SMAS Face and Neck Lift with Fat Transfer - La Jolla, CA

Ok so face is looking great! I look younger and so it was now time to FEEL as good as I look so I decided to seek out a natural minded doctor to help with the menopause symptoms. She prescribed BHRT creams...So I have been on this cream for 2 weeks, a mix of estrogen and progesterone and some testosterone. So in just 2 weeks I have gained 5 pounds and I'm bleeding...this did not seem like a good idea at all...now I don't want to go out at all because I feel fat!!! Only positive is that I no longer have the hot flashes but its not worth it! I'd rather be hot than fat! So thats my update....Its the height of summer fun and swimsuits and Im a chubba and I'm MAD!!!! Anyone have experience with this stuff???

I am visiting my 2 daughters ages 22 and 25. I did tell them I was going to do a F/L N/L but did not say when so when they saw me they were still not sure. When I asked what they thought ,,they both said they thought I looked better but weren't sure why.. but as they continued to study my face they both agreed I look great! I showed them a before shot to remind them and they really thought the improvement was amazing! And so here is my wrap up...
I am very happy with my outcome. I do not look done. I have several opinions now to back that up! My neck is not as tight as I would have thought BUT my daughters agree it looks age appropriate and that anything tighter would have looked odd. So props to my PS for that intuition also! I did not do my eyes and I DO NOT regret it. I dont have a problem with my hooded eyes. Its a family trait and I did not want to look like a different person. I DID, however, do the fractional laser around my eyes and that really improved the texture of the eyelid skin which is just what they needed. Perhaps in 6 months I will laser again to tighten them further.
The SMAS method is just amazing! I love having cheeks again! My jowls are tighter and though still swollen, do not make my face look fat when I smile for the camera!
I would lend this advice to anyone reading who is considering cosmetic surgery....think about the eye surgery carefully. Dont just go ahead with it because "oh well, I will be out anyway" Or "its just costs a little more "...etc... As I read many reviews on this site it seems the post eye surgery is what gets most people down. I personally just think its overkill! Do you really hate your eyes? If so then consider it but dont be talked into it just because of convenience sake!
My only complaint is that I still have residual pain in my left temple when I chew. That has me a little concerned as it has been almost a month and I have been only eating soft foods and still cant have a full on yawn without pain.
However....All in all ...Im happy and I would recommend my surgeon 100%.
I will gladly private message anyone with photos if requested. I just dont want anyone I know to run across my photos on the internet. No one would guess what I had done and I would like to keep it that way!
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I have to keep reminding myself I just had surgery a few weeks ago! I feel pretty normal now unless I feel the sides of my numb and hard face. I took a chance to venture to MX for a little R and R and "little" was what I got! Because we had a boat delivered from San Diego I have been on the run since I got here. Walking back and forth the the marina office, searching for banks and services, shopping for needed supplies for the boat. Walking stairs constant movement. Yes Ive been worried Im pushing myself too soon. I have literally been on a chaise lounge 30 minutes in these past 3 days! The good news is my face shows no signs of stress as a result of it all. I still have the pain in my left temple if I chew ANYTHING that has texture at all! That has been rough as the food here is fabulous..oh well, frijoles and rice always work! Im overdue now for my final stitch removal. I hope I am not asking for trouble there! Aside from a few tiny bruises on my neck and jaw it would be tough for a beholder to know I had anything done so I feel confident going anywhere now, even among those who know me. As I said, still numbness, still some swelling but not too visible to an untrained eye. All is pretty good overall and I like what I see. Honestly the redness which continues from the laser more than 6 weeks ago is what bothers me more than anything from the surgery! Anyone having laser??? Prepare for the stubborn redness! It takes a long, long time to subside!