what you want! I got my stitches out Friday. I will post some photos. All pictures are taken with the same phone camera...no filters...no makeup. The after pictures are 5 days post surgery.