Above and Beyond my Expectations.

I have been considering cosmetic surgery for several years and finally took the plunge this week! I'll be 58 this coming spring and my post menopausal years had begun to age me faster than I ever anticipated. Of course all of the zoom conferencing over the past two years with coworkers half my age didn't help my self esteem either. I'm fit, eat well and exercise regularly, but nothing was stopping the clock on my aging face. Over the past year I also lost weight due to thyroid issues, so it made my decision to move forward with facial rejuvenation surgery much easier. I did a lot of research (over three years worth) and talked to at least three surgeons. I made a decision based on reviews like this, as well as my personal experience with being a patient (botox and laser treatments) at Dr. Ringler's office for over three years. There's no doubt in my mind that I made the right choice. My surgery included a MACS facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty (eye lid surgery), an extended neck lift and fat transfer to help fill out my hollowed cheeks.

Dr. Ringler and his staff are compassionate, caring and have their patients best interest and health top of mind. From beginning conversations of just considering surgery, to my decision to book a date, I always felt listened to and never pushed to do anything I wasn't ready to do. Dr. Ringler listened to my concerns and made suggestions of how best to fight the clock, and in the long run was my surgeon of choice. His surgical staff was outstanding, as well as is his office staff, who I'd already gotten to know. Everyone made me feel comfortable and confident I had made the right decision, even in the days leading up to surgery when I was reconsidering everything. That week was the hardest.

I'm on day five of recovering and feel great. Honestly, the day of surgery was painless and I only needed ibuprofen and acetaminophen for the first 24 hours for tenderness and inflammation. Of course my eyes look like I've been in a fist fight, but I was forewarned of that. There's residual bruising on my neck as well and some facial swelling, but the outcome was a success and beyond my expectations. Thanks to an extremely skilled, artistic and compassionate surgeon and team—Dr. Ringler and staff. Thank you for everything! P.S. More photos to come after a full recovery.