40 Years Old. 5'1" 147lbs.

So, I took a risk that I don't normally take. I not only paid thousands, but I agreed to a procedure that I was totally skeptical about. For one reason or another, I was compelled to trust Dr Dickerson's opinion that I did not need a 'surgical corset' or partial amputation of my neck. Over the years, I have been very unhappy with the contours of my jaw and my submittal fullness. Admittedly, though improved, even at 110 lbs, my neck was an insecurity of mine. So I did it! I will update you on my experience with ThermiTight as time goes on. I am almost 3 weeks into the healing process but I will backtrack and then continue my review thereafter. Day 1; I was given Halcion, pre-procedure. By the time the local anesthetic was injected in my chin and jaw area....well, I don't remember anything from that point on into the next morning. I am told that I was quite chatty (and forgetful). Day two: I felt quite comfortable. I did not need any of the narcotics that I was prescribed, though considerably swollen. I received a call from Dr Dickerson's staff quite early that morning to check on me. I clarified the instructions to wear my compression for the first 72 hours and then nightly for the remainder of the week. The bruising seemed to get darker over the first 3 days. Fast forward; by day 7, I was comfortable. No one could really appreciate the swelling but me. The procedure site was still quite tender. I noticed decreased sensation in the jaw and submittal areas- I could feel pressure, but I don't think I was sensitive to heat and cold...or touch, for that matter. By day 14. The area feels tighter, but it looks the same. I can't tell for myself, any visible bruising or swelling. My jaw and chin and proximal neck are tender to the touch (bruised feeling). Sensation is improving...but I still can't appreciate touch as well as normal. I'm feeling disappointed, and definitely ready for my 2 week follow up. Dr Dickerson reassured me that I "look great!". Well, I'm already invested now, right?? He advises me to follow up in 2 addtional weeks. 18 days post procedure; while the area beneath my jaw from my chin to my neck feels quite bumpy (still swollen areas), it is not visible. Am I imagining things?? I think I can clearly see the contours of my jawline. My skin is tighter just under my chin (under the bone part to about 3/4 inch proximally) but then, otherwise, there is still that slope from my chin to my neck that I wanted so much to get rid of. I have 12 more days until my 1 month follow up. Apparently, A lot can happen in 12 days. I am not unhappy. I am quite optimistic, actually. I will see about posting photos!!