Happy with my Appearance After More Than 50 Years

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I have been unhappy with my appearance since...

  • 16 Aug 2017
  • 9 months post
I have been unhappy with my appearance since early teens having a double chin and heavy lower face. As I got older--I am now 70-- with weight gain and normal sagging of skin and underlying tissues my appearance in my opinion became even more abnormal and unbalanced. I considered myself unattractive even grotesque and disliked looking in mirrors to be reminded of my appearance and tried to hide my lower face behind a hand when talking or inside a large scarf. I was unable to fasten collars as the excess fat on my chin/neck made my neck larger than my blouse/shirt size and I was unable to wear necklaces as they would not reach around my neck. Aged 69 a legacy enabled me to afford surgery--previously I never felt I could justify the expenditure on myself. In my eyes now I feel within the normal appearance range for my age (70) when i compare myself with female contemporaries. I smile at my reflection and never consider how I look when in company--I have lost my self consciousness. No more need for scarves or covering hands and I can do up the necks of blouses and wear necklaces. I never wanted to look younger--only "normal" but a friend told me "It has taken 15 years off you" so I presume I must have looked 85 before ! my only regret is that I could not have had the operation years ago and had longer to benefit from it.

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Mark Henley, MBChB
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
748 Mansfield Rd., Woodthorpe, Nottingham,
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  • 16 Aug 2017

Mr Henley has a warm and friendly personality. He makes you feel special and important to him. I immediately felt at ease with him and in "safe hands". He takes time to find out your hopes for surgery and the procedure was discussed in detail. I had the surgery under local anaesthetic with intravenous analgesia and sedation. The procedure was lengthy because there was a lot to do. The initial liposuction removed 85mls of fat (average is 25mls) before work could start on the underlying tissues. Recovery was uncomplicated but more uncomfortable than I had anticipated but the result is worth it. I would recommend Mr Henley unreservedly.