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I was at a wedding once that was attended by Joan Rivers, her daughter and her mother. They looked like clones, honestly, when they were not together you couldn't tell which was which. Is this good or bad, I don't know!:1rotfl:

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Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 786610)

Eye doctor's office is thataway------>

Katie - I have that second chin - runs in the family. I always thought I'd spend some of the inheritance from my Mother to get it lifted back in place. Then I watched the procedure on line - and had an interesting discussion with an old friend from Naples, FL who had done it. While it does look great, she developed a very nasty infection after the surgery and was on massive antibiotics for over 6 months. That cured me from wanting the lift.
I know you are single and want to put your best face forward. I would urge you to look honestly at the rest of your body and realize that aging is just natural. Anyone who is going to be attracted to you in the coming years will love you for who you are - not what you look like.
Save your money and come spend more time here in TV. You'll quickly see that "love is in the air" and the guys have double chins too.

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Originally Posted by katerogers (Post 668373)

It looks like there is no middle ground here. Of course, the Joan Rivers look is not my goal. Actually, what convinced me to go through with it was after reading the Sky magazine on a recent Delta flight. The whole issue was dedicate to the best doctors in the United States. Under the 'Plastic Surgeon' category (and the picture on the front of the magazine) the number 1 guy was a Mark Constantine. I just assumed he lived in LA or Miami or Palm Beach. You can imagine my surprise when I discovered he had an office in Nashua, New Hampshire - only an hour away from me - What were the odds?

Senior Citizen - Remembering your grandmother as 'granny' although a wonderful sentiment is exactly why I'm motivated to do this. I would rather my grandchildren remembering me as 'My Nana who held up well"

Newbeginnings - Thanks, I was hoping to hear more of these responses. Actually, I'm surprised that at the Villages - with so many at an age where we would like our outside to look a little more like our inside more would be willing to admit they had had work done and could tell me what it did for them. I'm hoping the effect is not so drastic as to end up looking like the Joker, but, to where people you know think you have a live-in facialist (is that even as word?)
Parker - You just have to know how to cock your head before the shot. But, thank you for the compliment
Hope2soon - Excruciatingly painful? None of my research has suggested that. I fact most every article suggests you might feel only mild discomfort. Did you have work done?

Katie

Hi Katie, My son lives in Raymond and my sister in Kensington, so I would be very interested to hear what happens in your consult with Dr. Constantine, I have a turkey neck I would love to get rid of. Christina

If you get it done, do it for yourself, not anybody else.

Where I currently reside, Newport Beach, I have seen the excellent (can't tell), good (can tell but it looks great), the bad (overdone) and the ugly (botched). Whatever you do, check out past work by the surgeon, his track record with patient complaints/problems and whether or not he is board certified. They have before and after photos of past patients. Usually the receptionist and other women who work for the surgeon have had work done for free by the surgeon. They are essentially walking billboards. The surgeon may also refer you to a past patient or two. A good surgeon will also advise you as to how good a candidate you and how good your outcome might be based on your skin, facial structure and the like. Also, it may take a year or two for your surgery to "settle" into its final look.

Above all, remember, there is risk with any surgical procedure!

I went in for a face lift. Doctor saw what what underneath and put it back down.

I'm a plastic surgical nurse practitioner. Worked in surgery with the plastic surgeon for many, many years. A face lift is not a difficult surgery and recovery is fairly easy. A neck lift is more complicated and recovery is a bit more involved. Both surgeries can have beautiful results in the proper surgeons hands. You must do your due dillagence in looking for the right doctor. If you are in good health, you should have no problem recovering. If you are a diabetic or smoke = that can cause more risk. I would never schedule a patient for a face lift if they smoked. A face lift is a very good option for the person who wants to look as young as they feel!

Just don't do whatever John Kerry had done.
I hope he is not sick.
He looks bloated.
If you compare photos from a few years ago when he had laugh lines he looked a lot better.

Doctor Doctor Doctor! In large cities that have some of the best and will show you before and after photos. They also have patients that will share their experiences with you. I would not have mini or laser anythings done. If you go for it go for it all the way. There are pain meds today. My niece is RN for plastic surgeon in Chicago. Wonderful work being done and it lasts for 10 years. If done correctly it will make you look 5-10 years younger and really look well rested. eyes are critical to having that well rested look. Good luck and research before you make a move

I like the idea of a "group discount"!....
Maybe we can recover together so no one would stare at our bruises!
Karron
(just kidding)

I speak for a large demographic. Spend the $$ on the tatas.

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Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 787101)

Just don't do whatever John Kerry had done.
I hope he is not sick.
He looks bloated.
If you compare photos from a few years ago when he had laugh lines he looked a lot better.

Cisco, that eye of yours notices everything.:laugh:

The post about infections is something to think about.

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Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken (Post 820859)

I speak for a large demographic. Spend the $$ on the tatas.

Well....
There are times that you have to look at her face..... if it's all wrinkled, what good are "tatas"?
(You could just get to big soft pillows!)
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