19 days later and I see a difference - looking younger than before

This has been an interesting journey. I looked surprisingly good immediately after the surgery on day two. I didn’t quite expect that the trajectory would actually get worse over the next two weeks. Lots of swelling that extended all the way to my eyes annd temples and my skin seemed to have a crazy allergic reaction causing it to get scaly and red. I assumed that new skin would emerge underneath, but I will say that it was a very stressful and demoralizing experience. Things have calmed down at day 19 though things are still puffy and very tight. My face is itchy too and the new skin isn’t fully in yet. If you have this condition I would highly recommend putting aquaphor all over as that seemed to help move the process along. I have posted a picture before and at day 19 which is where I am now. The swelling is finally starting to subside and I am feeling much better about the results. I am very surprised you can hardly see the incision at all in front of my ears and Dr. Weston did an amazing job. I’m just a little impatient to see the final results but I’m convinced that they will be good. I already I look younger than before, and the marionette lines are less prominent. I don’t have any pictures from the side yet but will post some later. Overall, I’m very happy I did it.

So I’m on day 32 and things are looking better. My skin is less itchy and puffy though the under eye area is still not back to normal. I think there is still some swelling. My friends so think I look younger and I’m pleased with the results so far.

It’s been six weeks and my skin is finally less dry and inflamed. I am pretty sure I look better and younger. Am very happy with how this came out. Having said that, the recovery was stressful despite the great outcome.