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Facelift, neck, upper and lower eyes and fat transfer

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I went to see Dr. Rachel in Glenview and schedule...

chicago58
WORTH IT$13,500
I went to see Dr. Rachel in Glenview and schedule procedure in June. I am working and have commitments so it is not easy to find free time and I wanted to have at least 4-6 weeks. Now I am thinking about my eyes since I will be there already and not sure about recovery. any suggestions to do it together?

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John Rachel, MD

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May 2, 2016

I recently had my eyes done and was thinking that if there was anything else I wanted done, I would've liked to have done it at the same time. Upper eyelid recovery isn't bad, but it's still a bit of a drag and I'd rather not have more than one recovery time. That said, I do think eyes alone can open up your face a lot.

Please keep us posted on what you decide to do!

May 2, 2016
Thanks. I will speak with my doctor but my eyes are not that bad so I may see if I just do lower or wait a little and do upper and lower as I get little older.
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July 4, 2016
Just do your fl if you think your eyes are not that bad, later after your facelift it's over you might like your eyes better without surgery go with ur instinct and with what the reflection in the mirror says. Good luck on ur surgery and all the good vibes ur way.
UPDATED FROM chicago58
2 months post

New schedule date

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I've decided to see few more doctors just to make sure and after each visit I was more and more comfortable to go back to Dr. Rachel. Also with other doctors there are additional information and some of it was very educational. So I went back to Dr. Rachel and we decided that summer may not be best time of the year for me. In addition to that I ask him to look at my entire face and tell me what he would do if I was his wife or someone he cared about. He did say that my eyes are not real bad but since I am doing it he will do them the same time - especially upper eyelid. He also suggested to do Lipo with Harvest - something I did not consider. He would extract my fat and process it and injected when needed around face and lips. He will also freeze remaining of the fat so I can add more during the year. He thinks I need fat in my cheeks but will go slow since it can be added anytime within next 12 months. They will keep my fat in freezer and add at later time. He suggested to do it all in one step since it will be considerable large savings and definitely one recovery. I am taking his advise and will be scheduling it week after Thanksgiving. I can work from home and don't have any plans for several months. I was concerned about recovery and Dr. Rachel suggested to send a nurse home with me for the first 24 hours to keep me company - help with ice, medication, stay with me all night and in the morning remove dressing and help me to take first shower. That sounds real wonderful and my husband is relived. He is scared about me doing all this but went with me to all doctors, like this doctor and promised to support me even if he thinks I am nuts and I don't need to do anything at all. I will post pictures once I figure how to do it. I am leaving for vacation in Europe next week and will be back in 3 weeks. I will then reserve my date and start countdown. I don't feel bad about spending money since it is for me to enjoy my face. I am 58 and slim and my face is sadly looking at me. I have million questions and started making list when I will see doctor. Good luck to all of you.

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December 7, 2016
I live downtown Chicago and have been researching different drs. for a facelift / neck lift in my near future. I have been thinking of trying to go to Dr. Jason Diamond in CA. I am very much wanting a more natural look too. How did you decide on your dr.? Please keep posting your progress throughout!
December 8, 2016
My dr is great. He has office in downtown and glenview and he is wonderful. You can check his website metropolitanmds.com or check John Rachel on line. Any questions please email me.
UPDATED FROM chicago58
4 months post

Full face work with neck and eyes

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that's it - I have date for the surgery on 11/30 and I do have pre-op appointment on 11/15 when I need to pay full amount so no turning back. Have to do some blood work and EKG and see eye doctor to get clearance. Reading so many reviews and can't wait to have it done. Hired nurse from my doctor to take home for 24 hours and have my girlfriend to stay with me for day 2 and day 3 - she is medical professional. Don't want to depend on my husband who is supportive but do not understand why I am going thru all that - and money is not something he is concerned with. I am hoping for good results and for people not noticing too much changes in me. I don't have too many wrinkles on my face but I hate my neck and I have too much skin around my eyes and my chin so I don't even put make up today - I do have permanent eye liners and those should be OK per my dr. My mouth looks like I am unhappy and no fillers can put corners of my mouth where I want it to be. So I am hoping all my wish list is realistic and I don't want to look 35 again - my son is almost 38. I will take before pictures to post it for myself as a reminder. I think I am as ready as I can be. I am taking week vacation and then plan to work from home (I have that option since I am in IT) and not planning to go out until New Year.

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