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44 Looking 65....Facelift Needed !!! - Sydney, AU
UPDATED FROM ishtar57
1 year post
BITTER- SWEET
ishtar57November 18, 2017
$20,096
Have been meaning to update for sooooo long, but there is always something to do
Ok so the overall recovery was fine, interesting thing to mention, was insane tiredness and headaches that started couple of weeks after surgery and lasted for about a month every day , but still little price to pay for fixing my face:)
I really enjoyed my face 3-6 months after surgery , although doctor thought that is still surgical look
So from about 6 months on the deep lines on my face started coming back .Nasolabial lines and marionette lines were my biggest hate along with the giggly neck
I am happy with the work doctor did on my neck and overall it is indeed big improvement , although I do feel bit UNDERDONE , mostly on the checks , that ‘collapse’ forward when I lean down and the lines are quite prominent specially in darker lights.
I did get some fat transfer in a room few months after( that somehow was missed during surgery , so more pain and time off work) , but it did little,
I don’t think it needs adding things , just PULL things up! Unfortunately doctor doesn’t want to know.
I spent hours in front of mirror pulling my face up , just like I did before surgery, and it’s a very bitter –sweet feeling , ok, it is better , I didn’t have any major issues , but just not as nice as I was expecting !
I would love to hear from ladies in similar situation , did you have it redone? With the same doctor or different?
Quite concern about $$ , 30K was my life savings , so can’t really do another one strait away:(
I always knew I would have another one after 10 years or so , and I think you can have 3 in a lifetime , so don’t want to use that all up in one go
Another little issue that came up ,I did also get hypertrophic scars and possibly keloids , had 4 steroids injection ,(that hurt so bad and had other side effects on the body) ,that soften them a bit , but didn’t completely go away:( luckily they are behind my ears and under hair(although you can still feel them in intimate situations so no pretending you didn't have work done:p), front scars healed very well
So perhaps future surgery can fix them too…..
Ok so the overall recovery was fine, interesting thing to mention, was insane tiredness and headaches that started couple of weeks after surgery and lasted for about a month every day , but still little price to pay for fixing my face:)
I really enjoyed my face 3-6 months after surgery , although doctor thought that is still surgical look
So from about 6 months on the deep lines on my face started coming back .Nasolabial lines and marionette lines were my biggest hate along with the giggly neck
I am happy with the work doctor did on my neck and overall it is indeed big improvement , although I do feel bit UNDERDONE , mostly on the checks , that ‘collapse’ forward when I lean down and the lines are quite prominent specially in darker lights.
I did get some fat transfer in a room few months after( that somehow was missed during surgery , so more pain and time off work) , but it did little,
I don’t think it needs adding things , just PULL things up! Unfortunately doctor doesn’t want to know.
I spent hours in front of mirror pulling my face up , just like I did before surgery, and it’s a very bitter –sweet feeling , ok, it is better , I didn’t have any major issues , but just not as nice as I was expecting !
I would love to hear from ladies in similar situation , did you have it redone? With the same doctor or different?
Quite concern about $$ , 30K was my life savings , so can’t really do another one strait away:(
I always knew I would have another one after 10 years or so , and I think you can have 3 in a lifetime , so don’t want to use that all up in one go
Another little issue that came up ,I did also get hypertrophic scars and possibly keloids , had 4 steroids injection ,(that hurt so bad and had other side effects on the body) ,that soften them a bit , but didn’t completely go away:( luckily they are behind my ears and under hair(although you can still feel them in intimate situations so no pretending you didn't have work done:p), front scars healed very well
So perhaps future surgery can fix them too…..
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UPDATED FROM ishtar57
5 months post
Day 12
ishtar57August 1, 2016
Wow, days are just rolling into each other now.
Today was removal of the remaining stitches and staples. I have to say I was quite fricked out about it, but it genuinely did not hurt a bit. Special Thank you to Cherieve, she is an Angel!!!
