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I began to disappear five years ago, shortly after...
BunnylinesFebruary 13, 2016
WORTH IT
I began to disappear five years ago, shortly after my 50th birthday in fact. I was aware of the smiles and second glances of admiration from males and females but didn't really register them until they stopped happening.
It struck me like a thunderbolt as I sat in front of the mirror at my hair salon. where did that wobbly skin neck come from? Where's my pointed chin? And who is that old woman who stole my face? Seemingly overnight an angry Mother of all nature slapped me round the face and screeched "what? Did you really think it I wouldn't find you?"
In two weeks I enter the magic world of Dominic Bray who is going to sprinkle his particular brand of magic dust and awaken the sleeping beauty lying dormant inside my *real* face, inside the one that I've been sad to carry around for five years.
I'm anxious, nervous, excited and scared all at the same time. I'm taking two weeks from work to recover. I keep trying to focus on "this time next month it will all be over". I take such courage from all of you as I wait for my PS Prince to awaken this sleeping beauty and banish the old lady whose been tormenting me for years, I can't wait to be free of her, and like Alice, step lightly back through the looking glass.
Wish me luck!
It struck me like a thunderbolt as I sat in front of the mirror at my hair salon. where did that wobbly skin neck come from? Where's my pointed chin? And who is that old woman who stole my face? Seemingly overnight an angry Mother of all nature slapped me round the face and screeched "what? Did you really think it I wouldn't find you?"
In two weeks I enter the magic world of Dominic Bray who is going to sprinkle his particular brand of magic dust and awaken the sleeping beauty lying dormant inside my *real* face, inside the one that I've been sad to carry around for five years.
I'm anxious, nervous, excited and scared all at the same time. I'm taking two weeks from work to recover. I keep trying to focus on "this time next month it will all be over". I take such courage from all of you as I wait for my PS Prince to awaken this sleeping beauty and banish the old lady whose been tormenting me for years, I can't wait to be free of her, and like Alice, step lightly back through the looking glass.
Wish me luck!
Bunnylines's provider
UPDATED FROM Bunnylines
3 days pre
Feeling scared
BunnylinesFebruary 20, 2016
Dear Real self heroes and heroines, I'm just 3 days away from my fl, nl and upper blepharoplasty with Dr Dominic Bray in London. I'm worried because I having done very well at keeping to the diet, the demon drink and a take away pushed my off the rails. I hope this doesn't mean I'll turn into a pumpkin head covered in bruises.
I've waited 10 months from the beginning of my commitment to myself and its now only days away. I hope I get the results I want to bring myself back from the brink of invisibility, the curse of the middle aged woman.
Wish me luck and if you can please send positive thoughts to me in London on the 23rd. I take courage from your bravery. X
I've waited 10 months from the beginning of my commitment to myself and its now only days away. I hope I get the results I want to bring myself back from the brink of invisibility, the curse of the middle aged woman.
Wish me luck and if you can please send positive thoughts to me in London on the 23rd. I take courage from your bravery. X
Replies (12)
February 20, 2016
Positive thoughts sent your way!
February 20, 2016
Oh try not to worry - I know it's hard. I will send my thoughts to you. I am in London on that day for work so will see Lucy - will ask after you - you will have an amazing result as you are already very lovely. Dom will take care of you xx
February 20, 2016
Hi, Dominic and his team are AMAZING which you will find out for yourself on the 23rd,Dominic treats all his patients with the utmost care and kindness,he is funny and you will be treated like a princess!!
I had surgery 5months ago and am so glad I chose the best surgeon on the planet !!! Your worries will vanish on the 23rd as you will realise you are with the BEST.. Like you I was nervous beforehand but you will be fine.. All of Dominic's Braybabes can't be wrong can they ?? Enjoy your day with Dominic and his team and if you ask nicely he will sing to you as well !! Will be thinking of you ..x
I had surgery 5months ago and am so glad I chose the best surgeon on the planet !!! Your worries will vanish on the 23rd as you will realise you are with the BEST.. Like you I was nervous beforehand but you will be fine.. All of Dominic's Braybabes can't be wrong can they ?? Enjoy your day with Dominic and his team and if you ask nicely he will sing to you as well !! Will be thinking of you ..x
February 21, 2016
Thanks Buddy, it's great to hear you've no regrets. I only hope they don't ask me to sing or they'll walk out half way through lol x
March 2, 2016
I agree, Dominic is the best PS on the planet and we are all blessed to have found him. You have a lot of happiness ahead of you as you see your office of 10 years ago reappear. Your only dilemma will be whether or not to tell your friends about Dr Love! X
February 20, 2016
Wishing you all the luck sweetie! I am to follow you on the 3/3/16.
