POSTED UNDER Facelift Reviews
64 Yo Undergoing Multiple Txs: Brow Lift, Eye Lids, Cheek & Lip Augment, Facelift, and Chin Lift with Implant. Savannah, GA
UPDATED FROM MVPT
19 days post
Life altering -- among the best things I ever did for myself. The happiness from having face & belly changed is immeasurable.
$17,000
Exactly MY reasoning! My eldest dgtr really gets it, now. She saw me in a dress for the first time in many years, with a tiny waist (which I had until 4 babies later!)...my facelift + chin, eyes, brows is only 19 days post but already looks sooo nice....one look at me and she said "You SO did the right thing." I cooked dinner for a large group (have not enjoyed cooking for years) and my happiness bubbled over into pleasure even cooking!! I feel like my life is beginning all over and my husband is so thrilled for me...not because of my appearance (he is one of those dears who loves me for all good reasons) but because he can see I am happy IN MYSELF again. I cannot recommend dealing with mild deficits and genetic fat placement enough. Everyone knows to correct serious birth defects. But the recessed chin, overbite and low brows...that's just YOU. Well, no. These are from my dad's genetic background (he gave me a TON of wonderful genes, too.) He suffered with a "weak chin" probably more than I did. The saddlebag thighs, flanks, and bulging abdomen are from my mom's side: she suffered anguish for life -- at 115 lbs she still "looked fat". I weigh 150 lbs now and am only 5'1". I look fit and curvaceous. Because the deficits have been corrected. I am going to quote Writerwish: "All women should look on the outside what they feel like on the inside." You are so VERY right, Writerwish. It has changed my life at almost 65 yrs. If I only live five more years with this new body and face, it will have been worth it to have brought back my self-confidence, self-esteem, and changed my life. So many thanks to Dr Huntly at Coastal Empire PS in Savannah. He is an artist and his team could not be improved upon!!!!
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UPDATED FROM MVPT
15 days post
Day 15
Because I had a TT/Lipo July 2 & tons of facial surgery Aug 21, I am simply thrilled with my new shapely body, and was able to cash in on the 75% off sales at SteinMart the past couple of days, buying inexpensive (but they fit right!!!) clothing for my new job later this month. My surgery is generally not (apparently) noticed now that I can wear makeup, so I am going out when needed. Now trying to empty closet of my sz 14s for my new sz 10s. Happy and fun. I'll keep in touch, hoping you all are as fortunate as I am.
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September 7, 2014
New face, new body, new clothes = 1 happy lady. Good to see you are enjoying yourself :)
September 7, 2014
How wonderful u sound! Will you be posting some more pics soon?? Can hardly wait to see you!! X
UPDATED FROM MVPT
10 days post
Still Day 10, sorry.
Here are the two worst pictures again. ALL the photos were correctly aligned but were rotated. I used the "edit" and it blacked out the first photo completely. So I am not going to try to correct the others...seriously unable to spend more than four hours on RealSelf, even though you all saved me today! Anyway, these two were taken in recovery --- surgery day or early next morning.
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September 1, 2014
I think you look amazing, beautiful shaped eyes. Once the swelling and bruising go down, and it will, you will look stunning. Sounds like you've had a long 10 days and I know sometimes it gets on top of us so it's ok to whinge. That's what real selfers are here for, to help others through the rough bits. You may have just turned a corner as you are now sounding happier and more positive. When you look in your mirror try to see the beautiful shape to your eyes, the youthful cheeks that no longer sit near your jawline, your jawline and neck (how longs it been since you could see that) and that cute pouty lip (I want one). Hugs
September 1, 2014
Oh my! I can see you are going to look great! No reason to be upset! What a wonderful change I see already! Hang in there, Hugs ☺
September 1, 2014
Kitaus: how sweet is your comment!!! Yes, I have always wanted pouty lips and yesterday I was pouting about having them!!! Who can explain post-op anxiety ("insanity" might be more apropos)? We're all human but I am embarrassed to have lost it enough to post it all for the world. Oh well, a little self-actualization is not a bad thing!!! Thanks so much for your support, and that of all the other Real Selfers who really make a difference in this world (if only in praying for one another.) xo
September 1, 2014
Your day 10 pics are impressive (and the surgery ones are pretty scary! lol) I think you're going to look amazing my dear! XO ps, the safari hat one is pretty funny ;)
September 1, 2014
Thanks again for amazing support, StillSouthern! I thought everyone would like the hat. How on earth did my darling husband go along with that. He might have popped a hernia trying to hold in the laughter!
September 1, 2014
Well, look at you!! You had us thinking you were going to look like some of those "botched" episodes! I think you are looking great! But I remember feeling the same way - but we will both be lookin' fine in a few more months! Hang in there and keep posting when you can!!
September 1, 2014
Even I was thinking that. It's as thought a gremlin got into my brain and I simply could not see through the yellow skin and bruises, weakened muscles and taut skin. I could ask to have it all deleted bc it is so erroneous, except I suspect I am not the first nor the last to over-react. Hopefully it will prevent others from suffering similarly. It was truly no fun. Thank you for hanging in with me. Sometimes healthcare workers (like me, a PT) know enough to be dangerous...not enough to be smart when it comes to their own or their family's health. I fell into that group yesterday morning! LOL And I always consider myself calm thinking. Guess anything goes when we're talking about our FACES!
September 1, 2014
Healing nicely. :)
Keep the good attitude&spirit. ;)
Have a good night!
September 3, 2014
So happy for you, you are healing nice! I will have my procedure in 10 days!!! I will have chin implant too, can you please tell me how do you feel with the implant? What is the size of your implant? I think the nurse told me that I won't be able to chew nothing hard for 2 weeks.
September 5, 2014
I cannot feel it AT ALL: no pain, no discomfort, no effects on chewing, etc etc. Highly recommend it if needed. Well, I didn't chew anything "hard" for two weeks, but I never felt it was due to the chin implant...just ALL the major surgery on my face. Quite seriously I wish I'd had the chin implant at age 20. It's not been a big deal at all for me, except for marked improvement in my profile.
September 5, 2014
Good to know! I never thought about a chin implant, but when I went for my consultation my Dr. Recommended, He said that my chin look weak and an implant will make good improvement to my profile. Thank you for your response, makes me feel much better :)
September 7, 2014
Quite honestly, I even forget I HAVE that implant!!! It never, ever hurt...now, THE REST OF MY FACE...oooowwwww! It's now 16 days and I even rest my chin on the palm of my hand, forgetting the new implant. I love how it looks, too. I drank liquids (protein drinks) for the first few days but have been eating "real food" since the middle of the very first week. I was not told to do anything unusual except "don't rub your eyes!"
September 7, 2014
Wow! I really appreciate your response, I feel much better now ☺ 5 more days to go! I started to feel nervous! Hugs
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