Turning 55 - Murrieta, CA

Done a lot in my life to include serving my country for 21 years,raising a child on my own, and now interior designer for the past ten years. With turning 55 this year, my resolution was to get on board and have a very thorough physical to make sure I was still as healthy as I was when I retired from the military over 12 years ago (which was when my last thorough physical was). Well everything came back negative .. which was great, but then I look in the mirror an I see this saggy, excessive skin around my neck. I look back at pictures over the last 5 years and I've seen it just got worse!! So I contacted the salon where I get Restylne and Botoxand they recommended Dr. Balikian . I am now less than two weeks before the surgery . Excited but nervous ! Will keep you posted.

So less than a week from having the surgery . Got all my meds and started taking my Vitamin C. I am getting kinda nervous though . I worry about the down time . I run 4-6 miles almost everyday, and I worry about not being able to do what I enjoy . However, when I look at this picture of myself I just took , I know it will all be worth it.

Well after getting a bit teary-eyed in the waiting room and 2 tablets of Valium, I can excitedly say I made it through my neck lift surgery. Honestly Dr Balikian was amazing . During the two hour surgery, we talked about everything, from my favorite football team, Go Broncos, to his Patriots, to vacationing in Cabos, Puerta Vallarta, and Greece . The entire two hours I was just such at ease . Sure there was pinch and a pull here and there but nothing that painful . So thank you Dr Balikian and your assistants for making those 2 hours enjoyable !!