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I Did It! - Glenview, IL

UPDATED FROM braveone
6 months post

Five Month Update

WORTH IT$6,300
Everything is going really well. I still have some tight feeling under my chin and ears - but i kindda like it. LOL . I think that this was the best thing that I did. I'm very motivated now - i exercise every day and probably now in the best shape of my life. I love pulling hair up to a ponytail - which I would never do before. Love it, love it, love it!!!

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John Rachel, MD

John Rachel, MD

Board Certified Otolaryngologist

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Was this a life style lift?
Yes it was. I did it through the LSL but Dr. Rachel is specializing in different types of face lift so he has a lot of experience and great techniques.
You look very good! Thank you for sharing your story :)
Thank you very much. I feel great too :)
I really appreciate you sharing your experience. After much research and due diligence I have chosen Dr. Rachel. Next Wednesday I am going in for LSL, Naturalin for nasolabial creases and marionette lines, upper and lower eyelids: the whole enchilada. It is reassuring to know what to expect in terms of pain and discomfort. I'm kind of nervous but really looking forward to getting my face back My consultation with Dr. Rachel and his staff went great. They were very kind and thorough in terms of explaining the procedure and what I will need to do for after care.
Just wonder if you did procedure with Dr. Rachel? I am having S-list next month. I felt mini lift will not be enough. If you care to share your procedure I would appreciate it.
You look Fantastic
UPDATED FROM braveone
3 months post

Three months update

It's almost three months since my surgery. The face is actually back to it's normal self - not swollen anymore. Still some numbness in front of my ears and under the chin. It looks great, especially neck. I still have some soreness in my neck so I can't go for a facial yet :) but very excited with the transformation.

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I've got some of that too after 7 months, it's the scar tissue that does it. It can take a long time to resolve.
You look great--at lunch I would have guessed you at late 30s if I hadn't known.
How much did this cost?
6300 out the door. i also have laser in the package but i didnt do it. i think it is just too much and very agressive to have it done all in one time.
Your neck & jaw look soo awesome!!! I checked your surgeons website, didn't see Lifestyle Lift mentioned. Do you happen to know if it was his mini-lift or his weekend-lift? He certainly does good work & the price seems right too!!! You hardly bruised at all!! I bet you are so happy!! :) My waddle has got to go!!!
i think it was his mini lift with neck . i know him from long ago when i did termage and when i saw him in LSL website i think it was meant to be. when i saw that he is doing procedure that is very similar to lsl i just went to see him and scheduled it for first available day. He is absolutely great and i think that since he is performing these kind of procedures in his own clinic makes him very experience in this field.
Thank you for posting your review. I decided to search under LSL and I'm glad I did because a lot of women that had mini lifts (confusing with so many different names) your ps did a great job! You must be so happy!
UPDATED FROM braveone
2 months post

Almost seven weeks - March 10th

I had a doctor's follow at week 6th. Everything looks great.The swollen things that I thought is seratoma - were just internal tissue scars that are almost completely dissolved. I still have puffy chin but that's about it. Little numbness and tightness but overall no complains or problems.

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Can I ask your age? You look good after this procedure.
I turned 50 last year :)