Griselda 7 Posted May 30, 2011 I've always had a huge 'neck and chin' area, tons of fat around there, well, I know i am only two weeks post op, but a lot of that fat is coming off, but the skin is still there, so it almost looks worse than when it was filled with fat. Can I expect any kind of tightening on this as I go along? I'm 42, btw. I don't expect it to be super taut, or anything, and I realize that ultimately I will probably want some sort of neck lift, but does it get better somewhat over time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marymoon 18 Posted May 30, 2011 I'm thinking at least some of it will tighten with time. I'm 40 & I lost 60lbs last year before VSG and I didn't notice the waddle I have right now. I regained 40lbs before my surgery and am just 4lbs away from the lowest I got to last year. The only difference is that weight came off slowly, over a period of 8 months while I've dropped this last 40lbs over the past 2 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted May 30, 2011 I've got a turkey thing going on right now.... I really don't know how it will turn out.. Im 57 and still have 30+ lbs to go... I am just waiting it out, supposedly it takes a year after losing the weight to see how things settle skin wise... so thats what I'm waiting for... in the mean time AHOY turtlenecks and scarfs! :^)... and lots of creams and such to keep things flexible and moist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted May 30, 2011 I just had a face lift to get rid of mine. I could not stand to look at it. I am 2 years post op so I got sick of waiting to see any improvement. I am in Mexicali right now. Wed. it will be 2 weeks since my face lift. It's been fun staying in Mexicali and I absolutely love Dr. Luque. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marymoon 18 Posted May 30, 2011 Can't wait to see pics, Oregondaisy! I've got another 54lbs to go but already bothered by the waddle. And the tummy, and the droopy boobs..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted May 30, 2011 I just had a face lift to get rid of mine. I could not stand to look at it. I am 2 years post op so I got sick of waiting to see any improvement. I am in Mexicali right now. Wed. it will be 2 weeks since my face lift. It's been fun staying in Mexicali and I absolutely love Dr. Luque. Glad to hear from you OD! Hows is it going? Have you got the bandages off yet? black and blue much? May I ask how much something like that costs? I may have to start saving....glad you are having fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted June 1, 2011 Dr. Luque did ultra sound on my face every day and it got rid of the bruising pretty quickly. I still have some swelling. I don't mind telling it was $5,000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted June 1, 2011 Dr. Luque did ultra sound on my face every day and it got rid of the bruising pretty quickly. I still have some swelling. I don't mind telling it was $5,000 Thanks, its good to have an idea.... gotta start buying lottery tickets! ;^) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildorchids 7 Posted June 1, 2011 Good for you and thank u for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jane_J 117 Posted June 10, 2011 I have been using a £5 device I bought off eBay called the Neckline Slimmer. Takes a couple of minutes a day and I am sure it has helped firm up my jawline. I have never had good definition there and with the weight loss it was worse, but now it is looking pretty good after a month or so of use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannabethinn 4 Posted June 13, 2011 Jane - I have wondered about the Neckline Slimmer. Does it have three different coils to change the resistance? If so, which one are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jane_J 117 Posted June 13, 2011 Jane - I have wondered about the Neckline Slimmer. Does it have three different coils to change the resistance? If so, which one are you using? I started on the lowest one and then jumped to the highest after a month or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites