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Facelift and Browlift with Dr. Galitz
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Facelift and Browlift with Dr. Galitz
AmberMoonOctober 13, 2019
WORTH IT$7,000
Dr. Galitz operated my eyes, upper and lower in August, 2018. This year I went back to receive additional treatment with Botox, and we discussed a facelift and browlift as these were my concerns. I was quoted $7000 for both procedures. Dr. Galitz utilizes local anesthesia with the option of a cocktail of valium and xanaz, which I declined. Surgery day was October 10, 2019, I am now 3 days post op. It is beginning to heal, and while I am swollen and bruised under my eyes, I do believe this will be successful. Photos will follow, right now I will need help from Realself submitting the photos. I am taking pictures day to day.
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October 20, 2019
Are you pleased with your outcome? How were you able to post your previous pictures and not current pics? Would love to see results!! :)
October 20, 2019
And I would like to post the next results. They are of me wearing a headband, which is working so that I can leave the house. The Realself community is helping with posting, I will check back tomorrow.
So far I am pleased with the outcome, but it will take more healing. And I slightly overdid it this weekend, going to bed early tonight.
So far I am pleased with the outcome, but it will take more healing. And I slightly overdid it this weekend, going to bed early tonight.
October 20, 2019
I see Dr. Galitz in the morning. I would love him to take out some stitches.
December 8, 2019
Why are your eyes so bruise and swollen if you had surgery on them last August?
December 8, 2019
They were bruised in August 2018. This bruising is from the facelift /browlift. The first night of the surgery I started bleeding heavily from the right side. That may have contributed to the new bruising. The good news is I am almost 2 months post op and the bruising is almost gone! Part of the problem is Juvederm under my eyes from last year. Be careful with Juvederm under the eyes....
UPDATED FROM AmberMoon
3 days post
The first night after the surgery
AmberMoonOctober 14, 2019
I underwent surgery using only local anesthesia. As previously arranged, I was allowed to drive myself home, which I did (saving a good bit of money). I felt fine, no pain at the time (that came later, while I had oxycodone prescribed I did not use that, only a small amount of over the counter medication). Small dinner, then went to work on the computer as always. I had added my ice packs with elastics (pictures will follow) and I went to work as planned. After a while I went to change the ice packs and my bandages were falling apart. OK, did the best to put them together and went to work. After a while I started to bleed heavily from the right side, dripping onto my legs. Went outside with paper towels, and for over half an hour the bleeding continued. It finally stopped and I went to bed. The next morning I packed up the entire mess into a shawl, took my shampoo and conditioner with me and went to my appointment. They did not know what caused the bleeding either, but the drains were in place. They removed my drains and what was left of the bandages, and the nurse washed my hair, Feeling much better, even though my right side of the face was heavily swollen, I ran two errands and then went to Reiki in my neighborhood. Fell asleep at Reiki, woke up feeling much better and went home. My face is somewhat sore, treating it with Bromelein and Arnica pills and Arnica Gel. Also pineapple pieces and pineapple juice. Worked on the computer for a while, then laid down (5 pilllows) to watch TV, and fell asleep again. Pictures will follow, I need help uploading them.
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October 15, 2019
Reiki is a healing modality. Trained individuals place their hands on others while in meditation. I am located in SE Florida, where Reiki is well known. I have been going for many years, and it has helped me a great deal.
UPDATED FROM AmberMoon
4 days post
Saturday, Sunday and Monday everything is up to date
AmberMoonOctober 14, 2019
Saturday was a little bit difficult, got up early, fed my 4 dogs and 3 cats, cleaned up after them, and fixed my breakfast. I have felt better in the past LOL but I made it through. In the afternoon my cleaning lady/pet sitter came as usual, and I asked her to bathe the dogs, as I did not want to damage my face. Good day, made a lot of money on my part time phone job as well. Sunday was another good day. I am having some pain around the stitches, only using Arnica tablets and gel for pain relief, and it feels like a helmet around my face. This I can live with. Went out on Monday, with makeup, and ran some errands. I am being careful not to lift to many things (everything was done prior to surgery) so I am now somewhat bored. Yes, I have work to do, need to eliminate thousands of emails. Overall I feel very positive about the surgery, I am keeping myself busy while the healing takes place.
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October 19, 2019
Keeping busy will help with overall process ... Making the $$$ is extra icing on the cake ... Cheers !!!
October 8, 2022
Please let me know if you are still happy with your results. Planning on a necklift with Dr galitz in nov
Thank you for sharing your experience so far! Looking forward to your updates.
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