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Well second time for me but again very nervous , I...
PamelJuly 24, 2015
$4,000
Well second time for me but again very nervous , I had my last one in Bangkok but this time going to vietnam , am looking forward to it but scared I am thinking of having resurface done at the same time has anyone had this done in Vietnam and how long recovery? I am 65 years old and I had my first facelift in Bangkok I was pleased with the result but time has come for second cannot look in mirror without seeing my mother whom I loved dearly but don't want to look like her in our day an age no need to our minds stay your but our faces get old and I hate this
UPDATED FROM Pamel
2 months pre
Second time around
PamelJuly 30, 2015
Well managed to put photo in as you can all see it's time!!! Getting done sept 21st in Vietnam and I am looking forward also thinking of laser give me your thoughts girls I am 65
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July 30, 2015
Just curious-you didn't say what part of the World you live then – what made you choose Bangkok and Vietnam?
August 1, 2015
I live in Australia to have facelift here very expensive I was quoted $49.500 Australian dollars and only $4500 overseas

July 31, 2015
My only comment is why do you go out of the country? I just got a facelift two weeks ago - and he is close by for all the follow-ups which leads me to believe you must stay there for after the lift for at least 3-4 weeks?
August 1, 2015
I live in Australia and very expensive here $49.500 Australian dollars and only $4.500 overseas and I was very happy with results last time
August 12, 2015
Wow that is a lot of money in Aus. To get the same operation in Canada is only 9,000 to 12,000 CDN. If I had a choice i would do it back in Canada the second time, but only because I have a revision surgery required, due to sloppy work. Like I said before, I think, I was not seen by the surgeon or a doctor before release from Yanhee Hospital in Bangkok and I suspect because he was away and did not want the work to be seen by other surgeons. I am only guessing because I cannot get any answers from him now. All he says is come back to Thailand and we will fix it, yet his fix is different from all the suggestions I have had on this site, besides I feel that he is hiding the truth, which means I am dealing with an unethical so called professional. I have been living here in Southeast Asia for over 5 years now and that is a fairly accurate overall feel for the professionals in these countries. It is very hard to find one that is not in it simply for the money. Be careful and good luck with your surgery.
August 17, 2015
Thanks I had my first in Bangkok bumrungrad and it was very good the main thing is do background on surgeon, if they have done max fax facial and reconstruction they know what they are doing , again thanks and I will keep you updated
October 23, 2015
Hi tws4nr, I take you are a canuck too? Just wondering if you have had your revision surgery and if you did decide on Canada?
October 23, 2015
I have not had the revision yet. Near 8 months. No response from Vietnam. I just arrived in Bangkok to get some feedback from my surgeon. I just want to hear his explanation. He refused to answer online and I suspect because he worries about anything he says being used against him. A good surgeon in my mi d has nothing to hide. It would take nothing less than complete open transparent believably honest answers to all my questions before I would use him to fix his work. Mostly i want to hear what he has to say. Oddly the last few months I have had this sporadic pain in my lower leg that i rubbed and the next thing I am feeling tingling in my foot and then my arm hand and left side of head... weird but I am thinking I had a small clot or something so I now wonder since that has only happened last 6 months or so if from original surgery. Not sure but scary. I took aspirin and will see specialist here hopefully. With just happening I will put off any surgery for a bit either way. With my surgery I just want to see what his explanations sre for forcing me to fly bere to get answers... then holiday and maybe some blood thiner or clot buster meds... not sure. Kind of odd and scary at same time... hope all is well.
October 23, 2015
Gosh that is no good with the tingle, please look after yourself, try and enjoy your holiday but be careful
October 25, 2015
Yes that is a priority for sure. Then I will take a little holiday...then look at the revision when all clear. Thanks take care and happy healing.
August 1, 2015
I highly recommend laser. You really have to add in the added downtime. As long as you're fine with that, I'd say you'll love the results. Also not all PS are good with the lasers. Make sure and ask to see photos of patients who have had it done by them.
