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53 and it is time for a change, tired of my double chin / fat neck
UPDATED FROM jatro
21 days post
3 weeks post op appointment
jatroOctober 23, 2015
WORTH IT$3,500
Had my 3 week post op appointment today. Dr is very pleased with the way things are looking. I told him that some days it looks smooth and nice and some days it looks like it has ripples. He said that is a normal part of healing. Will take about 3 months to see final results. He said to keep massaging my neck area (I am using Arnicare Gel). So Happy I no longer have to wear my compression garment at night. He said I could still wear it in the evening for a few hours if I want. Most of the swelling shows up by the end of the day. I am happy with the results so far. I believe this was a joint effort. My plastic surgeon is awesome. He has a great eye and is a perfectionist. The second part of the effort came from me. I did everything he said to do. I took the vitamins he said to take, I stopped all caffeine the week before surgery started drink lots of water, as of today I am still doing that. I feel great. Had one very small bruise. Slight swelling but not too bad. Pain was not bad at all. I have one very small numb spot right under my chin. He said that would come back. One more follow up appointment in 2 weeks. He will take the after photos then. Can't believe it has only been 3 weeks. I will check back in 2 weeks after my final appointment.
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Replies (5)
November 13, 2015
Hi, how are you doing and how is your neck looking ??? I am 46 and thinking about doing the same,
January 13, 2016
doing well, I am happy with the outcome, some days I see some loose skin under my chin and other days it looks good. not sure what causes that. But at age 53 I am very happy with the results with out a face lift. Just wish I had this done 20 years ago. good luck.
April 14, 2016
you look great! What type of lipo procedure was it? Traditional? Or, a laser lipo like Smartlipo or Vaser? I want to do the same because I am not ready for an invasive necklift. You have a great result!
October 24, 2016
It looks great! I hope mine will look as good as yours. I'm going to have mine done soon, but I'm very nervous too. Did the valium make you sleep during the procedure, or did you see and feel everything? I'm afraid I'll have a panic attack during the procedure. How long did the procedure last?
UPDATED FROM jatro
7 days post
1 week post op
jatroOctober 9, 2015
Went in for my one week post op visit. Dr was very happy with the results so far. He said I still have some swelling so he wants me to keep the compression garment on as much as possible for the next two weeks. uggg Not what I wanted to hear but I do want the best results so I will wear it as much as possible. I go back in two weeks. On a side note, I wanted to mention I was a bit concerned before I had my liposuction about the epinephrine that is used in the tumescent fluid because when I had dental work done in the past it would make my heart race. It turned out to not be an issue. It did not make my hear race at all. It did not make me feel strange at all. It is not the same as injecting it into the mouth. Just wanted to add that in case anyone else has the issue. Talk with your Dr but it should not be an issue in Liposuction.
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October 10, 2015
How are you now?
October 10, 2015
I am good, this photo was taken today so I am only one week out of surgery. Still healing but I can see a difference already. Doing everything the Dr said to do. Hardest part is wearing this chin strap! Starting to get tired of it that's for sure. thanks for asking.
October 10, 2015
You look good , you must be happy you have a neck LOL
October 10, 2015
You were very brave and I and so happy for you that you took the initiative to do exactly what you want to make yourself happy. YOU LOOK GREAT!! Thanks for sharing your story because you helped me... I am having my surgery in a few short days. Best of luck to you and keep sharing please :-)
October 10, 2015
Thank you, yes, I am happy, I can see my neck now. I am surprised it looks this good so soon. At my age I was not sure how it would turn out. Dr said I still have some swelling. But at one week out I would expect that.
October 10, 2015
Thank you 2Pink4Elle good luck with your procedure. I am sure you will do great. This web site was so helpful for me, I decided to share my experience also. Not something I would normally do Glad it helped you!
October 14, 2015
You look great! Yay! I was so happy after mine and continue to be happy with it. Sometimes I start to feel that my doctor didn't suck enough out LOL but then I go back and look at the 'before' pictures and I am happy again :) I'm 6 months post op and it feels tighter so you will continue to get better in my opinion. I keep meaning to post my 6 month pictures... I will one of these days [by then it will be 7-8 or 9 months post] All my best!
October 14, 2015
thank you for your encouragement! I was just wondering this morning is this it, will this be my final results? I have not seen much change in the last few days. I have a question for you. How long and how much did you wear your compression garment?
October 17, 2015
Actually, not as long as most people have said to. Of course over the first week I did as much as possible. And always at night. But, when I had to leave the house I didn't wear it. When I saw my doctor for a follow up she seemed to feel it wasn't necessary to wear it all that much. Hmmm. But, really, I think it ended up only being a few weeks off and on during the days and all the time at night. Hope that helps. I know there's so much conflicting advice out there. My common sense told me that after two weeks the scar tissues would pretty much be attaching themselves and it wouldn't matter after that but I could be wrong in my opinion.
All my best!
All my best!
UPDATED FROM jatro
4 days post
follow up apporintment
jatroOctober 6, 2015
Went in yesterday for my follow up. They removed my one stitch and said things looked good. I will go back Friday for another visit. I am back to wearing the compression garment they sent me home with. But at night I use the other one because is stays in place better. Not sure if I was wearing the first one wrong but it would not stay put. It is working better now. I keep it on 24 hours a day. Only take it off to shower then put it right back on. I will say wearing the compression garment is the hardest part of the procedure. But I know it will be worth it in the end.
You look awesome Lady!! It's been 3 weeks for you thus far? Great job from you and the doctor.
I am going on 2 weeks post op... its rough wearing the compression garment.
Any suggestions for me?