February 21, 2016
I can without a doubt send you a massive positive commitment that your only regret will be not seeing Dominic sooner, he is one of a kind!! An incredidible surgeon who cares for you as if you were his own flesh and blood, but just as important an amazing man with a commitment to make you feel and look the very best you can, naturally! I am a bray babe of 3 years and still admire Dom, Lucy and Rebecca as the dream team! They will be your friend and hold your hand before, during and after!! You will never regret your choice that I can truthfully promise from the bottom of my heart!! Good luck on your journey and please post your results! Love from Lesley 62 xx
UPDATED FROM Bunnylines
3 days pre
Me post surgery 3 days and counting
BunnylinesFebruary 20, 2016
Dear All
Some photos of me yesteryear, last year and today showing how I've been whacked with the ugly stick.
Some photos of me yesteryear, last year and today showing how I've been whacked with the ugly stick.
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February 20, 2016
Don't worry Susannah, you are already a beautiful lady and Dominic will bring back the younger, even more beautiful you! You have everything to look forward to and you will have no regrets I promise! Good luck for Tuesday :) x
February 20, 2016
To worry is natural.
It is not uncommon to look in the mirror and think "Maybe it's not THAT bad..." ...and then I caught a glimpse of myself looking down and knew I was doing the right thing (with fingers crossed).
Is this your first elective surgery? It can make it more nerve wracking, but know that you are not only in great hands with Dominic, but he has hand picked a surgical team who work together regularly and this is yet another reason (IMO) why he's so successful.
They are a well-oiled machine!
Don't expect to be doing cartwheels in week 1. My bestie prepared me for the worse and so anything better was a bonus (I've lost of tips on my thread).
Prepare those gel packs in the freezer and soup in the fridge (with extra wide straws) for when you get home.
Any questions, ask away...
All the best, x Biene
It is not uncommon to look in the mirror and think "Maybe it's not THAT bad..." ...and then I caught a glimpse of myself looking down and knew I was doing the right thing (with fingers crossed).
Is this your first elective surgery? It can make it more nerve wracking, but know that you are not only in great hands with Dominic, but he has hand picked a surgical team who work together regularly and this is yet another reason (IMO) why he's so successful.
They are a well-oiled machine!
Don't expect to be doing cartwheels in week 1. My bestie prepared me for the worse and so anything better was a bonus (I've lost of tips on my thread).
Prepare those gel packs in the freezer and soup in the fridge (with extra wide straws) for when you get home.
Any questions, ask away...
All the best, x Biene
February 20, 2016
Thanks Biene. I've prepared for my first week thanks to your excellent advice in your posts which have really helped me. This is my first ever elective surgery which is probably why I'm being such a scaredy cat about it!
I think Dominic must be the best because everyone says he is, all the Bray Babes look amazing, can't wait to come out the other side and join the gang! X
I think Dominic must be the best because everyone says he is, all the Bray Babes look amazing, can't wait to come out the other side and join the gang! X
February 20, 2016
No problem [RS bleep]
He'll be the first man to really see inside your head!
:D
He'll be the first man to really see inside your head!
:D
February 22, 2016
I know, I said something similar! ;D
Just lay back and enjoy the music.
I'll be thinking of you [RS bleep]
Just lay back and enjoy the music.
I'll be thinking of you [RS bleep]
February 25, 2016
Hi Biene, the deed is done but I'm in excruciating pain with my ears. Did Dominic give you prescribed painkillers by the way? Did your ears hurst like bu@@@@y too? I have these weird little piglet tails on my ears which keep throbbing! Thanks for any advice x
February 25, 2016
Ever done Lamaze breathing whilst punctuating it with every swear word you've ever known and inventing new ones?
