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Tired of Looking So Much Older Than I Was... London, GB

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I am an active 55 year old who had the face of a...

stottythepomJanuary 19, 2014
WORTH IT$23,000
I am an active 55 year old who had the face of a 70 year old, due mainly to too much exposure to strong sunshine over many years. I also had a very saggy double chin which did not diminish with weight loss. My husband and daughter both tried to reassure me that I didn't need surgery, but both now agree that the transformation is fantastic. I am thrilled with the results. This change has given my self confidence an enormous boost and I feel absolutely elated. Thank you, Dr Julian!

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Julian De Silva, MD

Julian De Silva, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Ophthalmology

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Yogi from a Calgary
January 20, 2014
What a wonderful improvement!
lisbeth50
January 21, 2014
you look like new woman! Did you also lose weight or do you just look slimmer because of your neck lift? How is the scarring? Do your ears still look good?
stottythepom
January 22, 2014
Hi Lisbeth, thank you for your kind words. I had lost weight prior to the procedure but was only about 7 lbs heavier in this 'before' photo. I believe I look slimmer due to the neck lift itself. I have a small but visible scar under my chin, a small price to pay I believe for such a happy result. The scars on my upper eye lids are practically invisible now but I make sure I use plenty of sunblock to avoid them darkening. My ears look the same as before the procedure.
stottythepom
January 22, 2014
Thank you!
Leval59
January 21, 2014
You look wonderful! You must be so pleased :)
stottythepom
January 22, 2014
Thank you for your kind comment. I'm absolutely thrilled with the result.
Kitkat64
January 21, 2014
You look beautiful!
stottythepom
January 22, 2014
Thank you very much for your lovely comment. I'm thrilled with the result.
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Angie_M
January 21, 2014
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and photos on RealSelf. Absolutely stunning results. Would love to know more about your recovery and how it went for you...
stottythepom
January 22, 2014
I found the second day post surgery to be a real downer as I had not fully anticipated just how major the procedure was and couldn't envisage the end result. I had even begun to doubt the wisdom of my choice. However, I received wonderful support from my family and after a further two weeks I felt much more positive. A month after surgery I felt brilliant.
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Yogi from a Calgary
January 21, 2014
Recovery is slow but sure. I have to keep looking back at my pictures since surgery yo make sure that I appreciate the improvements. Apparently changes will happen till one year post surgery.
stottythepom
January 22, 2014
I regularly review my before and after photos myself and keep a fortnightly photographic record. I find it helps motivate me to maintain the all the other positive aspects of my life post surgery.
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