My Advanced Facelift Postoperative Results and Remarks - Part II
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Part II - Chris Discusses her Facelift Results & Recovery in this 3 part series.
Chris had the Advanced Facelift Patient and Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty procedure by Dr. Jon Mendelsohn
In general, a face-lift involves elevating the skin and tightening the underlying tissues and muscles. Fat in the face and neck may be sculpted, removed or redistributed. Facial skin is then re-draped over the newly repositioned contours of the face, excess skin is removed, and the wound is stitched or taped closed.
The deep plane facelift is generally considered the most comprehensive and long lasting type of facelift. This facelift involves the layer of muscles under your facial skin. These muscles are responsible for much of the drooping or sagging you may experience in your face as you age.
You should look and feel normal after 2 - 4 weeks. Keep in mind that facelift surgery cannot stop natural aging, so we encourage patients to continue to take care of their skin and make healthy lifestyle choices.
A facelift will provide much more long-lasting results than non-surgical options. Most surgeons say a facelift or necklift will “last” about 8-10 years.
Dr. Jon Mendelsohn is a gifted Cincinnati facial plastic surgeon who has helped thousands of facelift patients achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance. He uses the most advanced techniques in his Advanced Lift facelifting procedure to help patients erase the signs of aging - including deep folds and sagging skin, jowls, and neck. The results of this face lift technique create a natural and more refreshed appearance.
So I guess the reason I decided it was time was I there were certain things when I was looking in the mirror that just kept bothering me. So the jowls and that was probably the biggest thing. And then of course, the under the eye as well. So my thought was I kept putting a date on it thinking like, oh, maybe when I'm 55 or 60. And then my thought was, why am I going to wait another five years and be unhappy every time I look in the mirror? Why am I putting a number on it? Why not just now? I did a lot of research online and I really wasn't able to find anything that showed a day by day progression to really be prepared for what the healing process looked like.
I was always able to find before pictures and after pictures, but I wasn't able to find something that gave me kind of a chronological day by day recovery process.
I really wasn't afraid. I think I was more excited. But then as the day as the actual surgery day approached, I think you kind of go through a wave of you're really excited. Then when the day actually gets there, you're a little bit apprehensive. But I really wasn't nervous about pain or anything like that. I think it was more concerns about the recovery process and just having to be down that long because I'm not really one to handle that very well.
When I was thinking about doing it honestly, the person that I talked to the most was my hairstylist because she and I tend to communicate about these types of things a lot. So I really I leaned on her a lot for support and input. She actually was the one who drove me here the day of the procedure, and I really didn't talk to a whole lot of other people about it. It was kind of a personal decision for me, and I didn't I don't think I really wanted anybody else's input because it was really just my personal decision.
And then after, you know, there were that friend and then another friend that I kind of relied on for support as I was going through it. And then, of course, my children, I did not share with my family other than my kids, my two daughters, I did share with them what I was thinking about. But as far as the rest of my family, I did not share with them. And in fact, they live out of town, so I still haven't shared with them. I'm kind of waiting until I see them in person to see if they notice any changes and ask me anything about it.
So really, as far as family goes, it was just my two daughters that I shared anything with. None of my family I have. I'm the youngest of eight kids and none of my family knows. And my my dad's not living. He died when I was 18, but my mom doesn't know either. So they know I have the procedure because I've seen them since then. And I actually showed them those videos or the photos of, you know, kind of that healing process. And even that they were like, were you terrified? Like they saw that blistering, you know, whatever.
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I really respect that they showed this video, letting her be totally honest with all of it 👌
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. It's incredibly important to us that we provide an authentic view of the physical, emotional, and psychological recovery processes. The purpose of these videos is to set appropriate expectations and give patients a realistic understanding of what to expect.
We are deeply grateful to patients like Chris and many others who are willing to be completely honest and share their journeys. In today's world, where AI and digital modifications can be made so easily, authenticity is more important than ever. Our patients tend to have a wonderful experience when they are well-informed about every step of the process.
We appreciate your comment, as it reflects the goal we strive for. Interestingly, we have more and more patients who choose to share their own journeys because they have found that understanding others' experiences has helped them immensely. Thank you again for your support and recognition!
I am one week out and in that "what have I done?" stage. This video has helped me so, so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Same here. Very helpful as I feel totally alien and do NOT look like me. "I want me back again" stage...
Be patient! It does take some time to look and feel great! Generally by the time you've reached 4-6 weeks postoperatively, you should be enjoying your results immensely.
It's thanks to videos like this that i am skipping the "what have i done" phase. I look like a potato head right now, lol.
I am having the deep plane face lift with lower eyelid bleph and fat grafting, in January. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I was mostly concerned about pain, and am happy to hear you say, not much pain at all if any. I know everyone is different but I am thinking positively that I will have similar experience. By the way, you look great! Congratulations.
Kudos to your before and after. 1st great work and 2nd Thank you for good comparison- same make up, same hair down & same expression. Well done!! 😊
Your video has been so helpful and I hope you know how important it is for people. I am 5 days post surgery and just beginning to accept what I have done! I see some improvements in my areas of concern - I hear you on the dimples!! My dimples are gone currently so I am glad they come back!!
I watched you recovery and I had the opposite effect of your daughter I thought that for a deep plane procedure you looked fantastic first day you went home. I heal quickly so you gave me a lot of hope that in 10 days I would heal as well as you did. Thank you for posting!
I thought the same thing. She looked pretty darn good right off the bat.
