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Update: Yes, I'm satisfied with the results!
So after all these years I discovered a realself-email in my inbox. I had totally forgotten that I wrote reviews about my experience here, and I think I am oweing all of you an update.
Yes, I am satisified! My face is still square, but this is just because this is my face shape. I have a square face, that's all. If I wanted to change it, I would need countless of fillers or bone-shaving, and I don't want to do that.
In the end, the doctor did the best job he could have done! He removed all the excess skin. My ears have that typical elf-shape that makes them looking bigger than ever, and I don't have sideburns anymore, but to be honest... do I care that much now? Not really.
To be honest, when I was re-reading my reviews from 10 years ago here, I was shocked that I was the one who wrote them. They sound hysterical and very immature. I think I had lots of issues then, and my reactions were impulsive. Many many bad things happened in those 10 years, horrible and shocking ones that affected my whole surroundings, and they are still happening. I think I learned to become a bit more resilient. I am happy that I didn't impulsively go under the knife for every flaw that I found (and I have many!!!), but I am happy that I did the mini-lift because it truly looks good even after 10years. I now see that a square jaw doesn't mean anything bad for me, and I even admire it on some people. The doctor did a great job, but I was the problem at that time. I still have an eating disorder, but luckily I only have mild weight fluctuations, and overall I'm healthy! I think that at this time in the world everyone has their problems, so we shouldn't freak out about every minor problem, like I did when I was younger. If you consider plastic surgery, don't consider it as the solution to your problems because it is probably not. But if you consider a mini-lift to loose excess skin in your face, and you can't do laser, fillers or botox (or if you don't want to), then it could be helpful. In the end, I liked my results so much that I totally forgot about the procedure.
Yes, I am satisified! My face is still square, but this is just because this is my face shape. I have a square face, that's all. If I wanted to change it, I would need countless of fillers or bone-shaving, and I don't want to do that.
In the end, the doctor did the best job he could have done! He removed all the excess skin. My ears have that typical elf-shape that makes them looking bigger than ever, and I don't have sideburns anymore, but to be honest... do I care that much now? Not really.
To be honest, when I was re-reading my reviews from 10 years ago here, I was shocked that I was the one who wrote them. They sound hysterical and very immature. I think I had lots of issues then, and my reactions were impulsive. Many many bad things happened in those 10 years, horrible and shocking ones that affected my whole surroundings, and they are still happening. I think I learned to become a bit more resilient. I am happy that I didn't impulsively go under the knife for every flaw that I found (and I have many!!!), but I am happy that I did the mini-lift because it truly looks good even after 10years. I now see that a square jaw doesn't mean anything bad for me, and I even admire it on some people. The doctor did a great job, but I was the problem at that time. I still have an eating disorder, but luckily I only have mild weight fluctuations, and overall I'm healthy! I think that at this time in the world everyone has their problems, so we shouldn't freak out about every minor problem, like I did when I was younger. If you consider plastic surgery, don't consider it as the solution to your problems because it is probably not. But if you consider a mini-lift to loose excess skin in your face, and you can't do laser, fillers or botox (or if you don't want to), then it could be helpful. In the end, I liked my results so much that I totally forgot about the procedure.
Saggy again
Hello!
Thank your for all your lovely or/and concerned messages! I am really appreciating your helpfulness.
My face looks saggy again. It is completely crazy. You can see it on the picture. I am 27 and had work done only 2 years ago and no one sees an improvement. I am so sad. There is still swelling on the outer parts of my cheeks which are still numb as my earlobes.
Yesterday I had an appointment with my surgeon again. But he said that the did the maximum lifting. I am sorry, but I do not believe that! How can the lifting be maximal if I got my jowls back again?! The mid-face is still tight, but the rest?! Horrible.
He told me that in one year I could opt for a laser lift if requested. Ah. I wanted to avoid the laser in my life because of my sensitive skin and Accutane treatment.
In 2 weeks there will be another appointment.
And he also said that after the surgery I had said that they pulled me too tight. Yeah. That was because of the swelling, I looked tight, ok!
