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72 0n 9/11 Face And Neck Drooping amost to Chest. Dr Fechner, Worcester Ma. Complete Miracle Worker, Amazing Transformation
UPDATED FROM bmannzi43
3 months post
3 3/4 month upday
WORTH IT
Still progressing feeling great. most of numbness is gone swelling is minimal. Still cannot feel top of head in center which is annoying when it itches and I scratch but cannot feel the scratch. Using skin care products that I got at Dr. Fechner's office and they are great. Sorry I have not posted in a while but with family issues and holidays have been busy, hope everyone is well and wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Oh yeah I cannot see any scars from my surgery.
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January 20, 2016
You look great!
What products did you get from your doctor? I am using obagi360 face cleanser, retinol and neocutis eye cream. My skin is feeling so much better.
What products did you get from your doctor? I am using obagi360 face cleanser, retinol and neocutis eye cream. My skin is feeling so much better.
January 21, 2016
Whatever works for you. The products I use are Dr. Fechner's own line. Cleanser, moisturizer, tinted spf moisturizer and retinol.
UPDATED FROM bmannzi43
2 months post
2 Months have passed, Unbelievable
Just to let you all know that I am still progressing. Feeling more natural, face is not as tight feeling as swelling diminishes. Neck is still real tight. and glands are still swelling but not as much. Feeling around facial periphery is coming back. I am feeling really great and so happy that I had these procedures best birthday gift to date. Will talk to you later. "B"
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December 2, 2015
I am so impressed! You are my "poster child" for having this done. I love your young fresh look!
December 2, 2015
Your results are stellar! I can only imagine how wonderful it must feel to look as though you are in your forties again! It's so helpful to learn about the progression of your healing; you've certainly been through the most challenging times, hopefully it will be nothing but continued healing and lots of compliments from here on out! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us; it means a lot to those of us who are looking ahead to our procedures with both excitement and trepidation.
December 2, 2015
It's a miracle, It's a miracle It's a dad gum christmas miracle! You are beautiful with a capital B! So glad I have been fortunate enough to follow your journey. You are such an inspiration. When I am 72 I will probably need to do this again and I will have no fear because of you and your honest sharing!
December 2, 2015
You look great. My appointment is Feb. 3rd. After seeing your results, I cannot wait!!
December 2, 2015
Wow you look amazing! What a big difference. Absolutely gorgeous!! So Happy for you B
UPDATED FROM bmannzi43
1 month post
Not Much Change
Still healing not much change. Appointment on Tues. 11/17 for complimentary facial and skincare plan as well as 4-6 week follow up with PS. Few questions for him eg. small hollow spot (dent) near temple above left ear. Sutures behind ears have not fully dissolved yet, Numbness remains around periphery and under chin, top half of neck, last time I saw him he did say I still had a lot more healing to do. My healing process has gone pretty much as he predicted. The blues seem to have dissipated (knock on wood) last bout was the week of Nov. 1st which was pretty severe but I seem to be back to normal. Appointment with my GP on Friday follow up for my thyroid. Wonder what her reaction to my facelift will be. Went to visit my brother (youngest) who has terminal cancer, he kind of stared at me for a minute (haven't seen him since my surgery. I asked if he knew who I was and he said "yes you are my sister" later he said he recognized my voice not my face. We are having lunch together on Friday after my appt. He wants Chinese which I will bring. His wife said you're so funny when she saw me. Saw someone at the gym yesterday that I worked with for years and he didn't recognize me at all even when I said hi he just looked and walked on. Love it. It is a rainy cold day today in New England so will have to find some indoor activities (cleaning) My granddaughter is coming this weekend will see her and her two children for the first time since surgery. The youngest (boy) is only five hope he knows me. His sister is nine so I'm sure she will. Will be interesting to see what they all think. I am sleeping much better no more waking up with my face itching, just faint pink remains around my mouth from the dermabrasion which took the longest to heal. Still have a few scabs along suture line top of head. My neck seems to be getting smoother all in all everything is progressing nicely. I do have some real dark circles under eyes which I never had before. Will be talking to you all later, I can't thank you all enough for all your support during this time. Thanks, "B"
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November 11, 2015
By the way I'm still sleeping on my back with head of bed elevated at the suggestion of my surgical nurse, Beth. I guess this will be the routine until swelling has stopped, could be a long time. I hope not.
November 11, 2015
I am still slerping this way too! How long dies ot go on. I am only 2 weeks into this and don't seem to get rested? Could be the reason for the dark circles. Hummmmm. I will ask today at my appt.
November 11, 2015
Thanks would like to know too. I just started to get good rest in the last couple of weeks. Not waking up in the middle of the night with my face itching so bad would like to scratch it off, took Benadryl during that time and it helped. Perhaps it has something to do with the fat injections I had to tear trough?
