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53 Yr Old "Mother of the Groom to Be" in Need of Neck Lift.... - Wellesley, MA
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I had a facelift last Friday. So far everything...
Linde LMarch 11, 2014
WORTH IT$9,950
I had a facelift last Friday. So far everything has gone well, as well as expected. I was very nervous going in but the nurses and my doctor took good care of me and prepared me for everything. When I got home I took the prescribed pain pill and sleeping pill and made it thru the first night. Day 1 post-op went by slowly but with a lot of ice packs and pain med I made it thru. Day 2 post-op was awful because I had so much nausea and discomfort from the bandages so tight around my head along with the tape being so itchy on my neck. I just kept taking the sleeping pills to dull everything. I am not in too much pain on Day 3 post-op. I had my bandages removed today , thank God, as the tape around my neck caused a bad rash. And my doctor took me off the antibiotic as that was what was probably causing the nausea. I was able to shower and shampoo my hair, yay! I loved seeing my new neck, even though I am very swollen, I can see the difference.
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6 days post
Day 6 post op
Linde LMarch 14, 2014
Lots of bruising but swelling going down
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March 14, 2014
Big difference between the first and last photo! You're looking great. I hope you well and quickly!
March 14, 2014
Thank you, I just read your review and saw all of your pictures and you look fantastic! I'm day 7 post op now and will get some stitches removed on Monday but am really nervous now on the size of the incision under my chin. What did you use for scar cream, I will put on vitamin e for the first 2 weeks and see what my doctor recommends but yours healed beautifully. Thanks so much for posting your journey :)
March 14, 2014
Thanks, Linde! Try not to worry too much. The first two week to week and a half are a little daunting and our minds can really run with possible issues we're going to have. Stay calm and positive. It's a big help to do so, I think.
I didn't use any scar scream. I don't think you're supposed to use that sort of thing this early on anyway. I was just instructed to put antibiotic ointment on it. I'm using Bacitracin. I started with Neosporin, but my doctor thought it might be irritating the incision a bit so we switched over to Bacitracin. You're welcome! You gave yourself plenty of time to heal before your big wedding and I think all will go well for you for that event.
March 14, 2014
I meant to ask -- do you have incisions behind your ears also? Oh -- and I also reacted to the adhesives in bandages put over my eyes and they were only on during the surgery and the doctor said they were hypoallergenic. My skin is so sensitive to adhesives.
March 14, 2014
deenerbug, Thank you so much for your support, advice and encouragement! I've had a rough week and it's nice to hear from you :) I have been using the neosporin but my doctor gave me a ton of bacitracin so I'll use that now. I do have stitches behind my ears and some go up into my hair. I have a lot of neosporin in my hair that doesn't seem to be coming out when I soak in the tub and wash my hair everyday. I'll have to work on it! Did you wear the suppression garment for a long time?
March 15, 2014
You're welcome! Isn't that the truth about Neosporin and hair?!! I'll be glad when I'm done with it so it doesn't make my hair look greasy. I just wore bandages over night -- the bigger bandage -- and then I wore gauze wrapped around my chin/head for one week, but with three to four hour breaks during the day. It made my ears ache less and also made me feel they were secure while I was sleeping. It also helped with the swelling I had under my chin, but that resolved within a week to week and a half. Of course, wear yours for as long as your doctor suggests.
March 14, 2014
you look good! I am from very close to your town in MA. and had a neck lift in Costa Rica 10 mos. ago. My Dr. also included doing my eyes, which was a big improvement that I hadn't even considered and makes a huge difference. The only concern I have about your photo is that you have stitches in front of your ears. There is a procedure available to do those stitches as part of your ear and they are never seen. I am surprised your doctor did not do that.
March 14, 2014
I have never seen or heard of a facelift done without the stitches in front of and behind the ears.
March 14, 2014
When you're feeling better you might ask your Dr. about it. It is more work for him, and takes some artistry. In the meantime, take excellent care of yourself. Don't push it at all. I have had so many great comments from people, but most of all, I feel great.
March 15, 2014
I am also Mother of groom and having face lift this coming Tuesday, very nervous but after reading your posts,feel better.
March 15, 2014
Make sure you understand where incisions will be --have him show you -- ears -- chin!
March 17, 2014
Westie978 best of luck tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you! I'm 10 days post-op and must admit the first week is tough but then you won't believe how happy you are that you did it and got thru it! Keep us posted :)
March 24, 2014
This firt week has not been so bad. Drains out on Friday,slepy much better after that. I also had my eyes done as well as microdermabrasion. Still pretty swollen but already can see a difference.
March 24, 2014
I am 5 days post op. the first few days were a little rough but certainly manageable I alsohad my upper eyes done as well as microdermabrasion to my upper and lower lips. The drains came out on day 3.and sleeping slightly better. Still have some bruising but alot of swelling in checks. Already my neck looks better.
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10 days post
Day 10 post-op
Linde LMarch 17, 2014
Got most of my stitches out today, very happy so far! Bandage under chin, some swelling under chin and in front of cheeks and bruising on the neck and cheeks. But definitely on the mend!
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March 18, 2014
Thanks for keeping us up to date- love to see more photos
July 5, 2014
Well, you should be in full recovery mode --- if your still on website -- how did wedding go --- how do you feel?
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