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45 Years Old: Time for a Tune-up - Greenville, SC
UPDATED FROM cew111
6 months post
5 months post
Really pleased with my results....I actually have trouble remembering how I looked before. I can wear my hair back again, since my neck line is smooth and there are no more jowls! That in itself was worth the cost and downtime of surgery, since it saves me so much time on busy mornings!
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October 29, 2016
You are so beautiful and I am thrilled for you! Isn't it wonderful when things turn out as well or even better as we had hoped?
October 31, 2016
You look great! I know what you mean...even with pictures I have a hard time remembering what I looked like before too. I'm so used to my "new" self. Thanks for posting the update!
April 2, 2018
Just beautiful, he did a great job! Is it standard to do the scar behind the ear, I prefer that to in front of ear but have heard that is the PS choice based on certain criteria, did you find this to be true also? You look fabulous!!
April 2, 2018
He definitely suggested behind the ear - I think you have to do it that way if you are going to have any neck work done. I really like it because two years on it would be impossible to tell I had any work done :)
UPDATED FROM cew111
1 month post
One month post
I've been cleared to exercise by my PS and I am gradually adding some yoga and light weights + cardio back into my routine. That feels good after a month of not moving much! He also instructed me to massage the small remaining hard/swollen areas under my chin and on the sides of my fave, so I've been doing that a couple times a day. Overall I feel very good. The results are continuing to settle with time - I am more pleased every week. I am definitely starting to look more and more natural - although at this point the weekly changes are less noticeable. I have a little numbness on the sides of my face, but it's no big deal.
I'm going to visit relatives over the holiday weekend -- so we'll see if they notice anything!
I notice that I feel like going out and doing things more. I have become a real homebody these last few years - but now I am more excited about going to social events, dinner, plays, etc. I think the increased socializing will be good for my mental health and happiness. I am usually somewhat shy...but that can so easily devolve into reclusiveness. Anyway - I feel more cheerful and hopeful now.
I'm going to visit relatives over the holiday weekend -- so we'll see if they notice anything!
I notice that I feel like going out and doing things more. I have become a real homebody these last few years - but now I am more excited about going to social events, dinner, plays, etc. I think the increased socializing will be good for my mental health and happiness. I am usually somewhat shy...but that can so easily devolve into reclusiveness. Anyway - I feel more cheerful and hopeful now.
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May 23, 2016
Yay!!! Glad to hear you are closer to returning to your full self! I'll be posting my 5 week update tomorrow. It sounds very similar to your though! Yay us!!
May 23, 2016
Hi there -- I can't wait to see your update! You have so much fun stuff to return to - - I feel like I remember you lived in NYC? Those were the days...I used to live on Long Island and could go do fun stuff in the city :)
I think my husband is pretty psyched that I want to dress up and go out again. It was kind of depressing to be the invisible-middle-aged-lady these last few years. Now if they could just find a cure for thinning forty-something hair.....I am threatening to just save myself 30 minutes in the morning and start wearing a wig. Seriously: what is the downside? I am convincing myself even as I type....
I think my husband is pretty psyched that I want to dress up and go out again. It was kind of depressing to be the invisible-middle-aged-lady these last few years. Now if they could just find a cure for thinning forty-something hair.....I am threatening to just save myself 30 minutes in the morning and start wearing a wig. Seriously: what is the downside? I am convincing myself even as I type....
May 24, 2016
yes, I'm in NYC. I hear ya on the thinning hair. A friend of mine (gay hairdresser, vain. lol) is considering trying that PPR? If it works for him I may try it. My hair is really thin and damaged right now so I'm thinking of doing a long pixie cut for summer. I did a pixie a few years ago and loved it (and the compliments I got were thru the roof. Don't let anyone tell you men don't love short hair - I was on a hot dating streak once I cut my hair). The downside was the painful growing out process of about a year.
May 24, 2016
are you still taking bromelain and arnica? I stopped but I still massage arnica cream into the lumps/swelling at night.
