I’m almost one year out from a deep plane facelift and neck tightening. I’m still numb around the sides of my face and cheeks. Has anyone else been numb this long. My surgeon doesn’t seem worried and says it will clear up. Anyone else?
My surgery is scheduled for mid November, and I have a medium-sized, older dog who requires just moderate walks. No problem about arranging alternate walks for a while, just wondering what's a rough idea of how long I should wait? Thanks in advance!
I discovered reddit just now during recovety and I am startled by how many nice looking young people want surgery.
Getting my lower face and neck lift in August. I’m 42. How long did it take for everyone to actually be able to work? How long should I request off? Luckily I do have the flexibility to WFH and I sit at a desk. I’m debating btwn 1 and 2 weeks.
I’m planning on WFH for 2-3 weeks or so after that.
Also does anyone here do HIIT? I go to OrangeTheory (lifting, running, rowing) and am wondering how long it really takes to get back to it. I obviously will wait for as long as dr says, but that seems like a really short period of time. When I had a c-section, I was cleared for working out after 8 weeks. I did not even feel ready until 18 weeks after.
I'm 37, and want to get a 2nd facelift in 55. What method do you think is the mos suitable for now? I’m afraid that if I have a deep plane facelift now, it will use up all the untouched virgin tissue in the deepest layer, making a second facelift at age 55 more difficult.
Have any of you done this? Is it safe? Does the surgeon get tired/ perform less well?
Would be so great to combine the recovery time and time away from exercise
I’m considering a full facial refresh (brow lift, bleph, undereye skin pinch, facelift). I’m on the slightly younger side (42) for these procedures, but I have some laxity and collagen loss from distance running and I’d love to feel great through the rest of my 40s.
My question for others in a similar age range post-procedure is about the forehead: in some before/after photos, I’ve noticed “WiFi signal”-type wrinkling above the tail of the brow, or horizontal forehead lines just generally still looking very apparent. Botox has basically stopped working for me because of brow drop/laxity.
While of course my goal isn’t to look flawless or 25 again, I do want to at least very much improve the forehead and be able to achieve mostly smoothness again. TIA for any input or results!
Slept 6 hrs last night. I had fat grafting on my chin and have a persistent bruise there which is normal. My face is swollen and my skin is tight but if you didn't know me I wouldn't look bad. Had a cheese sandwich yesterday. Today I am deleting old files from my PC and looking for an online course I can take.
My vote for your first outing after facelift/necklift (besides surgeons office) is Trader Joe’s.
Cashiers are friendly and will chat with you about your plans for the rest of the day and a food item you are purchasing. It’s a nice way to interact with a stranger in a social situation, especially when you are feeling self conscious about swelling/bruising.
Pick up kiwis and berries!
I realized I am looking forward to more social engagement after I have healed. I lost 20 lbs in the last year. Got very fit. Both in prep for a good facelift outcome. I feel that the facelift gives me a refresh in my appearance and a reboot in other ways.
Week four was the first time I felt like I was truly turning a corner.
My surgeon gave me the green light for lymphatic drainage. I had healed enough to safely start moving the swelling out, and I was ready. About halfway through the treatment, I could literally feel drainage down the back of my throat. Not glamorous, but it made a huge difference.
Because my surgeon is too far for regular visits, I returned to my trusted team at Revitalize MD. Marissa, the head of aesthetics at Dr. Debra Durst’s office, and Dr. Durst herself had come from Knoxville, Tennessee to Louisville, Kentucky to care for me in my hotel immediately after surgery. There was no question who I trusted. It’s awfully nice having good friends as your go-to medical providers.
Driving home up the mountain after the facial, I had super sharp ear pains. I’d already been dealing with pain and pressure on my eardrums from swelling, but post facial, it was intense. I also heard a whooshing sound, like water trapped in my ears after diving.
By now, the CO₂ laser wasn’t nearly as raw as those early weeks. I was still dealing with breakouts, as you can clearly see.
I’d developed little scabbies on my scalp from a month of baby shampoo. Once they cleared, I could finally scrub my scalp and use my normal shampoo again. My hair got its bounce back! That alone had me feeling better.
I could finally bend over to shave my legs. Even a month out, that was still a challenge.
A few side effects that surprised me - I developed a temporary lisp. When I smiled, my lip would catch on my canine tooth. My family found that hilarious. This was due to the nerves that had been severed during the deep plane lift coming to life. Still couldn’t fully smush my lips together or smile fully, but I could finally use a straw.
I even ventured out to my grandson’s baby shower with light makeup and my hair down to camouflage the “racing stripes” at my temples. Sunglasses still didn’t fit. My temples were still wider than the frames.
The swelling was still there.
The patience was still required.
But it was progress.
I receive no incentive or compensation for my facelift updates.
I had facelift necklift rhinoplasty chin implant brow lift and fat transfer. I feel like the rhinoplasty and chin implant did much of the heavy lifting in changing my face.
What was the biggest change in your facial rejuvenation surgery?
For most of my massage clients, it’s the necklift. When they show me before/afters it’s amazing! Upper bleph can also be very effective, but it takes time to heal. The eyelids are still swollen for months.
I have had a lot of time to think about my life. At 72 I hit my net worth goals and my career goals. The question is now what?
Most articles about facelift surgery explain anatomy and surgical techniques.
This one is different.
It's told through the voices of the people who actually lived it.
Real patients share what made them decide to have surgery, what they feared most before recovery, what surprised them afterward, and the moment they looked in the mirror and felt like themselves again.
It's less about surgery and more about the people behind it.
If you're researching facial rejuvenation, I hope their experiences help you understand the journey from a patient's perspective.
https://www.drbalikiansandiego.com/education/deep-plane-facelift-patient-stories/
I am a management consultant and the appearance standard is pretty strict. Always trim polished youthful . I also live in a big city. All of my friends spend money on their faces and many have had or plan on facelifts. It is like a business expense. Curious if others have similar circumstanced.
I have always looked younger. It was a surprise when I got my first senior citizen discount. When someone in boot camp said I was in great shape for someone my age.. it then seemed people were seeing an old lady and not me.
If you guessed Baby Boomers, you're right. I think many people are getting their first facelift in early 50's, but I do see clients getting their second facelift or a facelift after a major life change.
There were 94k facelifts performed in the USA 2024 and facelift was highlighted as a “trend to watch” in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) report. The report states that “in 2024, patients in the Baby Boomer age range made up more than half (59%) of all facelift patients, with 67,559 performed”
Here goes. Sleeping a solid 6 each night. Had two pieces of bread yesterday in addition to the soft high protein foods. Today I am going to give thought about how to not waste the next 3 weeks. I have rest a ton but I know I will lose my mind if all I do is watch youtube.
Procedures performed:
• Hybrid Facelift
• Deep Plane Neck Lift
• Gliding Lip Lift
• Lower Blepharoplasty
Has anyone had a lower bleph done by Dr. Vrcek , Dr. Shulkin or Dr. Forouzan - would love to hear your experiences if you went with one of these guys :)!