Mini Lift in Colorado - Fort Collins, CO

I am in my 60's and very active..run marathons, bike,etc. but my face was showing the effects of being outdoorsy. I wanted something minimally invasive. Had a traditional face lift 11 years ago and although happy with the results, didn't like all the scars it left, but that was the way they did it back then. I had the procedure under total local anasthesia in the doc's office. It wasn't originally planned that way as my husband had to be out of town at the last minute and I had to drive myself to and from my hotel. Procedure was uncomfortable but not really painful until the end when the lidocaine started to wear off. I look lke a balloon on day 2 post op but will update later. Aleve seemed to take care of the pain, but I do have a high tolerance. Wouldn't necessarily say that would work for everyone. Face looks over stretched right now but doc says that will resolve.

Still look like a chipmunk but swelling on one side is down. Hard to chew due to jaw immobility but no real pain that can't be handled with tylenol. Went for a couple of short walks but nothing strenuous yet. Will call doc this week to see when I can expect to eat regular food that doesn't require a straw.

Tight jaw continues. At the end of the day it seems looser, but in the morning, I can barely chew on a piece of soft toast. I'm definitely going to lose weight at this rate and I don't have that much to lose! Will do another update on day 7. I'm liking the smoothness of the skin but realize that much of it is the swellimg from the surgery. No major bruises except under my chin.