Thank you so much for sharing your step by step!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you found the step-by-step process helpful. When I was preparing for my facelift and eyelid surgery, I found it difficult to find detailed information on what to expect during recovery. That’s why I decided to share my journey, hoping it would help others who are considering these procedures. Your feedback means a lot to me!
Thank you! For showing your day to day progress it really helps me
I’m so excited to have this done
Fantastic honest video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Day 4 post op and grateful for the emotional support. The chipmunk cheeks and tightness has been scary. So happy to hear the dimples come back. I miss my smile lines. I was scared the lower left would change the dimensions of my entire face, but it sounds like they come back.
I am so happy to have found this. I am four days out and I look like a football or alien, I was so scared when I saw it yesterday and I missed my old self, I thought I made a mistake doing this. Very happy to see that it is normal.
So helpful. I’m on day 2😊
its a journey... hang in there !
I have had a previous facelift, and that numbness lasted me for about a year
@Patsy Cline. I believe you. neurons can take quite a long time to heal! Well worth! Take care, Susan
I think the numbness after my c section lasted 10-20 years so I know what you're talking about
The results look great, no doubt. Overall, a huge improvement. But I wonder if there is a way to perform these procedures without altering the earlobe as much? If you look at the before and after, you can see the earlobe position has changed. This procedure is already 99% unnoticeable. If someone could just figure out how to avoid those little tells it would be perfect.
Insignificant price to pay. As long as i still have earlobes and no pixie ear, I'm good.
there's a doctor in California "the ponytail doctor" that does a type of stitch or something to prevent that very thing. I'm debating] on who to choose because that is really important to me too
@@Sweetiesplanet Dr Kao, the ponytail lift, aka an endoscopic facelift. Results are impressive, but I fail to see how lifting from the top would address the jowls, and that was my main concern. I'm sure I would look 30 if I had added the ponytail lift to my lower mini lift, but I didn't have the money to address every aging aspect.
@@dammar117 well, you did what you could and I hope you're happy with your results. you can always do some things later
You Look MARVELOUS Darling!
Was there any fat transfer done?
Did this procedure included lifting the fascia or just the skin?
It’s deep plane so I think they lift the smas not only the skin
Hi good afternoon and thank you so much for sharing this information. I'm considering doing a vertical facelift and of course I'm a little bit concerned for the process. Your comments helps a lot. Thanks 🙏👏🏼🌹
Have you watched the video where she shows her healing over 10 days it's actually pretty awesome.
@@bombshellonthego yes I have watched that part 2. It looks so amazing
@The Everyday Bombshell good evening. Yes I have
Why is her left eye lazy to open and close and was it like that before the procedure?
I think some nerves are still damaged that’s the scary thing about facelift, I heard a surgeon saying that after a facelift he doesn’t sleep the night after cause of the consequences on the nerves , got scared from that day and after seeing her before pictures I think she looked beautiful and didn’t need it at all
What she mean whit hydrated?
Would you do it again! You look amazing!! Wondering if Dr. Mendelssohn is related to Dr. David Mendelssohn? Just curious that’s all. Thank you so much!! Susan
Hi. Thank you.
Yes. These are some of the best treatments to restore a more youthful appearance.
No. There is not a relationship between the Doctors.
Thank you!
@@drjonmendelsohn Hello, I was wondering if Dr. Mendelssohn does consults over Zoom since I live in Canada? May I call your office? And, would you be so kind and give me your number so that I could speak to Dr. Mendelssohn office assistant? . Many thanks, Susan from Canada. Have an excellent day!
A good doctor should be able to provide you with a consult over zoom. I, too, live in Canada, and I had my WhatsApp consult with a doctor in Europe. He obviously had to see me in person the day before the procedure (which allowed him to tweak the procedure we were going for), but the video consult was great. I am so happy to have done this.
Did I miss her age? It would be helpful to know. TY.
Chris was 53 years old. Thank you.
super talented. if you need a brazilian model..i'll be here.
You look amazing and your videos help me feel more relaxed in my decision to have this done. Be well
Just going under anathesia is a risk. I couldn't imagine going under anathesia unless it was for a surgery I had to have for my health. Especially if you have children. What message does it send. You can't stop the aging process.
This Advanced Facelift is performed under local anesthesia - therefore it does not have the risks associated with IV sedation or general anesthesia. In fact, it is one of the reasons patient elect to undergo this type of facial rejuvenation procedure.
I swore I would never get a facelift. I thought like you did. But my kids are in their 40s now. Also, for many years I weighed 300 pounds. I've lost 145 pounds and my face collapsed. So I have not seen "me" in 30 years. I don't want a facelift to make me look 20 again, I'd just like to see my face again as I am nearing 65 and feel very negatively about my jowls, my marionnette lines, and severely hooded eyes. I can barely see out of my right eye now. For me it's not a vanity thing, it's a lift my spirits up kind of thing. Get back to me when you are 65 and see if you've changed your mind.
You apparently didn’t her say she was awake…smelling the cauterization, feeling the tugging..If it’s not for you, dont do it!
Oh bug off
I felt the dissection and cutting on my right side. Didn't hurt, just felt it. Apparently i was too vocal about it, so they extra numbed me for the left side, lol.
U look beautiful!
What is so annoying is having your words going across the screen, interfering with seeing how well you're healing. I noticed quite a few videos do this. Ya'll need to stop this.
Oh my god, the self-absorption...
Judgey much?
Self absorption?? What planet are you on ffs 🙄
She looks better seing her previews face in the photo. But she still looks old
Wow! That’s an awful comment! Having this surgery shouldn’t be to look 20 years younger it’s to give a fresh lifted look!