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56 And ready for a change

UPDATED FROM grinch0040
8 years post

So here I am at 65.

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WORTH IT
Just a reminder: I had my surgery on March 28, 2017. Again this is for anyone asking was it really worth it. Every penny! So if you are really wanting a change because your outside look doesn’t match up with how you feel inside. I say go for it. Do your research and find a great doctor.

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Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS

Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 102 Reviews
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S
September 4, 2025
You look great! I love your hair color too. Thank you for posting your experience.
G
October 5, 2025
Thank you
UPDATED FROM grinch0040
5 years post

And here I am at age 62.

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grinch0040
I have never had any regret that I decided to have my surgery 6 years ago. Money very well spent even though I had to pry it out of my own hands…LOL
This update is for anyone who may be asking yourself how long will the results last? In my opinion forever because even though you still age as normal, in one day this surgery takes away years. So if the surgery ends up making you look 10 years younger then it will always make you look younger compared to never having the surgery. It is true that having stress can age you. Even though my life has been very stressful these last 3 years I think my results have held up well. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

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E
November 13, 2022
You look lovely, very happy for you!!
G
November 13, 2022
Thank you )
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C
November 13, 2022
You look wonderful!
The photo of the bruising immediately after look bad. How much pain did you have?
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November 13, 2022
I tend to bleed (blood thinners that are used to slow my heart rate down) and swell more than the average person. So looks a lot worse than it is. I did hurt more than I thought I would but this could have been lessened by a lot if I would have taken medication as instructed by my doctor right after surgery. He was very much correct when he said that the over the counter pain medicine (Percogesic) works better a lot of times over the RX medication. After I started taking percogesic my pain was greatly reduced. I hope this helps )
D
November 14, 2022
Beautiful!
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November 14, 2022
Thank you.
UPDATED FROM grinch0040
3 years post

???? 3 1/2 years later!

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After 3 1/2 years I am still delighted with my results. Dr. V. Is A+ face Surgeon. Would not hesitate to hire him again if I find I need anything else done in the future. If anyone has any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks, Pam

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L
November 7, 2020
Thanks for sharing. What a transformation.
C
November 7, 2020
Love when people provide updates that go beyond a year or two. You still look fabulous (you did before the work too)!
B
November 8, 2020
You look absolutely stunning! The surgeon did a very good job.
R
November 23, 2020
You look better now then you did 2 yrs ago, it just keeps getting better and better! Congratulations on your new self! Time has stood still for you!
G
February 1, 2021
Thanks
N
December 7, 2020
You look fantastic :)
G
December 7, 2020
Thanks