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Goodbye Saggy Baggy Haggy, Hello Hopefully Beautiful! - Ramsey, NJ
UPDATED FROM newme062613
3 months post
10 Weeks
newme062613September 11, 2013
WORTH IT$14,000
Still have some ear discomfort, itch and redness on the scars, still need to cover with some makeup, I wonder when I can go makeup free again, or if ever. I went to have Restylane injections on my lips, I still have wrinkle above my lip even after very aggressive chemical peel. Not sure if this is working either, I still see wrinkles, and I thought this would be instant, (painful). All in all I am very happy with results, never expected perfection. But the doctor says I still have swelling and still have a ways to go. He won't even take the after pics for a few more weeks.
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UPDATED FROM newme062613
1 month post
4 weeks after surgery
newme062613July 29, 2013
Still have numb ears, but finally able to have my hair colored. My daughter is a stylist so she washed my hair and did everything so I didn't have to explain anything to anyone at the salon. She even had an extension for where you put your neck in the sink so it wasn't such a strain on my neck.
My. Eye incisions in the outer corners are still red, but not puckered anymore. I was really worried about those looking like bug bites forever! I can still feel the ends of the stitches poking out if one if them. Six more weeks till my other daughters wedding,
My ears still itch, as do the stitches on the back if my neck in the hairline. What do you wear as far as sun screen on your face? Every time I try one my eyes water and all my makeup comes off, I am not really a hat person, but have been wearing one when I am outside for a long period because I haven.t found an SPF other than a 15 I can tolerate.
My. Eye incisions in the outer corners are still red, but not puckered anymore. I was really worried about those looking like bug bites forever! I can still feel the ends of the stitches poking out if one if them. Six more weeks till my other daughters wedding,
My ears still itch, as do the stitches on the back if my neck in the hairline. What do you wear as far as sun screen on your face? Every time I try one my eyes water and all my makeup comes off, I am not really a hat person, but have been wearing one when I am outside for a long period because I haven.t found an SPF other than a 15 I can tolerate.
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July 29, 2013
Wow Newme...you look just gorgeous!! What luck your daughter is a stylist so no explaining too! lol To me, that was an added annoyance to a personal matter of privacy, but something necessary to deal with on the first salon appointment. :) I WAS using the Obagi sunscreen, dermatologist/PS provided only. It is an SPF 50 specifically for your face. But it's very expensive and I found it extremely heavy with all the layering of that, moisturizer, makeup etc. I have since switched to a L'Oreal Sunscreen made specifically for your face. It seems to go on very silky and feels better on my skin. This one can be found at a grocery store or pharmacy for a fraction of the price of the Obagi. It's just a small bottle and a very thin consistency; so almost like putting on a milky serum. Your results are just great! And, it looks like you took years off!
July 29, 2013
I use Smashbox CC cream. It has SPF 30. It's like a colored moisturizer/ light foundation that addresses discoloration. I love it. I still use my regular moisturizer underneath though. You look great!
September 1, 2013
How are you doing now? I am planning to have a neck and face lift with Dr. Capella. He did a really nice job on you!
September 11, 2013
I am doing well, almost 3 months, if you have any questions I would be happy to help you, especially about the hospital stay, Care One facility stay, and recovery, if you would like my opinions.
September 11, 2013
Newme,
did your pics get taken down or are they being re-posted? From other coments they probably were up at one point...grace60
September 13, 2013
Thank you, I appreciate that. I had a Tummy Tuck with him last April. Next month I am having that converted to an LBL, doing my inner thighs, and doing the upper body lift. I will be Franken Barbie. Then the plan would be to do face/neck lift and implants.
April 4, 2014
What care One facility did you stay at? What are you thoughts? I am having a tummy tuck and breast lift and was thinking of staying at one for recovery.
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July 19, 2013
Newme... I don't know HOW they didn't notice because you look just amazing! Totally refreshed and gorgeous. You go girl!!
July 21, 2013
Thank you for your pictures and updates. It really helps me to calm myself when I see on others what I will see post-op on myself. You are gorgeous and healing so nicely.
July 28, 2013
You look great. Was that a Chemical Peel on your Perioral area?
July 29, 2013
It was from under my nose to my upper lip and my lower lip to my chin. Finally after 4 weeks it is no longer getting red.
September 11, 2013
Curious if you could go back in time would you do it again? I have seriously been considering doing the same thing.
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