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Getting a Mini Face Lift_55 and Missing "My" Face. Bethesda, MD
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Since menopause my face changed quickly with jowls...
lnlmlMarch 1, 2016
WORTH IT$10,500
Since menopause my face changed quickly with jowls and loose skin on my neck giving me a little "waddle". I've had a few people recently think my (younger) husband is my son. That didn't used to happen. So, I'm having a mini face lift to look more like "me"...a younger me! Thank you to those who helped me by posting. Now it's my turn to help others by posting my pictures and experiences. ki
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UPDATED FROM lnlml
2 days post
Before Pictures and Thank You
lnlmlMarch 4, 2016
I have less than 2 weeks to go. I'm very nervous and come to RS almost every day for reassurance and advice for what to do and expect, especially for the first week or two after. Here are my "before" photos. Thank you ladies of the RS community.
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March 4, 2016
Girl YES! Stupid menopause! I was .._kinda sorta_ holding my own until that! What's with the waddle & how did it get there? My sister is six years younger then me, when we are together I keep seeing her peeking at it. (yeah you gonna have this too!!) Excited to see your outcome!! You are already beautiful and now way do you look 55!! XOXOXO
March 4, 2016
The waddle. Ugh. How did that happen? My 8 year old says, "You're not old, Mommy. You only have one wrinkle. Right here." and she touches...the waddle. lol And the jowls. I feel like Droopy Dog. So, I'm doing it. I'm nervous and excited. I don't usually do things for me, so this is big.
March 4, 2016
Bahaha!! Aww, sweet kid she was trying to make you feel better!! We have to learn to do things for ourselves! We are so used to giving our all to everything around us, sometimes we forget that we count too!! Right now I am working on my mustache as I research & do consults. I'm doing it, even though everyone says oh just age gracefully...bet you heard that too!!
March 4, 2016
Haven't heard that yet...but then, I haven't told many people yet and the ones I have know better than to say that to me. lol What are you researching and consulting for?
March 4, 2016
Oh I need the works but right now I'd rather just get rid of the waddle...but then again who knows, might do it all at once, neck, mid face, brow and upper blephs (I had the uppers done before but that was 15 years ago). UGHH Brave women go for it all at once..not sure I am that brave!!
October 31, 2017
I am thinking of a mini lift, just turned 60, had tummy tuck 4 years ago! Check out my pics
March 4, 2016
Good luck. Looking forward to see your updates.
March 4, 2016
Thank you! I love this site. I didn't think I needed support...but the RS community is great. :)
March 4, 2016
Darn menopause! That is right around the corner for me and I'm scared. I'm so glad you are here sharing your story. Please keep us posted!
March 27, 2016
I had eyebags starting in my early 30's and sagging under chin in photos by 42, so mine started early and gradually, so the menopause didn't hit me until my metabolism went south. That started gradually but the last few years I can barely keep my stomach comfortable to avoid gaining weight. I had never heard of this but the nurse from my ins. co. was not surprised. :/
March 8, 2016
I have the exact same issue, and I am 48 about to turn 49. I also just realized last week that I might have started Peri menopause. I had some steroid shots for some orthopedic issues and thought that my face was holding fluid. Now I'm like, hail no, girl, your jowls dropped!! (Plus, I have had some crepey neck skin since 43.) It will take me at least a year to save for the procedures I want, and I want to wait last resort for full lift, but I have to tell you, I am pretty depressed about my looks. Especially since the rest of me (minus the ortho stuff from dancing my whole life) feels great. I look forward to reading about your journey and seeing your after pics! Best of luck and I am so excited for you!
March 9, 2016
Thank you. By the way, I put some of mine on Care Credit, which is interest free if you pay it off in a year. The only time I had used it before was for my cat;s operation a few years ago!
April 2, 2016
It's really scary to have a procedure you never had before. It's normal. If you ever get another lift of the same type, it will probably be less scary. New doctor is always scarier too.
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7 days post
The Horribly Ugly Before Picture
lnlmlMarch 9, 2016
I didn't even want to post this, but this is the ugly truth I'm hoping to change. I may as well put it all out there. My mini lift is next Wednesday!
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March 9, 2016
I know what you mean about posting pictures but somehow as part of the process of letting go and moving on. I wish you the very best - it is quite a journey. You're doing it at a good point in your life and I think you'll be very happy you did it.
March 9, 2016
Thank you for your support and encouragement. The "ugly" reminds me of why I doing this. I avoid mirrors, but I just took that picture this morning when I saw that reflected in my phone screen.
March 9, 2016
I avoid mirrors, but I took that picture this morning when I saw that reflected in my phone screen.
March 9, 2016
Bye Bye waddle! You outta here!! My waddle laughs at yours..it has a funky texture for extra fun!! You picked a great surgeon so I am sure you are in good hands!! I can't wait to see how it all turns out!!! :)
March 9, 2016
I can't remember the last time I was this excited/nervous!
So, when is your waddle waddling away?
So, when is your waddle waddling away?
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