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54 Years Old and Want a Tighter Neck and Jowls! - Madison, WI

UPDATED FROM kat127
2 years post

One of the best decisions I ever made. No regrets.

WORTH IT$8,000
Haven't been on the site for awhile, but I would like to encourage anyone thinking of this procedure, to do it. It will be three years this June, and as I age, I know that if I didn't have this done, my neck would look terrible! I want to age gracefully, and this has helped and will continue to.

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Dr. Ben Marcus

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I'm glad I chose Dr. Marcus. He's the nicest guy, spends as much time as you need with you, and really wants to give you what you need. He's also very experienced, board certified, teaches and specializes in the face. The surgery wasn't an easy experience, but he and his team were amazing. To finally have a neck and jowls that I don't want to hide anymore, it was definitely worth it.

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fantastic results
You look lovely! Your profile is amazing. Thanks for the encouragement. I'm one day away from my lower facelift and it's really good to hear positive feedback. :)
I am 2 days away! I am ready...how about you?
I am ready all except for last minute stuff. I'm kind of obsessive. I'm having my husband buy and organic chicken, a pineapple and yams so I can cook them all and have it ready for when I come home. My bag is packed, though. I'm definitely nervous but excited too! Glad someone is going through this at the same time! I'll look forward to hearing of your progress!
Hope you are feeling well. It's quite an ordeal but 5 days post op and sure glad to be on this side of it!
Me too! I had the surgery on 1/17. Really no pain, but tightness around the ears would be my biggest complaint. Swelling and bruising too but overall VERY pleased. I can't believe I did it!! No more saggy neck - even though it's literally chartreuse, I love it! How is your recover going?
We had surgery on the same day! I feel good today. I do have some tightness of course and my ears are sensitive to the headband. But otherwise I can't complain at all. It's amazing to look in the mirror and see a smooth Joeline and no hanging neck skin. I can't believe it either LOL
Smooth jaw line.
What a lovely transformation. Do you feel like your mouth is less turned down after the surgery? I feel like my face is always on resting b I t c h mode. Would love to have a smoother neck and a happier looking face.
I wondered that, too! Thanks for asking Tracy2018. Will also look forward to the response.
I am 10 days away from lower facelift. Hope my results are as amazing. Makes me feel so much better about doing it.
Your results were incredible! Very inspiring indeed.
I am 48, still fairly young looking and lead a quite active, healthy lifestyle, but gravity is taking its toll and my neck and lower face unevenness is beginning to upset me, hence my 'cruising' Real Self for ideas. Any chance you can post an update pic 3 years in? And can you give any more specifics as to the precise description of your procedure (just "lower face lift"?). Even though I don't know you I'm so happy to see your story : )
UPDATED FROM kat127
6 months post

Five+ months, not perfect, but much better than before

Hi all, it's been over five months since my (lower) FL surgery. As my swelling under the right side of my chin has subsided somewhat, a vertical band has appeared. I didn't say anything to my doc at my last appt; he just injected me with more steroid in the swollen area. He's so funny, his chin and neck were super swollen cuz he let an intern do Kybella on him. Anyway, I go back in February for BBL (NOT Brazilian Butt Lift, lol) Sciton for my rosacea. I wish my right side looked as perfect as my left side, but DAMN! When I look in the mirror straight-on, seriously, 20 years has melted away from my neck. And for that, I am very very pleased.

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You look awesome!
thanks!
Just beautiful! So youthful! Congrats Kat!
thanks!
You look amazing!!! Just what I want someday!!
thanks!
Gorgeous!
thanks!
You look amazing! Congrats!!!
thanks!
UPDATED FROM kat127
3 months post

Happy

I'm officially saying WORTH IT! Just seeing the lower half of my face lose twenty years, how can that not be worth it!!! My swelling is g-r-a-d-u-a-l-l-y going down. Still feel numbness and tightness but I can tell it's still healing and that's normal and good. Dr. Marcus is the man!

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Sounds worth it to me how about some new pictures would love to see very happy for you what a great feeling
Awesome! All the ladies from our time frame seem to be checking in - all of us made great decisions!
HI , how are your scars ? i am 3 months now but surprisingly i feel under my ear lobe that is little pain and is red , did you feel something like this ?
It still feels tender under and behind my ears but the scars have healed nicely.
Huni you took off 20 years....even with all the swelling early on it was a huge improvement. Your husband has to admit that although you didn't certainly didn't look bad before, this does make you look much younger.
Thanks, I'm happy with it.
WOw you look absolutely amazing, I would have said mother / daughter comparing first and last photo. Wowowwww
Thank you!
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