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I Am Thrilled with my Facelift!

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I got a facelift last August and I am so happy...

D
DC59
WORTH IT$8,500
I got a facelift last August and I am so happy with the results! I am approaching 50 but everyone thinks I look like I’m in my 30s now. I am thrilled!

My doctor is incredible. He made small incisions at my ears and also under my chin to tighten up my neck. I hardly had any swelling at all and just some minimal bruising; after a few days, I could already see a big difference, especially in how pointy my chin was and also the lack of sagging skin on my neck.

One thing I really respect about my doctor is that he didn’t try to talk me into things I didn’t need. I went in with some research, mostly from the Internet and communities like RealSelf, but clueless about the actual process, so I asked about wrinkle fillers, eyelifts, everything. He was very frank in telling me not to do those things. I have great respect for this. I had a few other consultations and price quotes from other doctors but settled on him largely for this reason (he wasn’t the cheapest but I was most comfortable with him).

The worst part was how visible the incisions were. Even though they were small, I saw them for many weeks and they were obvious, at least to me. The only side effect I have is numbness in my face, even as I write this. It has dissipated somewhat but is still there and gives me the occasional tingle. I guess this is “nerve shock” and will eventually come back, but even if it doesn’t I can’t complain.

Replies (5)

G
January 9, 2009
I live here in Tucson and have been researching M.D.s for a face lift.Can you please tell me who did yours? Thanks so much
T
December 9, 2009
I live in las vegas and would like to know the dr. name in tucson thank yu twee
Y
January 26, 2009
hello who is your surgeon? thanks
Q
March 12, 2009
did anyone ever find out who the tucson plastic surgeon was? Please let me know!
K
March 16, 2009
what id like to know is the cost of $8500.00 the total cost including operating room, anesthsia,etc.? I inquired about a mini lift, fat grafting, and partial neck and was given a quote of $14,000 surgeons fees and another $11,000 for additional stuff, is this normal?
Q
March 19, 2009
that sounds a little high to me too. If understand what you are saying, the whole thing would run about $25K. Maybe in Beverly Hills... I was given a quote of around $13K for a lot more than what you are listing... I have gotten 2 quotes that were very different but one is for much more extensive work...
G
March 17, 2009
Hi All, I didn't wait for an answer to who her surgeon was and went ahead and researched it myself.6 weeks ago I had a lower face lift and absolutely would do it all over again. The results are FABULOUS !!!Very minimal pain and bruising. I researched 3 different plastic surgeons here in Tucson and ,during the consultations,informed all of them that I was "shopping for prices". I reviewed all their portfolio pictures,pricing,and type of anesthesia used.They were all willing to compete with pricing. From my price quotes,$14,000.00 is way too high of a price! I won't give the exact amount I paid,I received a discount for being an RN but,the total for the lower face lift, including anesthesia, was under $7,000.00. I hope this information helps.