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Gravity Strikes Again! Great Neck, NY

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Im getting up there in age, but I still care about...

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Inspector Cruso 59
WORTH IT$12,000
Im getting up there in age, but I still care about how I look. And this banding under the neck isn't pretty. And the whole jawline has lost its definition. I know we're suppose to age gracefully, but the truth of the matter no one does. Age can be hard to take on anyone. I have excepted my wrinkles, but that neck area I don't like at all. I tried to nab this thing in the butt when I was 48. And I got it just in time, when gravity was just starting to show in my face.
But as I look in the mirror, I see the wrinkle smiles, I like them, but the neck/jawline thing..no thank you. Not If I can do something about it!! I probably could go for a whole face lift, but I think my eyes and forehead are fine. When woman get into another whole face lift, I see tight mouth areas. I would love if my mouth didn't turn down so much. But maybe there's hope with the mini lift to get rid of the little bit of jowl going on. No one wants to look sad.
I've been preparing all this week. Because I just actually decided to go forward. My PS was talking a full face lift, but I just think I'll be happy with the mini and happier with less of a bill!! I'm no stranger to the elective surgery, so I know how to prepare. But my anxieties are still pretty high. It's always a risk. I'm in very good health. And have had all my pre surgery testing done. I have an echocardiogram every year, my mammograms, paps, eye exams, dentists. All that good stuff we tend to in our household. I had my pre-surgical at the hospital done 2 days ago. That's where they get all your health history, all your Doctor's names, numbers, all prescription medications and even any supplements you take. They don't want you taking any thing that thins the blood, it will make more bleeding. So since I take vit. E, and Ibuprofen sometimes, I stopped them over a week ago. I still have to see my Primary for just a physical and he has to fax over a consent form to the hospital. I had my ekg and echocardiogram 2 months ago. So I'm set there. The Hospital took blood for testing. I'm pretty much set except for groceries. I won't be going out for a while.

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Homayoun Sasson, MD, FACS

Homayoun Sasson, MD, FACS

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January 29, 2017
I'm not sleeping well, because I've been doing my research on line. I'm 63 and I'm really concerned about my neck. After reading on line, I'm educating myself that the mini lift is not what I asked for. I asked for a neck lift. When I had my consultation we addresses what bothered me, but not fees of course. You have to take that up with his coordinator. So I told her I think I want a neck lift. And then she was to get me a quote. So I get my quote of $7,250. Ok fine, then I come in 5 days later because she's off so many days. She's got every thing printed out and ready. And she's talking very fast, kind of hurrying me. I'm signing away. Then I see Mini Rhytidectomy. I told her I wanted a neck lift, she said that's the name of it. So I'm signing away still. Now mind you my surgery is this coming Thurs. Its now Sunday office is closed. I'm I'm just now finding out, this isn't going to address my neck issue much at all. In fact it's says removal of excess skin from my temporal cheek, and jowl area. I just read that last night. How this got confused is beyond me. Because I don't want to go under the knife with something that's not going to fix that neck. I'll need to see my PS as soon as possible, face to face. When I deal with his coordinator, she doesn't know what each procedure is exactly. I have got such a headache now!! And there's nothing I can do it's Sunday!! I have other appointments and my husband has some to attend to immediately. Holy!!! So I'm dealing with too much now until I see him and the procedure is 4 days away. The only thing that's lacking at my PS's office is a full time coordinator. It just doesn't work setting up with her with so many days off and leaving by 3:30!! Then I always feel rushed with her on the phone and in her office. It's ridiculous this time around!! And speaking with her on the phone, she's talking so fast!! I had to say, please I need time, you're too quick!! So I will have to suck it up today until I can get to his office on Mon. I will post before photos tonight....hopefully.
January 30, 2017
It is good you checked into it! Is that the same guy that did your breast reduction? I am sure you will clear it with him! The doctor I talked to told me I need a face lift, that neck lift will not fix my problem.. He did not even call it a lower third, he called it a face lift.. I will go for another consultation this week.. Please, keep us posted.. I already learned something new from your post, thank you!!
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January 30, 2017
Yes, same PS...actually they weren't reduced much. But at least they're up there!! I wish he did make them a little smaller. It's more like a lift. still a 36D. One is still a tad bigger yet too. He said he didn't want me to go to a C, because I have a larger frame. Well I never!!! Lol!!
January 29, 2017
OMG! Here you are, girlfriend! We are on the same page once again. It's me, the girl with a friend from NY that shamed me for not getting a boob job!! Remember me? Same as you, have been thinking about mini face lift, for exactly same reasons! Had first FL done at 45 , and now at 62, need a revision in the worst way! Particularly since I got such perky boobs (hahaha)! Please, please, keep me posted about the recovery! I had one consultation, guy wants to do lower face lift plus fat grafting , all for 13,300.. Just like you, I am ok with my face, I just need the neck line back! I wish you good luck! We have to do it now! It is now or never, at least for me, as I am between jobs and can allow time to properly recover. Ok. I will be checking on your reports and most important, pictures! Good luck, sweetie! galochka
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January 30, 2017
Yes I do remember you. It's all about timing, we both had those FL in our 40's. Mine was age 48, so it's time again!!! Ha ha!!! So funny glad to be with you again.,we did our boobs around the same time. Glad to have an old friend with me through our journey again!!! Cool!!
March 17, 2018
God bless you ladies for being so open about your surgeries. You look fab and please dont even give a damn about what negative stuff some folks say about cosmetic surgery, they are just jealous!
March 21, 2018
Looking forward to seeing the results! :-)
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March 25, 2017
Don't forget you ARE from Great Neck, NY!
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January 29, 2017
Mouth turned down, inherited, lucky me.