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Weight Loss + Menopause = Sad, Saggy Face - Saint Petersburg, FL
ORIGINAL POST
Although it was difficult to post these before...
WORTH IT
Although it was difficult to post these before pics I feel I owe it to this wonderful community and to all of the woman that did it before me. It was those woman that gave me the courage to go and peruse something I have wanted for a while now. So now it is my turn to share my journey to pay it forward.
After searching this site for two yrs. I never felt comfortable with committing, that is until I saw a review of Dr. Kass., I immediately knew he was my guy! I have had two consults with him and go for my final before surgery on Mon February 1st. I feel very confident in my decision. I will be having a face lift, brow lift and upper/lower bleph. I love that my Dr. is an Oculoplastic Surgeon, specializing in faces.
So I have stopped ibuprophen, my bromelain comes today and I have stocked up on protein shakes and sugar free jello.
After searching this site for two yrs. I never felt comfortable with committing, that is until I saw a review of Dr. Kass., I immediately knew he was my guy! I have had two consults with him and go for my final before surgery on Mon February 1st. I feel very confident in my decision. I will be having a face lift, brow lift and upper/lower bleph. I love that my Dr. is an Oculoplastic Surgeon, specializing in faces.
So I have stopped ibuprophen, my bromelain comes today and I have stocked up on protein shakes and sugar free jello.
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UPDATED FROM adirondackmimi
6 days pre
Smoke And Mirrors
I had to post a picture that showed if I pulled out every makeup trick ever invented, had the right lighting, the right camera angle and raised my brows to the heavens, I could look decent. Smoke and mirrors. It would not take long for me to stop holding my face up and catch my reflection and wonder "when did that happen!"
I had a really strange reaction recently while shopping and seeing myself in the mirror. I was having a great time in my favorite store, TJMaxx, when I caught my reflection, my inner voice actually said, " oh, that's right, I am old" and as I turned away, I felt my shoulders hunch over, my head droop and my pace slow.....Looking old is having a psychological effect on me that I never realized! Can anyone relate to this?
I had a really strange reaction recently while shopping and seeing myself in the mirror. I was having a great time in my favorite store, TJMaxx, when I caught my reflection, my inner voice actually said, " oh, that's right, I am old" and as I turned away, I felt my shoulders hunch over, my head droop and my pace slow.....Looking old is having a psychological effect on me that I never realized! Can anyone relate to this?
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January 29, 2016
Yes, I know what you mean, very well. It's a very isolating feeling, so reading about someone else going through it helped a lot. Thank you.
Good luck with your procedures! I've had fillers and Botox, but I know that sooner than later I will need to do the same things that you are. Looking forward to hearing your journey.
Good luck with your procedures! I've had fillers and Botox, but I know that sooner than later I will need to do the same things that you are. Looking forward to hearing your journey.
January 30, 2016
I know exactly what you mean about the psychological effect. I had that "resting [RS bleep]" face and I noticed that people really would treat me different. They would automatically assume I was in a bad mood when I wasn't.
After my surgery, my [RS bleep] face is gone except for the corners of my mouth, which needs fillers of some kind, according to the doctor. I am actually having guys open the doors for me now!
After my surgery, my [RS bleep] face is gone except for the corners of my mouth, which needs fillers of some kind, according to the doctor. I am actually having guys open the doors for me now!
January 30, 2016
Congratulations on your surgery, willowcrest. Are you going to posts photos? I would love to see them. Funny you should mention the corners of your mouth, I just made a note to address that with the dr. Monday. I wondered if the fl helped that area.
January 30, 2016
Yes and I'm right behind you This is the best time of our lives and we should look like it. Good luck!
January 30, 2016
Good luck to you beautiful woman!!!!!
January 30, 2016
You're going to be SO happy when this is over and you're all healed up. I can't tell you what a psychological lift this has been for me. I feel like my face matches who I am inside now. I find myself posting selfies!!! Wouldn't have done that three months ago, that's for sure. Can't wait to see how you're going to look.
January 31, 2016
Jowelsbegone so glad to hear you are enjoying your results. I am looking forward to being at your stage, healed and happy! Your eyes look amazing by the way!
UPDATED FROM adirondackmimi
3 days pre
Denial, it's not just a river in Egypt
When I woke this morning I was greeted by a very peaceful, zen like state. I compared it to my all so familiar experience of travel, anxious and frantic trying to prepare in the weeks before, stressful jumping through the hoops at the airport and then, peaceful bliss when I am in my seat. Yeah me! I got this.
