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Young at Heart Wanting Young of Face

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1 year post

One Year Out

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WORTH IT$7,900
I had my one year follow up yesterday with Dr. Bonaparte. We are both thrilled with the results. I have absolutely no regrets after having this procedure and I definitely have no regrets with the surgeon or the facility that I chose to perform the procedure. I am enjoying life with a youthful appearance and outlook, I am happy.
I can't say enough good things about Dr Bonaparte and his staff. My experience had some challenges but I never felt like I was facing them alone. Dr Bonaparte gave the care and procedures that I required to give me the results that I sought.
This site was invaluable in both my research previous to the procedure and the support that I received in my healing and recovery. The ladies on this site are fantastic. I encourage others to get to know some of the ladies that may be having procedures at the same time as them and become each other's healing friends.
I will sign off this Review now. My journey is complete. I happily go out into life, once again having the outside match the inside.
Healing and supportive hugs
Pixie

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James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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June 29, 2017
Your outcome is lovely & because I live in Ottawa too, I will earmark this segment so I can review it again when it's my time. I will certainly remember Dr, Bonaparte's name. One point I would like to make & it includes all of the other ladies who post their pictures, sometimes it's very hard to really compare the before & after pictures when the before pictures are taken with no makeup & a frowning face & the after picturesis are of a made up smiling face. Definitely you can see the difference but we all look much better with the help of Este Lauder & L'Oreal & a smile. It's just not a fair comparison. Let's be honest, we all look old with a naked frowning face. I wish I could see more pictures of you. You had a great result & it is very natural & youthful. I look forward to more pictures. But you give me hope & courage.
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3 months post

I wore my hair up!

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As some of you know that have followed my story I had a bump in the road. At one week I had an infection set into the right side of my face. The infection was fixed with 2 runs of antibiotic but unfortunately a red, ugly area remained and showed no signs of going away. Having long hair was a beneficial as my hair covered all the red areas. Dr Bonaparte was fantastic and recommended a course of IPL treatments. IPL = Intense Pulse Light. It worked! So far I have had 3 treatments and results have been amazing. Tomorrow I find out if I need anymore. Jennifer, the technician, is fantastic. She is caring, efficient, thorough and very professional. She felt that I may just need a final touch up but we will see tomorrow. This weekend I wore my hair up for the first time since my surgery. I am so thrilled with the results of my surgery, with the results of the IPL and with the professional and thorough care that I have received from Dr. Bonaparte and all of the staff at the Ottawa Facial Surgery Centre. I would recommend the clinic to anyone that is considering a facial procedure.

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September 24, 2016
Beautiful skin!
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September 26, 2016
Thanks Hun
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September 26, 2016
So happy everything has worked out so well! Your skin looks so young and vibrant!!
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October 8, 2016
Beautiful!
May 10, 2017
Any chance you'd be willing to give another update on how you're doing? I just read about your whole journey here and since I also live in Ottawa, and hope to have a facelift, I'd love to know if you're still happy with your results and recommend the surgeon. Thanks!
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May 24, 2017
Hello fivekids10,
I am extremely happy with my results. My one year anniversary is Jun 17 and I have an appointment to see Dr Bonaparte on June 19th. I would recommend Dr B in a heartbeat. He is kind, compassionate and a talented surgeon, dare I say artist. I trusted him with my face and I have no regrets. I am planning on posting a final chapter to my story after my visit in June. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to send me a private message or post here. This is a fantastic site. I learned so much here and the support I got from the ladies that were undergoing similar surguries at the same time was immeasurable. Congratulations on your decision to have a facelift and I wish you all the best.
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2 months post

2.5 months out

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Hello ladies
I still have not had time to crop my photos and reinstall them into my story but wanted to check in and say hi. I am doing great - the results are phenomenal! I am so pleased. I finally feel like the outside matches the inside.

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August 30, 2016
Looking very nice
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August 30, 2016
I am so happy for you!
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August 30, 2016
Thank you S - you were definitely instrumental in making me feel at ease going into this adventure.
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August 30, 2016
And that is all that matters! So glad your outside now matches your youthful nature!
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August 30, 2016
Thank you Janet. We all have a happy ending to our fairy tale. Take care Sunshine
August 31, 2016
Did you have a lower eyelid lift too?
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August 31, 2016
No. I had upper eyelid surgery about 2 years ago.
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July 3, 2017
Great outcome! Your face and neck look fantastic! Enjoy!