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Facelift, neck lift and rhinoplasty.
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Facelift, neck lift and rhinoplasty.
avngalMarch 20, 2019
WORTH IT$13,696
After losing 60# I noticed sagging jowls and a double chin. I also had a masculine, bulbous nose tip that I never liked very much so I decided to address everything in a single surgery.
I interviewed several plastic surgeons and ultimately chose Dr. Sachin Pawar. Dr. Pawar’s credentials impressed me. He is double board certified in Otolaryngology (ear, nose, throat) as well as in Plastic Surgery. He also has exceptional interpersonal communication skills and explained my procedures in detail answering all of my questions. I always felt safe and in very good hands throughout the entire process.My surgery was on March 8, 2019. I will continue to add photos as my healing process continues but so far I am thrilled with my results.
I interviewed several plastic surgeons and ultimately chose Dr. Sachin Pawar. Dr. Pawar’s credentials impressed me. He is double board certified in Otolaryngology (ear, nose, throat) as well as in Plastic Surgery. He also has exceptional interpersonal communication skills and explained my procedures in detail answering all of my questions. I always felt safe and in very good hands throughout the entire process.My surgery was on March 8, 2019. I will continue to add photos as my healing process continues but so far I am thrilled with my results.
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13 days post
Before and after photo.
avngalMarch 21, 2019
Dramatic results are already evident just 12 days post op.
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March 31, 2019
How was the pain? I am so concerned about my recovery
April 1, 2019
I am not the best person to ask about pain as I am fairly pain tolerant. As an example, I stuck to Tylenol after my procedure. I did pay extra to stay overnight in the hospital as they can give IV fluids which is especially great if you have post surgical nausea (which I did not). Figure about 4 days of pain and 2 weeks discomfort with weird healing nerve impulses. Swelling and bruising were worse days 2-4 then got better slowly. Take a two week vacation from work. If you are more sensitive maybe dd another week to fully recover. Just my opinion but I had a full facelift, neck lift, neck lipo and a nose job all at once.
April 2, 2019
You look awesome. Very natural-looking results. Your post-op suggestions are very helpful (and encouraging). Thanks!
April 2, 2019
Thanks for your kind words. I had an amazing plastic surgeon. It was definitely worth it from my point of view and I am still fairly swollen especially under my neck where I had the lipo. But, healing takes time.
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24 days post
Facelift, neck lift & rhinoplasty tips...
avngalApril 1, 2019
Facelift/neck lift and rhinoplasty tips.
Disclaimer...always check with your doc first and follow your doctor’s advice over mine if they contradict. Always.
Your jaw will be sore after surgery so have soft, nutritious, easy to prepare foods on hand. Also, stay hydrated.
For excessive swelling check with your surgeon to see if face/neck lymphatic massage may be appropriate and or helpful. I had to wait 3 weeks post op to do it.
Aquaphor is great to speed healing of the incision sites. Sterile saline for the nose to keep it moist, relieve congestion and loosen dried scabs.
Gentle walking is great but normal exercising is too vigorous for at least a couple weeks post op. You can increase swelling, pain and bleeding by doing too much too soon. Listen to your doc and your body!
Narcotics cause nausea and constipation. I never took any post op but if you need them be aware of their side effects. I used tylenol and after a couple days post op switched to ibuprofen which works best for pain but can thin the blood (got permission).
Staying overnight in the hospital after surgery gave me time to be cared for, rest and have IV fluids. Best decision I ever made. Cost was about $500 extra.
Be aware that each side of your face is a separate surgical procedure so swelling and healing may by uneven and you may look asymmetrical for some weeks.
Rest and take care of yourself! You have invested your time, money and endured some moderate pain so optimize your results by following your doc’s instructions!
Disclaimer...always check with your doc first and follow your doctor’s advice over mine if they contradict. Always.
Your jaw will be sore after surgery so have soft, nutritious, easy to prepare foods on hand. Also, stay hydrated.
For excessive swelling check with your surgeon to see if face/neck lymphatic massage may be appropriate and or helpful. I had to wait 3 weeks post op to do it.
Aquaphor is great to speed healing of the incision sites. Sterile saline for the nose to keep it moist, relieve congestion and loosen dried scabs.
Gentle walking is great but normal exercising is too vigorous for at least a couple weeks post op. You can increase swelling, pain and bleeding by doing too much too soon. Listen to your doc and your body!
Narcotics cause nausea and constipation. I never took any post op but if you need them be aware of their side effects. I used tylenol and after a couple days post op switched to ibuprofen which works best for pain but can thin the blood (got permission).
Staying overnight in the hospital after surgery gave me time to be cared for, rest and have IV fluids. Best decision I ever made. Cost was about $500 extra.
Be aware that each side of your face is a separate surgical procedure so swelling and healing may by uneven and you may look asymmetrical for some weeks.
Rest and take care of yourself! You have invested your time, money and endured some moderate pain so optimize your results by following your doc’s instructions!
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January 11, 2020
Great advice! Thank you! It’s good to be reminded. Bending over makes me feel nauseous at the moment- 4 days post op.
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