How to go from 50+ to looking 20+ with plastic surgery rejuvenation.
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Today is a post on hypertrophic surgical scars. Do NOT try laser. I have just learned that Dr H the laser doc who gave me a third degree laser burn has been issued a warning by the GMC medical regulator. Before you do any procedure with a UK doctor, check the GMC medical register for any warnings and to ensure they are on the specialist register (for dermatology or plastic surgery). There is also a discussion to regulate the cosmetic industry to prevent mishaps.
After the Chelwest hospital burns unit operated on my burn and injected steroids postop to the surgical site, my areola has healed and I have no periareolar hypertrophic scar. I continue to wear a compressive bra during the day and that has also helped to keep scarring flat.
I see a lot of marketing these days for laser treatments to the face. I would personally avoid like the plague.
After the Chelwest hospital burns unit operated on my burn and injected steroids postop to the surgical site, my areola has healed and I have no periareolar hypertrophic scar. I continue to wear a compressive bra during the day and that has also helped to keep scarring flat.
I see a lot of marketing these days for laser treatments to the face. I would personally avoid like the plague.
Here is an update on the facelift scars at just over 6 months. They look pretty much invisible now which is great as he did warn me they could end up as wide scars as it was a re-op at 6 months but I think he was just covering his bases as he is an excellent surgeon so the risk was minimal. I have no numbness of the skin or anywhere on my face.
I would advise not jumping into a deep plane facelift as a first facelift as it is like taking a sledge hammer to lift the face in my opinion. It may cause too much nerve damage and soft tissue swelling to access the deeper planes. I have heard of ladies who still have residual numbness or swelling in the side of their face or in their neck.
I would advise not jumping into a deep plane facelift as a first facelift as it is like taking a sledge hammer to lift the face in my opinion. It may cause too much nerve damage and soft tissue swelling to access the deeper planes. I have heard of ladies who still have residual numbness or swelling in the side of their face or in their neck.
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@MissOrange does the scar go behind the tragus? I am so worried about the scar and it being noticeable.
Hi @catlover6, the incision is a few mms in front of the tragus. You make a good point. Ideally an incision should be hidden behind the tragus; fortunately I am not scarring too obviously in front, it just looks like a vertical crease.
Have you been able to source prednisolone to prevent postop swelling? I would not undergo any facelift without prednisolone.
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Here are my just over 6 months selfies without makeup. There is a slight downturn at the mouth corners but not noticeable from the front. I look younger than 26 in a t-shirt, shorts and trainers and certainly not 56. I have to be careful when I go out without makeup as I get treated like a kid! I literally fit into a size 11 yo boy's linen blazer or age 12/13 girl's clothing. I am that tiny. I keep wanting to go to university to study Korean or work in a hospital again as a junior doctor but I think my mind is playing tricks on me as it sees a young face in the mirror. It is like transitioning from old to young in looks as if I want to look my 'soul' age.
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I came across a Vogue cover selfie of Martha Stewart at age 81! You mean I have to keep fighting aging for the next 25 years to reach age 81 and look as good as she does?
@MissOrange - I've been reading your posts for a couple of years thanks for all the detailed information!
I like to seek your advise if you think there is age limit when it comes to bone facial contouring. Do you think 38 years old is abit too late to do this? Worried about facial sag post op. I see you recommended Girin too for facial contouring, if it doesn't take too long to reply, could You advise why Girin? Thank you!
I like to seek your advise if you think there is age limit when it comes to bone facial contouring. Do you think 38 years old is abit too late to do this? Worried about facial sag post op. I see you recommended Girin too for facial contouring, if it doesn't take too long to reply, could You advise why Girin? Thank you!
Hi @Everly07, 38 should be fine but you would need a facelift either at the same time or after you have deswelled. I recommend Girin as I befriended a mature Asian American who had zygoma reduction at Girin and her face became smaller. She chose to have a FL at the same time. We facetimed and I saw her b&a photos. She went from a round flat face to a smaller 3D face. The surgeon is the only one in his clinic who does the bone contouring and the other does eyes so there is zero chance of a ghost surgeon or a junior doing the op. I had a consult there and it was pricey for me even with the discount for mentioning a former patient who referred me. I decided my face cannot tolerate foreign bodies so would not tolerate titanium plates or screws and it would be impossible for me to remove them once back in the UK. If you have atopy allergies, then I would not advise any foreign body implants, permanent sutures or screws.
Yes I have been able to get some Prednisolone, so I will take them to try and reduce the swelling quicker.
I thought that the scar was supposed to go behind the tragus? I think that’s what I was told anyway. I guess it could be worse if it went in front of the ear. I will have a word with them before the procedure, to see what they say.
@MissOrange what do you think of ASPS's SMAS incision placement of "before the hairline" vs other clinic's "behind the hairline"? Also, what do you think of V.LIF? They are a new clinic and claims they are the SMAS expert? Thanks.
Hi MissOrange, Thank you for posting this thread and for sharing your experience. You look beautiful 
MissO I note from side view your mouth corners are droopy whereas mine are droopy from front view which I intend to fix
Hi @BabyQ, ideally the incision should be buried in the hairline or the hairline should be shaved and then the incision made so the hair then grows over the scar. I have not heard of V LIF clinic.
You may want to look into botox to DAO muscle.
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