Face lift worth it?

Posted by bettersleep68 @bettersleep68, May 1 8:57pm

I am 73 and would like to get a facelift..not to look younger but to look more pleasant .any replies to give some advice...is it worth it

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@cahabagirl

I retired from my 32-year career in Information Technology in 2008 at the age of 58, tired and stressed out.

I decided to gift myself with a facelift and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The surgeon was highly experienced and had a reputation of 1) listening to what the client’s concerns were and 2) making changes that look natural rather than ‘fixed’.
It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. And the results have been long lasting.

I also recommend avoiding sun exposure without a 40 SPF sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage. I have very fair skin that doesn’t tan and as a result, I had my first skin cancer while I was in my 30’s, so I’ve been applying sunscreen daily ever since.

I am 74 now and I am still very pleased with the results from that decision I made 16 years ago.

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Amazing! You look awesome!

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@raebaby

I had a facelift when I was 48. I'm 82 now and my face looks a lot better than what it would have looked like without it.
I had breast cancer at 79 and I was given the full treatment ; chemo radiation and lumpectomy. My oncologist said I looked young for my age and he figured I do well during all the care I needed. I asked him what made me look young and he pointed to my smooth brow and no frown lines between/above my eyes. I didn't mention why I looked young, but I was pleased! I'm now in remission.

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That must feel really nice! I’m going to get some more botox as soon as my B12 levels get replenished.

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@celia16

Amazing! You look awesome!

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Thank you. It’s held up well for 16 years! All credit to the surgeon.

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@cahabagirl

Thank you. It’s held up well for 16 years! All credit to the surgeon.

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I showed my mom your photo with no comment and asked how old is this woman. She guessed 50. 😉

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@celia16

I showed my mom your photo with no comment and asked how old is this woman. She guessed 50. 😉

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Surgery was 10/13/2016. This is what it looked like on 11/01/2016.

It was still healing. And I was 66 years old.

Yes, Rousso is that good!

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@cahabagirl

Surgery was 10/13/2016. This is what it looked like on 11/01/2016.

It was still healing. And I was 66 years old.

Yes, Rousso is that good!

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That’s just awesome. I look forward to being able to have some procedures done one day. I hadn’t expected to get detoured by this B12 deficiency.

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@celia16

That must feel really nice! I’m going to get some more botox as soon as my B12 levels get replenished.

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Yes, my plastic surgeon clipped those brow muscles as well to prevent the frown lines. I’ve always thought of it as permanent Botox. 🙂

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“ would like to get a facelift..not to look younger but to look more pleasant”
This is the exact reason I got a facelift 5 years ago and I’m very glad I did. My face had started drooping in a way that made me look mad all the time. I had a reputable surgeon and the surgery was a success. I feel I look my age, 72, just a more pleasant me.

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Before my first blepharoplasty, I got a lot of questions about me being tired. And I wasn’t! Lol.

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@skmsf

“ would like to get a facelift..not to look younger but to look more pleasant”
This is the exact reason I got a facelift 5 years ago and I’m very glad I did. My face had started drooping in a way that made me look mad all the time. I had a reputable surgeon and the surgery was a success. I feel I look my age, 72, just a more pleasant me.

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I had 2 facelifts- one at 59 and one at 66. I am now 84 and look as if I was in my early 70s. No turtle neck. Few wrinkles.

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