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54 Yrs Old FACELIFT, NECKLIFT, UPPER EYELIFT, AND FULL FACE FAT GRAFTING
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After years of of trying everything out there to...
$12,599
After years of of trying everything out there to stay looking younger and spending way to much money on temporary fixes, I finally decided that it was time for the big guns! No amount of filler, laser or botox is going to fully give me the results that I'am really look for.
Since turning 50 my face really started to loose volume, resulting in the appearance of lots more wrinkles and droopy look. My eyes look tired and sad and my neckbands have separated and look horribly aging.
I workout very heavy at the gym and have no problem firming the body up at the gym but its impossible to do that for my face. I would just like my face and body to match up, firm body, firm fuller face!
I research 5 different doctors, all with great credentials and reviews and I had consultation with all of them. They all varied on what they would do to give me a more youthful appearance. Their cost varied too, from $12K to $27K . Prices was a huge factor for me and well as procedures and overall comfort and reassurance with the doctor. I ended up choosing Dr. Marc Taylor. Many years ago (in the early 90's) Dr Taylor owned a laser center and for my 35 birthday, my husband had bought me a laser package at Dr. Taylor's clinic. At that age, I had already developed quite a bit of sun damage with fine lines and melasma. Laser resurfacing was a fairly new concept and Dr. Taylor was on top of his game with it. After 3 treatments I looked fabulous and my skin stayed looking great for years.
So 20 years later I decided to look him up and research him and he over the past 20 years, he has done over 2,000. facelifts, he has a great deal of video reviews from patients and many before and after photos of his work. I consulted with him twice before I choose him, both times he reassured my that he would be conservative while making me look better.
Dr. Taylor has provided me with a list of things to have on hand for a smooth recovery and after the initial 2 days, he wants me walking around and getting circulation and blood flowing. After 2 to 3 weeks, I can start to workout again but have to go with much lower weights and slowly build up. I don't want to risk damage after this costly procedure, so I will be taking it easy for awhile.
I will update from the day of the procedure to hopefully a year from now!
Since turning 50 my face really started to loose volume, resulting in the appearance of lots more wrinkles and droopy look. My eyes look tired and sad and my neckbands have separated and look horribly aging.
I workout very heavy at the gym and have no problem firming the body up at the gym but its impossible to do that for my face. I would just like my face and body to match up, firm body, firm fuller face!
I research 5 different doctors, all with great credentials and reviews and I had consultation with all of them. They all varied on what they would do to give me a more youthful appearance. Their cost varied too, from $12K to $27K . Prices was a huge factor for me and well as procedures and overall comfort and reassurance with the doctor. I ended up choosing Dr. Marc Taylor. Many years ago (in the early 90's) Dr Taylor owned a laser center and for my 35 birthday, my husband had bought me a laser package at Dr. Taylor's clinic. At that age, I had already developed quite a bit of sun damage with fine lines and melasma. Laser resurfacing was a fairly new concept and Dr. Taylor was on top of his game with it. After 3 treatments I looked fabulous and my skin stayed looking great for years.
So 20 years later I decided to look him up and research him and he over the past 20 years, he has done over 2,000. facelifts, he has a great deal of video reviews from patients and many before and after photos of his work. I consulted with him twice before I choose him, both times he reassured my that he would be conservative while making me look better.
Dr. Taylor has provided me with a list of things to have on hand for a smooth recovery and after the initial 2 days, he wants me walking around and getting circulation and blood flowing. After 2 to 3 weeks, I can start to workout again but have to go with much lower weights and slowly build up. I don't want to risk damage after this costly procedure, so I will be taking it easy for awhile.
I will update from the day of the procedure to hopefully a year from now!
Replies (8)

November 15, 2017
I will, thanks. Btw, my lower cheeks have been my biggest concern for years and yours as well as all else, look fantastic - 1000% improvement

November 16, 2017
Thanks L.Elle - 1000% improvement...WOW, I'am must've looked pretty bad before...hahaha!!
UPDATED FROM GoldenMimi
1 day pre
Tomorrow is the Big Day! October 31st 2017
Nervous excited and anxious all the same time. My biggest fear is being over done or not healing properly, but I plan on following instruction to the T. I'am praying for sucess!
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October 30, 2017
Good luck!

October 30, 2017
Thank you, I've been up since 3:45 am and my appointment isn't until 7:30am....Talk about too nervous to sleep!


October 30, 2017
Good luck you will be ok


October 30, 2017
Good luck! I look forward to your, I'm sure, fabulous results!

November 2, 2017
Hope all went well - thinking of you - looking forward to hearing how you go! I'm booked in for exactly same in January here in Australia!
November 11, 2017
Was it a full facelift or a mini?

November 11, 2017
lupusgirl - I had a full facelift with fat grafting and a neck and upper eye lift.
November 11, 2017
I am 56 and have been lucky but its catching up to me. Doc said I could get away with just a mini lift. I just hope it lasts a while.

November 11, 2017
lupusgirl, I had a friend, who had a mini-lift that lasted about 5 yrs. Nice that you are 56 and Doc thinks you don't need a full face lift!

November 12, 2017
lupusgirl - lucky you!!! that is great that you don't need the full face lift yet...My girlfriend had a mini and it lasted about 5 yrs.
UPDATED FROM GoldenMimi
Day of treatment
TODAY IS FACELIFT DAY!
Did not hardly sleep, woke up at 3:45 am wide awake and my appointment time isn't until 7:30 am but I figured why sleep, I'am going to be sedated for most of the day today, so I'll catch up on sleep later.
Unlike general anesthesia, where you can't have anything to eat or drink 8 hours before surgery, my procedure will be performed under twilight sedation (awake/but out of it at the same time), so with that, its recommended to eat a very good breakfast. So I'am getting ready to make me a Spinach/Bacon Omelet, who know when I'll eat again. I also pre-prepped a Protein Smoothie for later so I don't have to worry about eating while swollen and sedated! I'll post photos later!
Unlike general anesthesia, where you can't have anything to eat or drink 8 hours before surgery, my procedure will be performed under twilight sedation (awake/but out of it at the same time), so with that, its recommended to eat a very good breakfast. So I'am getting ready to make me a Spinach/Bacon Omelet, who know when I'll eat again. I also pre-prepped a Protein Smoothie for later so I don't have to worry about eating while swollen and sedated! I'll post photos later!
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October 30, 2017
Hi ok let me know how it all goes’ I have had all my stitches and bandages off today as I’m flying home to London tomorrow I’m going to wash hair my hair later and put pictures on here for you to see good luck chat soon

You will get bored, so plan on stuff to do, but I will say that, I had planned all kinds of stuff to do at home and hardly did any of it, aside from getting out and walking, all I could do is focus on healing and reading about others going through the same thing, I think I drove myself crazy the 1st week......I did get out at day 5 (looking horrendous and of all places Austin) and shopped and it did help to pass the time, but I felt extremely out of place, all I wanted to do was get back home and hide. The 2nd week gets a little better.
Please feel free to message me anytime, I'll be here if you need advise or an opinion or if you just want to vent.....Its a scary deal, I'am thankful for RS that I could read other women going through similar experiences. Good luck!