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Mini Lift in Colorado - Fort Collins, CO

UPDATED FROM Dindle
7 months post

7 months post op

DindleDecember 14, 2013
$3,000
I think it's been long enough to make a judgment... still have pull lines on one side from lateral sweep and one scar around one ear is quite red, but I've been told to wait a year. I would not do this procedure with this doctor again. I probably should have spent more money for a more comprehensive lift. Hopefully time will lessen the pull. I do not recommend this doctor or mini-lifts for women over 60.

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Jeffrey K. Chapman, MD (retired)

Jeffrey K. Chapman, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (3)

Netalia age 49
January 20, 2014
POST BEFORE AND AFTER.... no way to comment.
jfb1962
August 5, 2014
dindle, hows the lines on the left side so far? I'm a 52yo male out 6 days with a minilift, and as far as I can tell nothing looks different. I mean, I'm a little swollen around the cheeks and a pale yellow under my eyes but that's it. I get my stitches out tomorrow. Do you think I'll have a change in your opinion?
Dindle
August 5, 2014
I'm sure you will have a better outcome since you are younger than I was. My dermatology nurse (who used to work for a plastic surgeon) said he pulled the skin too tight and that it may even out in time. Over a year post op and the pull lines are definitely still there. Not super noticeable because of the way I wear my hair. Also, scars on the ears are still there, whereas when I had this done before, they were practically invisible. I hope you have a better outcome with Dr. Chapman. I don't blame him totally. I think the second mini lift was a bad idea. I will say that my "lines" didn't show up until about a week post op, so keep an eye on things. Like I said, don't be paranoid. Others have done OK with this doc, so maybe it was just me.
jfb1962
August 5, 2014
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Dindle. I'll keep all in mind. I'm hoping the pull line from my right eye to my right ear will disappear after the sutures are out and everything settles down. I'll stay optimistic...
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YouthInspired
October 1, 2014
I'm so sorry it didn't turn out the way you hoped :-( Have you considered any other options yet?
jfb1962
October 3, 2014
Yes, I'm contemplating seeing another board certified PS but I'm only 3 months out. I don't know if this other PS can do anything this early with my procedure. The sides of my ears are numb and that's about it. My incisions are healing quite nicely.
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YouthInspired
October 3, 2014
I recommend Dr. Ellenbogen I'm Beverly Hills. He specializes in revisions of the face.
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YouthInspired
October 3, 2014
Sorry * in
jfb1962
October 4, 2014
Thanks for the recommendation. I think I'll do more research on PS locally. I have a few in mind.
UPDATED FROM Dindle
4 months post

4 months post op

DindleSeptember 28, 2013
Lines from lateral sweep are still there... scars on ears are not raised, but are red. I think this was not a good mini-lift. I am reconciled to the result, but would not do this again with the same doctor the way things stand today. The sweep is not super noticeable, but part of that is the way I wear my hair (covering the lines). If I chose a shorter style, it would be much more visible. Oh well... live and learn. Don't really want to pay for a revision at this point.

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Dindle
December 14, 2013
7 months post op and still have the "lateral sweep." Plus scars around ears are not really healing like they should...one is quite red but I have been told to wait a year. Do not go to this plastic surgeon... you get what you pay for and I should've had a more comprehensive procedure. Time will just have to let it loosen up I hope, but I'm coming to peace about my age. I do not recommend this plastic surgeon. Go elsewhere.
UPDATED FROM Dindle
2 months post

Update at 7 weeks

DindleJuly 19, 2013
I e mailed the Doc today with photos of the lines on the left hand side. Will see what he says. Fortunately, due to the way I wear my hair, (a bob), they are not very visible. They can really only be seen clearly in "office" light. My husband keeps reassuring me that they are barely noticeable. I have finally mustered the courage to post a photo. Will post another update after I receive his reply. It doesn't really look "radical" enough to undergo a revision surgery. I really don't want to go through that again. I have asked him if fillers might soften the line. Others have suggested ultrasound or laser, but I'd like to avoid that if possible.

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annie7
July 20, 2013
can you post before and after pics?
Dindle
September 28, 2013
I only really have after pics.
Chippy1
August 5, 2013
I want to know when you can start strenuous exercise again! I am close to 60, like you I run marathons and am in great shape. I had a mini face lift done 2 and 1/2 weeks ago and I started running a few days ago. Ran after dark and wore the "neck sling" garment. Just 2-3 miles. Do you think it's too early? I still have a little swelling, stiffness and numbness but otherwise I feel fine.
Dindle
August 15, 2013
I would check with your doc. however, let me say this. I went on a 65 mile bike ride one week after my lift and it was after that ride that I noticed the "subtle" lines from the lateral sweep. My surgeon says he thinks it will resolve as the sutures dissolve, but in retrospect, I would've waited another 2 weeks before I did anything too strenuous.
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