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Mini Lift: Posterior Approach to Address Sagging Jowels, Waddle Neck, and Smooth out Smile Lines. - Dr John Tate - Lebanon, TN
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Pre surgery visit was to the point, with all...
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Pre surgery visit was to the point, with all questions answered. Dr John Tate reported he averages one lift a week. This week he has three. He did is fellowship in plastics. His primary practice is ENT in Lebanon Tennessee (approx 30 mins from downtown Nashville).Pre surgery visit was to the point, with all questions answered. Dr John Tate reported he averages one lift a week. This week he has three. He did is fellowship in plastics. His primary practice ENT in Lebanon Tennessee (approx 30 mins from downtown Nashville)
He gives his patients oral meds for local, then numbing shots in face/neck. I'm nervous about this portion of the procedure. Staff today reminded me that I should be either asleep or very drowsy when it's time for shots. I vote asleep, but we will see how my body responds to meds. Post op, I'm just worried about pain. I hear some have a lot and some have none. I've been taking arnica pills pre op and will don't post op. I was told it's about a two hour procedure.
I'm in mid cycle, which means my face is at its prettiest, with no puffiness from PMS. During PMS my jowels are more pronounced and the whole jaw line is worse. I would love to walk past a mirror and see the person I remember myself looking like vs the stranger I see now. It will boost my confidence and self esteem level to have these issues addressed. Staff report photos on his web page and wall in clinic are from his own patients and his work. They are all very pronounced in visual change and I hope to get the same awesome results.
Dr Tate gives his patients oral meds for local, then numbing shots in face/neck. I'm nervous about this portion of the procedure. Staff today reminded me that I should be either asleep or very drowsy when it's time for shots. I vote asleep, but we will see how my body responds to oral meds. Post op, I'm just worried about pain. I hear some have a lot and some have none. I've been taking arnica pills pre op and will don't post op. I was told it's about a two hour procedure.
I'm in mid cycle, which means my face is at its prettiest, with no puffiness from PMS. During PMS my jowels are more pronounced and the whole jaw line is worse. I would love to walk past a mirror and see the person I remember myself looking like vs the stranger I see now. It will boost my confidence and self esteem level to have these issues addressed.
I will report follow up tomorrow evening post surgery with photos.
He gives his patients oral meds for local, then numbing shots in face/neck. I'm nervous about this portion of the procedure. Staff today reminded me that I should be either asleep or very drowsy when it's time for shots. I vote asleep, but we will see how my body responds to meds. Post op, I'm just worried about pain. I hear some have a lot and some have none. I've been taking arnica pills pre op and will don't post op. I was told it's about a two hour procedure.
I'm in mid cycle, which means my face is at its prettiest, with no puffiness from PMS. During PMS my jowels are more pronounced and the whole jaw line is worse. I would love to walk past a mirror and see the person I remember myself looking like vs the stranger I see now. It will boost my confidence and self esteem level to have these issues addressed. Staff report photos on his web page and wall in clinic are from his own patients and his work. They are all very pronounced in visual change and I hope to get the same awesome results.
Dr Tate gives his patients oral meds for local, then numbing shots in face/neck. I'm nervous about this portion of the procedure. Staff today reminded me that I should be either asleep or very drowsy when it's time for shots. I vote asleep, but we will see how my body responds to oral meds. Post op, I'm just worried about pain. I hear some have a lot and some have none. I've been taking arnica pills pre op and will don't post op. I was told it's about a two hour procedure.
I'm in mid cycle, which means my face is at its prettiest, with no puffiness from PMS. During PMS my jowels are more pronounced and the whole jaw line is worse. I would love to walk past a mirror and see the person I remember myself looking like vs the stranger I see now. It will boost my confidence and self esteem level to have these issues addressed.
I will report follow up tomorrow evening post surgery with photos.
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UPDATED FROM TodaysCinderella
Day of treatment
9 hours post op painful
9 hours post op with pain level 8/10. Can barely think straight or talk because if pain. My ears hurt the worse. They feel like they are shoved into head from tight bandage. Bandage on my chin hurt after surgery for same reasons.
