Neck and Lower Facelift Plus Active Fx - Shelby Township, MI

Thank you Newme! :)

MIMom, same procedures? Please trust your DR. Make sure to see lots of their before and after work. Also a good surgeon will guide you. I went in thinking I was consulting for an eye lid lift. DR Kotlus declined that idea after assessing my face ms listening to my concerns. (Mainly face feels tired even when I'm fresh) He made recommendations, explained why and showed me several before and after shots of others. Post surgery recommendation especially if you also have activeFX. Plan to stay in for at least a week. Not because you'll have great pain (easily managed with pain meds) but it does look awful those first few days. :0 I have to add that I also opted for breast Aug. And a tummy tuck scar revision. I took a full 10 days off to pamper myself. I was chomping at the bit to get back to work by day 11! Oh...it was very comforting to have friends and family around for the first 4 days. Not necessary, I was mobile immediately but comforting. Does this info help? If you are having one or any of the same procedures and have questions for someone that has "gone through" please send another message. There are oddities that may present themselves... Examples Breast Aug "zingers" and morning swells Face/neck lift little bumps and tightness. ActiveFX itching/irritation. Know what I mean? All those little things that pop up after that make you wonder "is this normal" ....answer is probably yes. Most are temporary and part of healing. All were mild and well worth it!

Gosh. I was not clear was I?! I am having a short scar FL plus a eyebrow lift. I will be traveling for this, which is scary in and of itself. The taxi's and the plane ride home on day 8. Yike!!! I will be essentially in a hotel for the week recup'ing.

MIMomBA LOL well maybe my dissertation will help someone else?! Ha OK one bit of advice. Ask your DR for one or 2 anti anxiety tabs. Honestly the worst part of the entire process for me was the anxiousness and fear of the unknown just prior to surgery. Just get to and through that day. Afterwords the fear of the unknown is over...it was uphill and fine from there because your focus changes to healing and results.

MIMomBA, I am considering doing the same thing...travelling and recupping in hotel for 7-8 days. Where are you going? It seems that some Drs want you in town for 10 days which I don't want to do.

Hi! I am going to Florida. I have been given the go ahead to return home day 7 after stitches are removed. I could not get a reasonable flight out, so I am returning one day later, which is fine. My surgery is in a few weeks, so I am now readying my family ("now make sure you pack this in her backpack, and do not forget hot lunch these days".....:) I know I have a phone, but you know!!!!:) The only real worry for me currently is the taxi/transportation back and forth to the Dr. and the plane ride home (I may look hideous). I really did not want to stay 8 days, as it is a burden on my husband. However, I would not be of any help at home either. I had a neck lift 3 years ago, and I was in a reclining chair for a week and slept upright for 2 weeks. I was a mess for probably a week, so I am hoping a week of R&R in FL is adequate. I am very excited!!! You?

Thank you! I went through the "is my BA normal" for about 3 weeks. Yeah, I know that feeling. I have had a neck lift, so I am familiar with the tightness issue. It was not horrible, just "present". My FL is going to be an enhancement to the necklift, as my under chin area is fabulous still. However, my mid/lower face drooping is pushing my neck skin down:( I am hoping my short scar lift will be enough to handle the mild lax skin on neck as well as the tightening of SMAS to improve mid/lower face.

Oh, and in case you did not get my username, I am in MI also. Did you consult with any other PS in MI? I met with 2 here, and 2 in Florida. Oh, also one in Atlanta. I chose one of the PS in Florida. I hope to get my review up soon. You look absolutely fabulous, and should feel over-the-moon:)

Yes and look out world! :) I'm so thankful! Vanity is not everything but when you look as young as you feel it somehow also tricks the mind. I'm no longer old and tired... I'm ready to tackle some new goals! Kiddies are off to college...sky is he limit! :) thank you!

Shazza! How are you doing?

Hi going well thanks love - still don't look like Rachael Welsh lol but Oh well hehe