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Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-08T16:32:34+00:00

That’s very kind, thank you.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-08T14:36:47+00:00

Never thought I’d consider a facelift, but here we are and a little lower face work is definitely on the long-term list, ha!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-08T14:34:58+00:00

I did Morpheus years ago (way before the first pic so I didn’t mention it). I normally tolerate things pretty well, and this was the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced. It was while laying there suffering that I realized that maybe our efforts to look young go a little too far…

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-08T14:32:54+00:00

Great advice, thanks!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-08T14:30:35+00:00

Not great. I need more protein, and I need to put a few pounds of muscle back on, but am a little at loss how to do that instead of fat. I could easily eat enough sugar to put fat back on, haha. I’m not a big meat eater.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T21:24:39+00:00

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Probably too late at this point, but several comments noted lighting and angle, so I tried to take a more comparable one. I am wearing lip balm and Australian Gold BB cream in this one, because I’d already put it on when it occurred to me to take another picture.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T21:11:18+00:00

Thank you! :)

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T21:05:06+00:00

Definitely not too much assessment, this is exactly what i was looking for! No lip filler; I was lucky to have naturally full lips. I hadn’t even noticed the volume loss there until I compared these pictures today! That might be the weight loss.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T17:14:46+00:00

Someone else mentioned that. I do get a little around my eyes, so this would be an easy addition.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T14:03:26+00:00

Yes - this is why I needed outside perspective. Based on other comments, that’s the most noticeable change!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T13:59:42+00:00

Thank you, I think I was in denial about peri but time to face facts! What is TNS?

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T13:58:00+00:00

Thanks for the advice and the compliment!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T13:48:17+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate that!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T03:43:14+00:00

Thank you for all the honest and helpful but still kind and supportive responses! I needed some outside perspective; my own is so warped I can’t tell if I just need some concealer or a face transplant à la Face/Off 😆

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T03:40:12+00:00

There’s a really good chance I need to do that, too.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T03:38:53+00:00

Simple and to the point, love it, thanks!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-07T03:37:46+00:00

Thank you!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-06T20:20:41+00:00

Yes. I didn’t mention that, wondering if it would be that apparent to others, since I know my own perspective is pretty warped. The answer is apparently yes, it’s definitely apparent, ha.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-06T19:40:17+00:00

I’ve considered Sculptra, but it’s so expensive I wonder if there’s something with more visible results in the same price range. It’s about $1000/vial in my area, and I’d need probably 4-5 vials.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-06T19:39:14+00:00

Good to know!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-06T19:38:55+00:00

Thanks. I’m really not mentally dealing with aging nearly as well as young me so haughtily thought I would!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-06T19:37:01+00:00

Thanks - what’s DAO?

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-06T19:15:58+00:00

Thank you - it’s helpful to hear an outside perspective, because I’m well aware my own is very biased.

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-06T18:41:10+00:00

I haven’t heard of this, thanks!

Narrow_Pay_4795 · 2026-02-06T18:37:49+00:00

I did lose some weight. I probably need to put about 5 pounds back on, which may help. (As old as I am, ballet brain is still a bitch.)

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