Fast forward 1 hr later:
Had this. My peaceful, zen like state was shortly lived, but how I enjoyed it for those 60 minutes. Upon looking in the mirror this morning I was convinced I looked great and was being silly about needing any surgery. I thought, what have I done? I have my final consult today and surgery scheduled on Friday! It must be those last 5 pounds I have recently lost that made all the difference. I quickly grabbed my camera to document proof of this miraculous event, took 2 selfish and thought, yup....you are delusional and in deep denial! How our mind plays tricks on us. Buckle your seat belts, we are in for one heck of a roller coaster ride.
AND.....just to make sure the dr. see's the gravity(pun intended)of the situation, I am going in bare faced. Do I really believe I might have tricked him into thinking I look better than I actually do with all my expertise highlighting, contouring and camouflage skills? Apparently so......I have attached my pics from this morning, just as a reminder, to myself, of why I need this.
Fast forward 1 hr later:
Had this. My peaceful, zen like state was shortly lived, but how I enjoyed it for those 60 minutes. Upon looking in the mirror this morning I was convinced I looked great and was being silly about needing any surgery. I thought, what have I done? I have my final consult today and surgery scheduled on Friday! It must be those last 5 pounds I have recently lost that made all the difference. I quickly grabbed my camera to document proof of this miraculous event, took 2 selfish and thought, yup....you are delusional and in deep denial! How our mind plays tricks on us. Buckle your seat belts, we are in for one heck of a roller coaster ride.
AND.....just to make sure the dr. see's the gravity(pun intended)of the situation, I am going in bare faced. Do I really believe I might have tricked him into thinking I look better than I actually do with all my expertise highlighting, contouring and camouflage skills? Apparently so......I have attached my pics from this morning, just as a reminder, to myself, of why I need this.
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February 1, 2016
Haha...you sound just like me! I've almost convinced myself this week that I really don't need my scheduled surgery at all! And I could almost believe that if I didn't have the selfie evidence.
February 1, 2016
Hi Vee, it's nice to know we all go through the same things and share the same doubts. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery, you have beautiful skin, you are going to look great!
February 4, 2016
You are hysterical.... And of course the reason I find it so funny (separate from your talent) it's that I could relate to ALL of it. I had the same thought about the Dr visit and then "really?" . And vee knows about my last selfie freak out. The best was your 60 min of Zen. Well in 2 days, this will be behind you!
February 20, 2016
I can so relate, a couple of weeks before my surgery I thought... ..."I'm not THAT bad for my... ...woahhh, what are you doing mirror?! STOP IT"!
Before surgery one doesn't look down (as you so finely demonstrated), after surgery one doesn't look back!
Before surgery one doesn't look down (as you so finely demonstrated), after surgery one doesn't look back!
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I, too, am scheduled with Dr Kass on Monday, february 1st
Having a weekend lift to address jowl and neck sag, along with a hetter peel around perioral (mouth) area for wrinkles on upper lip and around mouth. Getting nervous but excited! Maybe I will see you there. Are you doing surgery in office under local or at another facility under general anesthesia? Also taking bromlain and Arnica and eating pineapple in hopes of reducing bruising and swelling.
Good luck and keep us posted. I will try to post some before and after pics as well!
I am excited for you! I know we have found an amazing dr. and will be thrilled with our results. I will be in the office late Monday but am having the procedures at the surgical center under general. Do you believe we are doing this!? I will be watching your posts.
Know Dr Kass is great! I'm a little freaked about being awake but sure I will be heavily sedated. It's nice to know someone else on the forum having surgery the same day with the same doc. Kind of comforting. BTW - I live in Clearwater
Are you in St Pete? .
Sun City not to far away.
I was kind of bad tonight - a pizza! Know will be on a bland and soft diet for a few days and had to satisfy the urge! Was Delish. Keep in touch and prayers and thoughts go with you.
I am also a victim of Mother Nature and her menopausal battering ram - I am having similar procedures to you on 23rd Feb and take great strength from ladies like you who take that big step. Looking forward to seeing how you progress.
You have my word that I will do everything in my power to make you delighted with me, my practice, and with the results that we achieve. That said, I do want to remind you that there will be considerable swelling and bruising after your procedures. This takes at least a few weeks and/or months to subside despite all the precautions that we take. And of course this is surgery and there is always an element of unpredictability to any surgery.
So as flattered as I am, I do seek to remind you that you will look worse before you look better.
I will review all this with you in person. But I do ask for your patience after the procedure and for your willingness to work with me so that together we can achieve the desired results.
Thank you.