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38 Mini Facelift for Acne Scars and sagging skin - Roanoke, VA
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Today is 2nd after surgery. I would say the pain...
Summerlover28May 2, 2015
$5,050
Today is 2nd after surgery. I would say the pain get's to a 6 at times but with pain meds its like a 2. I can't see my results yet. My face/neck area is wrapped tightly. I have 2 drains on each side. They will come out today. I had this surgery to improve serious acne scars On my cheeks that had gotten so much worse after the birth of my daughter. Pain medIcation given to was Lortab 5/325 & Phenergan for nausea. The pain is behind my ears.
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2 days post
3rd day mini facelift
Summerlover28May 3, 2015
I'm still swollen. I did shower today. My ears hurt more than anything. I will be so glad when the swelling subdides. Also, near my earlobes is kinda hard to touch and numb. Hopefully this will go away. I can't say result wise yet because of the swelling. Still taking pain meds around the clock. swelling my cheeks up to bottom of my eyelids. I almost think the compression garment is causing some of this.
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3 days post
Day 4
Summerlover28May 4, 2015
The Swelling seems a little better today. My incision line in front of my ears is hard and numb. I haven't experienced any bruising yet. I'm not sure if that's bad or good. I continue to take pain meds around the clock 5/325 lortab which does control my pain. I am also on an antibiotic bactrim that I take twice a day. I have iced my face a couple of times. I'm pretty anxious about infection and necrosis. Praying I don't have any complications. I've been resting in bed watching movies for the past 4 days. I still can't chew very well because it hurts to do that. I've been eating jello and soup. My ps also gave me a supplement SinEcch. This is supposed to help with bruising and swelling. I also am sleeping with my head up at night and when the pain meds knock me out. I'm still wearing the compression garment. I feel better with it on.
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May 4, 2015
I'm glad the swelling seems better. Loving your day to day updates. Please keep us posted! I'm sure you will slowly and surely get better and better. :)
May 5, 2015
Thank you, I think it's going to be a slow process. I'm waiting for the bruising to show up
June 23, 2015
Do not put ice on your incisions will hinder blood supply - take benadryl for burning itching - check call Dr before ici g anything on chhrrks neck or face Good luck
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If you feel it hasn't fully helped with the acne scars their are other options like laser you could try?
Do you know how long the facelift took and was it scary getting it done?
What was the pain like after?
In your after photo you don't seem to have much swelling or brusing but in some other reviews ive seen the person has huge swelling and looks "beaten up" and even "alien like"...
You can also see Dr. Karam's work and request a consultation through his profile here on RealSelf. :)