Author Topic: Off to Wisonsin to See Jackie Diels  (Read 28671 times)

nanramone

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Re: Off to Wisonsin to See Jackie Diels
« Reply #60 on: October 01, 2010, 04:58:51 am »
Wow! My sister had facial paralysis due to a non-AN issue. It's been many years since then. She had a nerve graft and some kind of retraining, but doesn't have as much improvement as you. I think you look wonderful!

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Re: Off to Wisonsin to See Jackie Diels
« Reply #61 on: October 01, 2010, 06:36:14 am »
Thanks, everyone.  I really do believe that facial therapy, with the right therapist, can work wonders.  I went to 2 other facial therapists before I finally made the decision to go see Jackie.  And, all I can say is that what Jackie does is completely different than what the other two people did.  This is not to say that there are not other great therapists out there, but if one therapist doesn't get the results you want, maybe it is worth trying another.  And, of course, none of this works without a commitment of time.

I was very reluctant to start down the botox road, even though I know it is effective for some people.  For me, the thought of having to commit to botox for potentially the rest of my life just wasn't what I wanted.  So, spending the time working on my face without knives, needles or drugs was worth it for me.  Again, a personal choice.

And, now, I am off to work my face!   ;D
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Translab April 30, 2008 at NYU with Drs. Golfinos and Roland
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Re: Off to Wisonsin to See Jackie Diels
« Reply #62 on: October 01, 2010, 09:12:26 am »
Wow, that is fantastic!

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Re: Off to Wisonsin to See Jackie Diels
« Reply #63 on: October 01, 2010, 05:00:10 pm »
Oh Debbi .....

What an inspiration to see the before and after pictures!  What hope it gives to others with facial issues!  Thanks so much for sharing these very personal pictures.

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Re: Off to Wisonsin to See Jackie Diels
« Reply #64 on: October 04, 2010, 09:18:57 am »
Debbi,
Wow is right! Hard work but worth the effort and $$$. You look GREAT.
Thanks for the before/after pics!
Maureen
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