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Lower face lift and tighten neck muscles
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Lower Face Lift and Tighten Neck Muscles
WORTH IT$8,000
I have hated my droopy chin and neck for years. I was in the store one day and passed by a mirror and scared myself! Holy crap! What happened?! I have been wanting to get this done for a long time. I'm 66 so I'm going to treat myself. I think I deserve it. Also I'm in the beauty business, I'm a hairdresser, so I'm in front of the mirror with clients all day. And my husband is 4 years younger so I hate looking older than him. So three good reasons.
So I called Dr. Staahl for a consultation. Everyone in the office is very nice and he is nice too. I told him all of my concerns. So I did it! Scheduled surgery right then and there. My pre-op appointment is Oct 2 and surgery is Oct 16. I'm excited!
So I called Dr. Staahl for a consultation. Everyone in the office is very nice and he is nice too. I told him all of my concerns. So I did it! Scheduled surgery right then and there. My pre-op appointment is Oct 2 and surgery is Oct 16. I'm excited!
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UPDATED FROM Nancy925
9 days pre
Pre Op appointment done!
I went for my pre Op appointment and paid for my surgery, got instructions. No asprin, no ibuprophen, etc. They gave me Arnica to help prevent bruising and Flurazapam for anxiety the night before and morning of the surgery. I'm starting to get nervous. Excited but nervous. We got a hotel for the day of surgery because we have to be back the next morning for a check up and we live around 50 miles away. There's nothing worse than getting bounced around in the car right after surgery! I made that mistake before.
Dr. Staahl is all business, just gets to the point. The nurse briefed me for about 30 minutes then the doc saw me. He examined my face and we discussed what was going to happen. He is going to tighten the muscles in my chin/neck area and maybe face too. That's gonna hurt! It will be worth it in the end. I'm scared lol!
Ten days to go!
Here's more pre op pics.
Dr. Staahl is all business, just gets to the point. The nurse briefed me for about 30 minutes then the doc saw me. He examined my face and we discussed what was going to happen. He is going to tighten the muscles in my chin/neck area and maybe face too. That's gonna hurt! It will be worth it in the end. I'm scared lol!
Ten days to go!
Here's more pre op pics.
Replies (10)
October 9, 2018
Best wishes on your upcoming surgery! I myself am 1 week out of Face/Neck lift and Mini Brow lift. First couple of days was a little rough for me with pain, swelling, lots of bruising and I slept a lot, but by day 4 felt somewhat better and able to get around the house for light cooking and washing clothes. By day 5 and 6, I was walking a couple of blocks around the neighborhood. Hope all turn out as you plan!
October 9, 2018
GoldenMimi that's good to know. I know the recovery is rough the first couple days. I plan on staying on the couch or in bed. Not looking forward to that part! Looking forward to day 4!
October 10, 2018
Nancy925 - Today is day 10 for me and I walked my neighborhood for 45 minutes (very casual and slow, not cardio type walking) and it felt great to be out!
This time is a redo for me, 11 months ago was my first FL/NL and that doctor did a horrible job, everything ended up falling within 2nd month....It was horrible, doctor refused to acknowledge the failure, so I ended up having to find a new doctor for a complete redo. Praying I made the right choice this time around. Again good luck and keep updating!
This time is a redo for me, 11 months ago was my first FL/NL and that doctor did a horrible job, everything ended up falling within 2nd month....It was horrible, doctor refused to acknowledge the failure, so I ended up having to find a new doctor for a complete redo. Praying I made the right choice this time around. Again good luck and keep updating!
October 21, 2018
GoldenMimi OMG how horrible that you had to go through this twice! I can't even imagine! I hope you sue the first guy!
October 17, 2018
I look forward to those pills! I’m scheduled on Thursday, still time to back out. Hope you’re doing ok.
October 17, 2018
Thanks. I got apprehensive at the last minute too. I think that's why the give you pills to relax the thight before and morning of the surgery.
UPDATED FROM Nancy925
Day of treatment
Nine hours post op
Still groggy and out of it. Just laying in the hotel room and taking it easy. Going in tomorrow at 10:45 for follow up appt. Then home. My head is wrapped up like a surprise ball and pain is around a 5 with pain pills. Just chilling right now. Eating soda crackers and Jell-O.
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October 17, 2018
It's done and the worst is behind you. Just think how beautiful you are going to look . I know how you feel right now, you probably wished you hadn't done it but soon you will start enjoying your new face and all that pain and suffering ..? you won't remember any of it. Wishing you speedy recovery !
October 17, 2018
I'm 4 1/2 weeks post surgery, and have had my swelling reduce significantly by seeing a cranial osteopath, (note must be cranial - no crunching, you shouldn't feel anything but a light touch). I expect by my third visit next week to have 100% swelling gone.
Also I had almost no bruising, (blef, lower & neck) but my diet eliminated all processed foods, sugar, coffee etc. I ate steamed vegetables, salmon and eggs. After week 3 i added soaked cashews and pumpkin seeds (put in blender with a little water, stevia and vanilla essence - essential to help you sleep), & organic blueberries.
good luck!
Also I had almost no bruising, (blef, lower & neck) but my diet eliminated all processed foods, sugar, coffee etc. I ate steamed vegetables, salmon and eggs. After week 3 i added soaked cashews and pumpkin seeds (put in blender with a little water, stevia and vanilla essence - essential to help you sleep), & organic blueberries.
good luck!
October 17, 2018
Congratulations you're on the other side! Get rest, really take it easy, enjoy just chilling and don't try to push, you only want to do this once! Keep us updated!
October 19, 2018
Getting worried as I’m first day post op and have not experienced any pain, hoping I have good results (no pain no gain). Dr. Koelliker is fantastic I might add and staying in the hospital post op is ideal.
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