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Lower face & neck lift w/fat transfer to the cheeks and CO2

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Lower face & neck lift w/fat transfer to the cheeks and Co2

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valerielee
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I am currently recovering from a mid face & neck lift, Co2 laser and fat transfer to my cheeks, post- op four days. I feel great, minimal swelling virtually no bruising. I have had no worries knowing I am in excellent hands. If it weren't for the bandages I would be out and about. Here you will find a photo diary of my progress along with suggestions on what I found helpful.
Day 1- rest and ice is all you need.
Day 2- rest & ice, intermittently throughout the day. lightly washed my face and applied aquaphor 2-3x's a day. No pain.
Day 3- got up took a quick bath, removed bandages, washed my face lightly with gentle cleanser, started the vinegar soaks, this helps remove the crust, applied aquaphor lightly to the face and re-wrapped my face. Iced throughout the day. Key point is to keep the nape area of your neck constantly cold, I used the old fashion ice bags for this.
Day 4- first day without pain meds, mild discomfort.
Quick bath, vinegar soaks, (1 Tbl spoon to 1 cup of water) make ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator in a squeeze bottle, this keeps it cold and is ready to use. I also used a gauze mask and just squeezed the solution directly on my face. Feels fantastic. Applied Aquaphor and re-wrapped my head.

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Andrew Smith, MD, FACS

Andrew Smith, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 11, 2020

Thank you for sharing your informative review and photos, very helpful!

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January 13, 2020
No before photos to compare your result with- ?
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January 15, 2020
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January 15, 2020
Thank you for sharing your before pictures: you were lovely then too!! You really do look fabulous today as well! Great stuff !
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April 14, 2020
You are beautiful to begin with. Those eyes... How old are you? Did the fat transfer hurt!? How much did you pay for this surgery? How's the healing now at two months post op?
UPDATED FROM valerielee
4 days post

Day 4 vinegar soak. This Is helpful in removing the crusty stuff. I found these gauze masks on amazon.

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5 days post

Day 5

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Removed my bandages, washed my face, vinegar soak for 10 minutes. I purchased the “Marena Recovery Compression Chin Strap with Mid-Neck Coverage for Post-op Mask” size Large on Amazon and put it on. The mask is easy to put on and allows for more or less compression, feels great. The mask allows your ears to be exposed and at this point it really feels nice (see video). I continue to use my ESARORA ICE ROLLER, moving upwards to reduce swelling.

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