COSMETIC SURGERY

Myla.... I'd like a lower facelift, but a surgeon told me it was a big operation, so I had fillers (£700 for 2 visits, 2 weeks apart). I like the result.

I had a facelift on the lower part of my face and was glad I did it. However, I was not prepared for how intense the surgery and recovery time was. Because of that, I wouldn't do it again but have used other means like Botox and facial fillers. I like the results of these and they are much less intense than surgery.

Lisa Lou I also paid for a breast reduction but am in my 60s. Couldn’t afford it when I was younger. I’m only small and was totally out of proportion and so uncomfortable and self conscious. Now like you I can buy bras anywhere and feel much better. Lucky you that your husband supported you. Mine snorted and sneered when I told him even though it was my own money. Damaged an already poor relationship.

Yes and why not but I can’t afford it. I have, however my upper teeth are implants and I love them, money well spent. I feel if you work hard for your money and you can afford and that’s what you want then go for it.

Kacee.... well done on losing all that weight!

I had a breast reduction nine years ago, I had HH cups and severe back pain. I had it done privately and it cost a small fortune. My husband had received an inheritance and he paid for it for me. I have to say my initial reason for having the op was back and shoulder pain, along with constant headaches. Funnily, I look back on it and am still amazed at how much it changed my life. I had never been able to buy dresses easily - if they fit the top, they hung on my, if they fit the bottom...well, they did not fit the top. Bikinis were an impossibility. I have a small frame and the huge boobs were making my life really hard, but I had been living with the didn't really think about it.
After the op, I discovered a whole new world. I could buy bras anywhere, I could buy dresses, I could wear a bikini...
All I can say is that I had the op at the age of 43. I just wish I could have had it at the age of 25.

Thank you Riverwalk & Lovebiegecardies.
Never heard or blading thing but will look into it.
The practitioner who I was considering does mainly work after breast reconstructions so is very experienced.
I'll try Maybelline first but I wonder if it will come off in the sea/pool. Worth a shot.

I have no qualms about having a little cosmetic surgery done for pure vanity reasons!.
What I would like to know is, how does one go about finding a really good cosmetic surgeon?.

Yes and No. Had a gastric band fitted after unsuccessfully trying to loose weight after After myThyroid was removed and I put on 4 Stone, worked at first but then started to pile on weight again later found out it had slipped but didn't fancy having another go! So even though I am on a low carb and protein diet I am still over weight . So at time Yes, now No.

I have had upper and lower lids done, face lift, breast lift and tummy reduction. Yes, there was pain after for a while, but well worth the effort. I'm told I look ten years younger and I'm very happy with that.

Who wants to look old and haggard if you don't have to??

I am with Goldengirl on this. My looks and face are what they are. That is me. Far from perfect, but unique. I have got used to the reflection I see in the mirror over the years, I can see my mother and grandmother there, and my sons. The lines show that I laugh and smile a lot. I can live with that.

When I was 21 I had a rhinoplasty, now called a nose job. I had a Roman nose. School had been a misery being called names and I was always very self conscious that I would ever be caught in profile. I was referred to a consultant plastic surgeon who simply asked "how long have you had this?" and surgery was arranged. I didn't have to wait long (this was the early '70's), the op was straightforward and the result immediately obvious. It was the best thing I have ever done. I never looked back or gave any other body issue more than a fleeting thought. It makes me so happy just to be ordinary.

I would love to have my breasts reduced and lifted back to their proper place. I won't get it done though. It's major surgery and too risky.

I haven't, and aren't considering it at the moment. But as with everything in life, I'd never say never.

I haven't but wouldn't mind a bit of a lift, particularly bilateral blepharoplasty.

Craftycat have you considred microblading? A young 30-something colleague who had very sparse eyebrows (never plucked) had hers done - cost about £350. They look fantastic and she's very pleased.

Microblading is very different from the old-style tattoos, which look like painted-on tadpoles; worth investigating.

I (now 75) had upper and lower Blepharoplasty, done by a very reputable eye surgeon (cost £2900) and never regretted it. The eyes are the most important part of your face.
Be careful in the choice of your surgeon and he does not have to be in Harley Street!

I had a facelift 12 years ago when I was 60. I didn't "need" it according to friends, but having modelled in the 60's have always been excruciatingly appearance conscious and I was looking, according to me, decidedly jaded. Having received a substantial inheritance, I took the plunge, and was soooooooo glad I did it. Although I have some wrinkles, eyelids look terrific and have no bags. I don't have that tight look, it seems quite natural. I have stayed looking a good 10 years younger and always will. I paid for a top surgeon, after all it is your face. I healed very quickly, and no-one can see any scars etc. I have never made a secret of it and was very open and upfront which has enabled several people to ask as many questions as they needed so that they could do the same thing too. The only pain I felt was having the stitches out around my eyes. Astonishingly pain free. I was really surprised. If anyone needs info, please message me, I am only too happy to answer questions. Apart from having my lovely son it is one of the best things I ever did. It gave me back my confidence at a time when it was very low.

I’ve had my upper eyelids done 6 months ago. Very pleased with the result. Feel much more confident.

I would like my double chin removed. I have lost 4 stone and want too lose another couple then I will look into it.

I had some of those little brown birth-marks removed, when I was young and an aspiring singer/dancer. They were on my face and I felt self-conscious about them.

I few years ago, I had another removed, as it was on the back of my neck, where I could not see if it was changing at all, and where it caught on a necklace any time I wore one.

Obviously, this is the light end of cosmetic surgery, but why not have things you consider blemishes removed?

I've considered it because I've had awful bags under my eyes for many years. Saw a consultant at the time who ashamedly told me it was the 'ageing process'. Pathetic. Fact is I'm much too cowardly and have learned to live with the downside. Happily I don't think of it at all but the mirror is a constant 'ugh'

I've never had cosmetic surgery but always hated my nose which I think is too big for my face - however, I found a nice husband who thought I was beautiful so it can't have been that bad!
After a recent fall I broke my nose - it doesn't look too bad, is straight and I can breathe through but it has got me pondering again.
To Craftycat have you tried Maybelline Tattoo Brow? You paint it on however thin or thickly you like, then peel it off and it stays on reasonably well for a few days. It would come off in the shower but I've found it to be fairly successful.

I have no eyebrows- never plucked them either.
I am seriously considering having them tatooed as if I get hot or wet- & I do get VERY hot a lot- they wash off. I have tried every brow pencil on the market - even LFF &they all wash off.
I hate the permanently surprised look of being eyebrowless.
Anyone had it done as I want to know how much it HURTS- I am not brave & needle phobic but I am very tempted.

Yes! Plastic surgery between two of my toes when a rogue mole grew into a big squashy thing

At the age of 64years - I had a double blepharoplasty 10 years ago in Dubai by a reputable surgeon. cost £3500, worth every penny. I took just 4 days to heal enough to travel home without sunglasses and have never had any problems. when I went for the consultation I asked the surgeon what he would recommend to enhance my tired look ( I couldn't afford a face lift) his reply was " If you can only afford one thing,get your eyes done as this is the most ageing thing on a persons face when eyelids droop and bags appear under eyes" So I would say do what you can to make your self happy but get a reputable surgeon even though they cost a bit more.