52 years old for face lift

[jsorchid]

When I woke up this morning most of my swelling subsided and my joker lips disappeared. My lumpy cheeks from fg feels smoother instead of bubbles, my right jaw feels normal, left jaw still little numb. My crooked smile from my right lips are 80% better... I think my fg from from my chin shifted upward and massaging helped dissolve it.

 

[SheOnlyLooks25]

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When I woke up this morning most of my swelling subsided and my joker lips disappeared. My lumpy cheeks from fg feels smoother instead of bubbles, my right jaw feels normal, left jaw still little numb. My crooked smile from my right lips are 80% better... I think my fg from from my chin shifted upward and massaging helped dissolve it.

You are looking good for major surgery and you are only 9 days post!
You were told incorrect info about how long Rejuran lasts. At 6-9 months you need a top up for maintenance! Wish it wasn't so.

 

[Hautelady]

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When I woke up this morning most of my swelling subsided and my joker lips disappeared. My lumpy cheeks from fg feels smoother instead of bubbles, my right jaw feels normal, left jaw still little numb. My crooked smile from my right lips are 80% better... I think my fg from from my chin shifted upward and massaging helped dissolve it.

I love how real you are. And how you set your expectations. I once had a consult as well and was told the naso folds and jowls will be improved but not 100% (more like 80%). And that there is no set date on long it will last. Facelift DOES NOT STOP the ageing process ! Longevity of it will depend on what your lifestyle is : late nights, alcohol, smoking, stress, sun-worshipping, daily skin care, diet, etc, etc.
I wish you a smooth and scar-free recovery. I will be following your thread.
Even though I haven't had ps yet, my consultation(since I paid for it) included tips on scar treatment. PM if interested.

 

[SheOnlyLooks25]

I love how real you are. And how you set your expectations. I once had a consult as well and was told the naso folds and jowls will be improved but not 100% (more like 80%). And that there is no set date on long it will last. Facelift DOES NOT STOP the ageing process ! Longevity of it will depend on what your lifestyle is : late nights, alcohol, smoking, stress, sun-worshipping, daily skin care, diet, etc, etc.
I wish you a smooth and scar-free recovery. I will be following your thread.
Even though I haven't had ps yet, my consultation(since I paid for it) included tips on scar treatment. PM if interested.

@jsorchids as you are contemplating Rejuran, those injections are supposed to help healing as well. Just ask them to inject some into your scars.
@Hautelady no facelift will get rid of your nasalabial lines 100%, it will help. Read up on facelifts and see how your muscles are draped. There is a separate procedure for that your nasalabial lines but they have to go through your lower eyelids and pull vertically. Once you have your facelift you will probably still need fillers but not as often, or you may find you can live with what's remaining of the folds. Maybe 7 years down the line (when your fl starts to lose it's effects) you can have a thread lift which will be very effective as you have built a good foundation with your SMAS.

 

[Hautelady]

@jsorchids as you are contemplating Rejuran, those injections are supposed to help healing as well. Just ask them to inject some into your scars.
@Hautelady no facelift will get rid of your nasalabial lines 100%, it will help. Read up on facelifts and see how your muscles are draped. There is a separate procedure for that your nasalabial lines but they have to go through your lower eyelids and pull vertically. Once you have your facelift you will probably still need fillers but not as often, or you may find you can live with what's remaining of the folds. Maybe 7 years down the line (when your fl starts to lose it's effects) you can have a thread lift which will be very effective as you have built a good foundation with your SMAS.

Errhm, read up. I did not say FL will fix the naso 100%.

I beg to differ on injecting something while the tissues are healing. I would give mine a chance to heal itself before injecting a foreign substance. I don't even know how my skin will react to it on normal circumstances, much more if it is damaged. But , that's just my opinion.

 

[MissOrange]

Hi @jsorchid, how is healing now? Have you tried makeup yet? My ultimate test after ps is to see with makeup on. I usually apply 3 days post instead of a week as I get too impatient. Your jawline looks lovely. I am up to 101.4 lbs which is like having a natural fg top up which is a lot since I started at 96.8 and it looks like just the areas of fg are filling up so really liking the look.

Have you had the extra fg top up yet as asps were going to do the extra after your FL?