I also drove myself, first time since the surgery, was fantastic to have my independence back, but maybe lil unsafe too, still not great on changing lanes or comfortable parking , due to not being able to turn my neck fully.
Everything is healing well, only my lips are still really puffy, look a bit like russian mail order bride lol (no offense please)
My energy levels are up bit by bit , but did not get go ahead to go back to work this week......would be useful if I had a husband hehe, but since I have to do everything myself....well , what you dont do today, do it double tomorrow ;)
My hair is long enough to cover my ears, so even thought I still look "surgical" (doctors words hehe) I am comfortable without any head covering
One thing though , sunglasses hurt!!!!, how does everyone else wear them? I tried putting them on just for driving , coz it was sunny, but no way
Next appointment in two weeks, should be just a check up now, really hope all my bits will stay nice and tight, good luck to everyone else on the journey
Today was removal of the remaining stitches and staples. I have to say I was quite fricked out about it, but it genuinely did not hurt a bit. Special Thank you to Cherieve, she is an Angel!!!
I also drove myself, first time since the surgery, was fantastic to have my independence back, but maybe lil unsafe too, still not great on changing lanes or comfortable parking , due to not being able to turn my neck fully.
Everything is healing well, only my lips are still really puffy, look a bit like russian mail order bride lol (no offense please)
My energy levels are up bit by bit , but did not get go ahead to go back to work this week......would be useful if I had a husband hehe, but since I have to do everything myself....well , what you dont do today, do it double tomorrow ;)
My hair is long enough to cover my ears, so even thought I still look "surgical" (doctors words hehe) I am comfortable without any head covering
One thing though , sunglasses hurt!!!!, how does everyone else wear them? I tried putting them on just for driving , coz it was sunny, but no way
Next appointment in two weeks, should be just a check up now, really hope all my bits will stay nice and tight, good luck to everyone else on the journey
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August 1, 2016
Wow .. You look great !! Was wondering how it all went today I bet it was terrific to be driving around. .. How is the heeling ?? I'm paranoid about the healing .. I'm so inspired. Take it easy and rest up ..
August 1, 2016
You need to change your caption now to 44 looking 30! I'm so happy for you. Looks like you're having a dream outcome.
August 1, 2016
I am sooo hoping it will look like that, although being modest in my excitement. I read on other reviews things can look great when still swollen and relax somewhat once the numbness goes.....same happen with my breast lift, they looked great straight after surgery and flopped once the swelling was down.......Its a waiting game now:)
UPDATED FROM ishtar57
5 months post
Famous day 5
ishtar57July 27, 2016
So everyone talks about the little crush....I thought i was doing so well, wasn't going to happen...oh well day 5 blues
Had eye stitches out,that was fine.....and drains out....that was capital F...screaming, left me in pain for the rest of the day and half a night
On the brighter side, there is lil more movement every day,brushed at least 4 more teeth today :-)
There is little cris on one eyelids, hope this will straighten
Day 7, had more stitches out,and no more day naps,although trying to rest head dowas much as possible
Had eye stitches out,that was fine.....and drains out....that was capital F...screaming, left me in pain for the rest of the day and half a night
On the brighter side, there is lil more movement every day,brushed at least 4 more teeth today :-)
There is little cris on one eyelids, hope this will straighten
Day 7, had more stitches out,and no more day naps,although trying to rest head dowas much as possible
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July 27, 2016
Hi, congratulations from an Aussie follower.You look great happy for you.Just a question when you say keeping your head down I was under the impression you had to keep your head elevated on pillows or in a chair to sleep for a while?
July 27, 2016
This doctor says it is actually better to be flat, apparently the lymph drain better straight to the back, face 'sets in' in the new shape and you have less risk falling asleep with you head falling on your chest , and 'crinkling' the skin so to speak, so far all good, will update new pics for week 2 milestone:)
July 28, 2016
OMG .. I know this may sound crazy .. But you can see already how great your results will be !! ... Did you have the doctor 'trim the fat pads '? I'm so happy for you .. Also .. What are you eating ? Are you 'zapping' everything ?