I'm double dose of pain meds because too weak otherwise. OCH
I'm double dose of pain meds because too weak otherwise. OCH
Replies (6)
February 27, 2015
Hi I'm thinking of getting the same procedure as you but upper and lower eye surgery also, I have the same laugh lines as you when I smile but not really many when I don't smile like your self, did you not want your eyes done or were you told not to do them? Your neck looks great!
February 28, 2015
I could not afford to get it done. I was able to pay for what I did just barely. I would have loved to have other things done but my lower face and neck is what bugged me the most.
February 28, 2015
Well I must say you look great all ready and even better once every thing settles, good luck and all the best x
May 28, 2015
Just wondering how things are going for you now. I live close to where you do an I'm considering using the same Dr.
May 28, 2016
I'm so sorry I did not see this and reply any sooner than a year later. I have done very well in the past year and would do it again.
UPDATED FROM TodaysCinderella
1 day post
24 hours post mini face lift
Pain level down from yesterday and last night. One ear still feels like it's been bent over and bandage put on it. The other ear is just uncomfortable.
I have TMJ that rarely ever acts up. The wrap has my jaw slightly shoved back out of normal position and it was uncomfortable yesterday but about a 5/10 pain right now. I can only open my teeth about 1/2 inch. Not a problem being I have been drinking two vegetable smoothies a day for a few weeks. But if you have TMJ, mention it to your dr. I did not think to. I also think having jaw in this position so long made it tighter and clamp into position. I have an appointment to get wrapped changed by DR in 3 hours. I'm sure it will go away in a few hours after that with massage.
The bandage he stated he would replace it with is tight but not as tight as bandage first 24 hours.
On a funny note, I don't recall my post I typed 9 hours post surgery above. I do recall clearly the pain. Dr was going to prescribe me Percocet. It's a common one post surgery. I had it before and it made me sick. So I asked for a different one. He gave me 15 pills of hydrocodone that has Tylenol in it. I was only suppose to take one every four hours with extra Tylenol if needed. I called office to tell them about pain and I was going to take two instead of one. They were ok with that. They were not ok that I took top layer of ACE bandage off. If an individual is in max amount of pain, they do stupid things. So if you have this surgery, talk to your dr about two pills instead of one in advanced. I put it back on in less than 30 mins. Which was about the time it took the second pain pill to start kicking in. It's been 5 hours since a pill so I'm going to take one now to see if it's enough, wait 45 mins and take another if needed. I'm hoping not, because want to be fully alert to office visit at 2.
Photo taken 24 hours post surgery. Not much swelling that I can tell. I have an electric bed and slept sitting up but reclined.
I have TMJ that rarely ever acts up. The wrap has my jaw slightly shoved back out of normal position and it was uncomfortable yesterday but about a 5/10 pain right now. I can only open my teeth about 1/2 inch. Not a problem being I have been drinking two vegetable smoothies a day for a few weeks. But if you have TMJ, mention it to your dr. I did not think to. I also think having jaw in this position so long made it tighter and clamp into position. I have an appointment to get wrapped changed by DR in 3 hours. I'm sure it will go away in a few hours after that with massage.
The bandage he stated he would replace it with is tight but not as tight as bandage first 24 hours.
On a funny note, I don't recall my post I typed 9 hours post surgery above. I do recall clearly the pain. Dr was going to prescribe me Percocet. It's a common one post surgery. I had it before and it made me sick. So I asked for a different one. He gave me 15 pills of hydrocodone that has Tylenol in it. I was only suppose to take one every four hours with extra Tylenol if needed. I called office to tell them about pain and I was going to take two instead of one. They were ok with that. They were not ok that I took top layer of ACE bandage off. If an individual is in max amount of pain, they do stupid things. So if you have this surgery, talk to your dr about two pills instead of one in advanced. I put it back on in less than 30 mins. Which was about the time it took the second pain pill to start kicking in. It's been 5 hours since a pill so I'm going to take one now to see if it's enough, wait 45 mins and take another if needed. I'm hoping not, because want to be fully alert to office visit at 2.
Photo taken 24 hours post surgery. Not much swelling that I can tell. I have an electric bed and slept sitting up but reclined.
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March 31, 2016
You look good for being in so much pain. Did you have drainage tubes for the mini lift?
May 28, 2016
No drainage tubes was used that I recall. My head was wrapped tightly and a lot of medical pads to soak fluid. I don't recall them being soaked when he changed them out the very next day.
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