I think it’s a great idea if you’re in good health and you can withstand what you have to endure, at the end of the day it’s still surgery and definitely comes with some risks. I am very fearful of surgery but if it can save my life then I wouldn’t hesitate to do so, however cosmetic surgery is not a necessity to say the least but for some people it’s a new lease on life and can often do wonders for their self esteem, you just have to weigh out the pros and cons.

@ion, I moved your post to this existing discussion so you can connect with other members like @bettersleep68 @celia16 and several other members who share their experiences with having cosmetic surgery.

- Face lift: Is it worth it?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/face-lift-worth-it/

@ion

I had a lower facelift in my 60s, no regrets. I paid out of pocket. I had considered it for years. Prior to face lift I got breast cancer, treatments took 2 years and told myself if I make it through this I am going to do something for myself. Many people say it is part of aging, and they are right, but after dealing with breast cancer having a lower face lift boost my self image! My 'turkey neck" was mostly genetic, my mom had it. No amount of weight loss or creams would ever change it.

I found a great local plastic surgeon with great reputation. They quoted a price that was all inclusive. It was out patient procedure, so cheaper then a surgery that required total an anesthesiologist.

If you can afford and it would improve your wife's self image and there is no medical reason not to, she should investigate.

As a side note, because I felt little guilty about spending money on cosmetic surgery when others can not afford deformity surgery, in my will I have left money to "Operation Smile" to correct cleft lip condition in under served areas.

Whatever your wife's decision, hope you support her.