Finding RESTORATION Not Scary Fabrication!

I am writing this for YOU. The reader. Not The Shafer Clinic and Dr David Shafer because I know it would have been really helpful to hear from a real woman in process not marketing. I'm a world famous activist for women's relationship with their own body. So when I decided to realign my outsides to match my insides --- it was a big deal. Because, after all, my "brand" is body acceptance and self love. Find me in Oprah. And what is true is that deciding to undertake the restoration of me (not creating someone else) took time. I felt shame around wanting this. Shouldn't I age gracefully? And then, the realization that came for me: what is "Graceful" for me, may be something else for someone else. It took me a while to find The Shafer Clinic. I was honestly terrified as I spend so much time in front of the camera. What if I made the wrong choice? Well, my desires outweighed my fears, and a dear friend and colleague referred me to Dr. David Shafer. It's now Day 5 AFTER surgery. Life is not a before and after picture. Healing is a process and I am in it. I never required pain medication except for the first night and that was really to help me just sleep. On Day FIVE I have really turned a healing corner. I am starting to see the "me" that I recognize from years past. Not someone else. I love my chin. And I can't stop looking at my neck. I remember them!. It's like a reunion. I cannot express what all of this means to me. As I said, I live in front of the camera. And to have my insides reflected in my outsides feels so important to me. Dr. Shafer, is a restoration artist. I can see it happening and I am celebrating.
Many of us have fear of surgery. For me it was going to sleep. The talented anesthesiologist who cared for me during my procedure was off the charts in excellence.
I expressed to him my fear of going under. The not great experiences that I have had with going under. He was brilliant. I never felt that awful sensation of losing control, I just woke up. And I felt no ill effects.
The private duty nurses were brilliant. Amy Oziel, RN the Nurse Coordinator did a lovely job keeping in touch with me during my anxious filled post operative days. And yes, you may have them. It's normal.
Dr. Shafer, you have made a very deep desire manifest through talent, kindness and generosity. Thank you. I have the deepest of respect for what you have created. All of the members of your team have held me so gently, brilliantly and with great talent.
I also want you to know that I also worked with Jamie Gabel of Advitam.Health inside and connected to the Shafer Clinic who supported my healing with metabolic and vitamin therapy that is state of the art -- before and after the surgery. Highly recommend this.
Jamie, thank you for all the ppp care and support. I am looking forward to supporting the rest of me in this incredible year of restoration.
In a few days my stitches come out and I will be treated to state of the art laser treatments to reduce any scaring -- as well as therapeutic facials by the most talented and brilliant Aesthetician Edyta who also worked with me before surgery to prep my skin. So delicious as well as nutritious!
Anyway, I know that there can be complicated feelings about all of this. I get it. I had them. I did it anyway and I am thrilled as well as so proud of myself for having the courage to age the way I want to. I am a real person. You can find me on Instagram @thepamelamadsen
I hope this is helpful.