For 10 years I had been thinking about a facelift. Certainly, I needed one after being a heavy smoker for most of my life. I was told by many that I could not expect a good outcome because of my age and history. However, I decided to look very carefully one last time to see if I could finally get a facelift. I was advised by my Doctor to speak with Dr. Stephan Baker and to several others, all with excellent credentials. After having a consultation with each Doctor, I decided on Dr. Baker. He was the most conservative in his thinking and was extremely honest about what to expect. He also had the largest album of untouched photos that I had ever seen showing men and women of every age-from the very young to some even older than I am. The excuse I got from one Dr. was that all of his clients were to well know and private to have photos. I did not believe this. My before and after photos are in Dr. Baker's office in Coral Gables. I have given his office permission to send them to whomever may inquire via e-mail. Ask his assistant for the photos of the Grove Girl. Better yet, go in and look at many, many photos. Let me further say that Dr. Baker is an extremely caring person. I could reach him day or night - even by cell phone. His staff is professional and friendly. Every effort is made to please the patient and everyone is always on time. My friends have no idea I had a face lift-they tell me I look rested!!! People I have known for years admire my hair style-which has not changed and tell me I look great. Even an artist friend did not guess.. I am writing this because I think there are many women and men who have hesitated out of fear or because of age to have a face lift and wish someone had written something like this for me.