56 Year Old with Heavy Face and Malar Mounds Deserves a Lift Too! - Vancouver, BC

Thanks! I'll look at that video. I found a wonderful massage tool on Amazon. They're used a lot in China. Mine took forever to arrive (2 months) from China but it works wonders! It's a type of roller made from porcelain. I use it every night while I'm watching tv. I can literally feel my face draining.

Can you share what it is. I would want to try that....where did you buy? Thanks in advance!

Amazon.ca - Elisona-Facial Massage Jade Roller Face Body Eye Head Neck Nature...
Sold by: Elisona-Ca-shop $9.69

The only problem is that it took over 2 months to get it from China.

So nice of you to share, I can wait, I like the idea of the roller, sometimes I apply too much pressure with my fingers. Also the clinic you go to in Vancouver I would like to try them for a professional lymphatic, do you see the same technician, or just book and get whomever. Would you share the name if you have a favorite. I feel like I have lymph fluid in my jowls, like you did in your mounds. Thanks for all your tips. I looked at your b4 pics again, the transformation is literally the best Iive seen in Vancouver so far. Your scar placement and his neat stitching really paid off in your not looking done. And your ears look not done either. So happy for you..

Thank you!

I went to Adrienne for most of my massages. Although I did see one other (can't remember her name) and she was just as good.

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Thank you! I think that I look like a refreshed version of myself.

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Thanks! So far, I am pleased with the results. Dr. Brown, Tanya, and everyone at the Cambie surgical centre are wonderful.
He did do fat injections in the lips and I think that helped with the lines around my mouth. I did take both arnica and bromelain before and after surgery and am continuing the lymphatic massage-I'm a big fan. The price quoted is for everything, including the night's stay.

Please let me know if you'd like anymore information and good luck with your decision!

Thanks for the reply....how long did it take to get a consult, and was he back logged for surgery?? Also, My hesitation is I don't have someone to care for me. What would you recommend time wise if I was to hire someone to aid. Would I need someone for a week??? I liked that u stayed overnight the first night, most surgeons I saw wanted me to stay at hotel near them. I don't want to overdo things do I can heal quickly and not induce swelling. So glad you posted this there is hardly any legit reviews of face lifts in Vancouver. I think he did a remarkable job on you, especially since you were told you were not going to get good results, you must feel ecstatic!

Thank you. I'm so glad I didn't listen to the first PS's opinion and that my friend suggested Dr. Brown.

I don't remember waiting very long at all for a consult. I'm not sure about wait times for surgery as I booked my surgery well in advance (6 months) since I had planned the time off.

I felt okay to do things for myself after the first 2-3 days at home. The worst for me was the first night, particularly the drain, which was removed the next morning just before I was discharged. Another thing to keep in mind is that you won't be able to drive for 6-7 days.

Let me know if you have more questions.

I do have another question. What type of anesthesia did he use? General, or twilight? Good to know about the drain...some doctors don't use it, but I read it helps with swelling if you drain excess blood that first night. Also what pain killers did you use, just Tylenol 3 or more heavy duty, did u have to take anti biotic? Sorry for all the questions. How is your neck feeling now? I need my neck done but worried about the noose feeling some people get from tightening of muscles.

No worries...I don't mind answering questions.
1) It was general anesthesia.
2) Pain killers: Oxycodone & Tramacet for the first 3 days, after that I didn't use anything other than my usual sleeping pills when I had trouble sleeping.
3) I did take an antibiotic: cephalexin 4x/day for 7 days
4) My neck still feels tight and there is numbness in the neck and on the side of my face. It doesn't feel like a noose, that feeling went away quite quickly. This feels like there's a sling under my chin and over my ears. It's similar to what I would imagine a face bra would feel. BTW: I never had to wear a face bra.

Also, Dr. Brown did not use staples and he stressed the need to keep the stiches clean - twice per day with hydro peroxide and then apply polysporin. All this to say that these factors may have helped with my pain and scarring.
Cleaning the stitches may pose a problem if you're alone. I had my husband do this for me. However, I've read that quite a few women on RS have had no problems doing this themselves. The stitches came out on day 7.

I have consulted with 3 surgeons in Vancouver all of them wanted to use twighlight and wanted only Tylenol 3 . Did you have concerns being under general for this, and were the narcotics appropriate for the type of pain? I know surgeons have their preferences but what did you think now that you have come out the other side? Thanks for the tips on not using staples and cleaning. I like that he stitches rather than staple, his stitching looks very neat. I checked his profile and he is an artistic person, which is why I think his after patients look so good. Some surgeons have the technical side but not the artistic side of surgery.

Actually, I've been under general before and have no problems with it. We really didn't discuss any other option. I've never had twilight so couldn't say which would be better. I thought the pain meds were appropriate for the first few days. After that I didn't need anything. I don't think T3s would cut it right after the surgery. If I were to do it again, I don't think I'd change anything. Yes, I think he is very artistic. Someone mentioned that he also paints - can't remember who told me this. He's also detail oriented. I had to go in the day before so that Tanya could shave my hair as only she can do it the way he likes it. Also, he took his time marking up my face before surgery (see pictures). He came in with a handful of different coloured markers and did his thing. I still smile when I think about it.

Thanks! I read that you will not be proceeding with surgery. I hope that everything is okay. You're a lovely woman regardless and when the time is right you'll know. I wish you all the best.

Before the Surgery: I found that the lymphatic massage drained my face so well that the wrinkles and the jowls seemed more pronounced. It definitely helped with the malar mounds and the swollen face.
After Surgery: I found that it helped tremendously to soften the hard swollen skin around my lower face, ears, and neck. I have another appointment this afternoon.
Take care.
PS: Loved the video with your cat.