Great Experience with Sam Lin and His Team Full Facelift, Neck Lift, Upper Eyelid

Great Experience with Sam Lin and His Team
24 Jun 2021
1 month post
I had been thinking of freshening up my look for a while. I knew that I would be working for at least 10 more years. I am in a customer facing position. Zoom calls put new emphasis on my imperfections, and motivated me to make a plan.

When I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel with the pandemic, I booked a consultation with Sam and his team. I knew the timing was perfect, and would never be better. I was referred to him by my dermatologist. I was immediately comfortable with Sam, and knew I was in the best possible hands. Literally! He was born to be a surgeon.

I could not be more thrilled with the results. I look 10 years younger, but I don't believe anyone looks at me and thinks "she had some work done." It is very natural result. I look rested. My self-confidence has been refreshed, as well.

Things to keep in mind:

--It is critical that you are working with a doctor and team who make you comfortable and inspire confidence. I was immediately impressed by Sam's lack of ego, tremendous compassion, and stellar credentials. He is incredibly hard-working, and has a great sense of humor, too.
--If you are talking to your friends and family, I promise no one is going to say "I'm glad you are going to have this done." Everyone will say you don't need it. But this is not for anyone but you. Do it for yourself. This is your decision.
--Expect that you will book your initial consultation 3 months out when you call for your first appointment.
--I asked Sam how many procedures he does in a week, and what he did for his right brain (He plays the piano)
--Expect that once you have your initial consultation, your procedure will be booked 1-2 months from that date. You will need to pay your balance of fees due two weeks prior to the procedure.
--If you plan to submit anything to insurance, that needs to be done ahead of time, not after.
--Make sure you understand what all the charges are, including that the hospital and anesthesia are not included in the surgeon's fee.
--If you are having more than one procedure, make sure you understand the charges for each and what the results will be. Might seem obvious, but it is not.
--I took 10 days off from work. I made sure someone else could cover for me during that time. My procedure was the first of the month. I then worked remotely through the end of the month.
--Be sure to get up walking as soon as you can in the hospital. But don't over do it. No bending down, lifting things heavier than 10 pounds.
--I didn't put make-up on until I was two weeks post op.
--I stayed home most of the first month, and was only around vaccinated people. I couldn't bear the thought of getting a horrible cough and having my incisions burst. I was fully vaccinated at the time of my surgery.
--Expect bruising and swelling, but it is only temporary.
--I had someone stay with me for four days at home. You are a little groggy with pain meds, and it is better to have someone there who is not groggy to monitor the pills you take.
--I made sure I was very well hydrated before and after my procedure.
--I was never in pain, just discomfort. I have had dental procedures that were more painful. The most painful part was my throat was sore from being intubated. It would have been helpful to have some Chloraseptic in the hospital.
--I didn't look in a mirror the first week. Everything with me is mental and I thought I would have regrets if I saw myself so bruised and swollen.
--I took Vitamin C and multivitamins afterward, and had a supply of Tylenol and Advil on hand.
--I went grocery shopping and shopped for any necessities before I went to hospital.
--I ate small meals (organic fruits and vegetables, no red meat, mostly fish) every two hours for the first few days. I had a friend's homemade bone broth which was hydrating, comforting and nourishing (collagen).
--I had a lot of water with lemon, cucumber and mint. I had one huge bottle with the time of day marked on it so I was sure to get in at least 64 ounces every day. Surgery, pain meds, and being under anesthesia take a toll on the body. The more you hydrate the better.
--I had gauze, Bacitracin, Aquaphor, sunscreen, drinking straws, baby shampoo, and pj's that open in the front on hand. You don't want to put anything over your head the first couple of weeks.
--I stayed wrapped up 24/7 the first two weeks, and as much as I could the next two weeks.
--I slept with pillows propping me up to help with swelling the first two weeks.
--You can't get your incisions wet until the stitches are removed.
--Your incisions heal at a rate of 10% per week. Give yourself time to heal. No major events for a couple of months is best.
--You will have a post op visit at week 1, week 2, week 6 and then 4 months. Plan to look your best at 6 months.
--I flew after 4 weeks and went to a family funeral and was fine. My jaw was sore from talking too much.
--No sun for your new incisions for four months. Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are a must.
--You need to be as quiet as possible when you are healing. Don't raise your heart rate or do heavy lifting first 6 weeks. If you raise your heart rate you will swell. Keep your environment as stress free as possible. Don't smile too wide, yawn too wide, or laugh too much (hard for me) in the first 2 to 4 weeks.
--This is for you. Give yourself the time you need to heal. Don't rush it. You will be thrilled with the results and save time in the end by taking the time you need to heal properly.

