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Mini Face Lift and Neck - North Dartmouth, MA
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I am 52 (almost 53)...my neck is saggy and stringy...
realself6April 10, 2013
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I am 52 (almost 53)...my neck is saggy and stringy muscles pop out. Also jaw line is starting to jowel. I have been thinking about doing this for about 6 months. Had consultations with several doctors. Having face work is terrifying! There are very few plastic surgeons in my area. I have had other procedures. Breast implants..first saline then many years later replaced with silcone. Great move very happy with the change! Also had some lipo body scultping...great! So I am posting a blog because there was no information on the doctor I chose. I wished there was some information about him. Also the experiences on here for this procedure seem to vary wildly. So I will blog my progress. Hoping for the best but a total wreck right now about my decision. 5 Days to go...I am taking 1000 mg vit c. to get ready. Have all scripts filled. Need to pick up tylenol and stool softeners. Will post pics after procedure.
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April 13, 2013
Good luck ! Everything will be fine. Trust your surgeon. Please keep us informed.
April 13, 2013
Oh, and I forgot... How much did everything cost you? I would like to have an idea before I have some consultations. I do live in California, so I'm sure I should add on some $$. Thanks again~Kathy
April 13, 2013
I lost my previous comments. Ta k you for sharing with us. I hope you're feeling somewhat better. I too would like to have the exact same procedures don. I am a 47 year old female. I gained some weight ambit 4 years ago and have since lost the weight. It's like the lower half of my face dropped. I never imagined at my age that I would have a very ugly turkey neck and jowls. I look like a 75 year old on the bottom half of my face! I would love to hear from you again, and I hope you're doing we'll. thanks~Kathy
April 13, 2013
3days to go. Bad dreams last night worried about scars worried i will regret. $7,200 money better spent else where....arrrhh. Got my hair cut and colored yesterday so it wont need to be done for awhile. My friend had a procedure scheduled in rhode island and she canceled the morning of!!
April 13, 2013
I am planning on posting pics this week. Maybe that will help u. Sounds similar to me.
April 18, 2013
I am familiar with Dr. Fox and you are correct, he is kind and very personable. I am considering having some work done and will be looking forward to your photos. PS, you won't regret it.
April 18, 2013
Day 3....feel like i am progressing well. So anxious before! A little on the fence about putting pics up. Dr Fox says biggest change day 6 to 8. Just may wait until then to post. There is some discomfort and eating and sleeping r challenging. Drinking smoothies. What r u considering having done ?
April 18, 2013
I am thinking of correcting a previous neck lift done 10 years ago by someone else, also touch up on a facelift done by someone else. The difficulty eating and turning your head are very normal and should clear in a week or two. You will also see a dramatic difference in your appearance in that time too.
UPDATED FROM realself6
Day of treatment
Had my proceduredone this morning. Meds are...
realself6April 16, 2013
Had my proceduredone this morning. Meds are wearing off. Very achy head and jaw. Gel ice pack is my best friend! So far everything is good. My experience with doctor amd staff a 10. I felt extremely well cared for. Office location with surgery center across hall wad so convenient and not stressful. Did not feel rushed out after...very easy. I will post pics. I cant imagine better treatment so far! Hope results are worth if. I think i asked hi 600 times coming out of anestishia lol
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April 16, 2013
I am so happy that you're doing ok after the surgery. Keep putting ice gel pack. You will be fine soon. If you can, post some pictures for us.
April 17, 2013
Day 2 cannot wait to get wrap off my head and drains out. Looking forward to washing my hair. There is pain but its not aweful. Cannot eat or chew. Jaws hurt. I am making some amazing smoothies. Did not sleep much. Spent night in comfy recliner. So far tv and gel ice my best friends. I can tell i am going to recover quickly. The drains are coming out today. I did not have any drainage. I am taking pics will put up soon.
April 19, 2013
Night 3 husband cleaned stitches such a relief! Very itchy and tender and numb. Today had its rough moments. Cant wait to shower. Have to wait 1 more day for areas where drains came out to close. Have antibiotic ointment on stitches and arinica gel on neck and cheeks.
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8 days post
1 Week out today. Went to doctor yesterday had...
realself6April 24, 2013
1 Week out today. Went to doctor yesterday had stitches removed. Not painful. Have a small tear on one earlobe. Doctor not worried but must keep lubricant on it and wear head strap at least half the day over the next week. Sick of the head strap! Ripped it off in middle of night last night. Sleeping is restless. Some swelling. My face looks wide and tight and weird. I have a ridge on one cheek. Doctor said its trapped swelling and that it should go away. Have to keep ointment around ear incisions. Its in my hair and annoying. Every day has been very dramatic changes and healing. Hoping to be presentable this week. Has been difficult avoiding social contact. I started to put pictures up but my husband thinks is a bad idea so took them down. Jury is still out on whether I am glad I did this or not. Last night I was wishing I had not because I look weird. Hope that changes over the next week! I am off all meds thank god. Hated having all that crap in my body but definitely needed it. The meds for sleeping a must if you ask me. I stopped taking because I don't want to get dependent. Very prone to that. Also weaned off pain meds because I was starting to get extreme nausea. Blamed meds. Stomache is just ok today. Constipation also a major pain in the butt LOL. I have hypothyroid so extra challenging there. If I don't exercise every day my system just does not work at all. Doctor says at least one more week. I can start walking right now but nothing too vigorous. I walked 2 moderate miles on treadmill last night waiting for my son to have session with his trainer. Last night was first time driving. That's about it. I will post at least once more after the next week. I don't think scaring is going to be much. Inscision were so clean and well hidden. Must be patient on the cheeks...
Thanks so much for starting your story! I absolutely love following the whole journey from pre-op to final results. Your blog here will definitely help so many others and I hope you get a lot out of writing about your process as well.
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