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My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Michael Menachof...
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My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Michael Menachof on January 13, 2015. I am super excited.. and of course a little nervous.. but I know that I am in excellent hands... so all is good. I am 49 years young and its time for a face tune up .... my goal is a more youthful well defined neck with a clear definition between my neck and jaw.. my cheeks lifted and a more oval shaped face . my profile pic is 5 years old.. lots of aging since then .... i will write again night before surgery
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13 days pre
December 30, 2014- Happy New Year to my Real Self Friends!
So..... I am 14 days out... Does anyone have opinions of when to start taking take Bromelein and Arnica? is there a particular brand that is better? Also, Any ideas on what scar cream to buy for best care for later? I wouold be grateful for your advice. Happy Holidays, Maria
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December 31, 2014
all I did was eat pineapple 1 week prior to surgery till 1 week post op. Had no bruising and minimal swelling. My doc said not to use a scar creme..ask your doc. Feel free to ask me any questions :) Best wishes
December 31, 2014
Hi Happy New Year,
I have always used Boiron Arnica Montana 30c pills and gel. Start pills (5 pills 3x a day) 5 days before and 10 days after surgery. I had foot surgery and the surgeon was skeptical (about Arnica) but when he saw the minimal amount of bruising I had he was impressed. I had several moles removed from my face this year and used bioCorneum (purchased from PS) faithfully for several months after and I do not have one visible scar from the 6 moles removed. Of course, check with your PS regarding taking or using anything.
January 1, 2015
Happy New Year, Maria! I did not take Bromelein and Arnica; my PS said unless I have money to burn, which I didn't, he didn't recommend it because studies failed to prove results. He said it was hard to prove clinical results vs. placebo effect. However, I did end up with a hematoma. I also started using Mederma scar gel about 4 weeks post-op. PS also said he doesn't think scar gel really changes the outcome but rather it will just fade over time. I decided to still use Mederma but only at night because it's so gooey. I have been taking Biotin religiously too, which is good for hair, skin and nails.
Warmest regards,
murphus
January 5, 2015
Hi Maria - I took both the Bromelein and Arnica but didn't get good results from them. Everybody is different so you might respond well. As far as scar cream, my PS suggested the Prosil Silicone scar stick. You won't be using it until you are pretty well healed. I did like it very much - not messy or greasy. I would suggest buying it online - much cheaper than at my PS office. Also, be sure to look for the list of supplies for facelift surgery that somebody posted on this site. I found it very helpful! Also, if I were to give you advice, it would be to be patient. Healing takes a while and it is hard to be cooped up at home when life is going on as normal for everybody else. Good luck to you, and keep us posted.
UPDATED FROM maria4148
1 day pre
Surgery tomorrow at 7 am at Crown Surgery Center in Parker, CO- I am nervous and excited!
i will post a pic tomorrow from the surgery center .. a right before and a right after. I ended up losing 14 lbs to prepare myself.. yay!! ...one lb short of my goal. Since I lose weight first in my face, my face ends up looking older when i cam thinner. Lets see.. i took the arnica pills for last two days and ate fresh pineapple... took a celebrex this evening per instructions and need to take another in am with tiny sip of water. now time for sleep. goodnight and sleep well my real self friends :)
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January 13, 2015
How exciting, good luck. Don't forget to continue taking your Arnica after surgery (unless doc says otherwise) it also comes in a gel.
January 20, 2015
My surgery is Thursdsy 1/22, so I'm right there with you. My ps said I can take both arnica and Bromelein ( I'm taking the kind with Quercetin ) before surgery. The arnica gel is suppose to help reduce bruising (black, yellow, blue) but not to be used on incisions or scars. My ps also subscribed a steroid pac at my request that should help with reducinging overall swelling. Prayers for a good outcome for all
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Very exciting! I'm just a few years behind you. It's crazy what happens as we age. I'm looking forward to following along on your journey. Here's a list of supplies for recovery. :)