52 years old for face lift

[jsorchid]

I have a realistic expectations that I will continue to get old and will look older. But at 52, I feel I have a good life in me. From what I read, i’ll Continue to get older from the time I had the surgery and I will look younger than others who might not had the surgery later down the road... maybe i’ll Do another one in 10 years and stop, I don’t need to have that look after the 70’s hopefully.
I have gathered the top three universities here in Korea from my host, check if the surgeons are graduate from here. My host said that sometimes the top university students know the theories the best but the second tier might have more compatible spirit and better tactile wise... he goes to Yonsei... lol, he says. Getting into these schools are big deal in Korea.
#1 Seoul national university #2 Yonsei university
# 3 Korea university... these are top universities in South Korea... however, I am a believer in life time learning and experiences means a lot, look for older surgeons with some experiences of 10+ years... I heard ideally early 50s are the most sought after, and not too old before their hands shakes...

 

[jsorchid]

My street food on Thursday, I only ate the little crabs and the pineapple with the kiwi. The lady blended as smoothies. Omg, the chicken gyro, yup not for me.

 

[jsorchid]

My Friday night meal with a friend!

 

[jsorchid]

I paid $67 for extra protein at Lotte GNC for my recovery. Also bought some Korean rice porridge for my recovery. I bought beef with veg, sweet potatoes and chicken with veggies... and bottles of water. Hope it’s enough for 4-5 days while hiding out! I love the Korean grapes... they still have seeds and skins are not edible... these ones weren’t as good as I am use to. In Korea you have one kind of varity of fruits. You won’t see 10 different apples. However these grapes weren’t good. Normally the grapes would had punch of flavors worth the work of spitting out the seeds and scraping the flavors off the skins. As a child my mom would would buy boxes of these grapes to make wine for my father and we will get a bundle each for treats! Yes, I was very disappointed. After I recover, I will search for the best morsel of grapes I remember. I think Koreans only eat Fuji apples. In America my favorite is honey crisp... crunchy and juicy better than the Fuji!. I am so freakin nervous bought soju to help me sleep... 14 hours till my crazy journey!

 

[Shermainetsj]

I would just avoid MVP. Someone just died there....

No. The patient passed away three weeks later in the hospital due to complications arising from a previously unknown heart condition.

 

[jsorchid]

I arrived 8am... the surgery stared about 9ish... really soon after. I was taken in a taxi to a place for over night stay. They still wouldn’t let me sleep 1-2 hrs stay max then to my room at 7. They finally let me drink water. 11 pm bowel of porridge... they say is microwaved. I asked for another bowel. I don’t know if I was hungry but I ate for needing nutrient for healing, I wish the’ll give me something to sleep. My throat still hurts but less than at first when I arrived here.... no freakin pillows. Just the neck support. I turned the pillow around. My neck incision is the most discomfort area... maybe be my ttigjt right eye!

 

[EvaCandy]

View attachment 4236652 I arrived 8am... the surgery stared about 9ish... really soon after. I was taken in a taxi to a place for over night stay. They still wouldn’t let me sleep 1-2 hrs stay max then to my room at 7. They finally let me drink water. 11 pm bowel of porridge... they say is microwaved. I asked for another bowel. I don’t know if I was hungry but I ate for needing nutrient for healing, I wish the’ll give me something to sleep. My throat still hurts but less than at first when I arrived here.... no freakin pillows. Just the neck support. I turned the pillow around. My neck incision is the most discomfort area... maybe be my ttigjt right eye!

So glad that the procedure went well. Thanks for the update.

 

[jsorchid]

I cold tell that they underfilled my cheek. They said that the will fill it again before I leave. Makes perfect sense after my swelling subsided. I didn’t sleep yest and is 1:30 am.,,. The nuse stayed up till 1am with me. She is going to get up at 4am to check my blood pressure. What a service!

 

[EvaCandy]

I cold tell that they underfilled my cheek. They said that the will fill it again before I leave. Makes perfect sense after my swelling subsided. I didn’t sleep yest and is 1:30 am.,,. The nuse stayed up till 1am with me. She is going to get up at 4am to check my blood pressure. What a service!

I'm sure there was a reason why they didn't put a lot of fat in your cheeks. It must be hard to know how much volume one would need right after a face lift when the face is swollen. For now don't worry about anything. I am sure you will be very happy at the end.

 

[MissOrange]

Good luck with the healing process now @jsorchid. Ask the nurse for a sleeping pill if you can't sleep. Look forward to seeing your rejuvenation reveal!

 

[jsorchid]

Lol, writing after the Anesthesia makes my spelling so much worse. 19 hours has passed, I can still tell that my mind is slow. I did not realize the effect the Anesthesia effect has on cognitive process... I was able to walk around since 11 pm last night. The room is took dark for the progress pic ma for later but my left eye which wasn’t the worst eye with the bag is tearing up as If i am crying, actually running down my face and the left lateral corner has a more sprinkles visited by the sandman. My headache which was the most discomfort/pain has subsided almost 90%. Of course my face do feel pulled but will subside once my swelling goes down. FYI, they took out the fat from my abdomen. I unfortunately don’t have any fat between my thighs, since I read that thigh fat survive longer my MissO I was really insisting on it. My second choice I wanted them to take out from my body is my love handle that is very persistant... they said no. Maybe my abdomen fat might be better since they never seemed to disappear. I call my abdomen my pantry, I eat once a day mostly since in my early 20’s. My pantry reserve area do deflate to live off when I am sick or haven’t eaten for a while. But when I eat, I eat a large meal like a man and do extend quite a bit. What if my cheeks get all puffy every time I eat?

 

[MOTTY26]

Congratulations, wishing u speedy recovery!

Which procedure u have done, and on which clinic, Im trying to back read but cant find those details.

 

[jsorchid]

Congratulations, wishing u speedy recovery!

Which procedure u have done, and on which clinic, Im trying to back read but cant find those details.

Full SMAS, ptosis, fat graph, low eye blepharoplasty.. http://m.asps.co.kr/

 

[jsorchid]

FYI, I asked doctor Lee about a tummy tuck, he said that he doesn’t do it but has a specialist in his clinic who does that and will get me a consult. I heard it from my aunt in Korea that one needs to go to fix one thing at a time with someone who is reputable with one specific part of the face at a time. I hope praying that my face wI’ll turn out well... who ever comes here bring some good protein powders with high in protein an low in calories... it’s a fortune here. Also bring your own rubberbands... hate the cheap kinds they use at the clinic... maybe they grip better...

 

[MOTTY26]

Did u do all the surgery in one go? Can u remember how long did it take for the FL?
Many thanks!