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53 Yr Old Getting Facelift/Neck, Upper & Lower Bleph, Chin /Jowl Augment,Brow, Live Fill/ Lips, Full Face Icon Skin Resurfacing

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I have been through alot the last two years. ...

centaurNovember 6, 2014
WORTH IT$25,000
I have been through alot the last two years. Husband cancer, (he came through) while taking care of my ill father, Then my house burned down, lost everything including pets and some horses. Divorce and then my father passed away. This last year I lost so far about 26 pounds and between the weight loss and the past stress my face has taken its toll. I decided I want a brand new start for 2015 so I am getting a Facelift, Neck, upper and lower Bleph, Chin/jowl augmentation, Live fill in the lips and Full Face Icon resurfasing. My surgery date is Dec 8th just in time for the new year. After looking at these pictures today...I was horrified in how much my face has aged in the last 6 months. I am very excited to get this surgery done.

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Starsign
November 7, 2014
Good for you centaur....I too nursed my husband through Motor Neuron Disease at home until he passed and then my father was diagnosed with cancer and passed this year. I felt I needed to do something for myself and I am now 19 days post op but decided to have my surgery in Thailand. Didn't have brow lift as dr didn't think it necessary but now concedes I did but I am not ready to have another surgery. I am sure you will be very happy you undertook this journey. Look forward to your results...
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BE YOU tiful
November 7, 2014
Hi Centaur, you and I are having very similar procedures done. My surgery date is November 18th. Make sure you post after your surgery and as you recover, watch my posts as well. I am very excited but also nervous.
centaur
November 7, 2014
I will post my pictures. I also look forward to following your procedure.
notgrandma
November 7, 2014
You are a very strong woman. I don't know anyone who could endure all you have and pick themselves up and then undergo extensive cosmetic surgery. Sounds like you are going to make the next 53 your best 53! I too am having a lower facelift on Dec. 20, so I'll be tracking your progress. Thank you so much for sharing your story and best of luck to you on your surgery.
centaur
November 7, 2014
Thank you. I am excited to start a new fresh life with a new look.
centaur
November 7, 2014
I look forward to following you also.
ivyleegri
November 7, 2014
I'm 45 years old and know just what you mean, I've been through similar stress for the last three years. Sick husband mother and father. All cancer but only father died. Along with being a trauma nurse. People who haven't seen in a couple of years look at me strange. I know I look different. I can't wait to see your results! Good luck!-)
centaur
November 7, 2014
Thank you and Im sorry for your stresses also. It is tough so you should find the time to reward yourself also. :-)
splonsky
November 7, 2014
Can't wait to follow your journey and your new life.
UPDATED FROM centaur
27 days pre

Pictures of when I was 30, 40, and 50 years old

centaurNovember 10, 2014
Pictures of when I was 30, 40, and 50 years old

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success40
November 10, 2014
You will look great!
notgrandma
November 10, 2014
Gorgeous!
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wendywu
November 10, 2014
I am sure you will be thrilled. I had a lift when I was 47 and loved it. I will be waiting to see the new you. Best of luck
kathynoneck
November 18, 2014
I am excited for you. You certainly have been through a lot. Take care of yourself and start drinking lots of water!
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StillSouthern
November 29, 2014
That is so interesting! I found pictures of myself in age progression and took to my pre op. The doctor kept the 30 YO one to compare as my after, don't I wish! lol
UPDATED FROM centaur
11 days pre

Cleared for surgery

centaurNovember 27, 2014
Went to both PS and my primary for preop test. Getting closer to the day. 12 days away.

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BE YOU tiful
November 27, 2014
Very excited for you. I can't tell you how much better I feel, and I am only 8 days post op. I would do it all over again.
centaur
November 28, 2014
Ive been following you. You look wonderful.
kivaloo14
December 3, 2014
Good luck to you. You deserve a brand new outlook. I will under go a facelift and browlift myself on 12/12
centaur
December 3, 2014
Thank you. We can both keep up with each others progress. Did your doctor encourage you to let him put on the platelet Healing gel? Just curious if a lot of people are using it or not. It is 500.00 extra. From what I understood from reading the jury is out on whether it truly expedites healing. Im choosing not to use it and using arnica and broemide and some other things.
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BE YOU tiful
December 3, 2014
Try to stay busy and not think too much about the surgery, that's what I did. I thought more about getting everything ready, house/pet sitter ect. The day of surgery went so fast, I got there, he marked my face and and IV was placed and I was out!! You will be thrilled with the results, I think you and I, (at least the before pictures) look like we could be related. It is time to reverse gravity. Good luck, I will be watching for updates :)
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Lovereviews
December 30, 2014
I was thinking that it is a excellent idea for you PS to see photos of your 40 year old face.
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