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Tick Tock Till April 10th...- Bountiful, UT
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I have scheduled my lower face life, neck lift and...
WORTH IT$7,000
I have scheduled my lower face life, neck lift and lipo and buccal fat pad removal for April 10th, 2013.
I am a very active, happy, hardworking, tired "looking" 50.
I have a double chin I have hated my entire life, regardless of weight! It is time to get "gone" with it!
This hasn't been an easy decision. I finally decided to stop hating what I see in the mirror and ask my Doctor for his suggestions. He is happily confident he can give me what I am asking for. I am excited and scared to death at the same time!!
Having had a Mommy make over in 2007, I am not worried about the pain (I know this stuff hurts), I can deal with it for the way it changed my life. I am not afraid of going under. I am only afraid of my dear sweet husband's reaction to my "battered" post op face!!! The rest I can deal with.
Ready or not... The clock is ticking ;) I am excited!!! And scared ;)
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March 20, 2013
I can relate to being both "excited and scared". I just had a lower face and neck lift on Feb. 11. I was worried about how I'd look after, how long until I could be seen in public, etc. I was pleasantly surprised as to how good I looked so soon after the procedure. After the bandages came off, the day after the procedure, even though I had some swelling, with the help of a scarf, I looked very presentable. My husband and I stopped to eat on the way home and, even though I felt self-conscious, no one stared or seemed to notice anything amiss with my face. Good luck - you'll be fine and keep us posted
March 21, 2013
Todd8505, Thank you for such a wonderful story!!! I am an eternal optimist, and I sincerely hope for such a smooth recovery!! I am in good health, I have a good support network for recovery and I have a positive attitude. I know that it is no guarantee that things will be "perfect", and I am prepared for that as well.
I am nervous, but more resolved than ever as my date approaches. My nerves are not nearly as bad for this as it was for my TT. It was extreme, and worth every single part of the recovery. Thank you again for sharing!!! I love your story and hope mine is similar ;)
April 12, 2013
Red you look great does not look too swollen or bruised. I will post a few pics later today. I am done waring my head band today and happy about that..every little bit of progress is welcomed.
April 12, 2013
Oh I am poody :) trust me! Lol I have to wear my band for two weeks straight day and night surely for lipo reasons. Thank you and I am excited to see your pics. How are you today?
April 13, 2013
Patty, I have been using arnica gel on my bruises and the swelling well AWAY from my incisions. Just as a test I did not put any on my arm where my iv left a significant bruise and it is not fading nearly as well. So maybe it is just different body part or different kind of bruise, but the arnica gel is very soothing to my tender skin. After I shower is use vitamin k cream on face and neck as well. My PS is very open as long as I don't fiddle with my stitches which I have NO intention of touching ;) hope you're swelling is getting better. Any pain or aching
April 13, 2013
Red good to hear from you. It is 7am here and now day#6. I am enjoying my morning coffee on a very rainy morning. I am glad this is behind me snd i think i am very happy eith my results. I still have not bruised on my face and my purple collar is fading to yellow. My left ear is a little "ouchy" and the tightness seems to be easing slightly starting from my nose back but as you get closer to the esstill numb. My neck is very tight yet. I too am using the Arnica gel ánd agree with how cooling it is on my skin. Maybe the Arnica and pineapple did work since my bruising is quite minimal. I enjoy our conversations..keep me posted on you progress hope Suzieq has a good day
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April 13, 2013
Good morning Patty, In my first two days my neck felt like it was pulled SO tight! But this morning it has eased up and looks and feels normal. I am growing some new bruises here, in the outside corner of my left eye and the left cornerbof my mouth. They are very small and the only ones aside from my neck. My ears are a bit tender too. I am pretty much off pain meds and my PS cleared me for Advil. That seems to have eased my tight feeling immensely. I stopped the bromelain because there was conflicting opinions on it, but I have stayed with the arnica. Doesn't that gel just soothe your skin? Oh I love it. I am looking forward to my coffee on the patio again today. I am sleeping a lot and taking it easy. I was so happy to see your post this morning and see you're doing well. My thoughts are with Suz and hoping she has a good procedure like we have! Enjoy your day!
UPDATED FROM Red2680
8 days pre
I went to my PS's office today for a laser...
I went to my PS's office today for a laser treatment. I love the aesthetician there. It was so good to hear positive support and look at positive results again. I know they are on "team doc", but they are such a great group of ladies. It was helpful to go over WHERE incisions will be, etc. they are so patient no matter how many time I ask the same questions. They always act like it is the first time they have ever heard it, and answer me fully.
So I have 8 days to go. My husband finally told me last night his misgivings aren't the healing or results, he is terrified of losing me!!! Awe so sweet... I told him not to worry I am not going ANYWHERE!!! It is general anesthesia, and he is afraid. I feel like I am finally mentally prepared. Now that I understand his concerns I can reassure him, and it's going to be awesome.
Now with all of my ducks lining up, house cleaned top to bottom, meals prepared and frozen. I can push on my final phase on my bath remodel. Husband on board (ish). I think I can build my "recovery nest" and move ahead ;) I am finally EXCITED!
So I have 8 days to go. My husband finally told me last night his misgivings aren't the healing or results, he is terrified of losing me!!! Awe so sweet... I told him not to worry I am not going ANYWHERE!!! It is general anesthesia, and he is afraid. I feel like I am finally mentally prepared. Now that I understand his concerns I can reassure him, and it's going to be awesome.
Now with all of my ducks lining up, house cleaned top to bottom, meals prepared and frozen. I can push on my final phase on my bath remodel. Husband on board (ish). I think I can build my "recovery nest" and move ahead ;) I am finally EXCITED!
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UPDATED FROM Red2680
Day of treatment
I am home! I have a headache, my jaw is sore in...
I am home! I have a headache, my jaw is sore in the joint. I have a puffy lower lip, almost certainly from working around the tube for the buccal fat pad removal since those incisions are on the inside of my mouth, though very small. So other than that I feel good. I am not "in pain PAIN", I feel "sore" in those areas. Tomorrow I go in to change my "head dress". Looking forward to sleeping :)
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I'll probably be embarking on a similar journey someday in the not too distant future, so I'm interested to follow your journey. Would love to see your photos if you'd feel comfortable enough sharing them.