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Athletic Face Needed a Lift! - Newport Beach, CA

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I have never stopped exercising since high school...

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I have never stopped exercising since high school and had that athletic face sag- I had even stopped running as much these last few years and started biking thinking the running was making all my skin loose (maybe it was)? Unfortunately the skin does not naturally get tighter- so I visited Dr Lee. My fear was I would be told I was too young for such a lift; to my surprise I was a perfect candidate even after the procedure I was told my skin pulled back as far as many 65 year olds! Dr. Lee and his office were very professional, answered my many questions, and accommodated my crazy schedule! The lift is not like the old lifts where you are under major anesthesia and have an unnatural face pull. In less than a week I was back to work, sitting of course (I know I was supposed to wait a week) - The procedure was not SO dramatic that people knew what I actually had done, nor was it "Fake tight" looking- but people clearly noticed a refreshing look and I received compliments DAILY from people not knowing I had gotten anything done, but noticing something (people complimented my hair, my overall appearance, my clothes, they weren't quite sure what was different- but definitely knowing there was something refreshing about me)- Now this is my new normal and I could not be happier. If that skin ever sags again in the future I will be right back in his office.

athlete face's provider

Raymond E. Lee, MD

Raymond E. Lee, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

5.0 | 211 Reviews
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Replies (10)

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July 13, 2016

Thanks for sharing! Your results are incredible, I'm impressed! What’s the #1 piece of advice you would give to someone considering this?

July 13, 2016
Make sure to do your research on the right doctor even if you have to pay more ... It's your face! :)
July 14, 2016
How was your recovery? Very painful??? Did you have drains? I am thinking about this same procedure...thanks in advance...Jo
July 14, 2016
1 small drain removed the next day- no pain
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July 26, 2016
very nice results
July 26, 2016
I'm a runner too and have definitely noticed the sag in the past year. Did you have a full face lift and a neck lift? Your face looks so youthfully defined now. Can't really tell by the pics but looks like the nasiolabial folds are smoothes out as well? Very nice - so happy for you!