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57: Needed New Neck! Ventura, CA
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I waited a year, tried other nonsurgical...
lawyerSeptember 19, 2015
WORTH IT$5,000
I have been pondering this for a year and tried other nonsurgical techniques, creams-you name it. I have been religiously been taking care of my skin since 40 (and sunscreen earlier) but the neck is a no-win situation. No amount of clean diet, exercise, botox or cream was gonna work. I work in the entertainment business so my face is part of the “brand” and it helps me sell. I have been reading this site as well and it really is a friendly group with great support.
There is a local doctor who is truly "cutting-edge” and came well recommended. I have a very low pain threshold and that held true throughout this “ordeal”. Had to switch painkillers because they made me nauseous. Had no pain during the surgery but do remember it. The doctor and office were always helpful, nice and he is always concerned with safety & fulfilling the patient’s desire with an artistic eye to what looks best.
I asked him not to touch my face and he didn’t but he did liposuction my jowls (I guess that’s touching my face). I had a lot of pain and some side issues but I am back on track and it looks wonderful. He answered every email & question so I highly recommend him. Do not underestimate the pain and recovery as others may get by with a Tylenol but I wasn’t even close.
This update has been edited at the request of the reviewer, 09/20/15.
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Replies (138)
September 20, 2015
Hi. Best of luck with your recovery. Where did the scars go for the neck lift? Behind, in front of ears? Do you have incision under chin?
September 21, 2015
Yes, in front of ears, behind and under chin. Wearing hair down- hopefully it will all be healed in the next few weeks but great question.
November 2, 2015
Yes I had the same question..Your ears look beautiful...what a lovely outcome
November 2, 2015
Wow-thank you. I guess I was in good hands. Still-it is a a little numb. Almost back to normal but a lift has to be tight-that's the point so I can't imagine how my face would feel if I added that.
February 27, 2016
Please forgive my ignorance but if you had only liposuction, why do you also have incisions around your ears? I had my chin lipo'd years ago and there was zero cutting. It appears to me like the doc did pull your lower face skin, too, or why else would there be scars around your ears? I'm a little confused, so please clarify. Either way, you look fantastic!
February 29, 2016
It was just my neck that he pulled so yes it was not just liposuction but it was not a lower face lift either. As you can see it didn't impact my lower face-just my neck (although when I went back he said-maybe I should do my lower face-and I said no way!).
September 21, 2015
Your neck looks awesome! Quick question? Where was the incision. Under the chin or behind ears? Thanks. ☺
September 21, 2015
So, sorry. Disregard question. I just saw the answer that somebody asked you too.
September 21, 2015
I agree, after reading reviews online here I thought it was going to be no big deal. It was a huge deal. I've had 10 days of varying misery.
September 21, 2015
It's like a conspiracy! It is serious & painful but with amazing results. Uggh!
September 23, 2015
Because who would have elective surgery if they knew how painful and difficult it really was?
September 23, 2015
I agree. My Doctor is a sweetheart and I think he does great work. But, I was "not" told how much down time it was going to be. In fact, it was after my surgery when I kept asking more and more questions that I was actually told it could be a year before I knew what I was going to really see. I was shocked. I'm at two years now, a little over and I don't like my face shape. I wonder if it's because I only had my neck done and not a complete face lift. Also, I have little tweeks here and there that I don't like. But, when I look at the before pictures I look worse, so go figure. My head is still sore where the skin was cut and to this day I still sleep with a U pillow. I can't sleep without it.
September 23, 2015
Two years & still issues! That makes no sense. I only did the neck too and it does look better but I am having issues with a protruding muscle in my neck and an abnormality on my left ear. Perhaps it varies amongst patients and I was very reluctant to do this but I have to own it!
