Facelift done!

My lift was done on Wednesday at CIMA hospital in San Jose Costa Rica.  I had Fentanyl for pain and felt good the first day and evening, then the swelling started.  I kind of look (and feel) like a balloon on a stick.  I didn't have my eyes done, but I had a chin implant that I had been considering for ages and in consultation the doc and I decided that it would be a good thing to do to balance out my profile.  So far I like it a lot though it's buried beneath a lot of swelling and bruising. I was discharged mid-day the day after surgery to a recovery house.   I have large purple bruises on each side of my mouth, down my neck, around my neck, and my neck and chin feel very tight.  My ears are so swollen they look like a boxer's after a few bad rounds.   There is not much pain, mostly a feeling of uncomfortable tightness under my chin and around my ears.  Its raining here and I hope it clears up so that I can go outside. 

I brought all eight seasons of The West Wing in case I get bored but mostly what I want to do is take naps.  Had a shower this am and feel pretty good with the gunk out of my hair.  Sutures come out Wednesday--wish me luck!

 What a great report!  Good luck.  Don't forget to take pain meds before the sutures come out.

 wow Costa Rica, i really wanted to go there for the Facelift,.. not too late? can yo recomend your doctor?  Congrats.

 8 seasons of the West Wing! What a great idea!

Glad to hear your surgery went well!  I hope the swelling/bruising phase passes quickly.

 I checked out your docs site. It looks like he does amazing work. His prices are the same as I've been quoted in the U.S. for stuff that I need done, but I might consider him for face work down the road. 

Are the recovery house fees included in his prices, or do you pay extra for that? I looked all over the site, but I could not figure out if the recovery house stay was included.

I'm SO jealous of you right now!! I'm totally mad that I have to address my body issues before I start on my face.

So glad that you are doing well! 

Just wondering how things are going for you. I keep checking back to see if you have updated. Hope you are O.K. 

Lynn