July 28, 2016
Thank you , yes, so far so good:)
In the end we left the buccle fat pads, I am glad
Eating was good, although I got border after five days. I prepared homemade Chia puddings, then would finely chop some fruits, other option was porridge with finely chopped fruits (lol). I also prepared a batch of soup/stew kind of thing. Boiled veggies ,lentils, buckwheat, then would add an egg, and just mush it with a fork.
I am on week 2 now and slowly started introducing some of the restricted foods.
Yesterday had half a cup of peppermint tea, today had shredded cucumber with yogurt (yogurt was fine all along). Gone all out today, made mashed sweet potato with peas, cucumber yogurt and scrambled eggs, almost felt human;), still not adding any salt though.
I will try to get my girlfriend to get more pics of the incisions, There is an incision all the way around the front of the ear and to the back, into the hair . Then there is cheeky one above the ear, like and inverted C or L shape, have a look at the pics again. The doctor explain, that way you don't loose any hair( I don't have much lol), and he just tightened things underneath the skin. Hope that worked, obviously cant check it yet, as everything is still numb. There was no sagging there originally, but when I leaned over, my face was kind of 'falling off', so really hope this has done the trick
I had one night in the hospital and another day/night with a friend, and then couple of friends checked on me.....it was really wonderful and bonding.
I spent to the last penny on the surgery, if I could though it would have been super great to hire a help for the first 2/3 days, at that stage even getting out of bed is a big task.
I also might have lost two friendships due to the surgery, this is bothering me a lot....hope will be able to be accepted again.....
So are you considering surgery as well?
In the end we left the buccle fat pads, I am glad
Eating was good, although I got border after five days. I prepared homemade Chia puddings, then would finely chop some fruits, other option was porridge with finely chopped fruits (lol). I also prepared a batch of soup/stew kind of thing. Boiled veggies ,lentils, buckwheat, then would add an egg, and just mush it with a fork.
I am on week 2 now and slowly started introducing some of the restricted foods.
Yesterday had half a cup of peppermint tea, today had shredded cucumber with yogurt (yogurt was fine all along). Gone all out today, made mashed sweet potato with peas, cucumber yogurt and scrambled eggs, almost felt human;), still not adding any salt though.
I will try to get my girlfriend to get more pics of the incisions, There is an incision all the way around the front of the ear and to the back, into the hair . Then there is cheeky one above the ear, like and inverted C or L shape, have a look at the pics again. The doctor explain, that way you don't loose any hair( I don't have much lol), and he just tightened things underneath the skin. Hope that worked, obviously cant check it yet, as everything is still numb. There was no sagging there originally, but when I leaned over, my face was kind of 'falling off', so really hope this has done the trick
I had one night in the hospital and another day/night with a friend, and then couple of friends checked on me.....it was really wonderful and bonding.
I spent to the last penny on the surgery, if I could though it would have been super great to hire a help for the first 2/3 days, at that stage even getting out of bed is a big task.
I also might have lost two friendships due to the surgery, this is bothering me a lot....hope will be able to be accepted again.....
So are you considering surgery as well?
July 28, 2016
Sorry one more quick question .. Do the incisions go just up behind ear or along scalp ? Do you have much 'support' ? Hope all is going well :)
July 28, 2016
Hi .. Thanks got that info. Yes I'm considering surgery too, snd with the same doctor too :) I have girlfriend coming to help me out also - I just need the 'support ' of a friend I think - it's an emotional roller coaster ride isn't it ? I'll do heaps of cooking approaching the surgery. I think the swelling will be the curse for me - you haven't bruised either ?? How's the swelling today ? I'm sure your friend will forgive you .. It's a big surgery and nerve wrecking too I imagine She'll probably just tease you later on for being a bad patient LOL Friends stick by each other .. It'll be fine :) The stitches look really neat and clean too ... Enjoy the day .. And can't wait for more of your updates ..
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