Pre/post gracilis flap surgery pics

[saralynn143]

Maureen, this is so great! can you post the pics, or a link, in facial issues too, please?

Sara

[moe]

Yep will do! I'm hoping to show the progression of this wonderful surgery for others who may have it as an option.
Maureen

[nancyann]

Hi there Moe:   oh my sweetheart,  I know exactly how you feel,  where you are in this phase....  I understand these pics are immediately post op - can't wait to see the August/September photos.  Keep a peaceful heart my friend,  swelling will go down with time.
You have the added benefit of movement where I don't with the T3 surgery....can't wait to see that.
As you saw on my 'Eye' issues, there's a new treatment on the horizon with eyelid control,  can't wait for that !! (Electroactive Polymer Technology).
Always good thoughts my friend,  Nancy
ps:  even with all my surgeries,  I still use Breathe Right strips every night to keep my paralyzed sinus open while I sleep... (along with the Nighteye bubble eye moisture patch I wear - what a sight I am at bedtime !!).
Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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[moe]

OKAY,
3 + month update. I couldn't upload my pics to photobucket to post here, but will try some other way!

Sorry no pic, but Gracey my gracilis flap is moving around when I bite down, just about the three month mark like he said. Another 3 months of exercising my face by looking at myself in the mirror to "retrain" my muscles to move,etc.

Seeing crease line along the nose area, and improvement in movement weekly.

Will try and post pics. Swelling is still there, takes a LONG time.
Maureen

[Lizard]

Moe,
I'm so happy you are seeing improvements    patience my dear.
Liz

[coastaltwinrivers]

I just recently had this surgery done last week.  I was just wondering how your progress has come along so far.  And if you have any recent pictures.   I would be happy to give you my email if that's easier.  I would love to see current pics of your progress. 

[moe]

Hi!
I would love to share pics. I'm a little slow and dumb with pics on the computer, but I'll send to your personal email. May try to post here....
This is not a common surgery, wondering where you had yours.
I also recently had a bilateral brow lift  and canthoplasty (?) to lift the corner of my left eye so my face is looking better there.
 PM me your personal email in case I can't post here
Maureen

[coastaltwinrivers]

I had it done at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.  I'm 11 days post op now.   I am trying to figure out how to email you but don't see how to do it.  My email is (joef: email removed, please use PM).  Can you send me some pics and info there?  Thanks so much!!!  

[moe]

Just sent you a photo from Dec. Actually the site has been "revamped" and if you want to leave a personal message, then you press the IM (instant message) button (Which USED to be a PM (or personal message) button.
The moderator may delete your email address from the post, in case you  notice it is not there anymore, since they don't like the personal info on the forum.
Let's keep in touch, would love to hear how YOU progress from this surgery!
Maureen

[Sonja]

Moe:

What a transformation. You look wonderful. Thanks for sharing.