Neck lift in my mid 30s

I have hated my side profile and chin/neck since my early 20s. I even got a few consultations back then and doctors recommend lipo in the neck but I never went through with it. Finally at 34, and an iPhone full of pictures of my neck and sideview I finally started the journey of looking for facial plastic surgeon. I went to go see 5 doctors all who told me different things. I ended up with Dr. Afrooz because he was so calm and really seemed like he knew what he was doing. He explained that lipo was not the solution, I needed to tighten the platysmas muscles and take out the feel fat from the neck, all things that couldn't be done with lipo. He even drew for me exactly what he would do for me during his consultation. He also told me I didn't need a small chin implant as it would make my face more masculine. I booked with him right away I felt confident and was anxious to get my new snatched neck.

During my preop appt a week before surgery, he made me feel very secure. I brought in literally pages of printed inspirational pics. Most doctors would have been annoyed but he listened to all my bullet points ( I had like 12) and explained and went over all the details with me and my husband.

The day of my surgery I went in early. The facility and staff were great. The anesthesiologist was very friendly and outgoing I jokingly asked him to please not kill me as I get very nervous about general anesthesia and he explained how general is actually safer than local iv anesthesia.

After the surgery, I went home with a wrap on my head (head compression) I was groggy but had zero pain, except some discomfort from the tube that goes down ur throat for the anesthesia.

8 days post up and I am very happy with the results so far. I will keep updating here but I have to say that I am glad so far I went with him. He was quickly to video call when I had questions after surgery (even if it was the week of thanksgiving) his nurses texted me back when I had random questions.

I am waiting for swelling to go down even more but I am loving my neck now. I am also glad I didn't do a chin implant as he was right and as my neck tightened my chin stand outs more.

I have a tendency to keloid so I am praying my scar heals ok! I will come back for updates.