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57 Year Old with Scheduled Facelift - Should I Do Dermabrasion or Are Other Alternatives Better?
UPDATED FROM jdigjudy
5 months post
Before/After photos at 4.5 months
jdigjudyJune 4, 2018
$9,500
I am so happy that I did this. I no longer feel frumpy. I no longer look in the mirror and ONLY see my warbly ugly neck. It was worth it, a million times over. Dr. Edelson really does meticulously good work.
UPDATED FROM jdigjudy
1 month post
Lymph massage is amazing!
jdigjudyFebruary 23, 2018
Nearly 4 weeks after my hematoma fix-it surgery, I was still swollen with really restricted movement in my neck (felt like I was in a head brace). The surgeon said it would all resolve, which I believe, but I also thought there just had to be something to do to speed it up. Lo and behold, I found a masseuse who specializes in all-things-lymph. Although I was a little skeptical - after the first massage I felt 100 times better - and that night I was up peeing a LOT. Swelling went down somewhat but I just FELT so much better, it was crazy. Her name is Kathleen Lisson here in San Diego. http://solacesandiego.wixsite.com/mysite is her website. I just had a second massage today, and am optimistic -- every day DOES get better, and this seems to really help the fluid know where to go. I would never have believed it, but like I said, I was sick of being stiff and puffy and really wanted some relief.... so I have to say, if that is YOU, seeking out a qualified lymph masseuse might help you, too....!
Will post pictures in a bit, but just had to say this. I still don't have sensation on my neck and sides of face (which makes playing the violin kind of "interesting") - but that is livable...
Will post pictures in a bit, but just had to say this. I still don't have sensation on my neck and sides of face (which makes playing the violin kind of "interesting") - but that is livable...
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April 21, 2018
it’s been a while since your last post. How are things now? Hope good, would love to see a recent pic.
June 4, 2018
Hi! Sorry I haven't been on, just posted the before/afters that were taken 3 weeks ago (I guess that makes them 4 month pictures, oops!). I am really happy with it. I can't see the scars at all, and people just say I look young - not that I look "done". :)
Thank goodness!
Thank goodness!
April 26, 2018
any new news? I was following along with your progress and then..nothing. are you happy with your results? have any scarring pictures?
June 4, 2018
Sorry I haven't been on this website! Just posted the before/afters! I can't even see the scars. He does the sutures in FRONT of the ears, not along that little piece of skin. Soooo happy....
UPDATED FROM jdigjudy
17 days post
I don't know what day it is since half my face is a week behind!
jdigjudyFebruary 3, 2018
I'm just learning patience...
Swelling continues to go down at a snail's pace. Tightness and shoulder/neck pain, but none of it is unbearable. Just uncomfortable. Got most of the left side stitches out Friday. Going back Tuesday for the right side. I think it's still too early to tell, but am happy so far. The dermabrasion is getting lighter, too.
Swelling continues to go down at a snail's pace. Tightness and shoulder/neck pain, but none of it is unbearable. Just uncomfortable. Got most of the left side stitches out Friday. Going back Tuesday for the right side. I think it's still too early to tell, but am happy so far. The dermabrasion is getting lighter, too.
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February 4, 2018
it looks like you are coming right along and looking fabulous. Yes no activity or hematoma form. I just passed my three week PO cann't wait til I get back to exercise and coloring my roots lolBest of luck!!
February 12, 2018
Hey I would love to know how you are feeling now? how is the numbness and swelling? your neck looks amazing. I had the same op 6 days ago and feeling is numb ears, neck and cheeks, and of course swelling...
February 12, 2018
Hi! I am still stiff, swollen and numb (this is 2.5 weeks out from the hematoma side and 3.5 weeks out from the normal side) - BUT - it gets better every day. The numbness doesn't seem to change very much, and the stiffness in my neck (the back of my neck) - also are really annoying but liveable. Ears are not numb at all. Cheeks now have numbness on the edges - it's like the chin strap is permanently ON. But other than that area, I am not numb. 6 days - you will feel better when all the stitches are out, and the swelling and bruising and all that - I'll bet by 3 weeks you will look amazing. Hang in there - the first 2 weeks are the toughest!! And be CAREFUL! My hematoma happened on day SEVEN. Keep yourself relaxed and just wait it out. (I am somewhat hyperactive so this was really hard for me!)... what I read said the hematomas can happen up to 10-14 days later so really DO be careful!!! I'd love to see pictures if you have any!!!
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