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Day 1 Post Op - Manchester, GB

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Just been discharged from hospital following lower...

dani765December 17, 2013
WORTH IT$9,500
Just been discharged from hospital following lower face lift and liposuction to jowls and chin. Can't believe that I have no pain whatsoever, minimal bruising and some swelling. Mr Mahdi (Transform Manchester UK) is the top guy for this procedure and I thank my lucky stars I found him. I had read a couple of horror stories on-line about what I might face in the first couple of days post-operatively and had almost decided I wouldn't go ahead. However, as a nurse academic I needed to complete my own extensive research to find the right surgeon, technique and time to address my problem; jowls, double chin, and cheekbones which had long since disappeared! The procedure was straight forward and I am genuinely delighted so far with the results. I am fully aware that what I see in the mirror today is not the final result and that my face will take time to heal, just like everyone else, however I can not speak highly enough of Mr Mahdi. Kind, compassionate, approachable, knowledgeable and above all competent. When the nurses all say that they go to him for their own procedures, it speaks volumes.

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Mr Mahdi has the most calming and wonderful bedside manner. He takes time to answer any questions you may have. He is very experienced and does not try to suggest surgery which is not necessary. I have jowls, a double chin and a general look of 'sadness' about me. Mr Mahdi suggested a lower face lift and liposuction to the chin. He did not feel I needed eye surgery at this time. He is realistic about outcomes and strives for improvement on a natural scale. Felt so at ease with this surgeon. Had looked at a number of others.

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ACepeda
December 18, 2013
Hello!!! Thank you for sharing your experience. Yes it is so important to do your research to make sure you are choosing right doctor. The best verificiation is the doctor´s assisting medical team. If they are willing to undergo surgery with their head plastic surgeon then that can be the best recommendation. Enjoy the new you!!!
dani765
December 19, 2013
Thank you. It's now day 4 and I'm making really good progress. Will be pleased to have the clips removed in a few days tho!! The swelling seemed to peak yesterday but was less than I had feared. I'm resting and enjoying having some 'me time' post op, but I'm also looking forward to getting back to the gym in due course. Just wondering if anyone else has had this surgery this week? Anyway thanks for reading this and best wishes to you all xx
Anywhere
December 19, 2013
Hi Dani! I had my surgery in October- I am now 8 weeks out and so happy! Am wearing my winter turtlenecks for the first time in I don't KNOW how many years! Enjoy your "me time"- exactly what I did and enjoyed it! Kathy
dani765
December 19, 2013
Hi Kathy. Thank you so much for your reply. I'm so happy to hear that you are happy and enjoying wearing clothes you haven't been able to in a long time. I've read some really scary things on here and my heart goes out to each of them. Hope you enjoy a wonderful Christmas. Dani x
ACepeda
December 19, 2013
Hello!! Just have patience and follow the post surgery recommendations. It is best to wait one month post surgery to start going back to the gym. This is what I recommend to my patients. It is important to ask your doctor when he recommends you go back to the gym. Rest and relaxation is very important at this stage. Please keep us posted on your recovery!!! Happy Holidays
dani765
December 19, 2013
Thank you. Yes, patience is a virtue and one which I must learn! Happy holidays to you too...or as we in the UK say.. 'Happy Christmas'!!
Anywhere
December 19, 2013
Dani- remember "Bad News travels fast"! For every sad story here there are 10-20 GREAT ones! Focus on those! :-) And Happy Christmas backatcha! :-)
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Angie_M
December 19, 2013

Welcome to this wonderful community! I'm so glad you started your story and have made it through surgery with flying colors. I hope you'll use this space to keep us updated as you continue to recover. What have the first 24 hours post op been like for you?

dani765
December 19, 2013
Thank you. The first 24 hours were just fine and I was waited on hand and foot by the fabulous nursing team. Days 3 and 4 have been ok. Some swelling to the cheeks and neck and bruising around neck too. Happy with this tho as my body is behaving exactly as it should after this type of intervention. Must say that I am looking forward to resolution of the major areas of swelling, just to lose the chipmunk features I've gained! Back to see my surgeon tomorrow. :) Hope everyone else on here is making good progress x
lisbeth50
December 20, 2013
Thanks for posting photos......what are the incisions like behind your ears? Its good to see the clinics can produce good results. Please keep posting pics of your progress......a picture is worth a thousand words! Hope everything continues to progress well for you......
dani765
December 21, 2013
Thank you Lisbeth. The scars behind my ears are completely fine. No pain at all. Will try to post a pic but difficult to get a selfie from that angle! I have realised, like many people on here, that patience is not one of my strong points!!! Have u had work done or are u considering it?
UPDATED FROM dani765
3 days post

24 hours post op. Oh dear!

dani765December 19, 2013
24 hours post op. Delighted to get the head compress off. Such a good feeling :)

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Pre op drawings

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