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Mini- Face and Neck Lift, Upper and Lower Bleph - 46 - Lexington, KY

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So happy with the results. Each picture is a...

michelle859June 23, 2014
WORTH IT$10,800
So happy with the results. Each picture is a "before and after." After pictures are 12 days post. I tried my best to get comparable before and after photos in the same light, position, etc. Lower bleph was transcutaneous since I needed skin removed. Had little to no bruising and swelling was nearly gone in a week. Wish there could have been just a little more skin taken from under my left eye (the right one is about right), but would rather there be too little than too much. I didn't ask for the neck lift but it was recommended by my surgeon and it was a good call. I didn't get fat grafting. I decided to wait and see how the lift went and will probably try to get a little more volume with fillers. My surgeon also recommended a chemical peel under my eyes and I will probably do that as well.

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S. Randolph Waldman, MD

S. Randolph Waldman, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Angie_M
June 25, 2014
Thank you so much for sharing on RealSelf! What has your recovery been like?
michelle859
June 26, 2014
Easy in my opinion. My face is still a little sore and there is still some slight numbness but not uncomfortable. I was back to work in a week, and I actually worked from home the entire week I was off. I took pain meds the first two or three nights to sleep and didn't need any more after that. As I mentioned, I didn't have much bruising. The incisions at my eyes were irritated until the stiches came out. An ointment must be put on them during that time, which was no fun. All things considered, it was much easier than I expected. Of course, I had the big bandage around my head for a few days as well, but that comes with the territory!
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Turning Back the Clock
July 4, 2014
Awesome Results, You Look Fabulous!!!!
michelle859
July 10, 2014
Thanks!
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joanneinflorida
July 10, 2014
you look wonderful!!! How are the scars from the bleph doing?
michelle859
July 10, 2014
There but not bad. The uppers were really bumpy for a couple of weeks but they are becoming less noticeable. The lowers still show but can be easily covered with a little eye makeup. They seem to be fading with time.
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Turning Back the Clock
July 10, 2014
Just lovely -
michelle859
July 25, 2014
Thank you!
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Newmeaug13
July 13, 2014
You look great! Where are your stitches? Do they start in the temple and go all the way around the ear and into the hairline? Did people notice when you went back to work? Glad you had a speedy recovery.
michelle859
July 25, 2014
Thanks! The stiches for the mini facelift and necklift go along the front of my earlobe, wrap behind my earlobe, and extend into and along my hairline in the back. The front ones weren't noticeable. The ones in the back which aren't visible had scabs for quite some time. Luckily they were out of sight. The ones on my upper lids are in the crease,, and for the lower lids, they are directly under my eyelashes. If anyone noticed, they didn't say anything!
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