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67 Turkey Neck, Sagging Jowls. Looking Older Than I Feel. Walnut Creek, CA
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For a few years now I noticed my face falling and...
mvandameMarch 1, 2016
WORTH IT$11,000
For a few years now I noticed my face falling and my turkey neck. It adds years and I noticed people treating me differently. Maybe I look more tired than I feel? As many women have written on this site, it sneaks up on you and one day you look in the mirror and can't believe the reflection. I like to wear my hair pulled back or up but am embarrassed to do this now. Physically I am in great shape for my years, exercise daily and eat right. My husband is 5 years my junior and we have been married for 34 years. He is aging beautifully. I want to keep up with him.
My husband and I had several consultations with plastic surgeons in our local area. All promised the moon.
We decided to consult with Dr Prescott although he is 3 hours away for several reasons. My friend had her upper and lower eyes done about by Dr Prescott about 10 years ago and her eyes still look amazing. He didn't promise me the moon and seemed very conservative in his approach. Somehow, this gave me confidence in him.
Long story short I am scheduled for a facelift and necklift in two weeks. My facelift will be short scar and the necklift will correct my platysma muscle. I opted to have my upper eyelids done at a later date. I have one lid that is noticably droopy. But not a huge deal.
I opted to post on this site as reading all the great stories and seeing pictures others have posted is extremely helpful. I plan to post pictures as I go through this process.
Here are a couple taken today, two weeks post opp.
My husband and I had several consultations with plastic surgeons in our local area. All promised the moon.
We decided to consult with Dr Prescott although he is 3 hours away for several reasons. My friend had her upper and lower eyes done about by Dr Prescott about 10 years ago and her eyes still look amazing. He didn't promise me the moon and seemed very conservative in his approach. Somehow, this gave me confidence in him.
Long story short I am scheduled for a facelift and necklift in two weeks. My facelift will be short scar and the necklift will correct my platysma muscle. I opted to have my upper eyelids done at a later date. I have one lid that is noticably droopy. But not a huge deal.
I opted to post on this site as reading all the great stories and seeing pictures others have posted is extremely helpful. I plan to post pictures as I go through this process.
Here are a couple taken today, two weeks post opp.
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UPDATED FROM mvandame
4 days pre
A few more pre op pics. 5 more days...
mvandameMarch 11, 2016
I am ready for my surgery but nervous. Trying to keep myself busy, my husband is so supportive. I just love him.
Hoping to see my jawline again in a couple of weeks.
Hoping to see my jawline again in a couple of weeks.
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March 14, 2016
Like you, I looked in the mirror one day and was surprised at the sagging, etc. I, too, take good care of myself and in excellent health for the mid sixties age bracket. I have a consult in Nashville the end of April so I will be following your journey. I am very apprehensive about volunteering for a surgical solution, but I can't/don't want to see myself in ten years knowing what is now. I feel great most of the time but after I see myself in the mirror, looking tired, all of a sudden, I am.
I am very grateful to you for posting on RS and I will be looking for your updates and progress. Take care, you are a special person and very brave to do this with RS as your support group. Especially me.
I am very grateful to you for posting on RS and I will be looking for your updates and progress. Take care, you are a special person and very brave to do this with RS as your support group. Especially me.
March 15, 2016
I love being able to connect with people who are planning surgery. This site has been very helpful to me.
I have spent a lot of $$ on laser treatments to tighten my skin. I think those treatments are great for younger women. But, there comes a time when a nip and tuck is necessary.
Good luck with you decision. I'll be posting pics.
I have spent a lot of $$ on laser treatments to tighten my skin. I think those treatments are great for younger women. But, there comes a time when a nip and tuck is necessary.
Good luck with you decision. I'll be posting pics.
March 15, 2016
Can't wait to see how it turns out! Sending hugs.
UPDATED FROM mvandame
Day of treatment
Today is the day, March 16th
mvandameMarch 16, 2016
My surgery is scheduled for 12:30. Mixed emotions this AM but fairly positive.
Will be posting recovery pictures.
Will be posting recovery pictures.
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March 17, 2016
Oh that's great, can't wait to see the photos. You will be OK once it's over and you're settled in recovering... the surgery is probably done by my time of writing this. I am so excited for you.
March 17, 2016
How did it go?
March 17, 2016
OK. Worried that I'm not feeling the tightness in my neck and that maybe there will not be much difference.
March 17, 2016
I didn't follow the pain medication schedule or smount like I should and my neck is so ooo tight. Just took a vicodin should take two. What are you taking?
I just wish there was something without opioids. They really mess my tummy up. Go to the Doc at 2:30 today. I will followup later.
I just wish there was something without opioids. They really mess my tummy up. Go to the Doc at 2:30 today. I will followup later.
March 17, 2016
Narcotics just make me sick and don't help, so I'm taking acetaminophen every 3 hours. A follow up already? Looking forward to seeing your pictures without the wrap!
March 17, 2016
Ok will post. 3 hours...I was Taking one extra strength (500) every six hours. Oh well.. will post pics later today. Do you go in today? The Doctor replaces the wrap with a head band and checks everything out. I return next Monday for another checkup.
March 17, 2016
I don't go back until next Wednesday unless I want/need to. I did text them pictures.
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All will go wonderfully I know..
Please keep us posted with pics when you are up to it..can't wait...
If you can handle a longer surgery, I agree! I just got my eyelids done and was wishing I was also recovering from a lower facelift (which I also want). You're down and out anyway. The upper eyelids/skin removal only isn't a HUGE recovery, but it's still a recovery. If you can swing it financially and health-wise, get 'er all done at once!