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Male Full Face Lift Plus Arm Lift - San Diego, CA
UPDATED FROM wenzelstephen
6 months post
Update with pictures
wenzelstephenFebruary 26, 2016
WORTH IT$15,000
Hi folks! It is now end of Feb. After my surgery in August I healed and then 5 months after that on January 28, I had two more procedures done. Now I have some pictures for you. Again, I'm 60 years old, carrying 150lbs extra most of my life. I peaked at 360. I'm only 5'10. The chart says I should weigh 175. I carry 200well because of my chest and shoulders. I loaded airplanes all my life, and have always been pretty strong. When I turned. I smoked all my life, and was on all kinds of meds. Heart pills, blood thinners, sleep apnea, copd, oxygen, the list goes on and on. So now, five years later, after a very long and determined path, I have lost 150 lbs, 5years of not smoking, I am proud to say, I take only one pill every day. 40mg of fluoxetine, and that's because these surgeries prevent me from exercises that normally work for my depression. Anyway, my first procedure was face -(neck) and arm.. this surgery was for belly now. I feel like I had abs, but so much skin, makes the victory of losing the weight a little bittersweet. Here are some before pictures of my belly. The after pictures will also get here.
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UPDATED FROM wenzelstephen
3 months post
3 months post op
wenzelstephenNovember 18, 2015
Just saw Dr Pollack today. Everything going great. Such a great support team. Makes me worry for people going abroad for their procedures. You need to have access to your surgeon. Very important as the healing takes months. Please consider these things when making your decision. My main goal was to form a relationship with my Dr. and staff. Here's some more pictures. My next surgery is end of January.
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November 18, 2015
Looking good! What are you having done in January?
November 18, 2015
'Mommy makeover' that's what I call it. All the extra skin around my belly and love handles!
November 18, 2015
So happy for you. You look terrific. All your hard work and sticking with it has been a real inspiration for me!
UPDATED FROM wenzelstephen
2 months post
update on arms
wenzelstephenOctober 22, 2015
It's the little things that you don't think of until you experience the moment. When I was -350+ I couldn't do a simple thing like file my toe nails. When I did loose the weight, I really appreciated being able to do those little things. As time passed, those chores became routine, but I was really annoyed with file motion, back and forth, back and forth, quick short motion, the skin on my arms would just flap back and forth, so very annoying! Well, I just filed my nails and after surgery from Dr Larry and me working the muscles, there was no wiggle! No flapping! Now I can where short sleeve shirts again! It's only been since Aug 14, and I feel like my arms are like 30 years younger. :) Can't put a price on that. So if your worried about the cost, when it's over and done, instead of driving that new car I thought I'd be driving, I'm Downgrading to a scooter, and paying the money to MYSELF! Ha ha
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October 22, 2015
So exciting for you. So, you had a face lift and arm lift? Or did you have more done? Good for you. Looks like you will have really good results.
October 22, 2015
I did face and arms in one shot. Not recommended, but Dr made me his only patient that day, and would only do it if I agreed to overnight stay, which I did. So now, since I am so very pleased with my Dr. I have scheduled a 'mommy makeover' as I call it. Tummy tuck, muscle repair, Lipo for the love handles. That will be end of January. Along with exercise and a little weight training, it's all comming together. Thank goodness for care credit. Pretty good deal. I had a year to pay with no interest, but I am so happy and excited about progress, I send every extra dime to them. Plan to have the last procedure paid, before I do next one and so on.
October 25, 2015
Sounds like you are getting ready for a new life! And good luck with all the surgery and your life as a new man!
November 7, 2015
You have had great result! Just fantastic. Hope the journey fulfill all your dreams.
November 8, 2015
I know what you mean. When I brush my teeth, my arm skin slaps my sides, lol.
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