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44 Looking 65....Facelift Needed !!! - Sydney, AU
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Once I turned 40 things almost changed overnight,...
ishtar57November 29, 2015
$20,096
Once I turned 40 things almost changed overnight, had fillers once, didn't last long, looked into thread lift, and turns out it wont help much , so opting for a face lift...... Bottom of my face is almost square now, and when I lean down, it's like the face is about to fall off!!!!
I am 44 (been looking like that for couple of years already) , my friends 5-10 older don't look like that yet...I don't smoke, hardly drink, don't go to the beach.....gods have not been kind to my face......never been pretty , but now it's sad.....Been thinking , and researching for a year now, so feel I am ready....in fact cant wait, although bit nervous:)
There is no question about doing it , just with whom?
From all the research I have done, I picked Dr Nettle ....about to put deposit down this week(not refundable:)) - not to mention mortgage the house -literally! Anybody out there who had work done with Dr Nettle, Any advice of feedback will be very appreciated please!!
Was hoping for winter, but doc away, so either August( I don't think I can wait that long) or there is a spot in Feb,
I have spent almost every night for last few months on this forum and found it soooo helpful, so will aim to post pics too:)
I am 44 (been looking like that for couple of years already) , my friends 5-10 older don't look like that yet...I don't smoke, hardly drink, don't go to the beach.....gods have not been kind to my face......never been pretty , but now it's sad.....Been thinking , and researching for a year now, so feel I am ready....in fact cant wait, although bit nervous:)
There is no question about doing it , just with whom?
From all the research I have done, I picked Dr Nettle ....about to put deposit down this week(not refundable:)) - not to mention mortgage the house -literally! Anybody out there who had work done with Dr Nettle, Any advice of feedback will be very appreciated please!!
Was hoping for winter, but doc away, so either August( I don't think I can wait that long) or there is a spot in Feb,
I have spent almost every night for last few months on this forum and found it soooo helpful, so will aim to post pics too:)
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Replies (14)
November 30, 2015
I am so glad we have realself for research it is hard to make a decision .I am having mine next year I have had previous surgery with Dr jeremy Hunt in Sydney . Last week I had a fat transfer to lips and lines around mouth with dr Mcmannamy in Melbourne .He is Brilliant I had this procedure done 11 years ago with him and it has lasted really well.
Wishing you all the best and thanks for posting .
Kind regards K7
I have heard Dr Nettle is good Please keep me up dated as i an not looked in.
Last week I had a fat transfer to my lips and the lines around the mouth with
Wishing you all the best and thanks for posting .
Kind regards K7
I have heard Dr Nettle is good Please keep me up dated as i an not looked in.
Last week I had a fat transfer to my lips and the lines around the mouth with
November 30, 2015
I did consider dr Hunt as well.....sooo hard to pick....I think he was a lot less $$$.....really hope dr nettle is as good as he charges......he suggested (and included in price ) fat transplant to lips too, I think it would be good to do it at the same time.......and he can take as much as he likes from the tummy!!!!hehe plenty there;)
Did you have facelift of fat transfer 11 years ago.........I am bit concern how long the facelift will last, Dr. has commented my collagen production is not great.....thanks grandma! great genes in the family line!
Will keep updating - soooo good that we have options those days, goddess bless all the wonderful PS looking after us
Did you have facelift of fat transfer 11 years ago.........I am bit concern how long the facelift will last, Dr. has commented my collagen production is not great.....thanks grandma! great genes in the family line!
Will keep updating - soooo good that we have options those days, goddess bless all the wonderful PS looking after us
December 8, 2015
11 years ago , I had a fat transfer to lips only .
This time I had my lips and down the sides of my mouth I am thrilled .
My husband says I look younger and so do my children.
2 years ago I used jeremy hunt for tummy tuck , bum lift and breast lift , reduction and liposuction .
Great results.
I might Consolt with Dr Nettle for a comparison.
