"I am turning 60 and I wanted to do something for myself" 

He was open to evaluation and surgical plan to achieve the greatest result. He elected to have a open neck lift. 

"The surgical team was great and the nurses took really good care of me"

He shared his experience during surgery which included partial removal of his submandibular glands and felt no pain. He stated that has no signs or symptoms of a dry mouth following partial removal his submandibular glands. 

"Until I say Dr. Claytor, I had no idea that my submandibular glands were contributing to my facial aging"

"Recovery was relatively easy"

"I am absolutely thrilled with my results and I would 100% recommend Dr. Claytor to a friend"

"I am thrilled about how I look!!! No hanging chin, I am tight and I am happy"

She was frustrated because she felt that her face was aging faster then her brain was. She did not want to look phony but just the youthful version of herself. 

"I wanted a youthful natural look and that is what I got"

"Dr Claytor's bedside manner is The Best!!"

"The tumescent local anesthesia was an easy smooth process"

"My scars are invisible"

"I would highly recommend this surgery to a friend"

She was very frustrated with her facial aging and is now very pleased and now believes that she looks now like how she feels!

Looking at her before and after pictures she now sees vibrance in herself. 

She says that she now looks like she is in her 20's which got Dr. Claytor  laughing with her!!!! 

She now feels vibrant and happy. 

She felt that being "awake with the tumescent anesthesia" gave her a better appreciation for the entire process.

"The OR surgical team was GREAT. Friendly and lighthearted and made me feel comfortable"

Her submandibular glands were small and were not necessary to be removed for a sculpted jawline.

She says "The feeling of wanting to be a little more youthful. There is such a thing as aging gracefully but you can also age gracefully with a little bit of help"

Check out just a few of this patient's inspiring quotes from this episode:

"I started Kick Boxing and do 200 crunches per class."

"I think of Dr. Claytor several times a week because I am so strong and powerful."

"We do jumping jacks at the beginning of class, and now my boobs don't flop around anymore."

Many of Dr. Claytor's procedures provide functional benefits as well! This lovely 43-year-old patient is 3 years post op from her tummy tuck and diastasis recti repair. She also had a mastopexy which is also known as a breast lift. 

She came in to see us for a follow up and shared with us how she has started Kickboxing. She loves how strong her core is during her classes where she does upwards of 200 crunches. She  feels stronger now than she has ever before in her entire life. She has no pain during her kickboxing, and if anything, she feels stronger and more solid in her core. This is a result of the tightening of her rectus diastasis during her tummy tuck procedure.

We are so happy for her and how she has changed her own life since her surgery! 

"I love my results!! I can now look in the mirror and not cry." 

She Felt very thankful that she did not have to deal with the Drains.

She also now feels comfortable wearing a bikini which she had not done since high school.

She said that there will always be things about yourself that you do not like but when it is this big that you have been living with for so long, it just helps me to be a lot happier. 

It was so very worth it and I would definitely do it AGAIN!!

"53 to 35!"
Our 53-year-old patient describes how her facelift has positively impacted her life and her work. She had felt an unconscious ageism at work, which completely reversed following her facelift.

In this episode, we celebrate the incredible journey of a patient who transformed her life post-surgery through kickboxing and core exercises. She shares her inspiring story of strength, empowerment, and the joy of rediscovering fitness after overcoming the challenges of an abdominoplasty and hernia repair.

• Sharing an inspiring story of personal transformation 
• Exploring the kickboxing routine and its role in recovery 
• Understanding the importance of core exercises like crucifix abs 
• Reflecting on the shift in physical capabilities post-surgery 
• Celebrating the social and emotional dimensions of fitness 
• Highlighting resilience and community through shared experiences

Transcript

Dr. R. Brannon Claytor: 0:00
Our gorgeous patient, who's 43 years old, comes in. She's three years out from her abdominoplasty and repair of her umbilical hernia and a breast lift and she has shared with us something so fascinating that we want to share with all of our patients.

Patient: 0:17
So Dr Claytor has inspired me to start kickboxing. I have been kickboxing for about six months now and we do approximately 200 different crunches throughout the duration of the class, plus just the physicality of moving your body when you're throwing these kicks and punches. And I told him that I think of him several times a week when I'm in class, because I am now capable of not only doing these crunches but doing them well the whole time, and I just feel so strong and powerful and we do jumping jacks at the beginning of class and my boobs don't flop around anymore, so yeah, I feel good, I feel great.

