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Things don’t go as planned, but thrilled with the overall results
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When Things Don’t Go As Planned….
OhioGirl2022March 3, 2022
WORTH IT$8,000
Everyone hopes that their procedure goes perfectly. Unfortunately, mine did not go as planned. Not because of anything the Doctor did, it was just how my body reacted. Dr. Taylor and her staff were absolutely amazing throughout the entire process (consultation, prep, the surgery, and post-op) but I can’t say enough about how well they dealt with the complication post-op.
Dr. Taylor and her staff would see me frequently to check on progress and give advice on how to more quickly resolve the hematoma I developed post-op. Six weeks out, I’m still working through some hematoma aftermath, but am out an about and no one seems to notice the slight swelling and bruising that is still resolving.
And, I am BEYOND THRILLED with the overall results. I had what Dr. Taylor calls a “Smart Lift” which isn’t a full facelift. However, it completely corrected the areas of aging that I was most unhappy with; my mouth area and my neck. The best part is, when I’m on zoom calls (we are still mostly remote for work due to Covid) for the past two weeks I keep getting compliments like, “wow - you look great today!” Or “you must have gotten a good night of sleep - look at you!”.
Honestly, I need to use two hands to count the number of times someone has said something in the past two weeks - and I don’t work in an environment where it is a cultural norm to comment on someone’s appearance.
When I went in for my first consultation, Dr. Taylor told me that I was doing this at the right time for me (early 50s) because she anticipated I’d have great results and that no one would suspect surgery was involved. Dr. Taylor is one wise woman! That is exactly how it has gone down.
One thing to note: if you are not upfront with everyone about what you are doing, you really do need two weeks before you show your face to anyone. I was fortunate to have my procedure during the winter months (and a pandemic) when it’s easier to not be out and about.
But that’s only two weeks! Then you can start to show your new lovely face and walk around with all the confidence that this type of transformation brings. Of course, results are not permanent. Procedures don’t stop aging. But I’ll be pretty happy when I’m a 60 year old walking around looking like a 50 year old. In fact, I’ll probably do it again when I turn 60. Even if there was another hematoma complication in the cards.
Dr. Taylor and her staff would see me frequently to check on progress and give advice on how to more quickly resolve the hematoma I developed post-op. Six weeks out, I’m still working through some hematoma aftermath, but am out an about and no one seems to notice the slight swelling and bruising that is still resolving.
And, I am BEYOND THRILLED with the overall results. I had what Dr. Taylor calls a “Smart Lift” which isn’t a full facelift. However, it completely corrected the areas of aging that I was most unhappy with; my mouth area and my neck. The best part is, when I’m on zoom calls (we are still mostly remote for work due to Covid) for the past two weeks I keep getting compliments like, “wow - you look great today!” Or “you must have gotten a good night of sleep - look at you!”.
Honestly, I need to use two hands to count the number of times someone has said something in the past two weeks - and I don’t work in an environment where it is a cultural norm to comment on someone’s appearance.
When I went in for my first consultation, Dr. Taylor told me that I was doing this at the right time for me (early 50s) because she anticipated I’d have great results and that no one would suspect surgery was involved. Dr. Taylor is one wise woman! That is exactly how it has gone down.
One thing to note: if you are not upfront with everyone about what you are doing, you really do need two weeks before you show your face to anyone. I was fortunate to have my procedure during the winter months (and a pandemic) when it’s easier to not be out and about.
But that’s only two weeks! Then you can start to show your new lovely face and walk around with all the confidence that this type of transformation brings. Of course, results are not permanent. Procedures don’t stop aging. But I’ll be pretty happy when I’m a 60 year old walking around looking like a 50 year old. In fact, I’ll probably do it again when I turn 60. Even if there was another hematoma complication in the cards.
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