Peggy’s Blog: Facelift Recovery Continues
June 29th, 2010
Would I have facelift surgery again if given the choice? I would have the surgery again, in a heartbeat. I also had Botox ® and Restalyne ® at the time of my surgery and I was happy with the results. I plan on continuing with both injections as needed. I opted for a natural facelift and I am happy with my rested, more youthful appearance now. I don’t look 30, but I look a whole lot better. I earned the title “Nana New Face” from my grandchildren. Recently the group I was working with at their school said, “You must be Chelsie’s Mom, you can’t be her Grandma!” I told them I was 65 and they were shocked, so I think Dr. Bashioum did a great job, with what he had to work with.
My friends and family have been very supportive. I told everyone I know, including my friends on facebook, that I was having the surgery. No point in hiding it and besides, I wanted all the sympathy I could get, ha. I recently saw a group of my friends who I had not seen for the past 2 weeks and upon seeing me they remarked, “Wow! You are looking great and we can see a huge change.†Right now I can even see a big change just from a week ago, as my recovery continues. My husband loves the change.
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Peggy’s Blog: Facelift Recovery
June 28th, 2010
The first 3 weeks were hard for me, as my brother died 2 days after my surgery. For the next couple of weeks I was depressed, but realized he was in a better place. Although this was a difficult time for me, as time passed, I was able to become more physically active. I think that it helped me to feel better both emotionally and physically. I could also see improvement in my recovery and I was looking better every week. I had the misconception in my mind that after 3 or 4 days I was going to look good? Wrong! Due to the swelling from the surgery, I looked better, but not like I do today. Dr. Bashioum does make a point to say that it takes up to 6 months for the swelling to pass and maybe that doesn’t sink in. I think the biggest thing I would tell anyone having a facelift, is to realize is that it takes time to get rid of the fluid build-up in your face and to be patient about recovery. I am 9 weeks post-op now and look and feel great. Every week it gets a little better.
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