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5 weeks and some extra perks
I got a facelift mainly because I wanted the squaring in my jaw and the sagging in my lower face fixed. However, I have noticed a few extra perks after my face lift that I wasn't even expecting.
My mid cheek area and temple area look much fuller. The whole silloutte of my side face looks rounder and less hollow. I never even realized how aging that aspect of my face was until I compared side by side photos. Almost all my swelling has gone down now so I'm hoping this is permanent.
Another thing I noticed is that my pores look much smaller. At first I figured this was just swelling, but now that 90% of the swelling has subsided I still have much much smaller pores. I know that's a silly thing to be excited about, but as I got older I felt like my pores kept getting bigger- you know the dreaded orange peel skin some older women get. I guess it makes sense though, sagging skin will make the pores look larger, so when the skin is tightened the pores will appear smaller. Not gonna lie, I'm really happy about this unexpected perk. Has anyone else noticed this after a facelift?
The other thing I noticed is that my chin doesn't dimple anymore. It is smooth, almost like I have filler or Botox in it. I guess it is smoother because the skin is tighter. Before my face lift I was considering getting Botox in my chin, as it was starting to do that golf ball thing as I aged, but now I have no dimpling what so ever. Anyone else have this happen as well?
Of course my under eye hollows are still just as bad. I know a face lift doesn't usually help with the under eye, but I have read a handful of reviews where people thought the under eye improved slightly after their face lift. Mine still look the same, maybe a little bit better because my cheeks are higher. I guess my only option there is fat grafting.
My mid cheek area and temple area look much fuller. The whole silloutte of my side face looks rounder and less hollow. I never even realized how aging that aspect of my face was until I compared side by side photos. Almost all my swelling has gone down now so I'm hoping this is permanent.
Another thing I noticed is that my pores look much smaller. At first I figured this was just swelling, but now that 90% of the swelling has subsided I still have much much smaller pores. I know that's a silly thing to be excited about, but as I got older I felt like my pores kept getting bigger- you know the dreaded orange peel skin some older women get. I guess it makes sense though, sagging skin will make the pores look larger, so when the skin is tightened the pores will appear smaller. Not gonna lie, I'm really happy about this unexpected perk. Has anyone else noticed this after a facelift?
The other thing I noticed is that my chin doesn't dimple anymore. It is smooth, almost like I have filler or Botox in it. I guess it is smoother because the skin is tighter. Before my face lift I was considering getting Botox in my chin, as it was starting to do that golf ball thing as I aged, but now I have no dimpling what so ever. Anyone else have this happen as well?
Of course my under eye hollows are still just as bad. I know a face lift doesn't usually help with the under eye, but I have read a handful of reviews where people thought the under eye improved slightly after their face lift. Mine still look the same, maybe a little bit better because my cheeks are higher. I guess my only option there is fat grafting.
Three weeks
It's been a little over three weeks now. I still have some minor swelling, but it's probably only noticeable to me. The scars behind my ears are flattening out. I was actually able to sleep on my side for a bit last night, which was nice as I'm usually a side sleeper and this sleeping in my back business has caused some restless nights.
Anywho, I'm a bit nervous to see the family tomorrow for Christmas. I guess the ultimate test will be when I see my mom. She notices everything, and I mean everything.
I met a friend I haven't seen in a while out for drinks a couple of days ago. She kept asking me if I'd done something to my skin/hair and whatnot. I didn't fess up right away, but eventually told her. She was fascinated, asked a million questions, lol.
The little waitress, who was probably all of 22 years old, carded me. I almost fell off my seat. I haven't been carded in years, like 10+ years. I don't think I've ever been one of those people who looked young for their age. I have a thin angular face, so I've always just looked my age. It's been kind of nice having people tell me I look young for my age now. That's new for me.
Anywho, I'm a bit nervous to see the family tomorrow for Christmas. I guess the ultimate test will be when I see my mom. She notices everything, and I mean everything.
I met a friend I haven't seen in a while out for drinks a couple of days ago. She kept asking me if I'd done something to my skin/hair and whatnot. I didn't fess up right away, but eventually told her. She was fascinated, asked a million questions, lol.
The little waitress, who was probably all of 22 years old, carded me. I almost fell off my seat. I haven't been carded in years, like 10+ years. I don't think I've ever been one of those people who looked young for their age. I have a thin angular face, so I've always just looked my age. It's been kind of nice having people tell me I look young for my age now. That's new for me.
Two weeks today
It's been two weeks today that I had my surgery. I can't believ how fast the time has gone. My incisions are healing nicely and the numbness on my cheeks/jaws gets better everyday.
I went back to work this week. I was nervous that someone might notice I looked different. A couple of people told me my skin looked pretty, so I know they're seeing something different about me, they just don't know what it is.
I'm still really pleased with my results. As the swelling goes down, I'm noticing how much nicer my face shape is, more heart shaped and less square, which is exactly what I wanted.
I went back to work this week. I was nervous that someone might notice I looked different. A couple of people told me my skin looked pretty, so I know they're seeing something different about me, they just don't know what it is.
I'm still really pleased with my results. As the swelling goes down, I'm noticing how much nicer my face shape is, more heart shaped and less square, which is exactly what I wanted.
Provider Review
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
8080 N. Flintlock Rd., Kansas City, Missouri
I'm beyond thrilled with my results. I must have gone to 6 or 7 consultations before meeting with Dr. Hlavacek. He was very detailed and professional. He understood exactly what I wanted. I'm a nervous person by nature, but I didn't even feel the least bit nervous on surgery day. Dr. Hlavacek spent a lot of time explaining the procedure and what I should expect. His staff was super nice and lovely. I would absolutely go back to Dr. Hlavacek for future procedures.