Face lift: Is it worth it?

Posted by bettersleep68 @bettersleep68, May 1, 2024

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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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 13 6:30pm

I suspect my blepharoplasties (2 of them years apart), added to my dry eye or possibly caused it, however the way I looked was disheartening. So…..I might have done it a little differently. But, I did vet my surgeons.

tdcouns2021 | @tdcouns2021 | Feb 14 7:16pm

In reply to @celia16 "How was your healing time and where were they located?" + (show)

The lipomas were located in my back, sides, and legs. They healed in about 1 month after general surgery. Very minimal scaring. The other lipomas in forearms took longer about 2 months. The scars are small but left a dip or small crater where they had to take out tissue around the lipoma. I still have soo many. But was glad I got some of them taken care of.

celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 14 7:52pm

In reply to @tdcouns2021 "The lipomas were located in my back, sides, and legs. They healed in about 1 month..." + (show)

Were the incisions painful after surgery?

Do you think you’ll have more of them removed?

pkstol | @pkstol | Feb 17 7:02am

Thank you for asking your question. I'm following as also interested.

pkstol | @pkstol | Feb 17 7:05am

In reply to @marbra "I had a facelift when I was 52 and never regretted it. Now I'm 78 and..." + (show)

I'd be very interested in which skin care regimen you followed after surgery and to this day.

pkstol | @pkstol | Feb 17 7:08am

In reply to @artscaping "Good evening. I totally agree with you. I am 82 years old now. When I was..." + (show)

I'd be interested in your skincare regimen following surgery to present.

pkstol | @pkstol | Feb 17 7:20am

In reply to @jannysanny "I had one at 58 and I'm 85 now. I recently connected with two old friends..." + (show)

I love your positivity and self worth. I am currently going through the healing process of a lower facelift. I'd be very interested in what skincare products you have been using over the last several years.

pkstol | @pkstol | Feb 17 7:29am

In reply to @cahabagirl "I retired from my 32-year career in Information Technology in 2008 at the age of 58,..." + (show)

You look fabulous. I'm on the search for the best skincare regimen after facelift surgery and forward. I'm 64 and just went through a lower neck/facelift. I wish in my younger days I knew of the importance of sunblock. I am paying for my ignorance now. Moving forward i will definitely be more protective of my skin.

marbra | @marbra | Feb 17 11:30am

In reply to @pkstol "I love your positivity and self worth. I am currently going through the healing process of..." + (show)

I hardly ever use soap and water to cleanse. I use makeup removing wipes then with a washcloth and hot water sort of steam my face. Then I apply a good quality moisturizer and one with spf of 30 for daytime. I use DRMTLGY universal tinted moisturizer after instead of foundation. My skin still looks radiant and smooth at almost 79 years of age. People who don't know me think I'm at least 10 years younger than my true age.

gennpowell | @gennpowell | Feb 18 1:31pm

I am almost 66. I did a lower facelift 2 years ago. I am very very happy I did! and like you, I didn't want to look like I was scowling, and just wanted to look pleasant. I look very natural, and people assume I'm 10-15 years younger than I am. One caveat: make sure docs appreciate/understand when you come in for various med issues. They tend to be dismissive when I have arthritic issues. They will tend to judge you by your looks!