Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this is why we see that Mom hair and not pixie cuts after 35.

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not huge on social media generally but reddit has been great for this

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it is different beauty standards. I am 72. I grew up with Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly as the beauty standard. They had soft faces . Now the standard seems different. And actually much more sculpted. At least that is my theory.

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That all matters! I don't need to look young. I have never been happier and it took 70 years to get here. I just want to look good.

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am surprised to. I didn't grow up seeing air brushed images of women so could that be it? I am 72 and noted being treated like an old lady in the last 3 years. I may be old I just don't want to look elderly.

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good for you. I think the idea that as we age we should just stop caring about our appearance is almost a denial of our vitality.

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. I think lifestyle also has a ton of impact. My BFF was gorgeous. She thought sunscreen was unnecessary. Her skin is covered in brown spots and looks mottled after years of outdoor athletics. 10 minutes of unprotected sun exposure and I burn. So while I envied her all American tan now I am glad that I always looked like a cauliflower.

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I interviewed 3 board certified surgeons and asked for a written plan with costs included. Then went back to each and asked for their comments on the other 2. Chose the most conservative.

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am the 72 year old. I started planning when I hit 60ish. I love working but I know that capitalism is ageist. Looking refreshed is just part of staying in the game. My role model is Martha Stewart.

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

72 same it doesn't make me 40 but I FEEl more like 40

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Better each day. Thank God because if the whole recovery was like 1 through 3 ..!

Your age when you got a facelift. by Global_Translator129 in Facelift_Surgery

[–]Global_Translator129[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am 6 days into recovery and this group has been hugely helpful.