I am so sad. What should I do now? I will be waiting until the swelling is fully down, but I fear my face will look worse then. The rest maybe looks tight because of the swelling, but if it disappears, it could look saggy again.
I did pay for tightening the face, especially my jowls. And I fear that it was not enough, by far! I had not even talked with him about the costs of a revision since I had never thought anything could not satisfy me. Aah. What should I do now?
Thank your for all your lovely or/and concerned messages! I am really appreciating your helpfulness.
My face looks saggy again. It is completely crazy. You can see it on the picture. I am 27 and had work done only 2 years ago and no one sees an improvement. I am so sad. There is still swelling on the outer parts of my cheeks which are still numb as my earlobes.
Yesterday I had an appointment with my surgeon again. But he said that the did the maximum lifting. I am sorry, but I do not believe that! How can the lifting be maximal if I got my jowls back again?! The mid-face is still tight, but the rest?! Horrible.
He told me that in one year I could opt for a laser lift if requested. Ah. I wanted to avoid the laser in my life because of my sensitive skin and Accutane treatment.
In 2 weeks there will be another appointment.
And he also said that after the surgery I had said that they pulled me too tight. Yeah. That was because of the swelling, I looked tight, ok!
I am so sad. What should I do now? I will be waiting until the swelling is fully down, but I fear my face will look worse then. The rest maybe looks tight because of the swelling, but if it disappears, it could look saggy again.
I did pay for tightening the face, especially my jowls. And I fear that it was not enough, by far! I had not even talked with him about the costs of a revision since I had never thought anything could not satisfy me. Aah. What should I do now?
Had an appointment with my doctor today
At first, thank you Realself-members for commenting and for comforting me! This really helps. And I hope these texts are helpful for some others. I kind of feel like a baby who needs to be pampered, lol. But this can be possible, too. The feeling of being helpless and that everything is over. But I can also say that this improved a lot!
I have not cried the last two days ;) And my face looks a bit slimmer, so hopefully, the square will soften. My earlobes and my jaw are still numb and I cannot chew properly, so I am still losing weight. Smiling still hurts, but I believe at this point you should not make any exaggerated facial expressions or eat the biggest cheeseburger available.
Today there was an appointment with my doctor. He said he is very satisfied and I am still swollen which will come down in the next 1-2 weeks. What a relief! Next week there will be another appointment.
Since the work of my brain cells is not hindered by tears anymore, I am starting to like the results. I still look square-ish, but it improved. My skin condition looks good and the incisions are fantastic. This means the doctor is totally skillful, because this year I was on Accutane, and I am only 2 months-post-Accutane. If you do not know what Accutane is: It is a treatment that "kills" acne, and there is also an impact on wound healing, so many doctors recommend not to undergo any surgery for at least 6 months.
My doctor knew everything about it, and since there were absolutely no signs of bad wound repair (my dog was helpful with it because he likes bloody scratching... I never got any scars, not even on Accutane), I wanted the surgery. If you also took these pills, you should probably wait 6 months if you experienced worse wound healing.
Bye bye!
I have not cried the last two days ;) And my face looks a bit slimmer, so hopefully, the square will soften. My earlobes and my jaw are still numb and I cannot chew properly, so I am still losing weight. Smiling still hurts, but I believe at this point you should not make any exaggerated facial expressions or eat the biggest cheeseburger available.
Today there was an appointment with my doctor. He said he is very satisfied and I am still swollen which will come down in the next 1-2 weeks. What a relief! Next week there will be another appointment.
Since the work of my brain cells is not hindered by tears anymore, I am starting to like the results. I still look square-ish, but it improved. My skin condition looks good and the incisions are fantastic. This means the doctor is totally skillful, because this year I was on Accutane, and I am only 2 months-post-Accutane. If you do not know what Accutane is: It is a treatment that "kills" acne, and there is also an impact on wound healing, so many doctors recommend not to undergo any surgery for at least 6 months.
My doctor knew everything about it, and since there were absolutely no signs of bad wound repair (my dog was helpful with it because he likes bloody scratching... I never got any scars, not even on Accutane), I wanted the surgery. If you also took these pills, you should probably wait 6 months if you experienced worse wound healing.
Bye bye!