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60 Years Old Birthday Gift. Neck Lift, Silicone Lips, PRP

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I am scheduled to have a Neck lift, One vial of...

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I am scheduled to have a Neck lift, One vial of Silicone for both lips and PRP with Dr. Tzikas on Halloween (quite appropriate lol)
The staff have been wonderful and have made me feel comfortable about any questions or concerns that I have had. Dr. Tzikas has made time to meet with me and answer all my questions on several occasions.
I am a little nervous about some of the things that I have read regarding silicone movement after time but I did have a small amount put in a few years ago by him and no problems so far. Just doing a little bit again to counteract any thinning of my lips with age. Also nervous about the tightness in my neck after giving me claustrophobia
I just wanted to post here with my before pics in the meanwhile so that I can update later and hopefully help other people like so many wonderful people have helped me with their information by posting on this site.
I am very nervous but also excited and anxious to get it over with.

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Thomas Tzikas, MD

Thomas Tzikas, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 61 Reviews
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Replies (19)

October 23, 2016
Good luck .. Looking forward to seeing your photos throughout your recovery.
October 24, 2016
Thank You :)
October 24, 2016
Are you having this done under general anesthesia and do you mind saying the cost?
October 24, 2016
I'm having Local anesthesia. Neck lift with PRP including the Facility Fee, Overnight Fee and local Anesthesia $11,850
October 24, 2016
I will. Thank you so much!
October 24, 2016
I can't wait to see the results. It's exciting to hear you are having it under local. I have had many surgeries due to health issues the last 6 years. I am so scared to have general anesthesia again. I am sorry I don't know what PRP is.
October 24, 2016
Praying for you. Hope you get the absolute most fantastic results ever! Keep us posted.
October 24, 2016
I will. Thank you so much!
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October 24, 2016
I'm 60 years old and had a necklift last year. It was the best thing I've ever spent money on.
October 25, 2016
Thank you so much for your comment. It's very, very helpful to have positive reinforcement especially now with less than a week to go when a bit of anxiety is setting in.
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October 25, 2016
You can see my results in my page. Ransrvr. Dr. Iliana Sweis
October 25, 2016
Thank you for sharing - I turned 60 in February - it is time for me too,
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October 26, 2016
I honestly look and feel sooooo much younger.
November 5, 2016
You look fantastic!
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November 6, 2016
Thank you!!
October 25, 2016
Love your sense of humour :) You made me laugh with the Halloween comment.
I think everything will turn out fantastic and you will be gorgeous. Much courage and best wishes. x
October 26, 2016
Thank you! Really helps having people rooting for you on this website!
UPDATED FROM FitToFly
4 days post

Day of Surgery. Hoping for a good experience!

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My husband took me in at 7am. Met with the nurse, surgeon and nurse anesthetist who explained everything and made me feel very comfortable. Surgery was completed at 11.30am and really can’t remember anything from that day. My husband waited around pretty much until the end of the day but I didn’t know he was there and don’t remember seeing or talking to him at all.
Stayed overnight with night nurse in office recovery room She took care of all the cleaning of sutures and meds. She was very attentive and called my husband to give him an update at about 8.30pm

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November 5, 2016
Decided against doing the silicone at this time
November 23, 2016
You look fantastic.
UPDATED FROM FitToFly
4 days post

Tuesday - One day post

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Dr T came to check on everything in the morning. Said everything had gone really well and he was pleased but also said I had very thin skin and applied nitro to 3 areas of concern – under my chin where it joins the neck and at the opening of each ear. I had some applesauce and juice there and went home with my hubby who helped with all the meds and cleaned and dressed all the stitches and emptied the drains
Took Tylenol Extra Strength and iced religiously 20 minutes out of every hour all day and evening. I only iced my face area and was told not to ice the neck area because it could restrict the blood flow which I assume is a concern due to the thin stretched skin there. Tuesday night I was in an out and quite uncomfortable. My neck felt like it had a noose around it and was very tight.
I am sleeping on my back on a wedge pillow plus some large and small pillows on top.

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November 5, 2016
My meds regimen includes doxycycline antibiotic, Valtrex (I get cold sores so taking antiviral as preventative), Medrol pack (steroid), Arnica, Bromelaine, Vitamin B Complex and Vitamin C.
Cleaning sutures with distilled water (no soaps or peroxide) and applying Neosporin initially 3x daily till Thursday and then 2x daily
November 5, 2016
Hang in there!! I had mine done in March. Look at my pics!! It's been 7 months post op for me. Yes, our skin is thinner & has lost the collagen that we had when we were younger. Be patient. It will be worth it!!
November 5, 2016
Wow! You are an inspiration! Both with your fabulous results and your strength. Your video on the way to the surgery for the face and neck had me laughing my stitches out :). So great to see your progress documented so thoroughly. Thank you! Good luck with the continued healing of everything. You look fabulous! Patience is not my forte either but we have no choice here.
November 5, 2016
It's worse because I'm an RN & I make the worst patient!!
November 5, 2016
Lol!