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A Long Wait - St. Louis, MO

UPDATED FROM TinyLady
4 months post

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TinyLadyNovember 14, 2013
WORTH IT$17,000
I just tried the link in my recent review. I guess the link I posted in the previous post is not active. If you are interested in seeing the article, maybe you could copy and paste into your browser.

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Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Jennifer2000
November 14, 2013
I was able to access the link directly. Great article, congratulations. You look marvelous!
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TinyLady
November 14, 2013
Glad it worked for you and thanks.
Anywhere
November 14, 2013
I did too and ditto Jennifer! :-))
Anonymous35921
November 14, 2013
TinyLady, Your results are so great and look very natural. Did you only have an upper eye lift and if so what has made the under eye area so much tighter and lifted? Just the facelift procedure or did they use filler in that area? thks, grace60
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TinyLady
November 14, 2013
I had an upper eye and lower eye blepharoplasty. I also had fat transfer to fill in the tear troughs under the eye area. That made a huge difference giving me much needed fullness. And the laser treatment under the eye area tightened up any skin the surgery did not.
Anonymous35921
November 15, 2013
I read the article...great stuff. Any chance you know what type of facelift you had. Your PS uses them all apparently and with a thin face I am curious what technique he chose. And are the red marks from the laser completely gone now or do you still need to use some kind of concealer? grace
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TinyLady
November 15, 2013
Grace60, not really sure about the type of facelift I had. Maybe SMAS, but not a mini and not a deep plane I don't think. About the laser treatment, the red from the laser is gone on my chin and mouth area, forehead, nose, sides of face. The areas below my eyes are still red enough that I still need cover up. They get really red after my shower. The laser treatment is more involved than just turning it on a going over the face. He uses different levels on different parts of the face depending what is needed. The area around the eyes was done differently than around my mouth. The laser left red lines around my mouth. Around my eyes, it was solid red. Different techniques will produce different results. The laser he uses was not even available 5 years ago. It is a fractional laser with 4 settings that allow him to obtain a multitude of combinations. Her really customizes it for each patient. But he also told me not all people are good candidates for that kind of laser treatment and he will not do one if the result won't be good. I think the laser treatment really gave my skin a refreshed look. The recovery is longer though but can be concealed. Hope this isn't TMI!
Anonymous35921
November 15, 2013
Tinylady, For me...never too much information. :)
A Ellen
November 15, 2013
You do look terrific! It is amazing what your doctor accomplished. Isn't it wonderful what can be done these days? I went to my former office the other day. One person (a friend who knew I had a facelift) said I looked like a movie star; another (who didn't) said I was looking great--20 years younger than I looked before I retired. Most think it's my hair style. Now I'm ready to go grey and see if I still look great!?!? I've always liked grey hair. Don't know if I'll keep it, but at 69 I figure I should give it a try.
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TinyLady
November 15, 2013
I've been toying with going grey myself. Hubby isn't ready for me to do that! I probably would except, my stylist said I would wind up still having to color my hair because it rarely comes in looking good just leaving it natural. Maybe in a few more years. My mother went totally white headed by my age. I don't want the snowy white hair yet. I think it is too aging.
Anywhere
November 15, 2013
My Mom did that and it lasted about a month! She hated it! As for me and my "hairs" we'll stay colored! LOL!
Anonymous35921
November 15, 2013
AEllen, Who did your surgery and did you have anything other than a facelift. Did they erase your prior posts on under your name b.c I thought you had more than are showing up there? tks, grace
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Bski
November 16, 2013
I'm going to use my white hair as a palette and put some vibrant color streaks in ... I'm thinking either blue or maroon :)
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TinyLady
November 16, 2013
Go for it girl. I think you will look stunning! Be sure and take some pictures so we can all see.
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Bski
November 16, 2013
I will :)
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Bski
November 15, 2013
Woo-hoo! Great job, TL :)
UPDATED FROM TinyLady
4 months post

"I'm Famous" Almost. HaHa My Fifteen Minutes!!!!

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TinyLadyNovember 14, 2013

I'm about 3 months and 2 weeks out. I'm over joyed with my results. I still can't believe the reflection looking back at me in the mirror is me. I have slight swelling behind my left ear from the sutures that are still dissolving. That is feeling better everyday. My left ear is not nearly as numb as it was and is also resolving. It all take time. I have no other issues. My neck feels slightly tight now as compared to weeks ago, but I kind of like the tightness. It reminds me that my neck looks good now.

