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58 Mini Lift - Palm Harbor, FL

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I hated the extra skin from weight loss on my neck...

Ashe1130
WORTH IT$3,500
I hated the extra skin from weight loss on my neck but didn't want a neck lift. I have been creeping on real self for a while deciding what I should do and finally decided on a mini lift. It was hard to find pictures of people with no other additions to the mini lift so went for a consult to see just mini lift before sand afters for people my age and saw it addressed the skin on the neck enough for me to sign on for the procedure. I an so happy with the results and am only 3 days out. I can't thank Dr Tennenbaum and his nurse Jan for such positive results. I have had no problems at all and no pain problems. Just keeping head up ANC taking it easy

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Noel Tenenbaum, MD

Noel Tenenbaum, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 1, 2014
2 days out - does that mean two days after your mini lift???? Others post a week later and have extreme swelling - I wonder what the difference is and btw you look awesome!
June 5, 2014
Thank you so much. You can see how my neck was before {that posted in the middle} the last picture was day 3 now I'm at a week and a half and no swelling and feeling great. not doing anything until final stitches come out Monday. I think the difference was the frozen peas for 5 days off and on my face.
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June 2, 2014
Wow! Awesome results! Thank you so much for sharing on RealSelf. What would you say was the most difficult part of recovery?
June 5, 2014
Thank you . Sleeping sitting up. I used the frozen peas for 5 days to help with swelling but it wasn't a major issue so I assume the peas were the answer. I also refrained from doing anything not necessary. I didn't want any problems with my face.
June 5, 2014
sleeping sitting up. 4 pillows
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June 2, 2014
Amazing results! Great price too! Congrats!
June 5, 2014
Thank you so much
March 19, 2015
I have been looking around to get one and your face looks great. I don't need a neck lift either. I want the in office and I think that is a good price for it being in office. I don't want to pay more then $3500.00 for it because I don't need a lot of work. I see some face lifts lately and there picture show there jowls still hanging after surgery that is not a good face lift. I think I will call them and check it out. Thanks for posting
August 4, 2015
Was it with general anesthesia or local?
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9 days post

9 days

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Doing great and looks awesome. Just a bit of soreness by the ear if touched. No earrings yet , I can deal with that to get the results that I did. I did have this done in office. Didn't feel a thing besides the 1st few pinches to numb me. No sickness and was able to eat and drink anything before going in. (soft foods after ) Will post new picture shortly.

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June 5, 2014
Just posted my nine days out picture and my stitches in hair come out Monday. I have had no problems washing my hair with the stitches. You couldn't even see them.
June 6, 2014
Hi there Ashe: Glad it worked well for you - this doc has somewhat mixed reviews and just like trip advisor i am not sure what to think... Did he cut out much skin? You would have seen it I guess.
June 26, 2014
Just like anything else go with your gut. I saw reviews a woman wrote how he was busy flirting with staff blah,blah,blah. I saw none of that and could care less. I found them to be very openly friendly and joking. Its all what your comfortable with . I didn't feel a thing except the initial pinches and love my results. When I was 40 I had a breast revision by a BCPS that was recommended to me by my gynecologist who knew I picked another surgeon and said just go talk to him he did my parents face lifts . Biggest mistake I ever made. Yet he had great reviews. I woke up during surgery and he did Lipo on my stomach too close to the skin and left scars. I am having a TT done next. I picked a different surgeon because he specializes in giving that corset look and will cut out the scarring I've been living with for 18 years.
June 26, 2014
Thanks for this too, yes its like tripadvisor hotel reviews one says palace the next says pig sty. It is tough. The flirting in the office, i could care less, in fact a little may even be healthy for the office, depends on the people. But it is good to hear directly from someone who has dealt with that office for their feelings - having someone cut your face is a big step. It worked well for you, so that's great and his prices seem reasonable on his site. Thanks again!
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June 27, 2014
So very true - go with your gut at the end of all your research cause it's you who has to live with the results at the end of the day.
June 27, 2014
Yes, it is true, once done, it's done!
June 6, 2014
Hey Ashe: this doc has mixed reviews but obviously it went well for you - which is great, you think it worth the investment? Did he cut much skin out? I am guessing he would have to for those results. Thanks!
June 26, 2014
I went through his reviews also and didn't know what to expect when I went there. I really liked him and his staff so I booked immediately. it wasn't the price (but I was surprised) I was having it done anyway. I wanted the pictures of just the mini lift with no additional add ons and when I saw those I knew I was going to use him.
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June 6, 2014
WOWzers YOU Look amazing!!!!! and what a price !!!! kudos to You!!!
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June 9, 2014
Holy price tag!! What a deal!!
June 26, 2014
Thank you so much.
June 26, 2014
I definitely got more then I paid for. And his staff is so welcoming I'm actually having lunch with his nurse Friday. My girlfriend is having a full facelift, neck lift, and under eyes done by him.
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June 26, 2014
That's awesome- I turned my GF on to mine too- doing the same - my md & my fiancée doing business- great stuff going on-
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June 9, 2014
You look so great I keep coming back to your review. I think I want to grow my hair back out! You look stunning! Great result and so natural!!!
June 26, 2014
Thank you so much. Its awesome to have such positive feedback. I just wanted to look like I had a refreshed long vacation. now if I could get one of those lol..
UPDATED FROM Ashe1130
1 month post

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I am a month out and look fab. If people can tell you look refreshed and rested then its a good facelift. If they can tell you've been stretched, and pulled you picked the wrong surgeon. Lucky for me on this one I am happy with my choice and hope everyone ends up as comfortable and happy with theirs. But I do feel don't put your eggs all in one basket . Some surgeons are great at 1 or 2 procedures and average at others . Don't feel disloyal going to different surgeons when researching what works for you. And understand were not 20 anymore (and don't want to be ) but slowing down the clock is an option and a decision I was happy to make.

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June 26, 2014
Very good result & you look lovely - glad you are pleased :-)
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June 26, 2014
Ashe1130, I had a mini lift too. My stitches start at temple( horizontal) down and inside the ear and around the back into the hairline. It seems like it was more then a mini lift (SMAS) I'm curious as to where you stitches are. My neck was not as bad as jowls the wrinkles around my mouth but still my neck is greatly improved.
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July 4, 2014
Lovely results Bravo... You Look amazing!!!!
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July 17, 2014
Just beautiful! Glad you did it!
October 8, 2014
You look fantastic! Your neck matches your face now...simply beautiful.