May 24, 2016
Let us know how the PPR goes for him - that sounds really interesting! I have heard that traditional hair transplants don't work that well for women because our hair loss is more diffuse....
I wonder if I could rick the short hair? Probably now I could, since I got rid of the saggy neck that I used to hide behind my long hair lol. Was it easy to style? Despite living in the land of hot rollers and big hair, I have no hair skills at all :)
I wonder if I could rick the short hair? Probably now I could, since I got rid of the saggy neck that I used to hide behind my long hair lol. Was it easy to style? Despite living in the land of hot rollers and big hair, I have no hair skills at all :)
May 24, 2016
I stopped the arnica and bromeliad (got lazy!) -- but I should totally go back to the gel b/c I still have half a tube of it
May 24, 2016
You really look natural and beautiful! So happy it is making you feel excited again. :) That is exactly what I am hoping for. I too have become more of a homebody. Thanks for sharing ALL you have! Take care.
May 26, 2016
I hope that you have the same great experience with your procedure!
I can definitely attest that it has not only improved my appearance, it has made me feel happier and more outgoing overall. I think the cats might feel a little sad that I'm going out more in the evenings....but they have had a very good run these last few years re: my staying in and reading in bed every night :)
I can definitely attest that it has not only improved my appearance, it has made me feel happier and more outgoing overall. I think the cats might feel a little sad that I'm going out more in the evenings....but they have had a very good run these last few years re: my staying in and reading in bed every night :)
May 28, 2016
Hahaha, I hear you! I too have my animals close by all the time and read a ton and have gotten used to the solitude. You can have a happy life and be so sad it is strange. I'm excited for you that it has brought you comfort and a spark back to you! I will keep you posted on my journey. Keep healing nicely! :)
May 24, 2016
You truly look SO good - and very natural! I just have to get up the nerve to schedule mine. After seeing your pictures, I'm very confident in my choice of Dr. Graham to do the surgery. I just dread the recovery. If I get half the results that you have, I will be pleased. As far as thinning hair - just a tip that might work for you. I have been taking 5000 mcg of Biotin twice a day for my nails. It definitely affects my hair as well, so much so that I should start getting a color every three weeks. And I just have to know - have you done a downward dog yet? And if so, did you feel like your head was going to explode??
May 26, 2016
I think you will be really pleased with your surgical experience! And honestly, as long as you know what to expect, the recovery is not that bad. After the second week, you will likely be presentable but still tired. After the third week, you will feel and look much, much better. And after the fourth week, it is a joy to look in the mirror every morning! It's just the first week to ten days that is a little rough; and if you spend lots of time reading others' stories, you will be mentally and emotionally prepared for it. It's not painful, just mentally disconcerting to have all that swelling and the incisions. But, like childbirth, the discomfort is quickly forgotten and the great outcome remains :)
I will definitely check out the Biotin for my hair - that is good advice!
I have indeed done some down dogs (admittedly did not hold them too long) - and I can attest that may face stayed right where it was supposed to and my hamstrings thanked me! BTW I found a couple really interesting Chi Gong/eastern energy practices on Gaia TV that felt really good and were easy to do during the recovery. I don't think we're allowed to post links on here but I'll PM you later!
I will definitely check out the Biotin for my hair - that is good advice!
I have indeed done some down dogs (admittedly did not hold them too long) - and I can attest that may face stayed right where it was supposed to and my hamstrings thanked me! BTW I found a couple really interesting Chi Gong/eastern energy practices on Gaia TV that felt really good and were easy to do during the recovery. I don't think we're allowed to post links on here but I'll PM you later!
May 26, 2016
I would love to have that link when you have time. I think the Chi Gong will help my yoga withdrawal. Thank you so much for all of your posts. I hope you know how helpful they are to all of us who are following you. And you have to be so excited about your results - you look amazing!
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Wish I had chisen my os better.
Mine was overpriced and he ended up violating many of my bodyparts and takes no resposibility.
Wish I could go back in time.