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47 and Early Neck Aging - Should I Get It Done?
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June 21, 2015
Can't wait to see how it goes. Think this is a trend, women like us in our 40's and even some in 30's who are taking advantage of the skill of modern surgeons. Why not? 60 is the new 30 and 40 is the new 20 :) haha. It's wonderful!
June 21, 2015
since every surgery, esp ones as intricate as face/neck surgery create scar tissue and stretching/thinning of the SMAS as it is pulled and cut......how will this compromise future face lifting. It would seem that those who find the need for a facelift as early as in their 30's are definitely going to want to maintain their look. By 60 something they will be having their 3d lift. What have the docs you've talked with said about repeat surgeries?
June 22, 2015
Honestly, I don't know, but always expected to do it more than once. Anyone I know who has had a facelift always looks better than they would have
June 22, 2015
hi ch823333, I just received a mini neck and lower jaw lift in April. I am 52 and wish I had done it sooner!! It was practically painless and I requested not to go under so I was wide awake during surgery. (REally nervous to go under). Honestly the process was pretty simple, the worst part was being home bound because you are swollen and not looking so good. I strongly recommend taking 3 weeks off if you can. I swell easily so I took a 3 full weeks off and was still a bit swollen. As I look at your pic I can see you have slight wrinkling in front of your ear which means you probably have enough lax skin to remove. You will probably only need a mini lift (neck) like me which is nice because its less expensive than a full lift. I would say the mini lift took off a good 5 years in my appearance. It really takes a few months to see the final outcome because for a while you really look 20 again because your skin looks great slightly swollen...but alas that goes away and you start to look more like yourself but better. I say to go for it, you will not regret it. Good luck and God Bless.
June 22, 2015
I had posted my question on the Q&A board (47 with early neck aging - neck lift?) also and the consensus is definitely facelift (incl necklift)! The responses were so helpful. I have an appointment tomorrow at 3pm and have tentatively booked surgery for the second week of July. Will update tomorrow but it looks like I need more than just a necklift to achieve a more complete result. Nervous and excited!
June 24, 2015
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! We'd love to follow your progress. If you click on the Update your Review button you can add text into the body of your review (which is a little easier to follow than comments). Please keep us posted on how it all goes.
UPDATED FROM ch823333
10 days pre
Had final consultation and pre-op appt...
...and have decided to have a face/neck lift and endoscopic brow lift. After the consultation and my post in the Q&A section it's definitely what I need in order to get a complete and balanced result. The doctor is one who I have known for 15 years, he specializes in faces, and he did my upper eyelids when I was 40 as well as beautiful work on two of my friends. I'm nervous but so excited! The date is definitely July 9th.
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UPDATED FROM ch823333
10 days pre
Will move this over to the facelift section
Since I'm going for a more extensive procedure.
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July 7, 2015
Good luck! It's getting close. Can't wait to see! You will be a babe :)
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