Dr. R. Brannon Claytor: 1:00
So, to those out there who aren't as familiar with kickboxing and crunches, what does a crunch mean?

Patient: 1:08
So with a crunch, I mean you're always using your abs when you're moving your body and especially when you're doing any sort of karate or kickboxing moves, because you're twisting and you're punching and you're kicking.

Patient: 1:19
But as part of our warm-up and just to get into better physical shape, we're doing these crunches and so we're laying on the floor and I mean most people are probably familiar with the typical crunch that you do, where you just put your hands behind your head and kind of suck your belly button to the floor and breathe out and move your body up. But we do something called crucifix abs, which is when your body is literally laying in like a crucifix T-shaped position. You lift your head slightly, you keep your arms out at either side of you and then you lift your legs repetitively off the floor the whole way up to a 90-degree angle and then back down to about 10 degrees off the floor. And we do 100 of those per class in segments and I sweat and groan the whole time but I do it and I feel how strong my core is when I'm doing it.

Dr. R. Brannon Claytor: 2:13
Wow, were you doing these before our surgery?

Patient: 2:17
No, I've never done those before. I had done plenty of ab exercises in the past before kids before I needed this surgery and I was not nearly as good or as strong and capable of doing it. Before children. No, I am much more stronger in my core now than ever before in my life.

Dr. R. Brannon Claytor: 2:36
Wow, that is such a great story. I am so happy for you. Wow, wow. And so when you're doing kickboxing, do you physically come in contact with other people?

Patient: 2:49
Uh, we practice spar against each other, but mostly we're on a bag.

Dr. R. Brannon Claytor: 2:53
Okay, yeah, so you're punching a bag, wow, and when you're moving and, uh, kicking and punching um, is there any pain or discomfort in your abdomen at all?

Patient: 3:06
No, nothing. If anything, I can feel how strong and solid my core is.

Dr. R. Brannon Claytor: 3:1

It's barely been 24 hours since her surgery, and yet she already says, "I would totally do this again."

Our lovely lady who is 70 years old shared her thoughts during her 1 Day Post Op visit. She was apprehensive leading up to surgery and now feels totally great. She underwent a Deep Plane Facelift and Necklift surgery in our private AAAA Surgical Facility under Tumescent Local Anesthesia. 

On her first post-op day, we have all patients come in to have a check up. We remove the surgical dressings and review her post op care instructions, which include details on showering and dressing changes. Since none of our patients have drains, there is no cumbersome drain to care to have to worry about. She will be back in the office next week to have her sutures removed. 

She feels great, and we're glad to hear it!

"It has been an INCREDIBLE experience and Dr. Claytor exceeded my expectations."

This amazing 59-year-old gentleman is 1 month post op from a Deep Necklift. He underwent the surgery in our AAAA Surgical Facility under Tumescent Local Anesthesia and felt no pain during surgery and was in a relaxed state throughout the entire procedure. He is thrilled with his results and was comfortable being on Zoom calls 2 weeks after surgery. 

He looks forward to sharing his experience with anyone who would be interested in learning more about Male Facelift surgery.

"It was a GREAT experience."

Meet our lovely 70-year-old patient, who is just 8 days post op from her Deep Plane Facelift and Necklift. Her surgery was in our AAAA Surgical Facility under Tumescent Local Anesthesia. 

She is now ready to go out to the grocery store just 1 week after surgery! 

She was understandably anxious prior to surgery, but is now thrilled with her quick recovery and her amazing results. She asked great questions and felt that we were able to put her at ease throughout her entire procedure and recovery. We are so happy for her and grateful that she put her trust in Dr. Claytor and our team.

"I am the BIGGEST fan!"

Our lovely 57-year-old patient had previously had her implants removed and desired to have them placed again. She loves her results and is thrilled with her chest. 

We're very glad she trusted Dr. Claytor with her procedure!

"I love that my breasts look so natural!" 

