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Confiused? Too Much Swollen And Bruises! Tt is Not As Easy Like It Looks in Their Adds And Brochures - Fort Lauderdale, FL
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It is still early . Two weeks ....i pray To God...
VanitApril 16, 2013
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It is still early . Two weeks ....i pray To God that everything gets in the right place! The staff is nice but they don't have that special care ! For me ......every thing is fast for my pace.i Nothing is that important for then ! Oh it will past it is normal....i just don't know what To expect ... It is not so far an easy journey not yet amazing I want To feel normal as these adds make me believe! I am still anxious
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April 19, 2013
Everyone is different. I actually went back to work after 2 weeks. Yes, there's some pain, but it was worth every second!!
April 19, 2013
You will be fine the first 3 days are the worst. I went back too work on the 4th day. I do home care so it was not that bad. It all the icing and etc that is a pain in the butt. It has been almost 4 years for me and I still like it. I had a few other things done because I didn't like my jaw area. Didn't have too pay!!!
May 11, 2013
Hi 9136, cannot speak for vick77 but my understanding is that some of the doc's work with you if you are not happy with the outcome and to revision work at no cost....that could be what she means by "didn't have to pay".
May 11, 2013
Vick77, I am curious too, what did you not like in the jaw area...was this after the lift....I posed a question about this as I am reading that some people didn't see improvement in the jowls...my number one reason I did this....right now it looks good but I am still somewhat swollen at 10 days and just hope it will look nice when all the swelling is down.
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
May 11, 2013
I was afraid of looking too pulled so I asked the dr. not too pull tight. When I didn't like my jowls the dr. suggested smart lipo. It took like 5 min. and it was easier than a dentist visit. That he did not charge for. I have a round face and for some reason I always had alot of fat. It has been almost 4 years and I still like the way I look. And no I am not on tv!!!
May 11, 2013
Vick77, ahhh, thank you for the explanation. I am more exited every day now..day 11 for me as I see steady improvements and everything is happening the way I was told. Still some areas I am not happy with but it's all due to swelling still so I tell myself be patient it's coming along. The most amazing is the way the sutures are healing...wow...some of the lumpy once are smoothing out and some you can no longer see at all....I am blown away. Of course following the aftercare instructions is of utmost importance I think....hot and cold compresses with all the massages....etc...Anyway, I am feeling better each day....!!!!!
I would also like to thank all on this forum for their comments...it really does help to hear from others that have gone through this...in fact its priceless...so thank you ALL!
May 12, 2013
I also had some lumpy places under the skin afterward - it took a few months for them to completely go away - I think they might have been internal stitches. Anyway, I just massaged them everyday with face cream and used mederma (ointment for scars) on the incision lines - they continue to fade and the ones in front of the ears are not visible at all anymore. Behind the ears still show if you know where to look but my hair covers them anyway. Best wishes for continued healing and progress!
May 13, 2013
nmjinx, thank you. By the way you look great. May I ask, how long ago did you get your work done and recent is the picture we are seeing....One of my concerns remains that some people say that the lift does not last so I am interested to find out from clients how long ago and looking for long term results. Not that it matters all that much I guess....not like I can take it back:)...thanks again.
May 13, 2013
Hi - I had my procedure done Dec 5, 2012, so it has only been about five months. I also heard the lift doesn't last, but when I researched this I think it is the string lift that doesn't last. I believe the LSL will last about 10 years - but of course it doesn't just go WHUUMP at the 10 year mark - gravity starts to pull you down again immediately, but it is a gradual process. You will always, always, look younger after LSL than you would have looked without it, even after 10 years. I am now using a face creams ( I never did before) and sunscreen every day to try to maintain my appearance for as long as possible. In Albuquerque the doctor offers additional procedures that you can do every year that are non-invasive (using some kind of deep UV light machine, deep heat to tighten the neck, special facials etc.) but so far I haven't done any of that - gotta pay off the LSL first!
May 13, 2013
PS - how are you feeling now that it has been almost a month? Has the swelling, bruising and pain subsided? The tight feeling will gradually go away, too, and if you have numbness on the sides of your face that will gradually start to feel normal also.