I did want to let everyone know here on Real Self that I was featured in a local St. Louis magazine called Town and Style St. Louis, the November 6th issue. I will attempt to post a link here. I'm not sure it will work. If you are able to open the link It takes a while for the page to load. It is a one page article about my face lift. The magazine was doing a special section on rejuvenation procedures of all kinds. They contacted Dr. Nayak to ask him if he had a recent face lift patient that would be willing to do an interview with the magazine, with pictures. He contacted me and I agreed.

OK, here is the link, I hope.
http://www.townandstyle.net/nov6/files/36.html

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lovethebeach54
March 2, 2017
Hi tinylady, just wondering if you've had any issues in the past few years. How have your fantastic results held up. Would you do it again even with the pain you experienced? Considering almost the same procedures myself.
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2 months post

First Compliment!!

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TinyLadySeptember 3, 2013
I had my first compliment from a stranger today. What a boost that was. I was checking out at a store and the clerk said, "You're not a senior are you?" I hesitated and said, "Yes, yes I am." She said, "You are? You sure don't look like it. You look really good." Well, that little exchange has made it all worthwhile in a few brief seconds. I'm including a picture I took today. I still have not been able to get my hair dyed because I still have scabs. I think by the end of the week they will finally all be gone.

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Bski
September 3, 2013
I can see why you got a compliment, TinyLady. You look amazing! Congratulations :)
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TinyLady
September 4, 2013
Thanks Bski. Nice to hear from you. You are probably going full speed at school by now.
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Bski
September 4, 2013
School started today :)
sashab
September 3, 2013
You look utterly adorable. Your surgery was definitely worth it for you and what a great review.
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TinyLady
September 4, 2013
Thank you on both counts. :)
AEllen
September 3, 2013
You do look great! Your eyes really look alive. The compliment was well deserved--and earned!
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TinyLady
September 4, 2013
I have been practicing on getting the eye make up on smoothly. I use to be so good at eyeliner, but gave up as I got older. Thank you so much AEllen.
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Ruebix
September 4, 2013
Six weeks out and this beautiful already- what a testament to ladies who want to do this! And you have the most remarkable eyes!
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TinyLady
September 4, 2013
How sweet of you Ruebix.
suite710
September 4, 2013
You look terrific. Question, is your neck still tight? Any numbness? I'm six week and my neck is driving me nuts with the tight feeling.
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TinyLady
September 4, 2013
Hi suite710. My neck is gradually feeling less and less tight. Some days are worse than others, so I take a Tylenol when that happens. I have almost full rotation from right to left without feeling a pulling sensation. Looking up is still difficult. I'm shorter than my hubby and I can't look up and give him a kiss without standing on my tip toes. I'm pretty numb in some places. Under my chin and up to the front of my ears is numb, behind my ears is numb, and almost all of my left ear is so numb it feels like a rock. PS said the nerve on the left ear is irritated because of swelling there. This past weekend, we drove to a wedding 6 hours one way. The swelling and tightness on my neck was worse from just sitting for so long. My ankles swelled up too. So it is best to keep active I've decided. Hope that tight feeling eases up for good for both of very soon.
AEllen
September 4, 2013
Hi Tiny Lady--I'm at 7+ weeks now and finally feel I've regained nearly full motion, though my neck still tightens up at times, particularly if I've been reading, or have my chin lowered down for a while (as I am now while inputting this). I can look up but still feel my neck skin stretching to do so. (I'm short too, with a tall hubby so can relate to your dilemma ). My PS says to expect the tightness to continue a while longer, but I too sure look forward to my neck feeling (literally) normal. Guess it's just part of the process!
suite710
September 4, 2013
Yes, I notice its much worse when I fly or when I work out. I take a couple of ibprophen but not even sure it makes a diff. I have the same numbness but in both ears. I can't say that bothers me that much. The swelling makes me crazy.
AEllen
September 4, 2013
Hi Suite 710-- I started taking a homeopathic for lymph drainage and it really seems to be working. My lymph gland swelling is down significantly In just two days. It's called Lymphomyosot. It's sublengual, and as with all homeopathic pills one should never touch the tablet with fingers. I plop one into the lid and then drop it into my mouth directly. ). My chiropractor recommended it. I'm sold on it now!
suite710
September 4, 2013
Thank you! I'm going to buy some tomorrow
AEllen
September 5, 2013
I hope they work as well for you.
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