Sam Lin and his team are amazing. Full Face Lift, Neck Lift, Upper Eye Lid Surgery.Very natural result. Feel and look refreshed and rested. Be sure to give yourself enough down time to fully recover. Takes 10 weeks for incisions to completely heal. You can be back at work after 10 days.

I had been thinking of freshening up my look for a while. I knew that I would be working for at least 10 more years. I am in a customer facing position. Zoom calls put new emphasis on my imperfections, and motivated me to make a plan.
When I started to see the light at the end of the tunnel with the pandemic, I booked a consultation with Sam and his team. I knew the timing was perfect, and would never be better. I was referred to him by my dermatologist. I was immediately comfortable with Sam, and knew I was in the best possible hands. Literally! He was born to be a surgeon.
I could not be more thrilled with the results. I look 10 years younger, but I don't believe anyone looks at me and thinks "she had some work done." It is very natural result. I look rested. My self-confidence has been refreshed, as well.
Things to keep in mind:
--It is critical that you are working with a doctor and team who make you comfortable and inspire confidence. I was immediately impressed by Sam's lack of ego, tremendous compassion, and stellar credentials. He is incredibly hard-working, and has a great sense of humor, too.
--If you are talking to your friends and family, I promise no one is going to say "I'm glad you are going to have this done." Everyone will say you don't need it. But this is not for anyone but you. Do it for yourself. This is your decision.
--Expect that you will book your initial consultation 3 months out when you call for your first appointment.
--I asked Sam how many procedures he does in a week, and what he did for his right brain (He plays the piano)
--Expect that once you have your initial consultation, your procedure will be booked 1-2 months from that date. You will need to pay your balance of fees due two weeks prior to the procedure.
--If you plan to submit anything to insurance, that needs to be done ahead of time, not after.
--Make sure you understand what all the charges are, including that the hospital and anesthesia are not included in the surgeon's fee.
--If you are having more than one procedure, make sure you understand the charges for each and what the results will be. Might seem obvious, but it is not.
--I took 10 days off from work. I made sure someone else could cover for me during that time. My procedure was the first of the month. I then worked remotely through the end of the month.
--Be sure to get up walking as soon as you can in the hospital. But don't over do it. No bending down, lifting things heavier than 10 pounds.
--I didn't put make-up on until I was two weeks post op.
--I stayed home most of the first month, and was only around vaccinated people. I couldn't bear the thought of getting a horrible cough and having my incisions burst. I was fully vaccinated at the time of my surgery.
--Expect bruising and swelling, but it is only temporary.
--I had someone stay with me for four days at home. You are a little groggy with pain meds, and it is better to have someone there who is not groggy to monitor the pills you take.
--I made sure I was very well hydrated before and after my procedure.
--I was never in pain, just discomfort. I have had dental procedures that were more painful. The most painful part was my throat was sore from being intubated. It would have been helpful to have some Chloraseptic in the hospital.
--I didn't look in a mirror the first week. Everything with me is mental and I thought I would have regrets if I saw myself so bruised and swollen.
--I took Vitamin C and multivitamins afterward, and had a supply of Tylenol and Advil on hand.
--I went grocery shopping and shopped for any necessities before I went to hospital.
--I ate small meals (organic fruits and vegetables, no red meat, mostly fish) every two hours for the first few days. I had a friend's homemade bone broth which was hydrating, comforting and nourishing (collagen).
--I had a lot of water with lemon, cucumber and mint. I had one huge bottle with the time of day marked on it so I was sure to get in at least 64 ounces every day. Surgery, pain meds, and being under anesthesia take a toll on the body. The more you hydrate the better.
--I had gauze, Bacitracin, Aquaphor, sunscreen, drinking straws, baby shampoo, and pj's that open in the front on hand. You don't want to put anything over your head the first couple of weeks.
--I stayed wrapped up 24/7 the first two weeks, and as much as I could the next two weeks.
--I slept with pillows propping me up to help with swelling the first two weeks.
--You can't get your incisions wet until the stitches are removed.
--Your incisions heal at a rate of 10% per week. Give yourself time to heal. No major events for a couple of months is best.
--You will have a post op visit at week 1, week 2, week 6 and then 4 months. Plan to look your best at 6 months.
--I flew after 4 weeks and went to a family funeral and was fine. My jaw was sore from talking too much.
--No sun for your new incisions for four months. Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are a must.
--You need to be as quiet as possible when you are healing. Don't raise your heart rate or do heavy lifting first 6 weeks. If you raise your heart rate you will swell. Keep your environment as stress free as possible. Don't smile too wide, yawn too wide, or laugh too much (hard for me) in the first 2 to 4 weeks.
--This is for you. Give yourself the time you need to heal. Don't rush it. You will be thrilled with the results and save time in the end by taking the time you need to heal properly.