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56 Year Old with Heavy Face and Malar Mounds Deserves a Lift Too! - Vancouver, BC
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I've had Botox and fillers to my lower face in the...
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I've had Botox and fillers to my lower face in the past. These treatments didn't help at all. I've been told by both the dermatologist and a another prominent PS (advertises HEAVILY on this site) that because I have such a heavy face and prominent malar mounds (I had to look up the meaning of malar mounds!) that the results of Botox, fillers, and even a facelift would not be 'noticeable'. Needless to say, I was quite disappointed.
I then found this site and other ladies with the same issues. They all had success with their procedures. With renewed optimism I renewed my search for a PS. My girlfriend had a facelift with Dr. Brown and she looks gorgeous! So of course I booked a consult. Dr. Brown was patient and answered all of my questions. We talked about the good, the bad, and the ugly. He showed me volumes of before and after facelift pictures including those of women whose faces were similar to mine. He does great work. I felt so at ease and in good hands even before I met his vey caring and knowledgeable nurse Tanya. She's been a joy to work with.
I had a brow lift and blepharoplasty in 2004 with wonderful results that have lasted to this day. I still can't believe the before and afters!!! The PS who did these procedures has since retired. So, I have some experience with PS. I'm hoping for similar results this time around.
After learning about a 'heavy face' and 'malar mounds' from this site, I started lymphatic massage and that helped reduce the puffiness in my face and in particular the malar mounds. I'm so excited about these changes and the changes to come! One more week.....
I've included before pictures.
I then found this site and other ladies with the same issues. They all had success with their procedures. With renewed optimism I renewed my search for a PS. My girlfriend had a facelift with Dr. Brown and she looks gorgeous! So of course I booked a consult. Dr. Brown was patient and answered all of my questions. We talked about the good, the bad, and the ugly. He showed me volumes of before and after facelift pictures including those of women whose faces were similar to mine. He does great work. I felt so at ease and in good hands even before I met his vey caring and knowledgeable nurse Tanya. She's been a joy to work with.
I had a brow lift and blepharoplasty in 2004 with wonderful results that have lasted to this day. I still can't believe the before and afters!!! The PS who did these procedures has since retired. So, I have some experience with PS. I'm hoping for similar results this time around.
After learning about a 'heavy face' and 'malar mounds' from this site, I started lymphatic massage and that helped reduce the puffiness in my face and in particular the malar mounds. I'm so excited about these changes and the changes to come! One more week.....
I've included before pictures.
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Replies (17)
October 12, 2016
Thanks so much for sharing. Your after pics look very good. I'm in your area and thinking of doing this soon. Will add your PS to list of Doctors I would consider.
December 1, 2016
You totally look like a different lady. Your skin is taut and luscious looking. What a huge difference. You healed so quickly. I had the same procedure and it took quite awhile for my healing process. Good luck. Enjoy!!!! I'm on Realself too. You can see my profile.
December 1, 2016
Thank you! I'm so thankful that I'm healing well.
You look fantastic! There is no way you look even close to 60! You must be very pleased.
You look fantastic! There is no way you look even close to 60! You must be very pleased.
February 9, 2017
Hello it looks great.
Did you do the lymphatic massage yourself and did it really help?
Any advice gratefully received.
Jenny
Did you do the lymphatic massage yourself and did it really help?
Any advice gratefully received.
Jenny
February 9, 2017
Hi Jenny,
After I got the okay from my PS, I went to the lymphatic and massage clinic of Vancouver every few days. I did this for a few weeks to get the really bad swelling down. After this, I found a youtube video and would do my own massage while I waited for the massager to come from Amazon. I now just use the massager each day.
After I got the okay from my PS, I went to the lymphatic and massage clinic of Vancouver every few days. I did this for a few weeks to get the really bad swelling down. After this, I found a youtube video and would do my own massage while I waited for the massager to come from Amazon. I now just use the massager each day.
February 9, 2017
Oh thank you what is the massager called you have.
I have cut out alcohol & caffeine and currently taking a nasal spray which is helping but would happily go down the massage route.
How do you feel after all the work?
I have cut out alcohol & caffeine and currently taking a nasal spray which is helping but would happily go down the massage route.
How do you feel after all the work?
February 9, 2017
Buy it from Amazon.ca - Elisona-Facial Massage Jade Roller Face Body Eye Head Neck Nature...
Sold by: Elisona-Ca-shop $9.69.
It's coming from China and takes a very long time to arrive....mine took 2 months.
Sold by: Elisona-Ca-shop $9.69.
It's coming from China and takes a very long time to arrive....mine took 2 months.
February 9, 2017
Oh ok I get one.
You are so busy on here your story is great thanks for sharing
You are so busy on here your story is great thanks for sharing
February 9, 2017
No worries. I received such great advice on RS. This is my small way of paying it back.
UPDATED FROM heavyfacemalarmounds
1 day pre
Tomorrow's the big day!!!
My surgery is tomorrow at 10:00am-facelift, necklift, and fat transfer. I'm spending the night at the surgery clinic and will be discharged on Friday morning when my son will pick me up and drive me home where my husband and furry babies will be waiting.
I'm looking forward to being on the other side.
I'm looking forward to being on the other side.
UPDATED FROM heavyfacemalarmounds
1 day post
It's good to be on the other side
I have to say this was much more painful than I thought it would be. The pain is mainly in the neck area and in particular where the draining tube was placed. the It was removed this morning. I stayed overnight and in hindsight that was a very good decision. The nurses were brilliant and attentive. I felt incredibly cared for and in good hands. It was a rough night so I needed the extra TLC.
I'm quite swollen with lots of lumps and bumps but deep down I can see there is a much refreshed and beautiful me lurking. I'm trying not to look in mirrors and to give my face time to heal.
I'm quite swollen with lots of lumps and bumps but deep down I can see there is a much refreshed and beautiful me lurking. I'm trying not to look in mirrors and to give my face time to heal.
Replies (3)
October 3, 2016
Oh wow, even with your swelling, you can see such an amazing difference. I'm so excited for you. Bummer that it hurts so badly though. Good idea not to linger in front of the mirror quite yet. Get lots of rest and hang in there. Congratulations!
Glad to hear the lymphatic massages are helping reduce puffiness in your face. It will be nice to eventually have some more permanent changes. Here is a helpful link to some recovery supplies. Can't wait to see your results! Good luck and please keep us posted!