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47 Year Old, Post Weight Loss... Getting facelift, upper/lower bleph, brow lift Frederick, MD
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Hoping to look as happy and young as I feel after...
$13,500
Hoping to look as happy and young as I feel after weight loss. I've recently lost 80 pounds and now look even more tired and angry in my face.
My eyes seem heavy and my mouth always seems mad. I'm hooping for a more pleasant appearance. My husband isn't very supportive of the cost so I'm hoping to find some support and shared experiences here.
My eyes seem heavy and my mouth always seems mad. I'm hooping for a more pleasant appearance. My husband isn't very supportive of the cost so I'm hoping to find some support and shared experiences here.
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December 16, 2014
11K is a lot of money but for the many procedures you're having it is very reasonable. What type of anesthesia are you having? Is any insurance being used for upper bleph b/c of visual impairment? Best wishes! grace
December 16, 2014
I know. VERY REASONABLE. I've been to this doctor before and he has been working with me and my budget for the past year and a half to make it work. I'm not sure if the FL is as complete as some others. The primary purpose is to help get rid of the bags under my eyes. He really worked with me on budget. (I think because I have known him for over 10 years) I'm doing General anesthesia which scares me. No insurance.
December 16, 2014
That is VERY Reasonable. If he is doing it as a friend that is great. Still check his reputation as a sugeon and be clear to what you are getting. You should be signing a contract on what you are getting. For that price I would make sure it is all in writing. I did General Anesthesia. Your primary should be giving you clearance after blood work and EKG. No biggy if you are healthy anyway. I dont remember a thing. I was out then was in recovery. Dont even remember that really. It was like a 15 min nap even though it was 4.5 hours.
UPDATED FROM GinaM2013
1 day pre
Less than 24 hours to surgery!
Thanks for all the well wishes and advice so far. It has been so helpful. I went and got a hair cut and partial highlights yesterday and a little eyebrow waxing. Thanks to advice from others that I wouldn't be able to for 6 weeks post. I took some more pics...not great but a little better than the early morning no makeup ones. Might be a better comparison after the surgery.
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December 17, 2014
Did you see a lot of photos of women who had the exact same issues as you and who had the same set of procedures you will have. Your PS has no pics on his website. ( I was interested in seeing his eye lift results as I have relatives who live in Annapolis and another in DE just over the RT 301 line. Hope he does great work b/c the sx you mentioned will make a huge difference!
December 18, 2014
I can't say I saw a lot of pics...maybe early on. I wish I had engaged in this site earlier, I've learned a lot but unfortunately too late to implement in my own journey. Fingers crossed....tomorrow at 7:30 am!!!!
December 17, 2014
Good luck, follow your PS' instructions and you'll be fine. Fingers crossed for you. Its all about you, how you feel now - none of us should get depressed looking in the mirror or at photos. I know that I certainly sometimes shy from the mirror but I know that next year will bring changes and I will embrace them whole heartedly. It is very exciting. You've made your choice and I'm happy for you.
December 17, 2014
imagine, exactly so! I have avoided looking at myself in the mirror for 10 years, now I've swung the other way! Have to take a peek any time I can haha! Sometimes I think I'm as consumed with my appearance as my 13 yo grandson! But...nah LOL
December 17, 2014
You are so pretty already! Your procedures will most strongly address your eyes and neck/jawline and what a difference that will make! You are going to be stunning! Main issue, as grace said, is your surgeon, so I too am hoping you have seen his bleph and facelift pics? I also was fortunate enough to talk to one of Dr Maloney's patients who had the same procedures, and got a very helpful bit of info regarding medication, which I took care of the day before the procedure! You are the consumer and you are in control. Take excellent care of yourself, esp ice your eyes for the first 48 hour, 20 mins per hour that you're awake. Can't wait to see how gorgeous you are in a few short weeks! Good luck!
December 17, 2014
So very kind of you. Yes, the eyes are definitely the catalyst for all this. The face lift was added to help with the hollows under my eyes.
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We'll give you the support you need! :) Congrats on that weight loss! I hope your husband comes around. Sometimes we need to do these things for ourselves. I'll be thinking of you Thursday. Here's a list of supplies that might come in handy for recovery.