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Dr. Sadati in Newport Beach, CA - (Don't Wait As Long As I Did - Do It Now!)
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This is day one - just had my neck lift /lower...
shreeekerApril 25, 2017
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This is day one - just had my neck lift /lower face lift this morning. All I can tell you is that everything I had concocted in my head was a million times worse then the actual procedure. I should have listened more carefully to Dr. Sadati because he told me what to expect and he was right. I've had no pain so far. My mouth feels fine and I could chew anything but I'm sticking to soft foods for now. My neck feels fine. I'm not freaking out about the headgear. I'm actually not freaking about about anything. I would do it again in a heartbeat. My biggest fear going in to all of this was my fear of a tight neck, feeling claustrophobic and not being able to handle the head wrap. Surprise surprise - as I write this I feel just fine. I have two drains in and they are doing their job. Questions? Go for it - but remember this is day 1 - about 12 hours after my neck and lower face lift. Who knows what tomorrow will bring but in my mind, going in, today was always going to be the worst of it for me due to my claustrophobia issues and I swear to you - its been NOTHING! Tomorrow I get the drains and headgear off and begin the recovery process. Hallelujah!
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Day 2 post op
shreeekerApril 26, 2017
Day 2: Doctor Sadati removed headgear and took out drains. I never even felt the drain removal - that's how gentle Dr. Sadati is. My neck looks great and my stitches look like perfection. I'll try to get some pictures at some point this week. Today I'm just following doctors orders to rest, keep lighter head gear on for another 3 days, drink water, ice for 15 minutes on and off and no lifting or bending. I can do that. I dont have pain but I do have swelling which makes my jar area feel tight. I am not experiencing any of the neck tightness that others have mentioned. I can feel my ears and my jaws - they just feel a bit sore and swollen. I do appear to be a bit back and blue on my neck but I can't say that it hurts. I just looks bad.
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April 26, 2017
Amazing! I love that you are doing well! Did you take any kind of protein or supplement before hand?
April 26, 2017
Yes - two weeks prior to the surgery I was taking 2 scoops daily of Platinum Performance Wellness Formula. I mixed it with my cereal or smoothies. I might continue with it as it really made me feel good. I also took Vitamin C and one week before started Arnica, pineapple and blueberries. I can't say that the latter three helped that much as I still appear to be pretty black and blue around my neck - but who knows what it would have looked like had I taken nothing?
April 27, 2017
remind me what kind of lift? SMAS? looking goof girl! i wish i was as pain free. my deep plane is sore. bd
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Day 2 post op photos
shreeekerApril 26, 2017
Although quite black and blue I can see my jaw line! Thank you, Dr. Sadati. I just want to cry I'm so happy with your work. No more jowls! No more turkey neck. I can't wait to wear pretty necklaces and shirts that show off my pretty neck. Even black and blue my neck is gorgeous compared to what it was. Wowza!!
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April 26, 2017
u look great my friend! what a super result and so soon! so glad u have no pain. i look like the young egg someone described and feel very tight. guess i got my moneys worth!! more soon, oxox bd
April 26, 2017
Oh I feel tight - and quite swollen. I just dont feel tight near my Adam's apple and I dont feel like I'm being strangled. Its mostly my jaw area. I hope everything stays where it is now because i couldn't be more thrilled with the results. Dr. Sadati is a genius. You won't even believe how perfect his stitches are. It's like a machine did them. One of my girlfriends took one look at me and said "I'm next". I'll try to get someone to come over and take photos of the stitches. I can't really get to them myself. Glad you're feeling well enough to go see a movie! I'm supposed to stay resting for another 3 days so I'm staying put for now. Are you black and blue? It doesn't look like it from your photos.
April 27, 2017
very black and blue where lipo in neck and itchy too. i see doc later today, glad to get another check up. sooooo happy for you!!!! more soon, bd
April 27, 2017
I dont see my doc until next Monday but I've been texting photos just to make sure all is as it should be. This is a walk in the park if not for the swelling. I can't believe I swelled so much after taking all that Arnica, blueberries, pineapples, etc. I'm kind of mad at myself for bruising so much!!! How dare myself after all my preparation!! Also, why are there so many different posts for you. Everytime I log on there are about 5 various posts from Faceliftneed - but they're all different. How did you do that?
April 27, 2017
Did you have drains? I can't see any pictures of you black and blue? Aren't you so happy to be on the other side of this? The worst was worrying about it before it all happened! We did it!!! Yay us!!
April 27, 2017
wow - nice! I hope you are feeling well. do you mind telling us how much this was? I am really impressed with his work and thinking about traveling to see him but am wondering about the price. Thanks
April 27, 2017
Kathy - you should reach out to his office and ask to speak to Janet. Janet will ask you to send her photos and tell her what it is you want done - neck, face, eyes, etc. Based on your photos and comments, he can give his recommendation for each area and the price. Every person is different so my quote might not be the same as yours. Its really easy when doing it via email - just make sure you take good shots of yourself to show him what you want done.
May 21, 2017
With your results, I would be crying with happiness too. What a FANTASTIC jawline and neck you have now. Poof! 20 years gone! I am scheduled for my lower FL next week!
May 24, 2017
Thank you, Amy! I'm so excited for you. Please let me know how it goes for you.
May 25, 2017
I am posting my experience in a blog: https://www.realself.com/review/bethesda-md-facelift-58-praying-face?offset=3&sle=0
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