My Present to Myself. Too Young on the Inside to Be Looking Like Old on the Outside. Asheville, NC

Thanks so much. Kathleen

Hi, thanks for asking. this past friday its been a month. so far, great. Some days I feel the tightness and see the swelling in my jawline/neck area worse than other days and sometimes some hotness/warmth on my earlobes. The numbness is getting better each week. But its all part of the healing. I'm back to working out at the gym, which is a good thing, makes me feel better. The scarring all looks and feels really good, I attribute that to using the mepitac tape Dr. H recommended. Still using it for another few weeks. I'm very happy with the results. Dr. H did a wonderful job! This friday is my husbands companys christmas party, so I'll be posting a picture when I'm all cleaned up, lol.

Did you use the Mepitac tape behind your ears as well? Do you leave it on for days at a time or apply daily? I'm wondering about wearing it when I go to work etc. I assume the swelling is only discernable to you at this point or no?

Hi, I can tell that I'm swelling, its really because I ate too much salt the night before. The tape I wear everyday, it stays on pretty good even when I take showers and wash my face morning and evening. I usually change it out every two days. I
only use the tape in front of my ears, nothing behind. I cut the tape in half to make it very thin, its barely noticeable when its on. I'm using BioCorneum for a salve in back of my ears. Its for scars and seems to be doing a very good job. You can find it on Amazon.

Thank you!

Your welcome. Kathleen

Hi, thanks so much. Getting better everyday. I did not travel very far. I live 2 hours away from Asheville. I had my surgery on a friday and stayed the night in a hotel so I could see Dr. H in the a.m. to remove the drain and head bandage. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Thanks, Kathleen

Hello! I am leaning heavily towards Dr. H for my lower facelift as well. I really can only take two weeks off work - do you feel that you were healed enough in two weeks to go back to work without anyone really noticing?

Hi, two weeks will be plenty of time. No worries. You'll be fine in a week. I took it easy the first week and just lounged around the house. The swelling was minimal and I didn't really bruise, I only had a tiny spot on the side of my neck that lightly bruised but was gone in the first week or two. It looks very natural and no one noticed anything different. Thats a good thing:) Dr. H. is a wonderful surgeon, you'll be in good hands. Kathleen

Everything is great. Healed up and can't even tell. The incisions are practically invisible. The numbness has subsided alot, still have some along my jawline but it can take up to a year for all to go away. I'm going back to see Dr. H tomorrow for my 3 month check. I can send you a pic if you like, just send me your email address.

Aww, thanks so much. I didn't go in with very high expectations, I just wanted a refreshed look, but right now I can't believe what a wonderful job he did. I know it'll relax more but I'm very happy with the results. I'm still swelling and still numb, but that will take sometime to go away. I'm going today to see Dr. H to get my stitches out and hopefully he says I'm doing well.

Recovery is going well, I think its going to be awhile before I feel fab but I'll get there. 17 days post. No bruising to speak of except for a small area on my neck which is gone. The areas behind my ears, chin and in front of ears, where the stitches were are all looking really good and healing nicely, am still using the tape and will continue for the next 6 weeks. Swelling has gone down some but still there, mostly around the ears. Numbness and hardness in front of ears is still there but not as bad as day 2. I still also have numbness in the jaw area too. Tightness has become better also. Its just going to take time, but other than that I'm happy with the results and glad I did it. I will try to post some pics. When I get them downloaded to my Mac.

Thanks so much and Yes, I do have incisions behind and in front of the ears.

TRUTH! What the heck, I can't even find half the people i was following. Oh yeah, I have those glasses too..love them & they look better now after Dr. Harley!! :)

Yes, I just said the same - can't find my people either. What were they thinking? :(

well thank you. I'm doing pretty good. I think I was in the office getting ready for my BL last friday when I saw you come into the office for bandage removal. Was that you. Your pics are amazing, I know you have to be pleased with the result.