Naturally Jowly - Second Lower Facelift at 63 - Great Improvement!

I had my first lower facelift in 2005 at age 45. Apparently it wasn't very deep but it lasted a good 16 years. (My family does not have the best bone structure; we suffer from early jowling and overall laxity. I also have a crooked nose and face that I am not going to do much about at this age but smile a lot, which I do!) This year, I scheduled a lower face and neck lift with Dr. Jason Swerdloff in Palm Harbor, Fla. A relative had had a very successful facelift with him, and a coworker who used to work for him called him "a true artist." He does not promise to turn back the clock -he doesn't like that language - but makes you a better version of YOU. He also suggested a browlift and fat transfer to cheeks as well as CO2 laser. However, I had to be Zoom-ready FAST so I am putting those off until next year.

I am no stranger to plastic surgery. In addition to the two facelifts, I've had upper and lower blepharoplasty, full-face CO2 laser twice, a mini tummy tuck, facial liposuction, and, very recently, a breast lift. So I knew what to expect and was not afraid or anxious.

This facelift went deeper than the first one (different doctor, now retired), which I appreciated as it will last longer. It was performed under local anesthesia and oral sedation, which cut costs considerably.

After 26 days, aside from the expected numbness in spots and a few sutures that have yet to dissolve, I am BEYOND THRILLED with the results. I plan to work for at least 7 more years and want to stave off ageism in the workforce and just enjoy a better version of me. Bless Dr. Swerdloff and his team for a transformative experience.