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Getting a Face Lift! Encouragement Welcome :) Santa Barbara, CA
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I'm set for thee 25th of Sept. I'm nervous, never...
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I'm set for thee 25th of Sept. I'm nervous, never had surgery and not a big fan of IVs or needles. That said, I lost a ton of weight about 9 years ago and have a somewhat droopy face. I'm getting a face lift. The basic smas, incisions around and within the ears. No neck lift or forehead lift. My Dr calls it simply a cheek lift. It's essentially a face lift without neck and eyes and forehead. I will have IV sedation with local which also makes me nervous. As long as I'm not in pain I'm ok with waking up here and there. My Dr is double certified and been doing these over 30 years. I have confidence in him. And look forward to the results. Anyway, I'm I'm really hoping it goes well and that the outcome is I have a well defined jaw line with my cheeks in the right spot. Lol. They're low right now. I've been researching and reading reviews here for about 8 months now. I don't feel like I will ever fully be ready to do it and just need to bite the bullet.
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UPDATED FROM andrea32
16 days pre
pre op in 9 days
Pre Op is in 9 days. Gosh time goes by fast. Get to do blood work and ask any last min questions. Still can't really believe I'm doing this.
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September 13, 2015
I think you will look great. Refreshed! Keep us posted on your progress. Best of luck!
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14 days pre
anyone had valium dermerol IV sedation, how was it?
So I'm just curious how it feels to be under sedation. Do you feel the numbing shots? I've never had valium or dermerol and want to know what to expect. My Dr says it's a twilight sedation and he prefers it over general anesthesia.
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September 12, 2015
I had a facelift, upper eyelids, and brow lift done under same sedation. I didn't feel any Novocain, actually didn't feel anything except for the placement of IV. It was perfect!!!! Best of luck! Awesome way to do anesthesia without the risk of general anesthesia.
September 13, 2015
I had propofol and was a maniac coming out of it. If it's at all possible for you to have a nurse your first night do it.
September 13, 2015
Congrats on your up coming FL. I am not familiar with the FL only procedure. I will enjoy following your progress. I am one month PO from a FL/NL. Can I ask how old you are ? If you would rather not say, then no worries... :)
September 13, 2015
I'm 33 which I know is young however I was obese since the age of 6 and lost about 100 pounds 9 years ago. So I have loss of volume and extra skin. I also had cystic acne which effected the collagen.
September 13, 2015
Ah that explains why you look so young.. you are! :) Wow amazing weight loss! Congrats!! :)
September 14, 2015
Twillight is much safer than general anesthesia. Injections feel like a bee sting. No big deal.
September 20, 2015
Sedation is a wonderful thing! As long as you don't get hooked on it. It's a mini vacation from all of the stresses of life. Enjoy it. And with a nurse mom, you'll be in good hands, I'm sure.
If you trust your PS, which I assume you do, you'll be so happy! Btw, who is your PS?
I lived for a time in Santa Barbara, Heaven on Earth....:-))) Lucky you!
Jivana
If you trust your PS, which I assume you do, you'll be so happy! Btw, who is your PS?
I lived for a time in Santa Barbara, Heaven on Earth....:-))) Lucky you!
Jivana
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Congrats on the weight loss and this decision to do something for yourself. Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips for you. Please keep us updated!