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Kathy Wakile underwent a number of plastic surgery procedures earlier this week. And on Instagram, she chronicled her journey with her fans and followers with a few videos.
Giving her social media audience a look at her results a “few hours after up” and the following day, the 60-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey alum was seen in bandages as she detailed what she had done.
“Hi friends, I’m a few hours post op and back home, comfortable, resting and in no pain. I’m a little sleepy as expected and will take it easy for the next few days,” Kathy shared in the caption of a June 24 clip. “Today I had a neck and lower face lift, along with a brow lift and lower blepharoplasty. As I mentioned before, it’s not about changing the face I’ve known and loved for 60 years. It’s simply about restoring and refreshing what time has naturally changed.”
“I have chosen to share this journey openly because I know so many people are curious about the process and may be considering something similar themselves. I will continue to keep you updated along the way,” she continued, thanking “(her) surgeon (Dr. TY Steven Ip, MD, and Melissa Locke) for taking such wonderful care of (her).”
Kathy Wakile shares a plastic surgery update after getting a facelift
Meanwhile, she added in the video: “I’m home a few hours after the surgery and I’m in no pain and everything went well and I’m excited. I haven’t taken any pain meds because I’m in no pain. You can see I’m talking fine and I’m fine, I just took it easy today. I had something to eat. A little swelling that happened from the doctor so I could still see the results.”
Kathy also revealed that she had drains that would be removed the next day.
“Thanks for tuning in and I’ll keep you posted,” she said.
In another video shared on June 25, Kathy described “day one” posts.
“If you’re anything like me, you probably wouldn’t expect to feel—or even look—so good the day after surgery. (But) I’m happy to report that I’m in no pain and I’ve had very minimal bruising and swelling. I’ve been able to move around comfortably, but I’m also making a conscious effort to slow down and listen to my body as much as possible.” “To be honest, the rest part is the hardest for me. I’m so used to always doing something, but this time I’m reminding myself that healing is part of the process and giving my body the time it needs is the best thing I can do.”
She also addressed fans in a video titled, “Day one … Bandages off … Drain removed … No pain … Minimal bruising and swelling.”
“So, it’s day one after my surgery. I wanted to show you that the bandages are already off. This is just a light tape to remind me not to move my neck. So what I had done was a neck lift, a lower face lift and a little pressure on my eye, a lower bleph,” she revealed. “You can’t see the stitches right now because they’re back behind my ear, but you can see that I still have visible lines of the markings from where Dr. Ip marked my face.”
“I haven’t washed my face. I haven’t washed my hair. But later I will wash my hair,” she added.
Kathy Wakile was featured in a full-time role on The Real Housewives of New Jersey from season three to season five and as a friend in seasons six and seven.
