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Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift Under Local Anesthesia
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Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift Under Local Anesthesia
aba12August 31, 2021
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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.
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14 days post
11 days post op
aba12September 3, 2021
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
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September 6, 2021
Wow, you look amazing!!
September 6, 2021
Thank you! I cannot believe how much happier I feel since I finally made the plunge. I have been thinking about it for a long time. I regret not doing it sooner...before all the wrinkles around my mouth and chin started. Now I will have to do some type of laser or deep chemical peel to improve the texture... although the lift has definitely improved my skin also. Who knew? I guess because things are not so saggy. :D
June 3, 2022
You look great! Did you end up doing anything about the neck bands? I have similar and I too have thin skin and mine show when I laugh and smile. I heard botux can relax them. The deep plane lift definitely helped tho in your neck! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and photos to help others!
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26 days post
25 days post op
aba12September 15, 2021
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.
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November 17, 2021
You look fantastic! It appears to have taken 20 years off your appearance! How much did it cost?
December 23, 2021
Sorry for my late response. I have not been back here for a bit. It was $10,000 plus a $750 facility fee.
December 6, 2021
You look amazing!! I hear you about those "extras" I'm trying to decide on a few myself on top of an SMAS face / neck lift. I'm amazed you didn't go under anesthesia. I can't imagine doing that, that's very brave. Again -- just gorgeous results, thanks for posting!!
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fabulous! enjoy!