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disappointed
Hi everybody,
To my dismay I have had to cancel my procedure. Something came in the way. I'm pretty disappointed but have a feeling that maybe it was meant to be. I wasn't entirely convinced either that I needed the facelift yet. But I've learnt a lot along the way and am happy to have met you lovely ladies. Much strength to you all and my best wishes for a wonderful outcome! [RS bleep]
To my dismay I have had to cancel my procedure. Something came in the way. I'm pretty disappointed but have a feeling that maybe it was meant to be. I wasn't entirely convinced either that I needed the facelift yet. But I've learnt a lot along the way and am happy to have met you lovely ladies. Much strength to you all and my best wishes for a wonderful outcome! [RS bleep]
le video
I never intended this video for a Realself update, but it happens to illustrate my concerns somewhat. This was taken today in the car with my cat, driving back from a winery. There are a couple moments where you can see my profile. I'm always surprised at how heavy my chin is, and that fat deposit underneath, yuck. It wasn't that bad last year!
I've also just noticed that indeed, my under-eye-area is really terribly hollow. My goodness... Crying has destroyed my face. Never mind my hair--there's no shape or cut to it but I'm happy to have some after the chemo baldness.
That perpetual smiling is also wearing me down frankly. I just want to REST MY FACE please, without looking awfully sad. I love to smile and I'm generally pretty optimistic, but when I don't smile I look like I'm on the verge of crying. I have a German friend here who told me so: "You look like you're about to cry." (?!)
I don't know how to address the sadness in my face. I'm really surprised--I hadn't noticed it at all before posting this review but now it's almost become the most important issue with my face: looking sad.
I realise none of this is really a serious problem--it's just vanity--and I do feel guilty for spending all that money on my looks--I guess I could feed an African village for a year. My father again repeated, "What are you doing to your face, you don't need this." There, boom. :(
I've also just noticed that indeed, my under-eye-area is really terribly hollow. My goodness... Crying has destroyed my face. Never mind my hair--there's no shape or cut to it but I'm happy to have some after the chemo baldness.
That perpetual smiling is also wearing me down frankly. I just want to REST MY FACE please, without looking awfully sad. I love to smile and I'm generally pretty optimistic, but when I don't smile I look like I'm on the verge of crying. I have a German friend here who told me so: "You look like you're about to cry." (?!)
I don't know how to address the sadness in my face. I'm really surprised--I hadn't noticed it at all before posting this review but now it's almost become the most important issue with my face: looking sad.
I realise none of this is really a serious problem--it's just vanity--and I do feel guilty for spending all that money on my looks--I guess I could feed an African village for a year. My father again repeated, "What are you doing to your face, you don't need this." There, boom. :(
musings
I've been debating whether I should consider an additional lip lift instead of fat grafting to my lips. After reading around on RS and looking at Youtube videos, I think it's a risky operation, meaning that it could go either way: fantastic result or disastrous. The surgeon should have an artist's eye and be very careful in choosing his patient. (which my PS probably is, but anyway)... It appears that lip lifts are a very tricky operation, surprisingly, and I have the feeling I'm not an ideal patient for this procedure, however pretty it looks on other patients. I'm even doubting the fat grafting now. Pff, this is getting complicated.
The thing is, the more I look around here and the more I inspect my face, the more shortcomings I see. I know that I have a long narrow face, a hump on my nose, piggy eyes (lol), flat cheekbones, a long philtrum, narrow lips... well heck, so be it. I need to remind myself that I don't want perfection. (I might as well cut my head off). There will be enough change with the facelift, I don't want people to look at me and wonder what's going on with my features, you know...?
What is it that we're all so obsessed with beauty... And then I've seen some absolutely beautiful girls here, really stunningly beautiful, who think they need a facelift?! Go figure.
Anyway, I digress. What I wanted to say is: OMG, only 16 days to my operation date. Yeehaa!!
The thing is, the more I look around here and the more I inspect my face, the more shortcomings I see. I know that I have a long narrow face, a hump on my nose, piggy eyes (lol), flat cheekbones, a long philtrum, narrow lips... well heck, so be it. I need to remind myself that I don't want perfection. (I might as well cut my head off). There will be enough change with the facelift, I don't want people to look at me and wonder what's going on with my features, you know...?
What is it that we're all so obsessed with beauty... And then I've seen some absolutely beautiful girls here, really stunningly beautiful, who think they need a facelift?! Go figure.
Anyway, I digress. What I wanted to say is: OMG, only 16 days to my operation date. Yeehaa!!
Provider Review
Dr Oelbrandt has been very understanding and kind. He replies to all email personally so it may take a couple days, but he does take his time to explain things. I have unfortunately had to cancel my procedure because my friend where I would stay had an unexpected health problem. I don't doubt I will contact Dr Oelbrandt in the future.