58 and Avoiding Mirrors, Photos and Make-up - Costa Rica

i am having eyes/fl/nl/brow lift/tt/jevederm. I'm so excited!

Wow, You'll be beautiful! I had a tt 10 years ago at age 50,and a mini with eyes 18 years ago.They need to be of course re done now after all those years.

I was just checking to see what the flight would be(would have to leave out of charlotte or atlanta,and no direct flights? Maybe I need to check somewhere else?As I'd hate to have a layover on the flight back!

Did you ask if he does fat transfer as I would get that myself if they use the type that lasts and I'm not sure what that is but has to do with how it is "harvested" What does nl and tt stand for?

neck lift. tummy tuck. I have heard too many bad things about fat transfers. .absorption. movement.

That explains the price. I don't see what you have to tuck personally but we see what other's don't. Fat is great if it's done right because it lasts and we need the volumn. That is a lot of procedures in one day. While I don't recommend Dr. Lev, he won't do more than eyes and FL in one day...Have to do the TT the following week by another doctor too. Also, FUIW, I would not get just a neck lift and I saw a picture today that convinced me why as I think they only cut in front or back and it's not as smooth and the woman had a crinkle in her neck cause he only cut in the front I assume. I was cut in front and back of the ear and it was all blended nicely. I'm just telling you my experience...I'm no expert...just do a lot of reading and studying this and so forth. But this picture actually turned me off to a doctor I was considering.

I'm staying for a month. doing it in two stages

vedenza...i can't spell. I'm staying for 26 days. I leave on Feb. 4th.

Hmmm!! ok..same here. ...coming in end of jan..staying til end of feb..so will definitely cross paths.

super, what are you having done? Are you using Dr. Arguello?

Yes..tt..fl..bl and aug..also staying at verdeza..coming in last wk of jan..1st surgery Feb 3rd. .unsure re 2nd. He breaks it up in 2 so ad not to overdo it..was considering arms as well . Wanted to just b done wth it at 1 visit.
But thk I'll hold off. Planning on being there fr at least a mth so whn I get bck to fl should be well on my way to recovery. I have no help at home and being the big baby tht i am- verdeza is the ideal place for me . I want to start my pre op regimen ASAP, so healing will b tht much easier. Any tips frm anyone would be GREAT! !

I'm planning to go about that time as well but will stay at one of the above recovery centers which are charming and not sterile looking like Verdanza although they seem very nice...no comparison. I am still evaluating if I want to go to Dr. Rosenstock as I've heard mixed reviews...both good and questionable so I'm really undecided as of today. How do you find out more about this doctor and why did you choose him?

Totally impressed with his credentials. .he has rotated in hospitals in the us inc. John Hopkins. Speaks 3 languages inc. English..president of Costa Rican association of plastic, reconstructivery surgery. Highly skilled and I love the personalized support before and after surgery. Dr lev does good work as well but arguello suits me much better. I agree that Verdeza has tht feel but the 24/7 rn support, the cleanliness, safety for the price sold me. Reviews r great.

I have been stalking this sight for a 6 months and came to the conclusion Dr. Agruello is for me. Seems like a young, devoted, talented. i like is suture work. To me that's a facelift giveaway....His credentials are awesome...no bad reviews and Epony and Jac look awesome!

Agree wholeheartedly. .even the dreaded tt scar is neat..He has yet to lose his compassionand humility..I LOVE that. When JacgE said she saw him in Boston at the conference, tht was confirmation tht i had made the right choice.

wish it was sooner then Jan.!!!!! I'm ready, so I can move on....

Agreed. I have already started to pack...I'm not too excited. lol

I had my eyes done in NYC by one of the most famous ps in the world. My follow-up appointment was at 10:00am, he saw my at 4:00, with no apology.

I totally feel you..I've started picking up the small stuff
It's really a lot mentally to deal with.I get
easily overwhelmed so the less I have to do closer to my date the better and time is really flying by. .b 4 u no it..it will b here. Csn u brlieve xmas us almost here..Thinking any getting all my blood work now so if anything is not rite. I have time to rectify and then repeat 30 days b 4 surgery.

We have a photo booth in the office and I have been hiding out all day lol..i flat out refuse to take pics these days. The camera can be soooo cruel..:(( cannot wait!!!

how could you rectify? I would just get it on the earlier side six weeks before

that's what i'm doing

I look better in the mirror but I might just be looking thru rose colored eyeballs, lol

Just made my doc appointment for Dec. 3rd. for medical clearance. I'm also going to ask Doc. for pain meds and antibiotics so i have less to think about. Just saying

Not sure. .I just had my Dr mail my workup from Jan and all seemed good. Only low on vit. D . Just nervous and want to b sure all is good. I have no health issues but still, would b devastated if anything came in the way. .want no surprises. Going to ask my doc to prescribe pain,antibiotics. Muscle relaxant anxiety/sleep.,topical cream. .don't think will b a problem . This is a fairly new Dr for me but someone on this site said there is a system they chk..think she said it's called Kasper? Pretty much clearance and then they have no issues doing it.

Yep I hope mine will give me why I need. .I haven't been with him tht long, so not the best repoire..I'm only low on vit d re my last blood work so hopefully all good..I need pain, muscle relaxant anxiety :)),topical, sleep.
Chk out the article from jbird on lauradelaneys site re general vs local anesthesia. .interesting

Also antibiotics

why a muscle relaxer?

I'm doing general.

They will give you everything but I was reading about a woman (flowerspower I think) who had her breasts done and it was at least a month after she got home she got a staph infection and 5 weeks of antibiotics didn't do anything and she got this ointment I'm advising you to get as it's not common (she ordered on Amazon) Ichthammol ointment 20% and she said that cleared it up right away. My pharmacists knows about it but for some reason they don't carry it.

Thank- you. I feel like I always look tired. This is a huge gift to myself. I am so tickled to be able to get all of the things I want, and able to afford it, plus have a terrific facility to heal in.

What happened? I often think some of these therapies don't turn out because it is the person who did it didn't know what they are doing really. You know people can take a weekend course and do this stuff. It should be illegal. There's a doctor in Clearwater, FL (dermatologist) and she gives lectures and you see amazing results with all these various therapies including Ultherpy and Co2 laser that can ruin your face if you don't know what your doing and more so if the person doesn't follow up properly with doctor's orders, and all that so important.

Meant to add her name is Susan Roper. I haven't been to her but heard her lectures more than once and seen results on gigantic screens so I see how important it is who does these treatments as that's all she does for years.

That's how I felt, like it was a gift to me & I was thrilled to be able to do more than I hoped for, plus recover in a top notch place!
I normally don't like getting gifts, but I made an exception for this one! I wish you everything wonderful & I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures & following your progress.

Jeff is a lucky fu..er

Me too...You are going to look like a superstar. I can just see it now. Wish you all the best results and please please share with us as that's the only way we ever really know. Some women here shared pictures and then took them down. So frustrating.

Thanks Darling. Hope so! Feeling energetic, looking tired. need some lifting and volume. i'll will definitely share my photos and experience. Paying it forward.