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65 Years Young Looking for a Lift! - Nevada

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I'm scheduled November 2 for endoscopic brow,...

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mickiebh
WORTH IT$17,500
I'm scheduled November 2 for endoscopic brow, face, neck lifts, fat transfer to cheeks, marionette and nasolabial lines, laser around mouth and tweek to my crooked nose tip. I'm soaking up as much info as I'm sure everyone does.
I've had 3 consults with Dr. Bonaldi and each time he has answered all my questions and made me feel confident. I'm sure I'll come up with more!
All the women here on Real Self inspire me with their photos and daily updates. Thanks to you all!
The profile photo is me a few years ago with some photo tweaking. It's what I hope to look like after all this is over!

mickiebh's provider

Louis Bonaldi, MD

Louis Bonaldi, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 28, 2016
do it! I promise in a few months you will be so much happier and more confident! nothing is gotten without hard work and sacrifice!
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August 28, 2016
Thanks for the encouragement. Right now I'm losing weight as one of the three PS said if I planned to lose weight, now is the time to do it! Totally makes sense. If my face is full and I go through all this and lose weight later, I might look like I do now. I'll post current photos closer to surgery. As I said in the first post, my profile photo is what I would like to look like AFTER surgery! Thanks again. ❤️ RealSelf!
August 28, 2016
You are beautiful doesn`t look like you need a facelift.
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August 28, 2016
OH NO! That's an altered photo of me from several years ago. It's what I want to look like AFTER my procedures. You will gasp when I post current photos right before my November 2nd surgery. Stay tuned!
October 19, 2016
Your 2011 photo is really stunning! You must have some small issues that bother you, so I understand, but otherwise I can only say that you don't need anything done. x
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October 19, 2016
Oh No! That's the face I want back 6 months from now! I'll post my "before" photos next week.
November 9, 2016
Thanks for all your great pics and story! I'm scheduled Nov 14 - FL, quad bleph, fat transfer, chin implant, neck lift and laser! Looks like you are getting thru so nicely! thanks again!
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November 9, 2016
Good luck to you! I am one week out and since I'm retired I haven't even thought about makeup yet. If there are any bruises leftover for Thanksgiving, I will break out some cover up.
November 9, 2016
I am retired too so can wait on makeup.... Have a friend doing Thanksgiving here, hope all will understand if I just crash on the recliner with my baby spoon!
UPDATED FROM mickiebh
3 months pre

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mickiebh
I started out only wanting a brow lift to get rid of my 11's and horizontal line across my nose bridge. But after the first doctor consult I realized if I'm going under the knife, I might as well address it all! Eyelids hanging on my eyelashes, lateral hooding, looks of cheek plumpness, all those lines around my lips and flat lips, and the neck...how did I not notice the hanging neck puddle?
I'm 65 and retired and don't really look at my face very often. After shoulder surgery earlier this year, I realized how much I've aged!
I'm almost embarrassed now when I go out. Dodging other shoppers or doing my standard big smile and raising my eyebrows so no one notices the sag and wrinkles I see in my "resting [RS bleep]" face! UGH!
I'll post pre photos just before surgery. Can't wait.

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September 1, 2016
Good luck to you.
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September 1, 2016
Thanks. I'm starting to get anxious even though I'm 2 month from surgery.
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October 14, 2016
That was supposed to be "lack of cheek plumpness"...HA!
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October 19, 2016
We always think the worst of ourselves can't wait to see pictures
October 27, 2016
You are so beautiful I don`t see much you would have to get done.
Make sure you check your Dr`s out not on their website but on RealSelf.
They pick what they want to show on their website. Good luck. Keep us up to date.
UPDATED FROM mickiebh
2 months pre

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I'm scheduled for November 2nd surgery but my sleeping arrangement will be the same as for both recent shoulder surgeries. Recliner! I add a slim pillow on each side of my hips. Soft pillow behind head to keep from drifting off to the side. Water, meds, tv remote (in case I can't sleep), iPad and iPhone on side table (in case I need to wake up my guy for help). It's amazing how comfortable it has been in the past. I'm a side sleeper so this works perfect for me.

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September 20, 2016
Great foresight as lots of us don't think about that until it's too late. sleepless nights are not great for recovery.
October 19, 2016
Wow! That's a brilliant idea!! I have a recliner, a cheap china-made one, I think I can make it comfortable. How long do we have to sleep upright, do you know?
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October 19, 2016
I haven't been advised on how long but I like the recliner to sleep and will be there until I feel good about sleeping in bed.