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Time to Do Something for Myself! - Atlanta, GA

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For the past several years I have attempted to...

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gmayorga
WORTH IT$10,000
For the past several years I have attempted to hold down a full time corporate job, run my own business, household and take care of my mom who has recently passed away from Alzheimer's. It is now time to do something for myself. I have a loving husband who is extremely supportive of everything I do, thus making this much easier. I am having a lower facelift with neck firming, lower bleph, and fat transfer. My youngest daughter is getting married in August and I would love to look fabulous for her wedding ????

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Elizabeth Whitaker, MD, FACS

Elizabeth Whitaker, MD, FACS

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May 13, 2016
That is great I live in
Smyrna Georgia but I went to Ashville with Dr. Harley I did interview Dr. Whitaker very nice doctor but just wasn't for me I had a upper neck lift and a lower face lift and juverderm for filler for 7200 and I am 67. I was not under anthesia at all no pain, I am sure you are going to be very happy by doing this for yourself, stay on this site it will really help you, I am 8 weeks post op. Good Luck
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May 13, 2016
Thank you for the encouragement
May 13, 2016
best of luck and I hope you end up as happy as many of us have been in renewing ourselves.....I am sorry about your mother, I went through that with my father now my mom
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May 13, 2016
Thank you I am supper excited about doing this for myself, it seems a little selfish but I am sure my mom would approve. I will be praying for you and your mom as I know how difficult this time is for both of you.
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May 14, 2016
You are aging exactly like me! Can't wait to see your results!! Happy tightening
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May 14, 2016
I will keep you updated!
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May 14, 2016
it's coming soon how exciting
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May 14, 2016
Supper excited and all so apprehensive at the same time
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May 14, 2016

If anyone deserves this, it's you! I'm so glad your husband is being supportive and I'm looking forward to following your journey.

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gmayorga
Surgery date has been moved up to
June 1st. I go in tomorrow for my pre-op, just thinking OMG am I really doing this?

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May 18, 2016
Hell YES you are doing this and you're going to look FABULOUS!!! Good luck tomorrow. =)
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May 18, 2016
I'm right there with ya! I'm having a lower face and neck lift with lower eyelid resurfacing on May 31st.
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May 18, 2016
Let's keep each other updated! Are you having second thoughts?
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May 18, 2016
lol... I completely skipped the $500 down and plopped down the whole $9k so that I couldn't back out. It's something I said I would never do... but I'm 55 and the neck and lower jowl situation ain't pretty. Some people take great vacations - I decided to take 2 weeks off work (nonprofit development director) and do something just for me that would help me to age a bit more gracefully. I had my pre-op this afternoon. Yes-- let's keep each other updated.
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May 18, 2016
Good Luck you will look amazing
May 19, 2016
I have the same problem at 49. In one year I swear everything dropped. Lol. In having my facelift in December also having my nose done too. Make up is a distraction so my sisters says.lol keep us up to date.
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May 19, 2016
It definitely does
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May 21, 2016
I am following you and wishing you nothing but the best. Definitely looks like it's YOUR turn! You deserve it! Nothing like having your better half support you during such a life changing decision. (We have the same haircut :-O)
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May 21, 2016
Thank you so much, the support is great as I have been wondering if I should just take the money and go to Europe for an extraordinary vacation :-(
Is your hair supper curly as well?
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May 21, 2016
I know its hard thinking of spending that money on something like this ehrn you can use it to have the time of your life. But I look at it as investing in yourself. I know for me...it will help me as well as my family. I will feel rejuvenated and want to get out more again. My fiance is very supportive also and feels that if it will make me happy...do it. Or just feel blessed and confident with aging and enjoy life. I decided to do it for myself because I can't seem to find the "pleasure" in my face melting off. LOL My hair is wavy naturally. It is fine so I really enjoy the haircut since it makes it appear to be fuller.
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May 21, 2016
Let's definitely keep each other encouraged
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May 21, 2016
Absolutely!
UPDATED FROM gmayorga
7 days pre

7 days out

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gmayorga
Cut and color getting ready for the big day ;-)

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May 24, 2016
you look beautiful, best of luck, I am just interviewing several surgeons now! Are you having face and brow? I am so looking forward to seeing you in late June!!!
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May 24, 2016
Never mind about the brow...., I see your list, that is what I want as well ! Did your surgeon talk about brow? I am in Hawaii, so I have to do my interviewing over the phone and virtually. Its very difficult.
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May 24, 2016
Thank you a good hair cut, color and the right jewelry does wonders. Just lower face neck and fat transfer under my eyes... Dr. Whitaker said the rest did not need anything. Glad that I found a surgeon that did not try to up sale me. Good luck with your search ;-)
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May 24, 2016
Oh goodness I know that has to be difficult, keep me updated!
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May 25, 2016
very nice color and cut
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May 25, 2016
Thank you ;-)
May 25, 2016
You are adorable! Love the cut and color! Do you mind if I ask your age? Looking forward to post op pics. =)
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May 25, 2016
Thank you, and not at all I am proud to be 52 :-)
June 3, 2016
Good luck .. I look forward to the updates :)
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June 3, 2016
Not looking to good today :-(
June 3, 2016
You must have had the surgery ?? I'm sure it went well. The swelling is what seems to really play with everyone's head ... Hang in there :) post when you can.