Tarea's Facial Cosmetic Surgery

After My Facelift, Eyelid Surgery and Chin Lipo - Day 6

I get a call from my plastic surgeon telling me that it is too early to tell what the final contour of my cheeks will be. He says it shouldn't be too different from when I was younger. I still have that walnut-sized swelling on my right cheekbone. I'll feel better when it softens a little and the smile lines start to come back. (Who'd have thought I'd be saying that???) My lip still is slightly pulled up on the right. I feel great though. Showering in the morning is the high point of my day.  You never know how much you miss showering until you can't shower for a few days!  I love letting the water just stream over the backs of my ears.

Recovery from Cosmetic Surgery - Day 9

I think that my lip is coming down and the walnut-sized knot is shrinking.  My face still seems very wide and swollen but the bruising is almost non-existent.  There are only a few little black and blue areas in the inner corners of my eyes.

My eyes and eyelids look almost normal. If I didn't feel funny about my squirrel cheeks I could easily go out, with a little concealer and cover-up makeup.  I must say I feel great, but I do sleep a lot.  I am still using the Arnica Montana gel.

Post-Operative Recovery - Day 10

Well, I'm happy to report that my lip is no longer doing the Billy Idol curl thing. My face still appears very wide to me. I noticed that I had some bleeding behind my right ear last night. Dried blood is caked on my ear. I rinse it gently in the shower and apply some Neosporin. My plastic surgeon said I could take Advil now for pain, but I don't need it.

I have gained about nine pounds in about the ten days since surgery.  I am sure that some of it is bloat and the rest is lack of exercise.  I guess it was from the steroids given to me to help promote healing after the plastic surgery, but it sure has ruined the appearance of my liposuctioned abdomen.  I look all poofy. I will have to find out more about how long it takes for the steroids to get out of my system!

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