August 1, 2015
Thanks for your advise I will do that also how long for you to be able to go out in public would 2 weeks do it with make up
August 15, 2015
I had CO2 laser around my mouth at the time of my facelift and then 3 weeks later CO2 done on my whole face. It will be two weeks since that procedure on Wednesday. I go to the PS on Monday and hope to be given the okay for makeup. I know it depends on the stage your skin has healed. I think it is not a time thing but just your individual healing.
August 15, 2015
Oh this gives me something to think about as I have to fly home 2 weeks after I will speak with doctor maybe I will wait till I get home before laser as they may not let me on plane if I look bad
August 16, 2015
Personally I wouldn't fly after laser for myself at this stage of my healing. After laser your face really swells and atmospheric pressure, even with the pressurized cabins would be too much for me. But this is just for me. I actually have a situation in my life where a short (3hour) flight is sort of necessary but I just can't do it. My face just swells too fast and too much.
August 16, 2015
And you won't look bad at 2 weeks. You'll just look like you have a sunburn by that stage. Again it sort of depends on the depth of your laser treatment.
August 17, 2015
Thanks I think I may just have chemical peel not so drastic, and wait till I have more time for laser thanks for your help
August 29, 2015
Thanks I will make sure I look at photo I never thought of that I did for lift so thank you I will keep in touch not long now 3 weeks
August 6, 2015
I don't blame you. Where are you going in Vietnam or who is your Surgeon ? I was there last year on holiday fabulous place
August 6, 2015
Dr Nguyen Viet Thanh is my surgeon, and FV French international hospital is where I am having it done will let you know how it goes wish me luck
August 7, 2015
Good luck, can't wait to see your results. How long will you be staying in Vietnam? I need laser also to erase some lines at the side of my mouth.
August 8, 2015
I will be staying 13 days , this should be enough time to look human again and cover up with makeup , I will keep you updated

August 10, 2015
Can you send to me Dr Nguyen Viet Thanh. Im vietnamese. I cant trust Vietnamese Dr. They are lie and only want money. They dont care about you. Dont belive on them. Youare foreigner why you want to do your facelift in my country? I think you cant get good result.
August 30, 2015
Thanks sorry it has taken so long to get back but I am doing my holiday before I go , not long now will keep you informed 3 weeks to go
December 17, 2015
I am Vietnamese too. After reading your comments I feel that you need to open up your narrow mind. There are good and bad doctors everywhere so don't implicate they are all bad. Don't disguise yourself as Vietnamese
December 17, 2015
You just need to do research to find the good doctors in VN and there are are many.
December 18, 2015
If you read my comments I have only the highest regard for my experience in vietnam hospital and doctors and nurses I also have never said I am vietnam isle I am Australian , and would highly recommend anyone to go there for a facelift I do not know where you have gotten the idea I only say bad things also where I have said I am Vietnamese But you are right there are good and bad everywhere and do your homework
UPDATED FROM Pamel
5 days pre
On my way
PamelSeptember 15, 2015
Well today I leave for vietnam and booked to meet my doctor on Friday, and booked for surgery on Monday morning, getting a bit nervous but will be right on the day.
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September 16, 2015
I personally wouldn't have a facelift & laser done at the same time. My surgeon didn't even recommend me having a blue peel the same time as surgery stating that surgery was uncomfortable enough without the added discomfort of a peel. I assume laser might even be a little worse. Good luck & keep us posted.
September 16, 2015
Thank you and I hace decided to only have chemical peel this time and laser a bit later
September 17, 2015
I had a blue peel done with my FL Didn't do much. My cousin had some laser with her facelift around her mouth only. If your talking about a deep peel or a laser resurfacing your going to be uncomfortable with bandages on for your lift and oils and creams for your face but they do do both if you want. Good luck and let us know how your doing when you come home.
September 18, 2015
Meet my surgeon will not do at same time, so just lift for now but not getting done till the Tuesday now
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Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf. I hope you'll keep us updated and post your photos. I'll be checking in on your journey. :)