Facelift: Stories
Write a ReviewFacelift, Fat Transfer and then Breast Augmentation - Newport Beach, CA
- Misty H.
- updated 2 years ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $12,000
- Joseph Thomas Cruise, MD (Newport Beach, CA)
I didn't like the sagging crepe like skin that...
- 8 Oct 2010
I didn't like the sagging crepe like skin that was appearing on my face. I looked older on the outside than I felt on the inside. Having a facelift, fat transfer, dermabrasion and brow lift was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I get many compliments. I feel like the outside matches the inside now. I loved the results so much, that I now longer felt like I was too old to have a breast augmentation. I have never appreciated my appearance more than I do now and that is saying something because I just turned 47. Updated on
Oct 13, 2010:The results of my facelift, fat transfer, brow lift and dermabrasion are real and they are very good and natural looking. I have posted additional pictures from the doctor to clearly see the before and after results.Updated on
Oct 13, 2010:Posting additional pictures
I am adding the unretouched photo of the original...
- 6 Nov 2010
Great review?
My Doctor: Joseph Thomas Cruise, MD
My rating:
I had a face lift and fat transfer with Dr. C in 11/09. The results were so good that I felt I looked young enough that I had a breast augmentation in April. I have never been more pleased with my appearance than I am at this time. Dr. C not only does fabulous work, but he also has a great caring bedside manner. He and his office are true professionals.
Thanks everyone for a spirited discussion. Can I make the suggestion we move back to concerns that thousands of people everyday come to RealSelf to address?
We'd love you to offer help to posters who have yet to hear much support from the community:
“No No No!-Reno, NV”
“Wish I Could Turn Back Time After Facelift - Chicago”
The bottom line is that I couldn't be happier with the results of both my facelift and breast augmentation. I have had many compliments so I know the results are great. So regardless of what people say/speculate here...at the end of the day...I am the one smiling when I look in the mirror.
Girlygirl88
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CuriousinLA
It's shocking that you are so quick to attack here on the internet. Yeah the first photo is off.
Yet when all the details are laid out.
You don't have the decency to say anything nice, no apology, nothing.
It speaks volumes about both of you.
THE FIRST PHOTO IS BADLY TOUCHED UP.
Misty did this NOT the doctor.
THE REST OF THE PHOTOS ARE NOT TOUCHED UP.
The video shows a lot more. It was done before the breast augmentation.
The first picture is photoshopped.
It's around her eyes. Which a facelift DOES NOT take care of.
Only Botox takes care of this or eye surgery.
She just grabbed one of her favorite after photos that she had done an immature photoshop job of for a high school photo.
She didn't realized this and posted a ton of other UNTOUCHED photos and then a video.
Read the comments before going crazy.
The defenders are wrong (hey I defended her --I've met her by the way we have used the same doctor and met for the videos filming which we have NOT been compensated for we were just happy about our results and wanted to say thanks to our doctor)
I corrected my comment after looking at the photo more closely.
The EYES , SKIN, and her breast jobs have NOT been touched up.
The actual "after" pics, taken by real people in other posts, were much more informative than this glazed version.
The pictures with the blue background were the surgeon's before and after pictures. Again these have not be retouched.
Last but not least is the video. I loved my results so much when the surgeon asked me if I would be willing to do a video testimonial I was more than pleased to do so. This video is not retouched at all. What is said in the video is my real experience.
This is exactly what is it supposed to be real results from my real experience.
I am sorry that my quick choice for a profile picture has caused such drama.
It doesn't put her in a negative light....People like you put yourselves in such a state.
My goodness... This girl has been having to defend herself since she posted her stories/photos.
Did you take the time to read through the thread? The issue of the photoshop on the eyes was already honestly addressed by the patient.
People, read the entire thread before you post things like this AGAiN.
Leave this person alone for goodness sakes....
You should put your efforts into scanning Real Self for true offenders.
Thanks we work really hard to be. Please continue to be an active community member.
-Britt
I feel bad for this patient because she wanted to share her experience to show how great cosmetic surgery can be, but she was immediately attacked by someone thinking she altered her photos to show a result that wasn't real..
Hi Northville,
Thanks for adding your inpute to our Facelift community. I don't think it is that our members focus on the bad, they just want to make sure everyone here is truthful about their experiences, as some have had very traumatic experiences and others have had amazing experiences. They just want to make sure their community is being accountable. Thanks for your comment and please continue to be an active part of our community.
-Britt
Thanks
Hi NewportBeach9844,
Thanks for checking out and being part of our facelift community! When are you considering getting a facelift? How long have you been thinking about it? Did you see our doctor Q&A answering questions others members have written in about facelifts? Please keep me updated.
All the best,
-Britt
I went back to 2 weeks. I did have black eyes that lasted about 7 weeks. I am however told that the black eyes were more from the brow lift versus the fat transfer. I dont know if you would have black eyes or not. But as a guy you could always tell a story that you got black eyes doing some kind or sport. You would have swelling that would last a few weeks, but most of it was gone at the 2 week mark.
I highly recommend it. By the way, the scars from my facelift are almost invisibile. I don't look pulled or altered. It was one of the best decisions I have ever done.
https://www.realself.com/question/crows-feet-removed-type-surgery
Botox is usually the best solution for Crow's feet wrinkles. Misty was obviously self conscious about her crow's feet and edited the photo slightly for her a profile picture. She did not review anything being done to her eyes as one of the posters commented.
I haven't had anything done to my eyes. When I picked the picture for my profile, I just clicked on a picture I liked. I forgot that the crowsfeet were retouched on that picture months ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P2iZxo3dg8
Misty you should add it to the review
I've added it
You may notice in the video at the end I say I will be back. Well, I did go back a few months later and had a breast augmentation. I am equally happy with the results of that procedure as well.