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I'm Keeping my End of the Bargain! Costa Rica, CR
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I promised myself I would never look my age. They...
Lmm3543February 20, 2016
WORTH IT$17,000
I promised myself I would never look my age. They say " just grow old gracefully".
grow old GRACEFULLY! ....how can I do that? No one grows old gracefully...you just grow old! Well I've decided to make an adventure out of going to Costa Rica to get some years back. I've always looked pretty young for my age.....I'm 65! I can pass for 50-55. I can't believe that one because last week I was 30! My skin is still in pretty good shape. It's the underlying muscle sagging that is getting me down. I've been told the outcomes of plastic surgery are better if you start the process of fixing things before everything sags to you knees. So that's what I'm doing. I've had contact with such wonderful people on Realself, did my homework and due diligence and have committed to Dr.Alberto Arguello! Let's the adventure begin!
grow old GRACEFULLY! ....how can I do that? No one grows old gracefully...you just grow old! Well I've decided to make an adventure out of going to Costa Rica to get some years back. I've always looked pretty young for my age.....I'm 65! I can pass for 50-55. I can't believe that one because last week I was 30! My skin is still in pretty good shape. It's the underlying muscle sagging that is getting me down. I've been told the outcomes of plastic surgery are better if you start the process of fixing things before everything sags to you knees. So that's what I'm doing. I've had contact with such wonderful people on Realself, did my homework and due diligence and have committed to Dr.Alberto Arguello! Let's the adventure begin!
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Lmm3543February 21, 2016
I guess it's time to put up some uglies. Now that I've started this blog, I owe it to everyone to show what my doctor has to contend with. Work your magic, Dr. Arguello. So excited for Costa Rican adventure.
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March 2, 2016
I had my first facelift at 45. Everyone tried to talk me out of it. I am glad I followed through.
March 3, 2016
You are by no means ugly. You have normal aging. It doesn't have to be you will look great.
I go to Dr.Ready in WPB, Florida.He has always done a greatj ob and they must pull the muscle or it's a waste of money and time. when they didn't pull the muscle under my neck, I must have had the skin redone 5 times and I'm not exagerating. Once he pulled the muscle it's been 5 years it never happened again. Always tight under chin.Best of luck. You will come out a beauty. It will be like your 25 again, no joking. I am so happy when we can see what others don't mention.
I go to Dr.Ready in WPB, Florida.He has always done a greatj ob and they must pull the muscle or it's a waste of money and time. when they didn't pull the muscle under my neck, I must have had the skin redone 5 times and I'm not exagerating. Once he pulled the muscle it's been 5 years it never happened again. Always tight under chin.Best of luck. You will come out a beauty. It will be like your 25 again, no joking. I am so happy when we can see what others don't mention.
March 5, 2016
When are you booked for surgery? I just got a reply today from Dr. Arguello 's assistant. Yippee! I had almost given up hope. Now to send my pictures in, and medical info.
I think you look great now, so I will be following you! You go girl! I can't wait to see your results!
I think you look great now, so I will be following you! You go girl! I can't wait to see your results!
March 5, 2016
Thanks . Glad you heard back. It took me months to get brave enough to take the first step to make contact. Vee1028 encouraged me to take that first step and it's been so fulfilling to see how many others are following me and contemplating having surgery in CR.
I am leaving on April 23 but won't have my surgeries until April 27 & 30. I'm staying at Verdeza until May 17.
I am leaving on April 23 but won't have my surgeries until April 27 & 30. I'm staying at Verdeza until May 17.
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Lmm3543February 21, 2016
I'm sure some of you seeing the price tag for this thing is off putting but I haven't yet mentioned all I have planned for my improvement. I will have two separate surgeries. A neck lift, face lift, upper and lower blepharoplasties, then breast augmentation revision and revision of previous tummy tuck scar with some additional skin excision. Possibly some lipo as well. This of course will be up to the discretion of Dr. Arguello when we have our in person consultation. Some surgeries may change or be eliminated or added as he sees fit. I trust he will aesthetically make the right recommendations for the best outcome.
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February 21, 2016
That is a great price for all of the things you are wanting to do.
February 21, 2016
Thanks. I think so. I was hoping to get the price down to $15k (that's only the doctors fees. There are additional fees for OR and aftercare facility but considering what this would cost in US. It's still good price.
February 21, 2016
Oh wow!!! U r beautiful and look way younger already..ur results are going to b amazing .I packed this morning..I have everything except meds and will work on my ticket next week,..Lol..I'll b right behind you. Can't wait!!
February 21, 2016
Thank you. The lighting was not good but I have been blessed with high cheekbones and great ears! I'll post some with makeup and hair done...that puts it in perspective.
March 3, 2016
Lm, you look fabulous already. You are going to have gorgeous results. I wish I had been able to do the second part of your surgery. I have a Hideous scar from the old fashioned hysterectomy from navel down to the pubic bone. The tummy has unbalanced muscle so I'm lopsided. Anyway at my age (75) it's too late for all that I guess. Just working on the jowls and neck waddle. For years I always looked younger than my age but the gap is closing, lol. However, on my last flight from Texas to Florida I decided to test the airport rule of being over 70 that I didn't need to remove my shoes at the security check. So I just kept my shoes on. A homeland security guy told me to remove my shoes and I told him my age and he stood there with a shocked look of disbelief on his face and then asked for my DL! Of course, this all happened before my surgery next month with Dr Harley. I got through that machine with my shoes on while I was thinking the guy must be blind,lol!
By the way, MMMCKensie and I are back to back on our appointment for surgery. I don't think I was aware that she is 55 wow! She already looks maybe 40, so watch out world, here comes a 20 year old after surgery. Good luck on yours we all will be following you.
By the way, MMMCKensie and I are back to back on our appointment for surgery. I don't think I was aware that she is 55 wow! She already looks maybe 40, so watch out world, here comes a 20 year old after surgery. Good luck on yours we all will be following you.
March 4, 2016
You are too sweet, TxAnn! I wish I looked 40. I love how you teased the TSA guy. You are going to have your DL at the ready next time especially after your surgery.
March 3, 2016
Ya,me too it's time for a breast lift, a little fat removal, and smaller breast since now I am
older, But I want little nip. and med. breasts a c is good. Now I am a D. It's too much as we all age to have big breasts. this is all my opinion so please no one be hurt by whatever they like to have for themselves.
older, But I want little nip. and med. breasts a c is good. Now I am a D. It's too much as we all age to have big breasts. this is all my opinion so please no one be hurt by whatever they like to have for themselves.
April 19, 2016
I agree about bigger boobs on older women just make you look heavy not sexy. Menopause is not our friend and the midlife weight gain is very real and hard to combat.
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