49 Year Old

Had my procedure yesterday. Was given lazapham and Demerol before procedure. Dr Shewmake has a very gentle touch and the nurses in his office are competent and funny which helps relax you. I had my face and neck $2600 and my abdominal area $4000. They asked that I have a driver but honestly doubt I truly needed one. I was Nunez and he did my tummy first then my face and neck. All together, it took about 3 hours. I was very comfortable the entire time. I left with some head gear and compression garment. Today I am a little tender but nothing uncomfortable at all. A week before procedure I stopped taking any ibuprofen (which I only take for headaches occasionally). I started taking bromelain and arnica one week before. This significantly reduces bruising and bleeding. I also am a non smoker so this helps also. I asked Dr Shewmake a few months back to do a facelift and he said I didn't need it. I was a little upset because I felt I did but am actually glad I didn't and this procedure came along and he felt this was a much better option. I had minimal sagging starting around cheeks and my tummy had been slightly sagging sense giving birth 30 years ago and I also had gained a little weight so he did lipo along with the body tite. Even though this is day two and all the fluid hasn't gone away (this will take weeks of wearing my compression garment) I can actually see how my tummy has already flattened and my cheeks have tightened where before my dimples looked sunken. I will post pics and updates as I heal. Highly recommend Dr Shewmake and staff.