Before surgery to two weeks after surgery at VG Signature in Tampa
At age 50, Kim underwent a deep plane facelift, neck lift, facial fat transfer and upper blepharoplasty with Dr. Vipul Gargya, a board-certified plastic surgeon at VG Signature in Tampa, Florida.
This patient story documents her early recovery through before-and-after photographs and her own account of the care she received. The frontal and three-quarter comparisons show Kim before surgery and two weeks afterward. A separate neck comparison documents postoperative day one.
Case details
- Patient: Kim
- Age at surgery: 50
- Procedures: Deep plane facelift, neck lift, facial fat transfer and upper blepharoplasty
- Surgeon: Vipul Gargya, MD, FACS
- Practice: VG Signature, Tampa, Florida
- Recovery stages shown: Postoperative day one and two weeks after surgery
Before Surgery and Two Weeks After
These frontal and three-quarter photographs document Kim’s appearance before surgery and at her two-week follow-up after combined facial rejuvenation.
Two weeks is an early recovery milestone, not the final result. The photographs are presented as part of her ongoing journey.
Frontal view. Top: before surgery. Bottom: two weeks after deep plane facelift, neck lift, facial fat transfer and upper blepharoplasty.
Three-quarter view. Top: before surgery. Bottom: two weeks after surgery.
Postoperative Day One: Early Neck Recovery
This additional comparison documents Kim’s neck before surgery and on postoperative day one. It provides a closer look at the beginning of her recovery, including visible sutures and early postoperative changes.
Early neck recovery. Top: before surgery. Bottom: postoperative day one.
Kim shared the following five-star Google review about her experience at VG Signature:
I had a fantastic experience here!! From the moment I walked in, everything felt clean, crisp, and welcoming - and the office smelled AMAZING!!! The staff is warm, friendly, and incredibly personable. Their concierge-style service really sets them apart. I felt like I was their only client, and their personalized attention was just fantastic. And of course, the plastic surgery expertise is absolutely top notch! I couldn't be happier with my experience and results; I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for exceptional care and service!!
Following Kim’s Journey
This story currently documents Kim’s early recovery through two weeks after surgery. Later follow-up photographs will be added to this same page as her recovery progresses.
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