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A Long Wait - St. Louis, MO
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I have been wanting to have a face lift to tighten...
WORTH IT$17,000
I have been wanting to have a face lift to tighten my neck for about 8 years. I had consultations with two different plastic surgeons, but I did not connect with either one of them at all so kept putting it off. About 4 years ago I lost 38 pounds. That left me with a lot of loose skin on my neck that made a very bad turkey waddle that jiggled. My sister-in-law had a face lift to all of our surprise. She looked fantastic. We talked about her experience a lot. We live far apart so I could not realistically use her PS. I finally made an appointment with a PS in a larger city about 2 hours from our home. I instantly liked him. I was scheduled for July 17, 2013. Well, about 2 weeks before my surgical date, I contacted poison ivy!! Of course it was on my face and neck. Called my PS and he decided he wanted to postpone my date until it was cleared up. So, I have been treated and am now scheduled for July 25, 2013. If I had any second thoughts, having the surgery date postponed made it very clear to me that I really wanted to do this without hesitation. I'm ecstatic. Can't wait. I have all my necessary items purchased fro post-op care and have prepared my house for when I return so I'll be comfortable. Kinda long story.
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UPDATED FROM TinyLady
4 days pre
64 years old before pictures
These pictures were taken on July 20th, just 5 days before my surgery. In my previous post I didn't mention all the procedures Dr. Nayak will be doing. I will have a necklift, facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, fat transfer to tear troughs, Juvederm in nasolabial folds and marionette lines, and all over facial lazer.
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July 21, 2013
My procedures are scheduled for July 23rd so I know your feeling of excitement. I too have wanted to have my turkey neck fixed for years. Is it possible that for once in my life I will be happy with my profile? I turned 61 in June.
Good luck with your procedures! I am excited to read about how everything goes, Tiny Lady!!
July 21, 2013
Hi Sushis_mom. I will be thinking of you on Tuesday the 23rd. Oh, the dreaded turkey neck!! I think it ages women more than anything. But, finally this coming week, we are both doing something about it. Hooray for us!
Wishing you the best and a quick recovery. Can't wait to be talking after our surgeries.
July 24, 2013
Sushismom, you are going to love your new neck, I wish I had done years ago!, takes about ten years off your looks . Good luck to you!
Jj
July 21, 2013
TinyLady,I'm wishing you the very best! It's really exciting to anticipate the changes you might expect ( and nerve wracking too! :)....but you really sound like you've taken the time to research the best PS. Good luck and let us know how you do! And...btw congrats on the weight loss!
July 21, 2013
Thank you Financegirl. Yes, I do feel like I have the right surgeon so I am very confident I will be pleased with my result. I just have to be patient and let the healing process do it's thing.
UPDATED FROM TinyLady
3 days pre
Just an update to my preparation for surgery.
Of course I have stopped taking all the supplements my doctor said to stop taking such as fish oil, multivitamins, etc. He gave me a long list. But I am also starting to take Dulcolax, the stool softener, with his permission. I know after my last procedure 4 years ago that I had big issues in this department. So I'm just doing a little preventative measure now.
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July 21, 2013
I am excited for you. Wow, you are going to be gorgeous with a whole new you. I am interested in your experience with the fat grating because I am considering that also. I glad or we obviously had Juvederm but it did not last very long on me but I have heard that other people love the results.
Good luck and keep us posted.
July 21, 2013
What I meant to say was that I have Juvederm. And yes I am close to your age and it was a good decision for me.
July 21, 2013
Hurray TinyLady! You are doing something truly positive for yourself! I look forward to great results for you!
July 21, 2013
Hi Bski. I'm always looking for women in their 60's that have posted. It seems as though a lot of ladies do this in their 50's. Just wondering realistically what I can expect as far as looking better at my age. I don't mind looking my age (well a little younger would be nice). I just want to get rid of the turkey waddle that jiggles so much. Also the bags under my eyes and the saggy upper lids.
July 21, 2013
I am at my 6th post-op day, and my turkey neck is GONE. I am experiencing swelling and tightness in my neck and extending to my ears a little, but I understand these subside over the next months. You will be amazed!
July 29, 2013
Hi bski--i'm a 68 years young woman who had a lower facelift 2 and a half weeks ago. I'd been considering it for 10 years and finally decided it would be now or never. I ended up in that 3% to 5% that get a hematoma --mine in my neck. That has made me get tired more easily, which my doctor prepared me for. I started massaging it at 2 weeks and it's subsiding nicely. I still have swelling where my neck meets my jaw, and that area is numb. I find wearing the support bandages makes me feel more comfortable so continue to do so most of the time, as my doctor suggested.. My hubby says my jawline is now what it was when we married. I'm looking forward to life without jowels and saggy neck. Good luck with your recovery.
July 21, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about the poison ivy...ugh! But congrats on your weight loss your rescheduled date. Here's a list of supplies you might find helpful for recovery.
Thank you so much for starting your story and please keep us posted. We are here for you!
July 21, 2013
Thanks for the link to the supplies. I will be purchasing some items on the list I do not have yet.
July 21, 2013
So excited for you. You are going to be very happy. I think it takes some real gumption to do this, actually take charge of our lives and do something about what we don't like. My best wishes to you and will be excited to see your results.
July 22, 2013
Good luck with your procedures - I am 60 and I am very happy I decided to do this for me! Four days post op, had face, neck, upper and lower blep done. The new me is still emerging.
July 22, 2013
Hi BJ in Hawaii! So happy to hear you have had a good experience. I would love to see pictures if you are up to that. Good luck with the healing process. I'm getting very nervous since my date is very soon. Couldn't sleep last night.
July 23, 2013
I have pics posted under my profile - I am having stitches removed tomorrow, will post more pics afterward. Good luck with your procedure!
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