Face lift worth it?

I have always wanted a lower blepharoplasty. For the last several decades the lower kids have been getting progressively more swollen. I haven't done it because I'm afraid of the pain and recovery but also because I feel like it's all in the name of vanity. Was it super painful on lower kids?

What are these surgeries?

I had blepharoplasty surgery or eyelid lift twice. The first time in my 40s, due to genetics. It bothered me that people kept saying I looked tired and needed more sleep….when I didn’t. I was well rested. It involved removing skin and fat from upper and lower lids.

My second blepharoplasty I was in my 50s. This time was just upper and was due to ptosis. They go in and shorten the tendon that holds up the eyelid. Mine had drooped too much. They removed extra skin as well. I had to have a small revision on one eye about a month later. No big deal though.

I didn’t experience any pain with any of my eyelid procedures. It was a little uncomfortable during my second surgery on upper only, as I was supposed to have light sedation, but it didn’t work….or something, so from the operating table I asked them for local, which they did. My revision on one eye was done in the office with just local about a month later. It was not painful.

The healing of my lower lids wasn’t painful to me at all. I would describe it as a little uncomfortable. It feels swollen, tight….but ice applied regularly helps a lot. I took 1-2 pain pills the day of the procedure just as a precaution and then just Tylenol.

I will say that the lower lid is quite sensitive after it heals. When you apply mascara, it feels odd. It took a while for my lower lashes to grow back. I don’t regret it, HOWEVER, I think the modern approach to eyelid rejuvenation is different than it was years ago. I think they now add fat and not remove it. I’m no expert, but I’d get a consult with a plastic surgeon to get their opinion. Good luck!

Totally pain free. Minor bruising. 2 times for me over the years.

I would like these procedures done over the WiFi connection so I don’t have to go into the office….lol

The entire population is mostly older people our ages so we really should just try to be true to ourselves and not competing with youth….

Mostly I think I’m trying to accept not getting procedures because my anemia may prevent me from healing properly/being a good candidate for a procedure (I could really use the neck and jawline surgery because my jowls look like a hound dog and nobody within 20 years of my age has them - I’m 60 and my 80 something friends don’t have the jowl issues I do)

I am with you on the jowls.
Mine look like so deep and I hate them....ps ..we got them from hereditary

I had one at 58 and I'm 85 now. I recently connected with two old friends from high school and I was shocked at how much younger and healthier I looked. I have aged normally since the surgery, but it took off about 20 years.
I don't regret it at all. We all should strive to look our best. I haven't had any other treatments like botox or fillers or anything. I don't want to look really young I just don't want to look really old.

You go girl! I remember reading something Angela Langsbury said back in the day about her facelift. She said she just wanted to look better, no droopy skin. She didn’t regret hers either! ☺️ I’m 76. I thought about getting one years ago, but didn’t. I am told I look like I’m 10 years younger! I’ve always seen my dermatologist, had facials, stayed fit and been engaged with life. And my social life is busy with family and friends. It all helps. Good luck to all. ☺️