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POSTED UNDER Mini Facelift Reviews

Feeling Nervous but Ready

UPDATED FROM karen21559
2 months post

photos show each day recovery

WORTH IT$12,500

karen21559's provider

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. DeJoseph was one of the few doctors I consulted with who was willing to do a free consultation. I did not at any point feel that he was doing anything that he did not feel was necessary. There was no hard sell or effort to push services. He was very reassuring and took a great deal of time. There are many things you can hide, but not a bad plastic surgery on your face. I was very nervous that I would not end up looking natural. As you can see by the photos, it is completely natural. So much so, that no one that I haven't told, even knows that I had it done. It is clear from the before and after shots that there is a significant difference, but it is so subtle that no one notices. Dr. DeJoseph's entire staff is very professional and he takes a personal interest in every aspect of the follow up visits. I did a lot of research before I selected him and can highly recommend him over many other doctors. I would not hesitate to endorse him with the highest confidence.

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Thank you for the additional photos. You're gorgeous and he did a great job.
I grew up at 8000ft, lots of sun damage, so I am really interested to what he could accomplish. I am assuming that the results from the laser resurfacing will only get better in the coming months. It looks so natural, just as if the clock was rolled back.
the laser resurfacing produces more collagen in the skin and that does improve the look over the first few months. To be honest, I think I will likely have another round of it in six months because it does even more the second time to get more of the sun damage off. The only down side to the procedure is that you really can't do much until you don't have to put all the ointment on. It isn't painful at all, just a nuisance in terms of being able to resume normal work life.
It makes such a huge difference, though. In six months, the first round will have really taken effect and the second will be great! I guess you can try to schedule it around a long holiday weekend.

Sun damage! If we had only known before we did it!
What beautiful results - you must be very happy! Both the lift as well as the resurfacing worked really well!
Wow, your results are amazing, you look absolutely wonderful ! And incredibly natural ! Congratulations to you and your amazing surgeon, and thank you for sharing your results.
wow that after surgery smile is fabulous.... You look good.
you look absolutely incredible. money well spent. you easily look 15-20 years younger. beautiful!!
ORIGINAL POST

I was heavier when I was younger and went through...

I was heavier when I was younger and went through menopause early. That left me with a bad combination of loss of collagen and loose skin around my neck and face. At 58, I decided it was time to do something about it. I went to see Dr. DeJoseph who recommended a mini facelift and a neck lift. I also did a laser resurfacing to remove a lot of sun damage. I was extremely happy with my procedure. My main concern going in was that it was not going to look natural. It is so natural that even just a couple of weeks post surgery, no one even knew I had anything done, but just remarked how good I looked. He is an amazing doctor.

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LOVELY!
Wow you look lovely, thank you for sharing.
Wow! What a difference. Happy for you.
My GOD!! You're BEAUTIFUL!!
You look amazing such lovely eyes and teeth. You must be thrilled.Would love a few more photos of your recovery.
My recovery was really easy. I don't know how to post those. If you tell me, I am happy to send them
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