Cosmetic surgery / fillers

Germanshepherdsmum

GardenofEngland

Germanshepherdsmum did you not read the thread title!
I'm sure we all know about first world problems as well!

Of course I did, and all the posts too. Just seems a tad shallow at the moment don’t you think? On second thoughts don’t answer that.

Well yes, I will answer that. The situation in Ukraine is beyond distressing and I’m sure we all feel huge sorrow for the ordeal these poor people are going through and wish we could do something to help them. But how will my not having fillers or Botox help the situation? Or perhaps you think we should all be sitting indoors wringing our hands and bewailing their plight? It is possible to do more than one thing at once you know.

Siptil1983
Thank you for your reply. I was starting to feel like I must be an awfully shallow vain person, as people seemed massively aghast by the idea of any cosmetic intervention lol

@Are we there yet
Yes I totally agree. I wouldn’t be doing it to look like a teenager or a young person as some have suggested is the reason people do it. I do look a bit grumpy and sad though even though I’m not ! So I’d like to do something to improve that a bit

Garden of England. Funnily enough I think the threat lift procedure makes me feel more nervous than a face lift but I don’t know why it does.
My face is more saggy than liney and I’ve definitely lost a bit more volume on one side than the other too lol

No chance.I am not embarrassed to look my age and don't even colour my hair although I don't have that much grey hair yet in spite of being 65.I have much more important things to spend my money on.

I would love to have youthful, smooth skin again, but tbh I think the rest of my body would spoil the effect! Be happy that you are well and mobile and embrace the ageing process, your lines represent your life and experiences. Also, nothing lasts for ever and I think If you start with these treatments, you have to make sure you can afford to continue, otherwise you will probably look worse than when you started.

Sorely tempted and have been for years - it’s my neck the rest of my face that’s aging I can live with
I use Nuface and prai but alrhoiugh ok it doesn’t do much
I would have ultra therapy or other treatments to form up things but not a lift - I do think k many people have those with all the non invasive alternatives
You have to have the money to keep going though
Fillers no way
And Helen Mirren ? How is her jawline so tight - come on - I wish she would own up !
When you’re older I think it’s harder to get results and the secret is start early with small tweaks

Just watched an item on lunch time news. The reporter in Moscow looked awful. Teeth so so so white, bright red lipstick with cupid bow so defined that made her teeth look massive. No thank you, no fillers, surgery for me, not even teeth whitening.

Absolutely not. What is the point? Everything on the inside is still old unless you are going for multiple transplants. Vanity, vanity all is vanity.

My daughter isn't even 50 yet but she has had all sorts of stuff done. She has a friend who has done the training so she pays just for the products used and returns the labour costs in favours for her friend. It does look good but I wonder how long it will last before she has to do it again. This time with her friend being fully qualified she would have to pay full whack.

Yes! I had really really dark circles under my eyes which no amount of concealer or sleep could rectify. I had tear trough filler and the difference is amazing. I don't wat to look 20 years younger just a more rested version of myself. It has given me such a confidence boost which is what it is all about in the end I think. Just research your practitioner thoroughly. The lady I see is amazing - she doesn't just charge and pump in filler by the ml but every consultation is designed specifically for each client's needs. I don't advertise the fact I've had anything done as there is still so much prejudice against these sort of procedures not helped by many celebrities strange results but I have had many compliments saying how well I look. It is an ongoing expense as the filler gradually dissolves over time but I will keep it up as long as I can afford it!

GardenofEngland

Germanshepherdsmum did you not read the thread title!
I'm sure we all know about first world problems as well!

Of course I did, and all the posts too. Just seems a tad shallow at the moment don’t you think? On second thoughts don’t answer that.

I am no oil painting but I have never been tempted to have any cosmetic surgery. People like Judi Dench, