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Dr. Talei is The Maestro of Rejuvenation for the Face and Neck.
For several years my upper cheek area and eyes had begun to droop from aging and loss of fat. I'm 61 years old. My neck is long and my chin and jaw strong, but age had created a chicken neck and sag in the jaw line. My face is thin or without much fat, and athletic which I read can be a challenge for facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Talei has practiced and mastered both maxillofacial and plastic surgery, and understands the underlying support structure in the face and neck. This is one reason I chose to consult with him.
Dr. Talei's ideas for my face included the deep plane or "Aural lift", corner lip lift and rejuvenation, fat injections in several areas of my face, plumbing my ear lobes, and C02 laser where necessary.
The recovery after surgery was only difficult in that swallowing is tough with the neck work for about 24 hours. Otherwise, I didn't take pain meds, and after a few days had very little bruising. Following the instructions from Dr. Talei's team, and using the kit with special creams, I healed quickly.
There were many follow-up appointments after surgery where a hyperbaric chamber and LED light bed help the healing process, and where Dr. Talei or Esther and Jennifer used lasers, filler, botox to make subtle adjustments in the results. All of these follow-up appointments were included in the original price.
Posted are photos that I took before the surgery, and photos Dr. Talei took morning of the surgery and then 4 months later. Now, 6 months after surgery, my face is still changing.
There are absolutely zero scars visible and weren't visible even after a week. Dr. Talei is famous for his suturing and little or no scaring. I am a fast healer, so your healing may take longer.
There is still numbness at 6 months in my cheeks which may be normal for a thin face. Sometimes the facial nerve can be affected. The cheeks don't move like they used to in the Apple area of the cheek. There is an impression that shows up when I smile, but I'm hoping that this will disappear as the nerves regenerate. A appointment is scheduled to discuss this with Dr. Talei, and Dr. Talei's office has always been available to discuss or inspect any of my concerns.
The wait times in the main office can be long, sometimes very long, and several times the front office called to ask if I could come in hours later or reschedule. Everything worked out for me, and I know that Dr. Talei is very talented and in demand so the office can be very busy. Just best to be aware.
So, in conclusion, you can see for yourself the improvements, and that I still look like myself.
I highly recommend Dr Talei for his skills, attention to the details that make a huge difference, and for his demeanor. He is approachable, and flexible and he listened. All of his staff were warm and kind and helpful as well.
Dr. Talei has practiced and mastered both maxillofacial and plastic surgery, and understands the underlying support structure in the face and neck. This is one reason I chose to consult with him.
Dr. Talei's ideas for my face included the deep plane or "Aural lift", corner lip lift and rejuvenation, fat injections in several areas of my face, plumbing my ear lobes, and C02 laser where necessary.
The recovery after surgery was only difficult in that swallowing is tough with the neck work for about 24 hours. Otherwise, I didn't take pain meds, and after a few days had very little bruising. Following the instructions from Dr. Talei's team, and using the kit with special creams, I healed quickly.
There were many follow-up appointments after surgery where a hyperbaric chamber and LED light bed help the healing process, and where Dr. Talei or Esther and Jennifer used lasers, filler, botox to make subtle adjustments in the results. All of these follow-up appointments were included in the original price.
Posted are photos that I took before the surgery, and photos Dr. Talei took morning of the surgery and then 4 months later. Now, 6 months after surgery, my face is still changing.
There are absolutely zero scars visible and weren't visible even after a week. Dr. Talei is famous for his suturing and little or no scaring. I am a fast healer, so your healing may take longer.
There is still numbness at 6 months in my cheeks which may be normal for a thin face. Sometimes the facial nerve can be affected. The cheeks don't move like they used to in the Apple area of the cheek. There is an impression that shows up when I smile, but I'm hoping that this will disappear as the nerves regenerate. A appointment is scheduled to discuss this with Dr. Talei, and Dr. Talei's office has always been available to discuss or inspect any of my concerns.
The wait times in the main office can be long, sometimes very long, and several times the front office called to ask if I could come in hours later or reschedule. Everything worked out for me, and I know that Dr. Talei is very talented and in demand so the office can be very busy. Just best to be aware.
So, in conclusion, you can see for yourself the improvements, and that I still look like myself.
I highly recommend Dr Talei for his skills, attention to the details that make a huge difference, and for his demeanor. He is approachable, and flexible and he listened. All of his staff were warm and kind and helpful as well.
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