Cosmetic surgery - would you, have you?

I had cosmetic surgery at the age of thirty. It was a nose reshape and the best thing I ever did. Friends relatives had said I was 'stupid' what was wrong with what I already had?
It gave me confidence to get out into the world and 'go for it' which I did when previously believing people had looked at the 'nose' before looking at the person behind the 'nose'.

I had a face lift when I was 48, I’m now 75. I aged very badly and had awful eye bags. I’ve never thought of myself as vain but looking in the mirror was so depressing. I did a lot of research for a good surgeon, and I was delighted with the subtle results. No one ever asked me if I’d had work done, just things like you look well, have you been on holiday? I never felt a second of pain, just discomfort for a couple of days. Obviously it didn’t last, but I’m often mistaken for someone younger so in a way I’m still reaping benefits. Really pleased I had it done, it gave me my confidence back. I certainly wouldn’t consider any more cosmetic surgery now, couldn’t afford it anyway!

I have had botox three times over the years in my forehead and around my eyes. I have also had fillers around my mouth and cheeks. All made me look and feel much better and younger. The results are instantaneous. The good thing is they don't make you look as if you have had a face lift. The cost is around £300 a time.

My daughter in law who is actually very pretty is showing a lot of lines now and I long to advise her to try fillers and botox, but as I am her mother in law and not her mother she might think I am interfering.

Oh I forgot to say that I would have liked a nose job years ago, as I have one like Jane McDonald or Davina McCall. My friends all said why bother, its a perfectly good nose. Yes, but they all had small noses themselves!

I wouldn't ever have a facelift, surgery is, as others have said, all down to who you use and can have variable results. It is also painful and involves anaesthetic. However I am considering having some fillers just to make things look better but look more natural. I think if you can afford it and you want to do it, then be careful and get lots of good advice, pick a proper clinic and go on recommendations.

Personally I would never have anything injected in my face be it fillers or Botox.... just don’t like the thought of it, I would have micro needling done though....

I did have this done I think it was back in December was due to have another treatment eight weeks later but because of lockdown couldn’t but then they emailed me in March saying I could go for the treatment and I emailed them back and said how can I do that when we’re still in lockdown and the situation is no different now than it was back in January/February I had no reply...l had the FSR... can’t see any real difference to be honest and it cost £250...

I could do with a facelift, but I wouldn’t.

A good example of the dangers can be seen when you compare Felicity Kendal with Penelope Keith. Felicity Kendal has had so much surgery that she now looks entirely plastic. I don’t know if Penelope Keith has had surgery or not - I would guess not - but she looks natural and good for her age, much better than the younger Kendal.

I wouldn't mind having my teeth done, all straightened and whitened and gleaming, with a few crowns here and there!

I have scars on both legs following essential surgery at age 11 I was asked by the surgeon if I wanted plastic surgery on them! I’d had 3 operations by then as one leg had to be corrected twice so the answer was definitely no! Might have been different if it had been my face or somewhere more noticeable.
I quite happy with the way I am other than my weight and often get thought as younger than I am although I don’t think that will last as I get older.
Each to their own I say

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Yes - in fact I am two days post-op from upper lid blepharoplasty! At 48 I felt I looked considerably older with very heavy lids which made me look permanently tired/angry/grumpy.

My face mask is my friend. It covers my miserable looking mouth, my wrinkled upper lip, and best of all, my jowls. I may never take it off.

Not face lift or anything similar- dont need to, our family have 'young genes' but might consider a tummy tuck maybe, if it was safer for me..(have clotting problem so on lifelong warfarin) or if money was no object...??

Chocolate mango- you must tell us later how it progresses etc.?

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I wouldn't risk a general anaesthetic for cosmetic surgery. I would have non-invasive cosmetic procedures if I could afford it though, but I have many, more important financial priorities.

Chewbacca
I wish I hadn't looked at this thread. Once you've seen that photo you can't unsee it. Whatever was she thinking of.

No, necessary treatment is bad enough.

On medical grounds I say go for it.
Pure vanity no. Watch a program called Botched!

Annarmp, I am the opposite of you, it horrifies me that anyone would have fillers and such, I would rather not know if mine got anything done, I think it’s stupid messing about because of vanity, the thought of having bacteria injected, you couldn’t pay me enough. We all get old, gracefully looks better anytime. However if you have huge sticky out ears or a parrot nose or your boobs are resting on your waist making you back ache, that’s different, a necessary medical procedure.

Do dental implants count ? Has anybody had them done?

Yes SueB20. After losing my top teeth in my twenties, I had dental implants three years ago. All top teeth done. I have to say it was painful, but the result is definitely worth it. No more denture!
I also have Botox and fillers. It’s easy for people to presume one must be vain to have these procedures, but for me, it’s given me so much confidence back. As long as you don’t go overboard and end up looking startled for months on end, it’s ok. As others have said, you must find someone who knows what they’re doing.

I wish I'd gone for an eyelid lift, the lid of my left eye has 'relaxed' so that one eye looks smaller than the other just because the lid has drooped over it.|
|I also wish I'd had my teeth fixed, but was fearful that if anything went wrong and they all had to be removed I wouldn't be able to cope with dentures. They really are a mess, my teeth!
But I didn't and at 82 I think its a bit late now.

I agree with BigBertha1.
Some celebs look ridiculous,soooo over the top.
I think Michael Jackson totaly spoilt his natural looks,he was a handsome young man before going under the knife so many times.