November 15, 2015
Hi B, I'm worried about the itching because in a previous surgery, several years ago on my tummy, I still wake up scratching the scar area. It was from a pancreatic cyst removal. Did the doc say ok to take Benadryl?
November 11, 2015
I think we can only expect small simple changes! After all you are beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Lets not set outseves up for disappointment! Once you are beautiful beautiful beautiful there is no place to go! Yes some feeling returning I agree would be nice, oh and I have those blasted dark circles too but keep telling myself they will pass when they pass. It was a major assalt on my body to undergo this so I can wait on the final tic tac and toe to fall into place. Please don't get discouraged. Your results are fabulous. For a lift I like to put my before photo next to one of today! Kick the blues right in the butt! Chin up, chest out carry on like the tigress you are. Just amazing and did I tell you that you really are BEAUTIFUL!
November 11, 2015
Thank you Cat, you make my day. I am perfectly delighted with my results could not have been better, I did not mean to sound like I was complaining if I did I'm sorry. I am truly amazed with what doctor Fechner was able to accomplish with what he had to work with, I am truly grateful. And I do feel amazing this week. I do expect to look in the mirror some days and find that it was all just a lovely dream. Thanks again and did I mention that you too are BEAUTIFUL! "B"
November 11, 2015
B, you look great! And your neck is beautiful. It's no wonder people aren't recognizing you...you look 25 years younger. When I first saw your photos here on Real Self I never would have dreamed what dramatic results you would achieve. Truly amazing! Can't wait to hear about your GP's reaction.
November 11, 2015
Thank you Vee I feel 25 years younger as well. I can't wait for her reaction either, she was all for me having it as she had to clear me for surgery. Will update as soon as I see her on Friday.
November 11, 2015
Hey B!
Great post, thanks for the update. Complimentary skincare? What a wonderful doc you have! Glad you are in neutral right now, things are leveling out, that's good! I'm itching a lot lately.
That's so hilarious people don't recognize you! Next time, just start talking and see if they ever figure it out, then look at the, like they are crazy? Lol!
Glad you are feeling better! Keep it coming ;)
Great post, thanks for the update. Complimentary skincare? What a wonderful doc you have! Glad you are in neutral right now, things are leveling out, that's good! I'm itching a lot lately.
That's so hilarious people don't recognize you! Next time, just start talking and see if they ever figure it out, then look at the, like they are crazy? Lol!
Glad you are feeling better! Keep it coming ;)
November 11, 2015
Thank you so much, you can never know how much your support has helped me through all of this. You are simply terrific!
November 11, 2015
OMG people not recognising you is so hilarious!! You could have a lot of fun with that :P. Also if you ever wanted to run away and start anew with a different identity apparently now's the time :). Will be fun with the grandkids: kids can be so brutally honest and funny.
Glad to hear everything's going so well for you.
Glad to hear everything's going so well for you.
November 12, 2015
Oh Aus you're so funny! How are you doing? Well I hope haven't looked at your post in a week, but now that I'm feeling more like me I soon will. Yes I cannot wait to see all of them, I have since late august, as they live in CT. Will probably spend Christmas with them this year. Yes they can be funny and honest especially my 5 year old grandson. Talk to you soon and thanks for all your support. "B"
November 12, 2015
I'm doing well thanks :). Haven't updated for a little while: at a certain point you're on the downhill run and there's not much change and not much to talk about. "Oh look, nothing's changed!" doesn't seem worth an update :).
Loving hearing about yours and others though.
Loving hearing about yours and others though.
November 12, 2015
The brutal honesty of children just reminded me: my niece 2 years ago, she was 14. We were out doing something and suddenly she looked at me all weird. I'm all 'WHAT?!'
Her: "You've got wrinkles!"
Me: "Um, yeah"
Her: "I NEVER THOUGHT YOU HAD WRINKLES!!" as if I'd suddenly betrayed her and turned into an old woman before her very eyes.
It was like some kind of childhood love-veil had lifted and she suddenly saw me for real vs as 'favourite auntie'. Bless.
I had to kill her after that of course. Sad, but had to be done...
Her: "You've got wrinkles!"
Me: "Um, yeah"
Her: "I NEVER THOUGHT YOU HAD WRINKLES!!" as if I'd suddenly betrayed her and turned into an old woman before her very eyes.
It was like some kind of childhood love-veil had lifted and she suddenly saw me for real vs as 'favourite auntie'. Bless.
I had to kill her after that of course. Sad, but had to be done...
November 12, 2015
I know what you mean my 5 year old grandson asked me one day about a year ago how come I had all those cracks in my face, got to love them!
You mention itching and numbness on the top of your head...do you know what that is from? You didn't have a brow lift, did you?