 

[jsorchid]

Hi All, I have been running around pretty none stop with my aunt and a cousin being dined constantly. My stitches of my eyes came off exactly after one week and second face stitches on the second week right when I arrived back to Seoul from Busan on the fast train which was Monday. On Tuesday they did my second fg and result yesterday was scary but today much better after I washed my hair this morning. I can tell that I did the right thing by getting all my procedures along with ptosis correction I didn’t know I needed. The clinic told me not to apply any products under my eyes but i have experience with a little bit of wound products, I applied honey based product under my eye stitches every night since taking the stitches out. I never had scabbing and I really thing my eyes healed well. Of course now I am apply to my other stiched area since the removal of the stitches on Monday. This pic I am posting is from this morning before heading to a palace where my daughter and I will dress in korean traditional outfits. When I get home I will post in details of my healing processes.
I do have nice size nose but pictures always makes me look as if I need a nose job. However I think my face features are pretty balanced even though they all could be better... my doctor again told me no to lip injections.... my daughter reinforced and told me if I get anything else done to my face she would get mad

 

[EvaCandy]

View attachment 4251951 View attachment 4251937 Hi All, I have been running around pretty none stop with my aunt and a cousin being dined constantly. My stitches of my eyes came off exactly after one week and second face stitches on the second week right when I arrived back to Seoul from Busan on the fast train which was Monday. On Tuesday they did my second fg and result yesterday was scary but today much better after I washed my hair this morning. I can tell that I did the right thing by getting all my procedures along with ptosis correction I didn’t know I needed. The clinic told me not to apply any products under my eyes but i have experience with a little bit of wound products, I applied honey based product under my eye stitches every night since taking the stitches out. I never had scabbing and I really thing my eyes healed well. Of course now I am apply to my other stiched area since the removal of the stitches on Monday. This pic I am posting is from this morning before heading to a palace where my daughter and I will dress in korean traditional outfits. When I get home I will post in details of my healing processes.
I do have nice size nose but pictures always makes me look as if I need a nose job. However I think my face features are pretty balanced even though they all could be better... my doctor again told me no to lip injections.... my daughter reinforced and told me if I get anything else done to my face she would get mad

Looking amazing Love! They did an amazing job and you healed really well. Cannot wait to see you in person.

 

[Gats]

View attachment 4251951 View attachment 4251937 I do have nice size nose but pictures always makes me look as if I need a nose job.

For selfies, it actually isn't just your imagination, it can distort the size of your nose. This video explains it:

 

[EvaCandy]

For selfies, it actually isn't just your imagination, it can distort the size of your nose. This video explains it:

Interestingly I have seen ugly selfies from people who are beautiful and gorgeous selfies from very regular looking peoole. Selfies cannot be trusted.
I got a Rejuran treatment at Area88 on Wednesday. I have to admit it was painful. A bit more painful than PRP. He emphasized that I need 3 treatments before I see any results.
I also visited Dream Hospital and ASAP and VIP because they are located so close from each other. I was seen by the consultant and the eye plastic surgeon at Dream the eye doctor warned about the risks of eye dryness after any cosmetic eye surgery and instead he referred me to the dermatology department. Dream Hospital is such an elegant and professional hospital. I was impressed by the size of their modern equipment and furniture. There were so many beautiful Korean women in the lobbies at each floor. I wasn't impressed by VIP although I couldn't get a consultation because I didn't have an appointment. I probably won't even go back.
So far I liked Dream but I will try to check out View clinic tomorrow..
Dream consultant and the eye PS recommended a dermal injection called Chanel that according to them is made of HA, amino acids and other nutrients. They said they didn't recommend Rejuran but recommend Chanel injection. The cost is 1 million won for each injection and you need 3 injection to see the results. My skin has still needle marjs all over by Rejuran injection but i am going to see their dermatologist tomorrow for a consultation.

