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56 UK Lady Having Neck and Lower Facelift in Manchester, GB
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Well, I am now booked for a lower face and neck...
shazbatAugust 7, 2016
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Well, I am now booked for a lower face and neck lift in 7 weeks time. If anyone has any tips for me, or a list of things to buy to make life easier after the surgery, or expereinbce of a facelift themselves, please let me know :)
I will post pictures on here for before and after with any regular updates.
I will post pictures on here for before and after with any regular updates.
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August 15, 2016
I will be very interested in following your story as I am about the make an appointment with Mr Marando for the same thing. Can't wait to see your pictures
August 16, 2016
Hi, I 've just finished reading your bleph review, and then found this one! What a successful result you got - I hope mine will look as good. I had upper and lower bleph together with a necklift on 25th July 2016. Your forthcoming procedure is more extensive than mine but so far I have found the neck recovery much easier than the eyes. My surgeon did point out that due to my age and 'aging posture' (i.e. that we slope forward more in our 50s), that I should not expect a 90 degree angle, but that there would definitely be improvement. I'm happy so far but hope not to see too much relaxation. I couldn't open my mouth very far post op (are you having platysmal muscle repair under your chin?) so drinking straws are a must have! Also, if you haven't got one from your bleph, a wedge pillow keeps you in correct position for sleeping (Amazon). Also keep an eye on your compression garment - mine caused abrasions behind and below my ears so I was advised not to wear after 7 days so these could heal. I think this pain around ears was the most painful bit - Which shows the op itself wasn't too bad at all. Good luck with it all, I'm sure you'll look even better!
August 28, 2016
Hi, only just seen your comments. Thank you for the advice, I have straws and a wedge pillow, along with loads of other stuff that I probably won't use lol. I'm a bit nervous, but trust Dr Marando, I just hope it didn't hurt too much for too long. I will post some pictures soon, do you have any pictures? xx
August 28, 2016
Yes, they're all on my review- just press on my username, then the review! It's more discomfort and irritation (from stitches) than anything else. I did find it nice to have a sedative/relaxation pill at night before bed for a few nights (but that was mainly from my eye discomfort/irritation than neck). Ask your Dr if he thinks that is appropriate, it may help. Wishing you luck!
August 28, 2016
Oh, my review looks like it's only for upper and lower bleph (my main concerns), but includes my neck lift - I couldn't face doing 2 different reviews...
August 28, 2016
Your photos look like me! I am booked in for mid Sept and I cant waut to get rid of the gobbler and those awful jowls! I am having local anesthetic fir everything
August 28, 2016
Good luck and keep us posted. I will also write a review as I am so grateful to the community for providing me with information and advice.
August 28, 2016
Who is your op with elizabetho5 ? will we be able to follow your story too ?
August 29, 2016
I will be with Mr Amir Nakjdevani in Royal Tunbridge Wells. I feel very comfortable with this surgeon and have seen some impressive before and afters on his website and I believe him to be a very competent surgeon
August 30, 2016
Will do I am on 22 September.
If you need any more info message me after 22nd
Best regards
If you need any more info message me after 22nd
Best regards
UPDATED FROM shazbat
28 days pre
Before pictures
shazbatAugust 28, 2016
Taken a few weeks before the lower face and neck lift.
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September 12, 2016
Not long now!
September 14, 2016
I'm 3 weeks post op and every day it gets better. You will love having a smooth neck. Feeling better every day. Can't wait to see your post op pics x
September 14, 2016
Good to know you have had a successful surgery Nancy. Best wishes for a speedy total recovery
UPDATED FROM shazbat
6 days pre
Getting nervous now .....
shazbatSeptember 19, 2016
..... Can anyone tell me what to expect, when I first wake up from the operation?
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September 20, 2016
I felt very constricted (due to compression garment & padding) and I remember thinking "OMG-I actually did it!" I was very dopey/stupid/forgetful (but equally, couldn't care less about being so) due to the GA - later got nauseous, but not immediately - & that does NOT happen to everyone. My surgeon injected local anaesthetic into crucial areas at end of op, before I came round, so nothing hurt at all. Pain relief was subsequently given automatically. I think the overall feeling was just discomfort. I'd had my eyes done too, so more discomfort!
I had 'neck only' and was surprised at how quickly (compared to eyes) that it healed. I was a lucky healer with my neck (eyes took much longer). Don't worry, when you come round I bet your first feeling (after - oh, I've done it!) will be total relief and happy anticipation of when that compression garment first comes off and you get to see your new swan neck - that's like having ALL your Xmas presents EVER at one time!! The best! Good luck shazbat!
I had 'neck only' and was surprised at how quickly (compared to eyes) that it healed. I was a lucky healer with my neck (eyes took much longer). Don't worry, when you come round I bet your first feeling (after - oh, I've done it!) will be total relief and happy anticipation of when that compression garment first comes off and you get to see your new swan neck - that's like having ALL your Xmas presents EVER at one time!! The best! Good luck shazbat!
September 20, 2016
Thank you Sophie, it really helps to hear what other people experienced :) I had my eyes done a year ago and managed to get through that, so hopefully the neck and face lift wont be too much worse x
September 20, 2016
Hi there. So pleased for you that you are going ahead! I'm chatting to someone else who is having the same as you and I on the same day as me, which is 2 days after you I think. (28th). We are getting a bit nervous now too but it helps that there are people to chat to on here, and sharing their experiences/advice doesn't it. It is helping keep me calm!! Are you all organized do you think? I've got a forever growing pile as I'm hiding away in a holiday home after! I'm having upper eyes done too and notice you had yours done- how long did they take to heal? Starting to wonder if it was a bad move to have them done at the same time!! [RS bleep]
September 20, 2016
I have a stock pile of stuff too, but just one night in the hospital then back home. My husband has a week off work, but he is a terrible nurse and I am a terrible patient!
Eyes weren't too bad, more discomfort than pain. Went down town with sun glasses on a few days after the stitches came out. I quite liked the stitches, they looked liked permanent black eyeliner lol.
Eyes weren't too bad, more discomfort than pain. Went down town with sun glasses on a few days after the stitches came out. I quite liked the stitches, they looked liked permanent black eyeliner lol.
September 20, 2016
Haha eye liner eh? well any help to look more normal in the days immediately after would be great! Not sure how good a nurse my fella will be but he keeps avoiding looking at any of the pics on here which I wanted him to look at so he knows what to expect! I was a little shocked at how extreme things look when all the stitches are in place so I'm hoping I don't have to scrape him off the floor!!
September 24, 2016
Good luck for tomorrow..x sorry didn't message before but keeping an eye on your posts looking forward to seeing your after pics...
September 25, 2016
This time tomorrow I will be in the operating theatre! It may be a day or two before I can get back on here, but I will post pics etc as soon as I can x
Are you having local as in twilight surgery or having a general anaethetic