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Lower Facelift

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I'm in my mid 40's and decided this is what I...

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Louisa Za
WORTH IT$2,000
I'm in my mid 40's and decided this is what I would like to do. More of a maintenance procedure, have looked at and carefully evaluated non invasive procedures for the lower face and jowl area and decided the results from surgery speak for themselves.

The procedure will take approx. 4 hours and will be done under sedation with an Anaesthetist present. I'm happy about it as I would prefer not to electively have such a long GA.

I've opted not to have any fat transfer done (price is included) as I've seen some bad results with asymmetry.

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January 31, 2016
Who is your doctor?
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February 1, 2016
Dr M Murdoch
February 27, 2016
Good luck! I wish we could get a lower FL in the US for that price.
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February 27, 2016
Thank you! Yeah, the prices in the states can be outrageously expensive. My procedure is being done in the p/s rooms, not an operating theatre which halves the cost. Perhaps medical insurance is expensive in the US.
February 28, 2016
Medical costs are outrageous AND it doesn't cover any cosmetic plastic surgery.
November 1, 2017
Are the scar noticable?
UPDATED FROM Louisa Za
28 days pre

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UPDATED FROM Louisa Za
3 days pre

4 days and counting down...

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Louisa Za
Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. Am trying not to think about it too much! Have not been on any sort
of special diet/ or diet. Have been taking Vitamin A, B and C supplements- not at suggestion of my PS, just to help with the recovery process. I bruise quite easily so the post operative process should be interesting!

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February 27, 2016
Good luck! I'm considering this, too, so will be checking on your progress.
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March 3, 2016
Thank you! Done! Day 1 post surgery and rather sore....
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February 27, 2016
Good luck! Get plenty of rest and be kind to yourself!
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March 3, 2016
Thanks!
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March 1, 2016

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I will be thinking of you tomorrow! How many consultations did you go on before choosing your surgeon?

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March 3, 2016
Hi Angie
Thank you! I had 2 formal consultations with two different surgeons over a space of 5 years. One wanted to wait, the other was keen to go ahead right away- which made me want to wait :)
I started seeing my PS for Botox nearly 2 years ago. I really like him and his work- aesthetically, and trust him.