May 13, 2013
Nmjinx, thank you again for your great comment. Actually it is 13 days today and I am on an airplane to LA as I write this. I look pretty good with full make up on. The jowls are gone and most of the swelling is gone too. Still some tightness on the sides and around the eyes where the incisions are healing.
Yesterday someone told me oh lifestyle lift they just pull a string.... I was like what?.... The Dr told me 10 yrs as you mention and they said 'we are not stoping the again process' .... But I agree we set the clock back 10 yrs so I am cool with that.
What is the string lift anyway, never heard of it?
Thanks again.
May 13, 2013
I looked up the string lift on the internet - I think it is not that common anymore because there were so many problems and it doesn't last. A lot of people think that is what a LSL is - but the string lift is nothing like LSL. I had consultations with four or five doctors before I chose LSL - one of them told me the LSL would only last a year - so even that doctor had it confused. I think the string lift involves putting a thin wire with hooks into the skin to pull it up and back.
The tightness will gradually go away - you will feel more normal as it does. I'm glad you are happy with the way you look after only two weeks - and wearing make-up already! Yay!
May 13, 2013
Thanks. Well on make up front, kinda have to as otherwise I would scare people. I prefer not to wear it though, it feels cleaner and not so tight without.
May 14, 2013
yeah - I know what you mean about makeup - I hardly ever wear it. After my procedure the nurses suggested I use the mineral powder makeup because it is easier on your skin, so that is what I used at first. Right now I only wear makeup for special events - not everyday, but then I am retired and spend my days doing yardwork, housework, walking the dog etc.!
May 17, 2013
I had the face and neck with laser done, has any one else had hard lumps on the jaw line, it has been 8 days for me and I am concernedit may be permanent, iI no longer look like me?
April 23, 2013
I also struggled for the first two weeks - I was scared and thought I had made a mistake to do it. But don't worry, you will gradually start to feel normal again and even the little bumps under the skin and numbness will gradually fade. Be sure to follow the instructions for taking care of the incisions, wear the jaw bra, and use Mederma on the scar lines when they are closed. Soon you willl be looking in the mirror and smiling!
April 23, 2013
I am glad you showed a pic as people don't realize what an ordeal this is. I am at two weeks and am still puffy and numb.If you have a low pain tolerance as 10% ot the people do like me I would suggest paying the xtra money and going to a plastic surgeon who puts you under or it can be very painful.I just hope it's all worth it!
UPDATED FROM Vanit
Thank you for all the responses! It is 5 weeks the...
VanitMay 13, 2013
Thank you for all the responses! It is 5 weeks the bruises had gone in the 4 th one ! Pain really is the 5 days then it comes and goes specially if I lift something heavy or due exercise ! I don't feel my ears and I can not wear any earring that has a little little weight I dnt understand it ' ! It is like the earring was pulling and it hurts! Do I look good? Yes! Still I'm not a 100 percent happy with my jaw I just waiting to see dr Rodriguez this 6 week! Will I do it again ?? No if I think in this down time! I still can not believe all what we do and put ourselves thru to look better! Please keep me posted with ur progress ! It is good to know that everything will be better ! I am from other country and I wouldn't have anything done if I was not going to stay in that place at least 5 weeks!! Things come up and it is good to reach and be seeing again!
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May 14, 2013
I went back too work on day 4 because my job was in a home. I still did the did the iceing. I had a great Dr. and don't think I will need anything done until I am at least over 70. I feel my face looks better every year. Maybe I am just not as critical as I was when I was younger. It has been 8 months since I had a little fat put in my lips. I have read where alot of drs. say it doesn't take in the lips. I have too say they are so wrong as far as I am concerned. I love the looks of my lips. I am so happy I don't have too keep getting fillers. I was told by a lady that said she had fat transfered too her lips 13 yr. ago and she still has full lips. I didn't know they did that years ago!! Anyway my dr. is good at doing lips. At least I am glad I did mine.
November 6, 2013
Hi there,
We'd love an update! Are you still happy with what you see in the mirror? :)
April 19, 2015
You're also doing great. My son told me the other day..."Mom, beauty is pain" He is so right. But there is nothing better than feeling better about yourself. Praying for a speedy recovery for you.
Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf! I'm sorry your healing has been rough. What has been the hardest part of recovery so far?