POSTED UNDER SMAS Facelift Reviews
61, Saggy Neck and Beginning Weird Jowls. - Tucson, AZ
UPDATED FROM ccage
4 months post
Sept 12 (procedure May 18)
ccageSeptember 12, 2017
WORTH IT$6,400
It is REALLY important not to fixate. I still have an area of slight fullness on my left side. The doc said that my nodule was just larger on that side and it probably would always appear a little fuller.
Having said that the swelling is getting better every week. I was at a board meeting the other day and a good friend of mine was sitting next to me the entire day. At the end of the day she said, "I hate looking at you, you look so good. I feel like the sea hag". (She is gorgeous and DOES NOT look like a seahag, but she wants a facelift but her husband is adamently against it.)
I was so surprised because I'd been so fixated on this swelling. But, honestly people don't see what we see. Whatever you do DO NOT go from fixating on your neck to fixating on something else! Just enjoy!!!
Having said that the swelling is getting better every week. I was at a board meeting the other day and a good friend of mine was sitting next to me the entire day. At the end of the day she said, "I hate looking at you, you look so good. I feel like the sea hag". (She is gorgeous and DOES NOT look like a seahag, but she wants a facelift but her husband is adamently against it.)
I was so surprised because I'd been so fixated on this swelling. But, honestly people don't see what we see. Whatever you do DO NOT go from fixating on your neck to fixating on something else! Just enjoy!!!
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UPDATED FROM ccage
3 months post
Four months out
ccageAugust 28, 2017
Well, this has certainly been a bit of an emotional roller coaster (not like Space Mountain roller coaster, more like local carnival roller coaster).
I would rate my satisfaction with the results four months out at 95%. I went back to the doctor for my before and after pictures (which are about the ugliest pictures of my profile possible, but it DOES show the end result beautifully).
My 5% concern is the slight unevenness under my chin. The doctor explained that I have a larger nodule on my left side that is just part of me. I asked if it was fixable but he said my results were so good that trying to fix this small issue would not be worth it.
Now, having said that, the unsolicited comments I am getting from casual acquaintances is, 'I have never ever seen a better cosmetic result'. My friends also literally tell me I'm crazy and they don't see what I see.
So, I guess the lesson here is that we are our own worst critics and cosmetic surgery isn't a cure-all for aging.
But, would I do it again? YES.
I would rate my satisfaction with the results four months out at 95%. I went back to the doctor for my before and after pictures (which are about the ugliest pictures of my profile possible, but it DOES show the end result beautifully).
My 5% concern is the slight unevenness under my chin. The doctor explained that I have a larger nodule on my left side that is just part of me. I asked if it was fixable but he said my results were so good that trying to fix this small issue would not be worth it.
Now, having said that, the unsolicited comments I am getting from casual acquaintances is, 'I have never ever seen a better cosmetic result'. My friends also literally tell me I'm crazy and they don't see what I see.
So, I guess the lesson here is that we are our own worst critics and cosmetic surgery isn't a cure-all for aging.
But, would I do it again? YES.
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August 28, 2017
I had my surgery last week on the 21st… I have been looking at your profile several times for encouragement. I am very impressed! You are right we are our own worst critic! I have not told anyone except my daughter and husband… I'm hoping to keep it that way with a new hairstyle and different make up! You look wonderful! Thank you so much for all of your posts :)
August 28, 2017
I should've looked at your before and after pictures before I posted a minute ago… Beautiful! When I look at my before pictures I am amazed that I actually looked as bad as I did!
September 12, 2017
Great results! Do you have any numb areas left? I'm 3 months out & still numb ears, cheeks, chin -- but lessening with time. Numb driving me crazy !
September 12, 2017
I still have numbness starting about two inches from each side of chin up to about mid-cheek. Mostly the jowls.
UPDATED FROM ccage
29 days post
One month out
ccageJune 9, 2017
I still have a specific area of swelling that I was getting concerned about...until I compared these two pictures. Everyone is right...patience is needed! I am thrilled with my results and am confident that within the next month my swelling will be drastically reduced. Patience!
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June 10, 2017
Yes, 4 weeks out is still very early post op. But of course to the person who is 30 days out
you need to look like a princess by now, lol. The first picture you posted before your swelling set in is how you will look when the swelling goes away. AND it will go away.
Be patient. Keep taking progressive pictures and compare them. like you just did. Good luck!
you need to look like a princess by now, lol. The first picture you posted before your swelling set in is how you will look when the swelling goes away. AND it will go away.
Be patient. Keep taking progressive pictures and compare them. like you just did. Good luck!
June 11, 2017
You look wonderful! Congratulations on your new, beautiful outcome! I finally got up the nerve to have a SMHS facelift late August. I'm nervous about it, but I have lots of confidence in my doctor. I just want to look rested and happy… Can you relate to that? I'll be 63 in August, having the surgery the week after my birthday. I'm planning on laying low for 2 to 3 weeks… Does that sound about right? Did you have to take pain pills? Thanks in advance for your reply… You look marvelous
June 11, 2017
It is so interesting, but people that know me that didn't know I'd had a facelift would say, "oh! I love your hair" or 'wow, you've been working out!' I'm very glad I did this procedure before it got too 'bad' as now I do just look really rested and healthy (to others)...but to me I feel 20 years younger. As far as pain goes, honestly on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the worst) my pain level was never higher than a two. Now, I was pretty fatigued for a few days. Over the first two days I took three percocet (but I broke them in 1/2 and would mainly take them before I went to bed). My surgery was on a Thursday morning, and on Sunday I began just taking motrin. Also, nine days after the surgery I went to a major fundraiser where I knew almost everyone. I put on a summer turtleneck and make up and NO ONE said anything other than 'you look pretty tonight'...So, a month out I feel terrific. BUT, remember that you will have moments of great uncertainty...as the swelling moves and changes shape and color you'll think you've made yourself into a freak. Well, again, patience is truly a virtue. Good luck!
June 16, 2017
You look wonderful, I see a huge difference and you seem to be healing faster than I did. I had some slight neck swelling that took almost 6 months to fully resolve. Just be patient because what you see, others do not look at every slight bit of swelling. Congratulations, good for you.
July 25, 2017
How are things going? Please do a post and let us know. No doubt your improving. Thank you!
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