 

[jsorchid]

two weeks and 5 days after face and neck lift and 5 days after second fg. I just got home yesterday from Korea after being up 26 hours and dozing through out the day today. I unfortunately didn’t take good care of my second fg as I slept on my left temple and right cheek. I am just crossing my fingers. My left jaw area is still more swollen due to drain tube placement. The skin close to the incision lines close to my ears are still numb to touch and do not feel like my skin. The second fat injections are closer to my eyes which actually is giving me more youthful look. My second daughter saw me for the first time today and said I do look different but way younger. I must confess that I feel my fat appearance changes through out the day. I think I look the worst when I initially get up in the morning and feel like puffed up miss piggy and my eyes look tiny. I am going to adventure out tomorrow to buy some concealer for my eyes and tryout some eye makeup. This fuller cheek are not something I desired but I think I like them... I know that the final look won’t look this full. I still wish my lips were fuller. I may try the bull horn lifts after I fully recover.

 

[MissOrange]

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two weeks and 5 days after face and neck lift and 5 days after second fg. I just got home yesterday from Korea after being up 26 hours and dozing through out the day today. I unfortunately didn’t take good care of my second fg as I slept on my left temple and right cheek. I am just crossing my fingers. My left jaw area is still more swollen due to drain tube placement. The skin close to the incision lines close to my ears are still numb to touch and do not feel like my skin. The second fat injections are closer to my eyes which actually is giving me more youthful look. My second daughter saw me for the first time today and said I do look different but way younger. I must confess that I feel my fat appearance changes through out the day. I think I look the worst when I initially get up in the morning and feel like puffed up miss piggy and my eyes look tiny. I am going to adventure out tomorrow to buy some concealer for my eyes and tryout some eye makeup. This fuller cheek are not something I desired but I think I like them... I know that the final look won’t look this full. I still wish my lips were fuller. I may try the bull horn lifts after I fully recover.

Looking younger @jsorchid. Not to worry about the cheeks..The fullness will go down as some of the fg reabsorbs and this will take the weight on your nasolabial folds away. However now that you have had fg in your cheeks, it is important to avoid salty foods/ msg and foods high in fat to prevent balloon face.

To decide on bullhorn, measure the length of your philtrum. If it is 20 mms, then absolutely go for it. If it is 15 mms, then maybe as a young lady's philtrum is 11-13 mms.

Thank you for sharing pictures as this has been very helpful to let us see a real patient ASPS facelift. The only thing you have left out is the price. Could you please share? I have shared prices of my surgeries which helps people know how much to save and budget for. I was blown away to hear a Kao ponytail FL costs between $40-45k so am eager to know the real costs of Korean FLs.

 

[SheOnlyLooks25]

A screen of SMAS lift being done by a favourite PS in Utah.

 

[MissOrange]

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Ok too graphic! I don't want smas! I think I can wait until 70. Omg being rejected for a FL is a good thing. Wow. Gosh the skin is peeled off like skinning an animal. I wonder how many ladies would still consider FL if they saw images of the operation? FL was good on @jsorchid but for me I am trying the volume replacement theory into rejuvenation.

 

[onlydbest]

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two weeks and 5 days after face and neck lift and 5 days after second fg. I just got home yesterday from Korea after being up 26 hours and dozing through out the day today. I unfortunately didn’t take good care of my second fg as I slept on my left temple and right cheek. I am just crossing my fingers. My left jaw area is still more swollen due to drain tube placement. The skin close to the incision lines close to my ears are still numb to touch and do not feel like my skin. The second fat injections are closer to my eyes which actually is giving me more youthful look. My second daughter saw me for the first time today and said I do look different but way younger. I must confess that I feel my fat appearance changes through out the day. I think I look the worst when I initially get up in the morning and feel like puffed up miss piggy and my eyes look tiny. I am going to adventure out tomorrow to buy some concealer for my eyes and tryout some eye makeup. This fuller cheek are not something I desired but I think I like them... I know that the final look won’t look this full. I still wish my lips were fuller. I may try the bull horn lifts after I fully recover.

Whoa, I am late in the game, speed-reading. @jsorchid, love, love your review. I think you may be the 1st asian smas reviewer with pics.
Results look great. What is this drain tube thing and how long were they in your jaw (2 drains or 1) ?
And where does it drain?
That sounds scary. Do all smas require drains? Omg, me scared for bruises, infection and scars .

@SheOnlyLooks25, that's a LOT of excised skin for smas. Who is this Utah ps , pm me if you don't want to advertise.
Now regarding the ponytail lift, where do all the extra skin go if no scar/excision. Does he tie them up in a ribbon, lol.