Cosmetic procedures

I went to see a cosmetic surgeon when I was fifty about the terrible bags I had developed under my eyes. He told me there was nothing wrong with the bags under my eyes, that the problem was loss of fat on my face. He said it is normal to lose fat on the face with aging. I am very slim, eight stone and my face had become haggard and gaunt. He recommended a fat transfer. He took fat from my tummy and put it in my face. The result was fantastic. Everyone commented how well, healthy I looked. I am glad I did it because fourteen years later it’s still there!

Just be careful with the provider you choose to get fillers etc done. Far too many cowboys out there who took a short course and offer little to no follow up. Also the long term results of lip fillers in particular can be a bit hit and miss: its worth getting some professional advice from a make up artist on what you can do to make them look fuller with products first before moving straight to the fillers.

Sometimes quite simple things make a difference. I have hypothyroidism and have very few lashes - I plucked up courage to try some Russian lashes recently and an eyebrow tint and feel great. No more smudged mascara (especially on holiday). It's literally opened up my eyes.

Very interesting post Mande. I lost some weight last year and although my face is not too bad, my poor neck has really suffered, yet I still have a 'tummy' with plenty of fat on it! What is the proceedure called as I would be very interested in having it done?

I watched Jane Fonda and Robert Redford last night in Our Souls at Night.
Jane Fonda was nearly 80 when the film was made.
She looked about 50 but what made her look young wasn’t her face so much as her figure and the fact that she moved very gracefully and had amazing, upright posture.

If I could afford it I would have fillers done in a flash! Just on my ‘marionette ‘ lines.
Each to their own.

lizzypopbottle -the fat cheek look isn't from fillers, they are actually cheek implants that people have done to give a more "apple" youthful look, which really doesn't work. My DD has these "apples" naturally and hates them!
I've really enjoyed reading the comments on this thread and hearing that generally those who have had stuff done have been happy with it. Those who are critical all I will say is ask yourself why you dye your hair, wear your DGD's clothes, go to the hairdressers, wear make-up etc???? I think its because you want to make the best of yourself that you can, the same as those of us who go the cosmetic procedure route. Bit glass house and stones what what what. Thank you everyone, as I said I've enjoyed this thread a lot.

Windyweather, it is called a fat transfer. My tummy and my face were very painful to touch for a couple of weeks but the operation is well worth it.

Teeth make a difference to how you eat as well as how you look, so it is different to having fillers. What would stop me is the thought of having something artificial put into my body.

Ive had dermal filler, Botox and my disappearing upper lip filled. The female doctor who does it is very well qualified, scrupulous re hygiene and as much an artist as a doctor. She recognises I would look ridiculous with very full lips for eg and the effects are subtle. I can express a full range of emotions. I’m having my teeth whitened next month after a pupil said he could tell I smoked “I can tell by ya teef “. I haven’t smoked for many years

I'm curious to know where people find information about procedures other than a website or a clinic

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