stillhumbled on Yellow Pages 11 years ago
03/18/2012, 08:49 AM
After a 13 hour facelift by Dr. Delgado that included an endoscopic brow lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, lower neck, lip enhancement using my own fat and the evening up of my ears my friends and family tell me I look like I'm in my early forties at age 52. I chose Dr. Delgado because his numerous before/after pictures of his facelift procedures illustrated not just his stunning work but his depth of skill as a cosmetic surgeon. After spending time listening to the goals I wanted to achieve with my face, Dr. Delgado was able to explain exactly how he would go about achieving them. When I asked him if I needed a chin implant, he smiled and replied, "No. An implant is not necessary. You have a very nice chin and will be very happy once the extra skin in your neck is excised." Dr. Delgado is conservative in his approach and works to achieve a very natural, youthful look with his outcomes. I remember the first thing he said to me the morning after my surgery was, "Good. This is very good. Nothing looks pulled. I am very pleased." It was also very appealing to not have to go into a hospital for my surgery. Seeing the Marin Cosmetic Surgery Center which is connected to Dr. Delgado's offices in Novato and located adjacent to the Novato Community Hospital convinced me that I had not only found my surgeon but also the location for my procedure. My husband loved the fact that I could remain over night after my operation with attending nurses. In fact he even asked if I could stay the week! The one aspect of my procedure that I did not anticipate and has made me a patient "for life" is the extraordinary care I received before and after my surgery in addition to my beautiful outcome. I had painful swelling following surgery and Dr. Delgado managed it beautifully using medication and pain blocks.. At one point he had me remain in one of his examining rooms and sleep for a few hours until he was sure my swelling was under control. Almost two years after my facelift It is difficult if not impossible to find any trace of the incisions from my facelift. Except for the tiny white line under my chin which is only noticeable if I point it out, all other incisions are hidden in my hairline, the incisions around my eyes have "disappeared" into the natural folds and there is no trace of any work ever being done on my nose, mouth or ears. Recently my 19-yr-old son found a picture of me when I was much younger. He brought it to me and quietly stated, "Mom, you are prettier now than when you were younger." The mastery of Dr. Delgado's work has me looking forward to the next time he turns back the clock for me.....I'm already booked for 2022!