To EDS...re: FL (and Didgy)

[Dawn]

Hi, EDS...if you're still out there (as well as Didgy and whomever else was interested). Just thought I'd post that I'm 2 weeks post-op from my surgery with Dr. Constantian. I had replied to your question about Dr. Constantian in Nashua prior to surgery, and just wanted to let you know that I would VERY HIGHLY recommend him without reservation. He is not only a wonderful surgeon, but a great person as well, seriously concerned about his patients in all respects. I have nothing but good things to say about him and the surgery. At two weeks, I am amazed at how "normal" I already look and feel. I LOVE what he did for me!! Yes, I still have some residual swelling in the jawline, but very little considering what was done...and no one that has seen me has even noticed any swelling. It is already difficult for me to even see where the sutures were at the ears. The line under my chin is already flattened and pale, and I'm sure will be difficult to detect given some time. The bruising was gone after one week, and I feel great! My stiff neck has begun to loosen up, and I am already beginning to think of it as just "a good sign" that the surgery worked, lol. I have nothing but great things to say about him and his staff (and no, I do not have any affiliation with him other than as a patient, and I get nothing other than satisfaction in recommending him). I can't believe the number of people who have said how great I look, but they can't figure out what's different...it's a very natural look that he makes every effort to achieve. I'd like to hear from you, EDS, after you've consulted with him (I believe you said your consultation is scheduled in August), and see what your take is. I'm SO thrilled that I'm already considering having him do something for under my eyes, LOL! Oh, well, guess I'll give PS a rest for now, but he will absolutely be my choice if and when I decide to have anything else done. Hope this helps you make your decision...and good luck.

[didgy]

That is just great. So glad you had a satisfactory
experience. I hope I have the courage to do the same
soon. Did you have general anesthesia or twilight
sleep?
Right now I am going the microdermabrasion route and
and pleased with the skin thing at least.

[Dawn]

Hi Didgy ~ I'm so glad you're feeling so good about the microdermabrasion treatments. As for me, I am also thrilled with my lower f/l and necklift results. I was supposed to have twilight anesthesia, which had been discussed during my consultations. However, I ended up having general because of some complications with me and my allergies. The last thing I remember was the anesthesiologist telling me he'd take good care of me and telling me to swallow two little white pills (for allergies), lol. Apparently, my PS came in after that to talk to me and mark my face for the work he was about to do, but I have NO recollection of that, or of being rolled into the OR. Haha. Then, all of a sudden I woke up with my head wrapped in some big get-up! I slept most of the day because of pain meds they gave me, and was released the following morning after my head wrap was removed. It was a breeze, considering how scared I was.

I'd be interested in hearing more about what you had done. Can it be done in specific areas, such as just for the upper lip lines and under eyes rather than the whole face? If so, I may just look into that, as that is the only other thing I'd like to take care of. Other than that, I'm one happy camper with my results.

[didgy]

Dawn, I am going for my 4th treatment in the morning
and I will get more information for you. It is such
a simple procedure that there really wouldn't be any
reason not to do your entire face and neck. I think
this is done mostly to correct skin texture, blotchiness, enlarged pores, etc. although I do think
it has softened some of my deeper lines on my face.
There is a lot of info on it at the yestheyrefake.com
website. I am older so my results might not be as
good as someone younger. My daughter, who is 30, is
having it done too. She had her second treatment
last week and her face broke out like she was in
puberty. She called the PS office and they said it
would do that, it was bringing out the impurities.
It would get better. We will see, I will keep you
posted. Actually, it is already better.

[Dawn]

Thanks Didgy. I'm really happy that you're so happy with the results. I'm actually happy with my skin in general, except for that creepy crepey stuff under my eyes, lol. Now that I've had the lower face and neck taken care of, I notice it even more. My lips are just beginning to show signs of aging (and former smoking...ugghhhh), so I'd want that area done too. I guess if the whole face is just as easy to do, I could do it that way. I did just notice that my PS supposedly does microdermabrasion, so I know it's an option.

Do you mind me asking how much it costs, ballpark figure? Also, does it leave you red and hiding out for a while? I'll check the web site you mentioned...I was on there frequently reading the posts before my surgery. Great site. Thanks again, Didgy!