I'd got a little stash of Tramadol and paracetamol with co-codamol that helped me through.
My ears hurt (looked and felt odd with the swelling etc) but having no fat in my cheeks to cushion the muscles meant the nerves were just having a full on face fight.
It wasn't pleasant and if I'd had the ability to cry at the time I would have.
Ice helped literally continual from one area to another 10-15 mins on each so the face and neck took and hour and a half in total, as did whimpering in a pathetic way (only half joking about that) but all those thoughts of "this better bloody well be worth it" will be realised soon enough and luckily the body forgets pain.
These are the worst few days and it is what Netflix and binge watching utter TV rubbish is for. It will be better come the weekend.
[RS bleep]
I'd got a little stash of Tramadol and paracetamol with co-codamol that helped me through.
My ears hurt (looked and felt odd with the swelling etc) but having no fat in my cheeks to cushion the muscles meant the nerves were just having a full on face fight.
It wasn't pleasant and if I'd had the ability to cry at the time I would have.
Ice helped literally continual from one area to another 10-15 mins on each so the face and neck took and hour and a half in total, as did whimpering in a pathetic way (only half joking about that) but all those thoughts of "this better bloody well be worth it" will be realised soon enough and luckily the body forgets pain.
These are the worst few days and it is what Netflix and binge watching utter TV rubbish is for. It will be better come the weekend.
[RS bleep]
February 25, 2016
Ha ha! You always make me laugh, or today just a twisted grin and something that sounded like a horse neighing! I'm usually a cryer but cannot squeeze out a tear at all, perhaps I'm beyond it. I agree, tv is utter rubbish yet oddly soothing, but even the bravest can only take one episode of Lovejoy!
Looking forward to a tepid bath and less pain at the weekend, In the meantime I've borrowed your inner sloth to help me through, hope you don't mind lol [RS bleep]
Looking forward to a tepid bath and less pain at the weekend, In the meantime I've borrowed your inner sloth to help me through, hope you don't mind lol [RS bleep]
February 25, 2016
Oh utilise my inner sloth as much as you like!
I ended up watching a Tom Ford documentary at something like 4:30am with no clue as to how I'd even found it.
I couldn't cry until I think it was day 6 (?) and suddenly bawled at a really unmoving part of a film, just because there was a puppy! It also coincided with when I could actually move my face a little so I think it was all stored up.
Soon you'll feel less like you've had your head in the blender, and I found my first home hair wash also helped me feel more human (even though I looked like a Joan Rivers, sausage combo)... ...but yup, the amount of pain took me by surprise too. Just remember you have meters of skin knitting back together and it's all a bit angry right now!
However, soon, my pretty... ...you'll know that it was all worth it . [RS bleep]
I ended up watching a Tom Ford documentary at something like 4:30am with no clue as to how I'd even found it.
I couldn't cry until I think it was day 6 (?) and suddenly bawled at a really unmoving part of a film, just because there was a puppy! It also coincided with when I could actually move my face a little so I think it was all stored up.
Soon you'll feel less like you've had your head in the blender, and I found my first home hair wash also helped me feel more human (even though I looked like a Joan Rivers, sausage combo)... ...but yup, the amount of pain took me by surprise too. Just remember you have meters of skin knitting back together and it's all a bit angry right now!
However, soon, my pretty... ...you'll know that it was all worth it . [RS bleep]
February 21, 2016
Wishing you well with your surgery! Xx
February 21, 2016
Thanks Beachut, I'll be thinking of all the support I've received from real self ladies as I mentally prepare to methamothasise! X
February 21, 2016
Just want you to know that you are in very safe hands with Dominic and sending you a big hug. xx
February 21, 2016
I've just had my 12 month review of my surgery with Dominic and still can't believe the transformation. One of the best decisions of my life choosing such a wonderful surgeon. You are in the safest and most skilled hands so although you are bound to be nervous, rest assured there are many of here that can attest to the fact that you will surely be so happy with the results.
Wishing you all the best...
x
Wishing you all the best...
x
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Dominic worked his magic on me over 12 mths ago now and I cannot tell you how it has changed my life.
Dom and his team will take the very best care of you so don't be worried - it will be the best decision you have ever made xx