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Do Yourself a Favor and Tighten That Face!!!
Dr. Lee's work is second to none. I am about five weeks out from my procedure and the amount of compliments I've received has been overwhelming. I had two procedures: CO2 and Faceology Facelift and I am 47 years old. My review is going to cover a lot of aspects of the procedure that other reviewers failed to mention (it isn't easy - but it isn't hard or painful either - but it is annoying). I think it's important for people to know what they might face, to make the coping that much easier. Either way, I 100% would do this again in a heartbeat.
So, first off - I met Dr.Lee online years prior to my procedure, as I was noticing laxity in my skin (jowls and a turkey neck), but he was conservative and didn't recommend a facelift at that time. I opted not to do other procedures with him as he is located pretty far from where I live. Instead I tried Morpheus at another skincare place in Woodland Hills and it pretty much destroyed my skin - making it exponentially more saggy - and aged me dramatically. So, this year, 2024, I called Dr. Lee and set up an appt. for both C02 laser and a Faceology Facelift.
My in-person consult wasn't as long and detailed as others described. In fact, I saw Dr. Lee for less than 5 minutes. He was quick, but I had done a ton of research so wasn't particularly phased. I spent more time with one of the staff (but she did give some misinformation - which was later corrected by the nurse aesthetician). Basically you are NOT TO EAT AT ALL before the procedure, but in the paperwork I received she told me to have a banana or something to prevent nausea. Also, you are prescribed a Valium (which is to aid in sleeping) but my pharmacist told me not to take that in addition to the painkillers for fear of there being interaction - so just be cautious (it's not anything serious, but she strongly advised me only to take the valium if I was completely off the pain meds - I never needed to take the valium).
The night before the procedure the nurse anesthetist called. She was lovely and very information and did not rush through any questions.
Morning of - I arrive. I meet the nurse anesthetist in person (she is great) and another nurse was also great (she was going to be assisting with the surgery). I saw Dr. Lee very briefly as he drew on my skin areas where the cuts would be made and showed me how it would look post surgery (by pulling back my skin). He was out within a few minutes and they were taking me into surgery.
The last thing I remember was laying down on a heated surgical bed and hearing some music playing that the nurses were laughing about and then - I was waking up and getting into a wheelchair to go home. The first night was insanely uncomfortable and nobody talks about this. It isn't painful at all...and honestly, with the exception of the bandage and drains, I would have had no discomfort. However, the bandage is so tight and SO uncomfortable, I didn't sleep one wink. The drains make it hard to put your head on the pillow when sleeping upright (and you can't sleep on your side). By the morning I was trying to pull the bandage off (don't do this) because it is so restricting and it starts getting annoying. Again, it is NOT painful, it's just super irritating (you'll see - but you will survive it).
When I went in to get the drains removed, Cathy was phenomenal. She knew I was about to faint (I faint easily) and she immediately prevented it with making me smell alcohol pads and giving me apple juice). She cut the bandage off and removed the drains andit was smooth sailing!!!!
After that, the recovery was easy - and only annoying because of having to restrict my movement. I like to exercise and not being able to do that is SUPER annoying. For about 3-4 days after you can't open your mouth easily so buy lots of softer foods (yogurt, soups, oatmeal, etc.). By the first week your neck will look very swollen and your face will start looking more like you. As far as the C02, I was glowing after a week and no pain at all with that - not even heat really (which apparently only last a few hrs after the procedure....I was probably still comfortable from the anesthesia to notice).
I am still swollen at 5 weeks, but I can see a big difference. Dr. Lee is fantastic and I can't wait to see the improvement as time goes on.
So, first off - I met Dr.Lee online years prior to my procedure, as I was noticing laxity in my skin (jowls and a turkey neck), but he was conservative and didn't recommend a facelift at that time. I opted not to do other procedures with him as he is located pretty far from where I live. Instead I tried Morpheus at another skincare place in Woodland Hills and it pretty much destroyed my skin - making it exponentially more saggy - and aged me dramatically. So, this year, 2024, I called Dr. Lee and set up an appt. for both C02 laser and a Faceology Facelift.
My in-person consult wasn't as long and detailed as others described. In fact, I saw Dr. Lee for less than 5 minutes. He was quick, but I had done a ton of research so wasn't particularly phased. I spent more time with one of the staff (but she did give some misinformation - which was later corrected by the nurse aesthetician). Basically you are NOT TO EAT AT ALL before the procedure, but in the paperwork I received she told me to have a banana or something to prevent nausea. Also, you are prescribed a Valium (which is to aid in sleeping) but my pharmacist told me not to take that in addition to the painkillers for fear of there being interaction - so just be cautious (it's not anything serious, but she strongly advised me only to take the valium if I was completely off the pain meds - I never needed to take the valium).
The night before the procedure the nurse anesthetist called. She was lovely and very information and did not rush through any questions.
Morning of - I arrive. I meet the nurse anesthetist in person (she is great) and another nurse was also great (she was going to be assisting with the surgery). I saw Dr. Lee very briefly as he drew on my skin areas where the cuts would be made and showed me how it would look post surgery (by pulling back my skin). He was out within a few minutes and they were taking me into surgery.
The last thing I remember was laying down on a heated surgical bed and hearing some music playing that the nurses were laughing about and then - I was waking up and getting into a wheelchair to go home. The first night was insanely uncomfortable and nobody talks about this. It isn't painful at all...and honestly, with the exception of the bandage and drains, I would have had no discomfort. However, the bandage is so tight and SO uncomfortable, I didn't sleep one wink. The drains make it hard to put your head on the pillow when sleeping upright (and you can't sleep on your side). By the morning I was trying to pull the bandage off (don't do this) because it is so restricting and it starts getting annoying. Again, it is NOT painful, it's just super irritating (you'll see - but you will survive it).
When I went in to get the drains removed, Cathy was phenomenal. She knew I was about to faint (I faint easily) and she immediately prevented it with making me smell alcohol pads and giving me apple juice). She cut the bandage off and removed the drains andit was smooth sailing!!!!
After that, the recovery was easy - and only annoying because of having to restrict my movement. I like to exercise and not being able to do that is SUPER annoying. For about 3-4 days after you can't open your mouth easily so buy lots of softer foods (yogurt, soups, oatmeal, etc.). By the first week your neck will look very swollen and your face will start looking more like you. As far as the C02, I was glowing after a week and no pain at all with that - not even heat really (which apparently only last a few hrs after the procedure....I was probably still comfortable from the anesthesia to notice).
I am still swollen at 5 weeks, but I can see a big difference. Dr. Lee is fantastic and I can't wait to see the improvement as time goes on.
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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
1401 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, California