April 24, 2016
Laurie I have an issue with both my ears...I haven't posted it because i feel I should have asked more questions. I had "Pixie ears' from my midface lift and wanted him to 'unpixie' them to make them look more normal..He cut out a triangle piece of skin (hard to explain without photos) and my ears look worse than ever. I am trying to wait this out and at my next visit (four weeks post op) I shall see how they are doing and then ask him.
April 25, 2016
I don't know what that means. I only had my neck down. A lot settles down however..
September 23, 2015
You look great, are you happy? I'm on day 10 Post surgery, turned the corner only 2 days ago. I wish I had have read your review beforehand. I'd only read reviews where the lucky women barely had any pain, swelling, bruising etc. So I wasn't expecting how painful it actually was, and the amount of pain killers i've had to take in the last 10 days, AND how i've pretty much been in bed for a week. But so so happy with the results. Thank you for sharing xx
September 23, 2015
Same as me. I don't regret it but not going there again anytime soon. I saw your post-I get it. Can't wait to have really have it in the rear view mirror.
UPDATED FROM lawyer
12 days post
Slow going but making progress
lawyerSeptember 23, 2015
Finally went to the gym. That was cool-on treadmill like an 80 year old but I'll take it. Still very swollen, may have a hematoma and some "revision work" for left ear but I'll tough it out and live with it as I am all set on doctors, surgery and meds. Ears are numb and it feels like I always have something strangling my chin. Nonetheless, it looks great! A few recent pics as I come back to life.
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September 23, 2015
I have a question. When you say that it feels like something is strangling your chin does this mean it is difficult to swallow? I am getting ready to have a neck lift and difficulty swallowing is the one thing holding me back. Please take care and feel great very soon!
September 23, 2015
I only had shakes for the first few days because it was sore and a little hard to chew or swallow. Now 11 days later, it just feels numb (like after a dentist visit) and one muscle is still very swollen & hard. I did wake up twice feeling like I couldn't breath the first two nights. Otherwise fine. Thank you & keep me posted with any questions at all.
September 23, 2015
Oh My! Hard to chew or swallow. 11 days out and are waking up feeling like you can't breathe. I may very well not do this. :-(
September 23, 2015
Only for the first 3 days. Just numb now. It looks great. Def. harder than I thought but it looks amazing.
September 26, 2015
Hi.. Yes, I am planning on doing this next month.. Um, that freaks me out a bit( not being able to breathe.. Did u have local or general? Did u spend the night at the hospital? Thank u for all your input...
September 26, 2015
I had twilight sedation. It was outpatient. I went home an hour later. Tough recovery-looks amazing!
September 23, 2015
You really look great. Thank you for your post. I too am 57 and know that a neck lift is on my horizon (if I have the courage). Can you tell me if you chose your doctor because of a certain technique? Did you have a preference for your type of surgery? thank you again! Enjoy your fabulous refreshed look!
September 23, 2015
He was local and recommended by my injector and has very new equipment and is massively concerned with safety. I wanted the minimum I could have i.e. no face lift and he agreed. He did a lot of liposuction which I strongly recommend and did my jowls further avoiding a facelift. Good luck!
September 23, 2015
Wow, you look fantastic and best of all Natural!! I am afraid of getting too much done too and really and mostly bothered by my neck. Curious as to whether he tightedned the platysmal band or whatever. That is supposed to give the longest results. Thanks in advance.
September 23, 2015
Thank you. Yes he did. He also did lipo. I too was only bothered by my neck.
September 23, 2015
How much did it cost? I will be 58 in a month and look young except for my neck. I am thin and have bands and wrinkles. I have done everything that you did with creams, etc.
September 23, 2015
Wow - that's not bad at all. What exactly is the procedure that you had, and was your Dr. a specialist? Thanks so much, btw, for getting back to me!!!
September 23, 2015
Dr. Gorodisky is one of the few board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the United States who is also a DO.
September 29, 2015
I wish you would have shown us pics of post op with bandages. I also have a very low pain threshold, and would like to know what I'm in for. I'm planning on doing it soon.
Hi there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community.