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In-office Mini Lift. So Far So Good!
UPDATED FROM Flagal
6 months post
Revision to the slightly puffy area on one side.
WORTH IT$3,200
When went back for a check-up after my in-office mini face lift procedure, I mentioned to Dr. Duffy that I was concerned about the puffy area that seemed slightly distorted on one side of my face. He said to wait to see if it settled down. Well it didn't. I went back again and he agreed to do the revision for free. I'm grateful that he's such a perfectionist and stands behind his work.
On July 7, 2015, I went in and had the revision. He took his time and fixed the imperfection. I'm still healing and the stitches haven't all dissolved, but I can tell he did a great job. Couldn't be happier that I chose Dr. Duffy to do my surgery. I will continue to go to him for Botox and fillers and eventually would love to have him do a neck lift on me.
Went back yesterday for my follow-up and everything is progressing nicely. I couldn't be happier!
Flagal's provider
UPDATED FROM Flagal
13 days post
Two week checkup
Dr. Duffy took some after pictures and said I was progressing very well. He said to continue to use the chin strap at night. I told him I was thrilled with his work. His nurse gave me some complimentary scar cream.
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UPDATED FROM Flagal
7 days post
It's been one week
Feeling well. There is no pain, hardly any swelling, and I never had any bruising.
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January 22, 2015
I'm at one week as well. No pain, hardly any bruising, but the swelling remains. Lots of numbness though. It's not a problem, just an odd feeling. I think we both are having easy recuperations. I'm in the cold north, so I'm feeling a bad case of cabin fever. I'm hiding in the house. Being able to sit on the deck and read would probably be a big improvement.
Any swelling treatment suggestions are appreciated!! Hope you're doing well!
January 22, 2015
I think I'd be a terrible patient if I was ever put on bed rest. I've been out every day. My husband asked if I'd been "busted," but either they're being polite, or they haven't noticed. As far as the swelling, stay off salt. Also, I drink pineapple juice, and put arnica cream on my face.Don't know if anything really helped. I'm still very numb and hard on the sides. That's where the distortion is, on one side of my eye. Kind of a puffy place. Will find out Tuesday what the doctor thinks. Take care!
January 23, 2015
Did your doctor instruct you to massage the area? Mine said to massage up and outward toward my ears twice a day for a minute or two using coconut butter, I've been using a body butter that's coconut based and it seems to help the numbness. I think that it also helps the skin to "stick" to the underlying muscles again in a higher position. I've also been massaging the incision areas with Neosporin to try to get the stitches to dissolve. The recovery part is definitely not for the faint of heart, but in a few weeks it will be a lot better!
January 23, 2015
No,my doctor didn't give me instructions to massage the area but it seems like a good idea. I think I have body butter somewhere around here. Haven't done the Neosporin yet either. I did trim some of the stitches that were poking out. So true about the squeamish factor. Can't even tell my husband about the procedure because he gets lightheaded :) Anyway, thanks for sharing your healing protocol.
January 23, 2015
My fiancé is a massage therapist and he won't do massage yet. You can delay healing and damage underlying stitches. After I've healed, he will do lymphatic massage. More aggressive massage for scars can be done later on. You have to let the tissue alone while it heals. He spoke to the doctor and they both agree. No massage until the doctor says I'm ready.
January 23, 2015
Thanks for your input. I guess it depends on the individual circumstance and doctor. My doctor also didn't suggest massaging yet. I'll see him in a few days and see if he gives me the green light.
January 23, 2015
Yes, it seems like each doctor gives different instructions. Same with the garments. Some say wear it for weeks, others for a couple days. I'd love to hear what your doctor recommends. I'm drinking lots of pineapple juice now and using the arnica cream and pills. I'm impatient to feel normal, but each day I look better.
January 27, 2015
I had my sutures removed yesterday. There were so many tiny sutures, it took an hour. Hopefully this means no/little scar. The doctor told me still no massage. I'll see him at the 3 week mark, in 9 days and he said he'd discuss massage and scar management. He said I don't have to wear the garment anymore if I don't want to. I didn't wear it to bed last night and rolled onto my stomach for the first time since surgery, so maybe I need to wear it a little longer. Just to remind myself to stay on my back!
I'm extremely numb, but the swelling is way down and no one at work seemed to notice anything. How are you guys doing?
January 27, 2015
Getting those sutures out is a good thing! I'm still numb too after almost 4 weeks. Guess it takes a while for the nerve endings to re grow. I have my pillows arranged so I kind of have to stay on my back. One plastic surgeon I talked to says he always sleeps on his back to avoid getting creases. So get used to it! After the second week I thought "the honeymoon is over" because the first week you're being taken care of, you're pretty drugged up and relaxed all the time, catching up on your reading and naps, it was like a mini vacation. Then the reality of recovery sets in :) you're back to work and tapering off of your meds. Said it would take 3-4 months before you are mostly healed up, it can't come soon enough!
January 27, 2015
I went today for my two week checkup. All is going very well. He said I am still healing and a couple of little bumps I was concerned about will disappear with time. He's been right about everything else. Also said to continue to wear the garment at night. I really think he went above and beyond what I expected. Still have glue over some sutures. My sutures don't need to be removed so I don't need to return. Glad you girls are doing well too!
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