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I am 47 and having a facelift in Seattle on...
WORTH IT$14,000
I am 47 and having a facelift in Seattle on 5/20/13. When I look in the mirror I feel like I lookold and tired. My cheeks look like they have moved south and I have some jowling. I'm very nervous, but also looking forward to looking better and more refreshed. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated.
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UPDATED FROM Allie996
5 days post
Update
I am now on postop day 5 and have some yellow bruising on my neck and under my left eye. I also have some brusing under my chin and on my neck. I used arnica montana before and after surgery which seems to help. I slept almost nonstop for the first 2 days postop and have gradually regained my energy. The worst day for me was day 2 when I got my drains pulled. I was nauseated from the pain pills and threw up in the car on the way to the Dr.'s office--it was ugly. I stopped taking my pain pills and switched to Tylenol on day 2 and have felt much better since I switched. My appetite and energy level are almost back to normal today; although I overdid it by taking venturing out with my large head to Target and Nordstrom and had to come back home and take a nap. Looking in the mirror at times really freaks me out because my face looks so unfamiliar and abnormally large--it's hard to imagine what I will finally look like when all of the swelling goes down.
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Who is your surgeon, if you don't mind sharing?
You might want to check out this list of supplies for your facelift recovery. Please keep us posted as you get nearer your big day. I truly hope it is smooth sailing and you love your results!