All the Best K
This time I had my lips and down the sides of my mouth I am thrilled .
My husband says I look younger and so do my children.
2 years ago I used jeremy hunt for tummy tuck , bum lift and breast lift , reduction and liposuction .
Great results.
I might Consolt with Dr Nettle for a comparison.
All the Best K
November 30, 2015
Please keep us posted on this journey! It's not fair how some of us seem to age more quickly than others! I'm 46 and have horrendous forehead wrinkling. Bah! I'll be checking back for your updates. :)
December 1, 2015
I had work done by doctor nettle - very professional , private message me if you like -
December 1, 2015
Oh gosh it sounds like genetics! We just can't seem to escape genetic aging. I swear before my lift my mothers 80 year old neck ended up on my 50 year old body! I could not stand it. I m happy to report I no longer have to! Good luck on your journey and thans for posting and sharing with us
December 1, 2015
Just looked at your review, OMG you had an AMAZING transformation!!!! You look Beautiful, enjoy this new neck, fantastic work on the scars too:)
UPDATED FROM ishtar57
4 months post
3 weeks to go!!!
ishtar57June 27, 2016
Hi everyone....so I got the official date.....just looked in a calendar and it is barely in 3 weeks....ahhhh now it's real!!!
So i am having lower face and upper eyelids
Doctor also suggested as a free extra buccal fat pad trimming, took me a while to figure out what it is, doctor explained few times , till I felt silly, so looked it up on google!!!:)
Has anyone had it done and any thoughts?.....I kinda like my round face and thinking of not doing it.....any feedback would be much valued as always xx
So i am having lower face and upper eyelids
Doctor also suggested as a free extra buccal fat pad trimming, took me a while to figure out what it is, doctor explained few times , till I felt silly, so looked it up on google!!!:)
Has anyone had it done and any thoughts?.....I kinda like my round face and thinking of not doing it.....any feedback would be much valued as always xx
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June 27, 2016
Your story reminds me of me ... I was late 30s don't smoke or drink and my face was Aging faster than my body!! My friends are a similar age and some are older and there faces looks so much younger than mine! When I look down at my hand mirror or mobile phone my face looks like its dropping off literally!! I had slit of loose skin under my chin too...I was so depressed about it people always thought I was older than my actual age and I use to be inbarrast to tell people my age! Any way I remogaged my house to get £13000 for my face and necklift... My husband agreed to it has he could see how unhappy I was , I now 5 wks post op and it's already the best discusion I've ever made , I went through the guilty stage about spending all that money on my self!! But it's given me so much confidence and my husband is so happy to see me happy!! Pls don't be afraid.. It will be the best thing you've ever done for your self ... Recovery took a while it knock me for 6 for about five days then after that first week I was fine ... Best of luck x
June 28, 2016
Thank you !!! Yes, little nervous, but very much looking forward to the new face, and new life, been working 2 jobs whole year to manage it, still got some to got....hospital price increased by $3000 just in the last minute, bumma!....but still it will be great!!!. I will post pics......how are your scars?, I have dreadful scars from breast lift, but this time have better surgeon, and everyone says face heals differently? Congratulation on your successful surgery xx
June 28, 2016
I would like to hear your experience I private messaged you
June 28, 2016
So far everyone in the clinic is amazing! Mainly nervous to make sure I can clear the time, I have two jobs , so it takes bit of juggling to get the time out, and I might need to move straight after!, I know Dr Nettle will do great job, hope my body will do its part to heal, and keep the new bits in place as long as possible:))), are you having anything done yourself?
