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54 Years Young, Scheduled for Facelift Early 2016 - Portland, OR
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Hello all. I've been thinking about a facelift...
PDXand54August 18, 2015
Hello all.
I've been thinking about a facelift for a couple years now. The appearance of light jowls several years ago combined with a lifelong loose skin under my chin started me thinking about it. This year I selected a surgeon who works only on the head (face and ears). He has a great reputation, I liked his demeanor, and I have a personal testimonial from an acquaintance whom he treated.
My skin tone is still good and my jowls are still minimal. I've never had super-tight skin under my chin so that is hereditary. The facelift will be a "full" facelift, as opposed to a mini- or some other kind. The surgery is some months off so I need to get a complete understanding of what a "full" facelift means in my situation. This procedure will be performed under general anesthetic in an office surgi-center that is adjacent to a world class hospital.
I have hooded eyes, also hereditary, and the surgeon mentioned an upper eyelid surgery would open my eyes. Looking at my 80+ year old mother's eyes, I agree that is a valid suggestion. However I will worry about that at a future date as I feel the facelift will give me the most mileage right now.
My hope for both the facelift and later eye procedure is to look like a more refreshed, rested version of me. I will post some BEFORE pictures soon, and will also post back with AFTER pictures and with specific details on the on the procedure. In the meantime, here is a quick thank you to everyone who has so generously shared their results and photos. This information has helped me immensely as I prepare for this big step!
I've been thinking about a facelift for a couple years now. The appearance of light jowls several years ago combined with a lifelong loose skin under my chin started me thinking about it. This year I selected a surgeon who works only on the head (face and ears). He has a great reputation, I liked his demeanor, and I have a personal testimonial from an acquaintance whom he treated.
My skin tone is still good and my jowls are still minimal. I've never had super-tight skin under my chin so that is hereditary. The facelift will be a "full" facelift, as opposed to a mini- or some other kind. The surgery is some months off so I need to get a complete understanding of what a "full" facelift means in my situation. This procedure will be performed under general anesthetic in an office surgi-center that is adjacent to a world class hospital.
I have hooded eyes, also hereditary, and the surgeon mentioned an upper eyelid surgery would open my eyes. Looking at my 80+ year old mother's eyes, I agree that is a valid suggestion. However I will worry about that at a future date as I feel the facelift will give me the most mileage right now.
My hope for both the facelift and later eye procedure is to look like a more refreshed, rested version of me. I will post some BEFORE pictures soon, and will also post back with AFTER pictures and with specific details on the on the procedure. In the meantime, here is a quick thank you to everyone who has so generously shared their results and photos. This information has helped me immensely as I prepare for this big step!
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UPDATED FROM PDXand54
4 months pre
BEFORE Photos
PDXand54September 14, 2015
I finally got around to taking some BEFORE pictures. It was no easy exercise trying to hold the camera just right and get the lighting consistent.
I've done a bit of reading about Pixie Ears as a side effect of some Facelifts. Here are a couple of BEFORE photos showing I do not have them.
I've done a bit of reading about Pixie Ears as a side effect of some Facelifts. Here are a couple of BEFORE photos showing I do not have them.
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March 19, 2016
I have a mild pixie ear on my left side post FL... It has gotten worse with healing. I have been ignoring it (I don't really feel like having my face cut again yet), but I finally made an apt with my PS to have it fully evaluated for correction.
UPDATED FROM PDXand54
4 months pre
BEFORE Photos
PDXand54September 14, 2015
Here is a BEFORE photo laying down. Hey, I look great! I don't need a Facelift!
I read somewhere that your results should look somewhat like you look when you are laying down. I'm not sure if that's actually true, but it seems a good way to visualize a possible outcome.
I struggled with the "show entire face" versus "don't show entire face" photo. In the end I decided I have benefited from the honestly and humility of other RealSelf uses, so here I go with my with BEFORE full face photo.
I read somewhere that your results should look somewhat like you look when you are laying down. I'm not sure if that's actually true, but it seems a good way to visualize a possible outcome.
I struggled with the "show entire face" versus "don't show entire face" photo. In the end I decided I have benefited from the honestly and humility of other RealSelf uses, so here I go with my with BEFORE full face photo.
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September 14, 2015
You look very pretty.
September 16, 2015
Thank you! If only I looked (sort of) like that standing up and when viewed from below looking up : )
March 19, 2016
My PS told me I would look like I was lying down after my FL.. I was say.. close but not exactly :P
March 21, 2016
I am hopeful for a god result. I've seen some great results photo from other ladies. Not nervous yet -- too busy at work to be nervous.
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Thanks for starting your story! Looking forward to seeing your pics. Here's a list of pre- and post-op tips for you. Keep updating!
Will post Before pics soon. I've just been lazy.