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52 Years Wanting Less Wrinkles and Lip Rejuvenation - San Diego, CA
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Hi. I finally went to the well reviewed Dr. Groff...
tammylg3June 23, 2015
WORTH IT$5,800
Hi. I finally went to the well reviewed Dr. Groff in San Diego who will be performing a UPC02 Full Face Laser with an erbium pass around my mouth, lips, and eyes. As far as I have seen his before and afters show the best result. One of my goals is to get a lift to my lip as my lips have sagged due to the aging process and a prior rhinoplasty. Excited and will post pictures along the way.
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June 24, 2015
The UPCO2 Full Face Laser with erbium passes around mouth, lips and eyes DOES smooth, tighten AND raise skin a bit. Makes sense to have this done since there seem to be some wrinkles that might benefit, too, before any actual surgery, per se. Best to you a week from now, tammylg3!
June 24, 2015
Hi Tammy, I hope you get terrific results from the treatment. Please keep us updated with pictures. To put your mind at ease, Dr. Groff saved my hands and my results are awesome. If you want to take a look my hand pictures, here is the link:
http://www.realself.com/review/la-jolla-ca-fraxel-laser-complications
June 26, 2015
make sure he's done the Liplift before! I went to Alicia Sigler in Tijuana for one and love it.
UPDATED FROM tammylg3
3 days pre
A Few More Before Pics
tammylg3June 27, 2015
Just a few more before pictures in different lighting.
UPDATED FROM tammylg3
1 day post
After C02 Surgery
tammylg3July 2, 2015
Finally getting a chance to post pictures. The day of the procedure I was given a shot of Demoral, Valium and an IV for mild sedation. I don't remember much. Only when I was awakened afterwards to get ready to go home. Everyone was very nice and the nurse insisted on taking me to my car with a wheel chair. She was smart because I was pretty wobbly. Back at the hotel I started my post op care. Vinegar soaks every two hours with aquafor to follow. I will be doing this for the next 4-5 days along with my antivirals and antibiotics. Had a follow up this morning and Dr. Groff says everything looks great.
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July 17, 2015
Wow! I scrolled down the page Debra. What amazing results! I was just curious what they put you on antibiotics for? To prevent possibility of infection or prevent any post procedure outbreaks? Or both?
July 18, 2015
Yes - your are right. I was to ward off any possible infection. They also gave me an Valtrex because some people can get cold sores with this procedure.
I hope that helps
Debra
July 18, 2015
Thanks Debra! I had a VBeam procedure and the fraxel Restore treatment on the same day about a month ago with Dr. Groff. He is AMAZING! my skin is looking better and better every day, although I suffered a little outbreak about a couple of weeks after my prodecure. It's just now starting to get better, thank goodness! We'll, I have to say I am so happy for you because your skin looks incredible! Your definitely in good hands. :) Have a great weekend! Terre
March 13, 2016
hi,
you look great!
curious, were you given a choice of sedation for the procedure? I had thought you could be awake during the process. also, 8 months out are you happy with the results you got with dr. groff? is there anything you would have done differently in the healing process?
you look great!
curious, were you given a choice of sedation for the procedure? I had thought you could be awake during the process. also, 8 months out are you happy with the results you got with dr. groff? is there anything you would have done differently in the healing process?
If so, I thought you needed a surgeon for a lip lift...???