July 25, 2016
I'm very happy for you .. I'm doing something similar too. Can I ask .. Where will the incisions go ... Along front and back of ear to back of scalp ? Fat pads ? I think if you like the shape of your face .. I'd go with the 'less is more' approach .. Another way I put it to my surgeon was 'I'll take the Hillary Clinton approach' and go one procedure at a time - the upshot, is that it's a lot to deal with just one transformation, see how you feel and do something extra later if you like . It's tempting to do it all at once to be economical, but if you are already hesitant about the extra procedure and you aren't happy with the results it's actually a big price to pay - (and I don't mean unhappy because of the doctors skill but just how different you might look) -I think you'll be so happy with the facelift itself that you'll be glad to still see features that you identify in a positive way as 'being you' - and 'perfection' is not always 'beautiful' if that makes sense - trust your instincts and good luck and thank you for sharing ... I'm excited for you :)
UPDATED FROM ishtar57
5 months post
TIME TO SHARE
ishtar57July 26, 2016
Hello Lovelies, Thank you to everyone who wrote, it is such a big help.
It is now 6 days!!!! and I feel ok enough to write few things.
This forum has been incredibly helpful, so I have decided to share as much as possible, feel welcome to ask questions, its a huge step and it can be hard not to have anyone to talk to.
Surgery was Wednesday 20 July East Sydney Private Hospital,
Had face lift , upper eyes, fat transfer to lips. In the end we didn't do buccle fat pad trimming, kind of left it to the doctor, but was happy not to, and he said once he looked inside, I didn't really need it.
First night in the hospital, minimal pain,
Was bitching about the cost of private hospitals, but it was really nice:)
There was really cute meal preparations assistant ...and I proceeded to flirt with him a little....and then I remembered what I looked like..Dahhh!!!!...
Can berly talk, another thing I noticed, just couldn't sleep....and I can always sleep....but I am content, remembering my breathing, arnica, lying flat.....lots of little things 'to do'
My friend picked me up , took me for check up to the doctor and back at home, feeling extra loved!!!
No pain, but also no feeling in lips , so kind of slurping food over my mouth...hmmm
My doctor recommends lying flat as much as possible, following all instruction, all home prepared meals-no salt
One thing I have to comment, you would imagine feeling tight and numb.....take all that and triple it!
Still no pain , stitching is looking great, from what I can say
Drains are lil annoying, coming out on Monday, day 5, can't really see any difference in appearance , but feeling little stronger day to day:)
It is now 6 days!!!! and I feel ok enough to write few things.
This forum has been incredibly helpful, so I have decided to share as much as possible, feel welcome to ask questions, its a huge step and it can be hard not to have anyone to talk to.
Surgery was Wednesday 20 July East Sydney Private Hospital,
Had face lift , upper eyes, fat transfer to lips. In the end we didn't do buccle fat pad trimming, kind of left it to the doctor, but was happy not to, and he said once he looked inside, I didn't really need it.
First night in the hospital, minimal pain,
Was bitching about the cost of private hospitals, but it was really nice:)
There was really cute meal preparations assistant ...and I proceeded to flirt with him a little....and then I remembered what I looked like..Dahhh!!!!...
Can berly talk, another thing I noticed, just couldn't sleep....and I can always sleep....but I am content, remembering my breathing, arnica, lying flat.....lots of little things 'to do'
My friend picked me up , took me for check up to the doctor and back at home, feeling extra loved!!!
No pain, but also no feeling in lips , so kind of slurping food over my mouth...hmmm
My doctor recommends lying flat as much as possible, following all instruction, all home prepared meals-no salt
One thing I have to comment, you would imagine feeling tight and numb.....take all that and triple it!
Still no pain , stitching is looking great, from what I can say
Drains are lil annoying, coming out on Monday, day 5, can't really see any difference in appearance , but feeling little stronger day to day:)
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July 26, 2016
OK, this website is less user friendly than I remember, having hard time adding pics....definitely not on my phone!!!, and cant edit things....????
July 26, 2016
Hi ishtar, are you using the app to upload? Would you send me a private message telling me what you're seeing when you try to upload? (Just click my user name and then the "message" button under my profile pic).
I wish I had met him 15 years ago. BM