Our lovely patient who is 33 years old, had been thinking about breast augmentation for 10 years. She felt that after breastfeeding her children, she was now ready to move forward. 

She elected to have silicone implants placed under her chest muscle and feels that it has not impacted her work outs or exercise routine. She feels that she fits in clothes more comfortably now and really likes that her chest looks so natural!

"You were able to tailor my surgery based on what my objectives were."

This lovely 41 year old patient had an umbilical hernia and desired skin tightening and body sculpting. After her consultation with Dr. Claytor, she opted for a modified float tummy tuck. This operation allows him full access to the rectus diastasis and complete muscle repair. During the procedure, the excess skin is removed with an incision in the lower abdomen below the bikini line. The belly button is moved down approximately 1 inch and then re-inset in the abdominal wall with permanent sutures.

Here she is at 2 weeks back to 50% of her baseline activity - and she even drove herself into her appointment today! We are so happy for her! 

"I had 4 children, a lot of extra skin... there was no amount of exercise that was going to take that away - especially at my age!"

This lovely 65-year-old patient is just 11 days out from her drainless abdominoplasty with Dr. Claytor. She sits down with Dr. Claytor at her post op and tells all: her hopes, fears, apprehensions, and ultimately the thing that made her decide to move forward with the procedure with Dr. Claytor in Philadelphia. 

"This coming summer 2025, I'm excited."
This 31-year-old male patient sits down with Dr. Claytor for a follow-up appointment 9 months after his drainless tummy tuck. He had lost a whopping 110 pounds with diet and exercise alone, but was left with a significant amount of sagging, excess skin. Today, he looks back on his journey, and describes his goals, fears, and the recovery timeline.

"I was prepared for pain, and was shocked that I didn't have any."
 
This 44-year old mother of three shares her experience from consultation with Dr. Claytor, to follow-up care with the entire team, as well as her reasons for breast augmentation. She went with silicone Allergan Natrelle 240cc implants placed in front of the muscle. She experienced little to no pain post-op, and was able to return to her daily life and workouts just weeks later!

"I would do it over again in a heartbeat" 
Our lovely patient is 1 year past her facelift procedure and she couldn't be happier with the results. Before her face was sagging and aged, but since the surgery she has felt younger and  much better about herself. She is especially pleased with how natural it looks, remarking that she looks more youthful without any obvious signs of surgery.

"I feel like I have my face back again" 
This lovely patient was unhappy with seeing her signs of aging show up on zoom meetings for work. She looked into her options and decided to come to Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery for a facelift. After the procedure, she now feels like her old self again.

"I really just wanted to look like me" 
This wonderful patient felt that his aged exterior didn't match how he felt inside. The person he saw in the mirror did not represent his mental image of himself. After his facelift, our patient described profound mental rewards in regards to his self image and confidence. 

"The outcome looks amazing"
Our fabulous patient wanted her clothes to fit and to feel confident wearing her dresses. She has friends who underwent operations that used drains, and finding a doctor who could perform a drainless procedure was important. After her tummy tuck, she no longer feels self conscious wearing her dresses.

"I'm able to look in the mirror without crying" 
This lovely patient was dealing with great emotional distress due to how her stomach looked. Her confidence was incredibly low, so she opted for a tummy tuck. Since her procedure, her confidence has reached new heights - she can feel comfortable and confidence in clothes she never could have before, and is generally much happier than she was before.

"I feel young and I feel fabulous about my results" 
Our lovely patient couldn't have been happier about not having to use general anesthesia for her procedure. She describes the process as painless and now feels young again. 

"It was a breeze!"
self conscious, double chin, it was a breeze,  
Our fabulous patient was insecure about her double chin, and decided to get a neck lift to remedy it. Now she is much more confident and is incredibly pleased with her results (her kids are too!). 

"I can't wait to wear my bikinis!'
This lovely patient lost a lot of weight and was dealing with loose skin. She hoped to get rid of it and retain her curves, and a tummy tuck from Dr. Claytor did just that!

"No drain is superb superb superb!" 
Our wonderful patient was looking for a tighter, more youthful appearance for her body. She did her own thorough research and decided that no-drain was the way to go for her tummy tuck. She chose Dr. Claytor for the operation, and now couldn't be happier with the results!