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67 Years Young..having Facelift,necklift and Brow Lift - Fort Worth, TX
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I am having my surgery in two weeks. I'm excited...
mlddhdOctober 12, 2017
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I am having my surgery in two weeks. I'm excited as well as very nervous. After reading many reviews on this site, it has helped calm my nerves a lot. I have seen so many pictures of remarkable results.. I pray that my results are remarkable too. I have chosen an excellent surgeon that I have complete confidence in. I have been wanting to do this for a long time. I was a smoker and sun worshipper for many many years and it definitely helped the aging process a lot faster. I will post some before pictures soon. Any advice on what things I should have to help my recovery would be appreciated. I look forward in sharing my journey with each of you.
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October 14, 2017
congrats on your decision. I am 61, pushing 62. In May 2016 i had my an upper eyelid and brow lift. That procedure was medically necessary as my eyelids were hampering my vision. It has been over a year so my recovery seems like a big blur now. i do recall i was out and about in about 4 days. i had minimal bruising and swelling. I looked like i had been punched in the face and or maybe stepped on a rake that hit me in the nose/eyes. Easily hid when i had sunglasses on. As for pain, not bad at all. Sure it was surgery and you will want to stay up on your meds to keep the pain to a minimum. i was given a eye cold pack at the surgey center. Loved it, used it frequently. If you don't get one of those, go buy a eye cold pack before surgery.
Since that surgery I had a lower body lift. Wow, now your talking pain. A total different situation. I had lost 124 lbs and after three years of maintaining my new weight (5'7 144) i just felt i deserved to have the skin gone. --but that is not for this post.
As for face and neck surgery, I just had that done 22 days ago. I am doing fine and the surgery was a breeze. I was under for 8 hours, and stayed over night in the surgey center. I had the SMAS work done, scar lines in the cartilage of the front of the ear and down below the lobe and around the back, extending out toward the center of the skull. In addition i had lipo and then the fat put back in my face, creases around the mouth-jowls, lips, and cheeks. The fat came from the belly and pubis area. Although my face no longer aches, the belly area still does.
I have short hair and there is no visible scar in the front of the ear. I am impressed. I will have scars in the hair line but who cares. As for pain, little worse than the eyelids and brow lift but nothing compared to the lower body lift. Again, stick with your meds. I was was off the percocet and using tylenol 500 by day 4. Bruising was minimal. I would describe the worst to be the tightness and the fact that you will be swollen and a little freaked out. Stay calm, relax, and by day 4 you will see the difference and see the YOU come back. The surgery does not change the way YOU look, it just gets rid of all the years of sagging and imperfections that have developed. This surgery I did pay for myself. Although I am still healing, i am pretty sure i would say it was worth it. Hope all this helps. In summary, sleep on your back, head raised for about 1.5 weeks and be prepared for tightness. Good news is the healing time is very short. best of luck.
Since that surgery I had a lower body lift. Wow, now your talking pain. A total different situation. I had lost 124 lbs and after three years of maintaining my new weight (5'7 144) i just felt i deserved to have the skin gone. --but that is not for this post.
As for face and neck surgery, I just had that done 22 days ago. I am doing fine and the surgery was a breeze. I was under for 8 hours, and stayed over night in the surgey center. I had the SMAS work done, scar lines in the cartilage of the front of the ear and down below the lobe and around the back, extending out toward the center of the skull. In addition i had lipo and then the fat put back in my face, creases around the mouth-jowls, lips, and cheeks. The fat came from the belly and pubis area. Although my face no longer aches, the belly area still does.
I have short hair and there is no visible scar in the front of the ear. I am impressed. I will have scars in the hair line but who cares. As for pain, little worse than the eyelids and brow lift but nothing compared to the lower body lift. Again, stick with your meds. I was was off the percocet and using tylenol 500 by day 4. Bruising was minimal. I would describe the worst to be the tightness and the fact that you will be swollen and a little freaked out. Stay calm, relax, and by day 4 you will see the difference and see the YOU come back. The surgery does not change the way YOU look, it just gets rid of all the years of sagging and imperfections that have developed. This surgery I did pay for myself. Although I am still healing, i am pretty sure i would say it was worth it. Hope all this helps. In summary, sleep on your back, head raised for about 1.5 weeks and be prepared for tightness. Good news is the healing time is very short. best of luck.
October 19, 2017
I am having a facelift and lower eyelid surgery with fat repositioning exactly a week for you have yours! Good luck to the both of us! I am very nervous and excited!
October 20, 2017
Praying your surgery went well today and hope you are doing ok. Please let me know how you are doing.
October 27, 2017
How did the surgery go yesterday? I am scheduled for this coming Thursday Nov 2nd. I am having a facelift plus lower eye surgery with fat repositioning. A bit nervous about it all especially the general anesthesia. Hope it went great for you.
UPDATED FROM mlddhd
8 days pre
Getting anxious..
mlddhdOctober 17, 2017
Finally took the before pictures. I'm getting so excited,,surgery is in nine days. I think I have everything I need. Time is going by so fast. I am going to my family doc in just a few minutes for his pre-op and blood work,
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October 18, 2017
Get your hair cut and colored before surgery. No coloring for six weeks after surgery. Good luck!
October 24, 2017
Good luck !! I’m having mine done on 26th ... so nervous and evicted too !!
October 24, 2017
Good luck to you! Going out today to get last minute things..pedicure, haircut, (the important stuff)..keep me updated on your recovery.
October 24, 2017
Haha ... I did all that on the weekend . Getting ready for the 2 week hibernation
October 24, 2017
I am scheduled a week after your procedure. I hope all goes wonderful for you on the 26th! Let us know how everything goes.
October 30, 2017
Would love to follow you! I think by today you have had your surgery. Stay strong, we are thinking about you.
UPDATED FROM mlddhd
23 days post
After surgery pictures
mlddhdNovember 19, 2017
Here are a few pictures. Improving everyday!
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November 20, 2017
You look great! I hope you'll post more pics. I had a neck lift and fat transfer on Oct 23rd, which puts me at almost a month.
November 21, 2017
Thank you. I’m improving each day, My brow lift incision seems to be healing slowly, but it does look better today. My neck is still very stiff.. My neck doesnt look as nice as some of the pictures on here, but looks a whole lot better than it did,plus its only been 3 1/2 weeks so I may be expecting too much too soon. How are you doing?
PS I am hoping to get the breast done in December or January.
and PSS i forgot to mention Br. Barzin's staff.... they too fantastic. I love all of them.
Good luck, and get ready to enjoy the changes. If you need more info, let me know. SSA
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