46. Neck Lift. Lower Facelift. Upper Bleph. Lips. Liquid Lift.

Oh pooh, I had to type this again because when I went to load my pictures everything I already wrote was lost…boohoo. This time I am using a word document to write everything so I have a back up. Anyway…
My family and friends don’t think I need to have anything yet but I see the changes in my face/neck and want to do something before it’s obvious that I did DO something. Hope that makes sense. Plus, I feel young at heart and still want the rest of me to match. At some point I’ll surrender to aging…not there yet.
I started my facelift research over a year ago, read a lot of material, looked at lots of pictures and whatever else I could get my hands on regarding the topic. I met with at least 6 surgeons in the Dallas area, all well respected and credentialed as far as I could tell. I chose Dr. Roberts because of his experience, vertical lift approach, “scar-less” focus, attention to detail and his patient reviews. Also, I appreciate Dr. Robert’s easy-going bedside manner. I didn’t get the sense of an over inflated ego that I’ve encounter with other plastic surgeons. His staff are patient, friendly and accommodating which is exactly what is needed to help put you at ease during this process. I recommend asking a lot of questions and know that it is normal to be a little nervous. However, when your day arrives, you have to trust your surgeon. I do and I’m excited for January 11th, 2018!
While going under, I thought I might as well get everything done that I wanted. Hence the 4mm lip implants top and bottom, upper eye bleph and a liquid facelift (to be done about a month after surgery when my swelling goes down). I have pretty good lips, I don’t get them injected either but I notice the volume diminishing as I age. I’m a little nervous with the lips. Don’t mind a little va-voom but hoping for natural looking results.
I'm sharing my experience to help others with their decisions and give credit where it is due. I welcome your comments and questions. See you on the other side.

So it's been a little over a week since my surgery. I am pleased with how things are coming along. The swelling is coming down, the left side is more swollen than the right. The right side looks great! My left side is slightly different above my mouth. The suture lines are fantastic, except for above my left ear the incision is a little wider and not a flat as I would like. I'm going to put cica silicone sheets on my scars in a few days. Although I must say, so much os how a scar heals is in the hands on the surgeon (as much as some of them would not like to own up to). I know this from past experience (long story). Hopefully, this spot with fade nicely...shall see. Yesterday I noticed a stitch got left behind. Will have to call tomorrow to see what to do about that. :)

Lips bruised but looking good!

FYI - some things I did before hand to prepare for surgery.
5 Rife treatments - instrument that delivers energy to the body as a stimulus to the user; this may at the same time, provide a destructive environment to all kinds of pathogens.
Lymphatic drainage with a microcurrent machine.

After surgery:
Dry brushing for lymphatic drainage
Take probiotics (take at a different time than the antibiotics)
Smooth Move herbal tea (no fun to be constipated on top of everything else)
Resting and watching lots of movies. Planned on being more productive but with a stiff neck/head and a cold that keeps lingering I do not have that kind a energy. Although I am keeping up with my Spanish lessons.

The last two nights I slept a full night, before I could only sleep 2-4 hours at a time.

Posting pics from the past week soon.