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57 Yrs Old - Droopy Eyelids, Saggy Lower Face, and Double Chin - OUTTA HERE!! - Nashville, TN
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I don't really mind my wrinkles so much, but hate...
classic1956August 15, 2014
WORTH IT$16,000
I don't really mind my wrinkles so much, but hate the droopy eyelids and saggy jowls and double chin. The before photos attached were taken the night before surgery - as most people probably see me after a really ragged out day. So I am at Day 8 post op of upper blephs, endo browlift, chin lipo, and mini facelift (smas flap). I guess when you put them all together it is a full face lift. I'm glad I waited a few days to post as I would have scared away a few of you. My pain was much more than some "discomfort", but did start to subside after the 4th day. I was surprised by the amount of pain comparing to most on this site and also by other surgeries I have had in the past - usually very quick healer. I will try to post some before and after photos- I have attempted this several times and it has timed out so I will try again.
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UPDATED FROM classic1956
12 days post
Some "Discomfort" ..........
classic1956August 16, 2014
I would reccommend that anyone planning a FL to be prepared that you may be one of the few that do not heal so well. The tops of my ears both throbbed and burned for about 2 days. Very tight neck and lower face. Had to drink soup from a straw and ate yogurt with a baby spoon, still hard to open my mouth to eat anything like a hamburger - but I guess that's a good thing! LOL! Bruising was quite severe in my opinion, but has improved greatly - still look like a football player, but have gotten used to it.
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August 16, 2014
I think your going to be very pleased when the swelling goes down. From the before and after pics the difference is amazing!
August 17, 2014
thanks to all for the encouraging words, I went to a gathering with friends tonight (my first public appearance) and no one noticed anythng but my bruises - I know I can tell a difference, but others may take a while. I guess that's better than them all gasping in shock . LOL!
August 17, 2014
You are beautiful and there's definitely a difference in your profile. Love your comment about wearing the bruises.
August 17, 2014
Gorgeous, don't panic just yet, you are still very early on in the healing process, under chin is last to show definition as fluid accumulates there :)
August 17, 2014
oh, good, thanks for that thought - now that makes perfect sense. I had not considered that.
August 18, 2014
yes, kitaus is right. everything heals downward: chin is at the bottom of your face so wait it out.
August 18, 2014
my face is still changing all the time and I'm almost 3 months out, please don't worry about it :)
February 1, 2017
I'm 6 days out from lower face and neck lift with fat transfer under the eyes. The bruising doesn't bother me so much but the swelling is so much I look distorted and the numbness is so hard that is very hard to deal with. I'm trying to be patient but not very comfortable. Feels like my face weighs a 100 lbs. haha. Hang in there you all look so beautiful!
UPDATED FROM classic1956
13 days post
FEAR OF FALLING ..............
classic1956August 17, 2014
I have to put on my glasses to see how my surgery is progressing, but they cover my eyes, so is difficult to really get a good view unless I take a photo and look at it. Today is post op day 14 - going back to work tomorrow :(. The last photo I posted was on day 11 - looked pretty good I thought. However, I took photo today and it's sort of yuk - nothing as good as the last one - more like the old me. Wondering if the swelling is leaving and final result is not going to be so spectacular. Has anyone else had this happen, and did it get better or worse?
Also, how do you deal with negative comments from those that may say they don't see any difference? I'm trying to prepare for this when I return to work tomorrow. There are a few people that I work closely with that know about it. My mom and sisters do too and can also be very negative about this sort of thing.
Also, how do you deal with negative comments from those that may say they don't see any difference? I'm trying to prepare for this when I return to work tomorrow. There are a few people that I work closely with that know about it. My mom and sisters do too and can also be very negative about this sort of thing.
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August 18, 2014
There is definitely a difference, and it's still such early days. I admit to having a few moments myself over the last few days because of the swelling. It's a bit depressing after all the money spent and the hopes you have to see it look the same-ish. I went to my doctor on day 7 and he said it can take up to 6 weeks for the swelling to go down. Your body dealt with some pretty major trauma and the outside bruises have barely healed - imagine how it looks like inside!
August 18, 2014
Actually it can take 6 months or longer for all the swelling to dissipate. I think you look great and if others say they don't notice a difference.....they're just jealous.
August 18, 2014
Thanks, I just had my hubby take a few photos and I'm not feeling any better, but will try not to panic. My hair looks crappy today, and it's rainy and dreary, maybe that has something to do with it. I feel like I should remove the picture from day 11 because it does not look like me anymore.
August 18, 2014
There will be days where you look fantastic and days where you look....wierd. Look back at your old photos you will still look better than before the op. It's all normal. As for those negative or non comments...it not about them, you don't need their approval. I think you look amazing.
August 18, 2014
THANKS to ALL of you for your uplifting comments - maybe just a bad hair day. better get to bed now to get up at 4:00 AM yuk!
August 18, 2014
You look great! You are healing very well.
August 18, 2014
oh thank you, not to be so negative, but that great photo was 5 days ago - I don't look like that now. Just hoping I will have a better day today. Wish me luck at work - woke to thunderstorm and traffic detours due to huge wreck.
August 18, 2014
It does take 6mths to get the end result so hang in thjetre and go easy !
August 20, 2014
I am 12 days post op and I can sympathize, having most of what you did and Pearl laser around my mouth and eyes. I got infection on both ears (on the external part of the ear canal), of course things are hard enough, didn't need that worry. My main concern is when to expect some will relief from the vise grip around my lower face? Is there anything I can do to move it along? Would love comments.
August 21, 2014
Around 5 months it lets up and all of a sudden you realise its gone - I know its hard but be patient and do a bit of gentle massage around the area.
August 21, 2014
pjz46220 - so sorry to hear you had infection , i did not have to contend with anything like that. This is my 18th day and a whole lot of my ear pain has left, still have some scabbing behind them and still can't sleep on my side, but all in all much better. The tightness around my neck and lower face has also improved considerably this week. I could barely turn my neck enough to drive a week ago, and now it is much better -not complete, but better. Of course, as you have heard over and over everyone heals differently. I would like to know what it is that makes some come through with "slight discomfort" and others like me feel like they were hit by a freight train and their ears cut off and sewn back on (I guess they kinda were). My bruised eyes on day 3 were so puffy that they looked like they were going to burst open. They stayed that way for about 48 hrs before they started to go down. My scalp still feels like I have worn a ponytail way too tight for about 3 days straight - you know that sore bruised feeling? My eyebrows and space between them are also sore as well. Sides of my face still numb, but hurt to touch them. Sides of neck feel bruised, but bruises have faded. With all that said, I think it is safe to say I would still do it knowing that it would be awful for 3 -4 days before it got better. Hang in there, I wish you the best.
February 1, 2017
I feel your pain I am 6 days out and the swelling and numbness (numbness feels like concrete) r driving me crazy and swelling. Hang in there dear my lower face feels like a hard vice is clamped on it. Patience is a virtue i wish I had. Haha. Nice to hear from all the brave ladies out there!!
January 3, 2018
Ignore those comments, didn’t their Mom teach them anything, “if you cannot say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”. You absolutely can tell the difference, you are GORGEOUS!
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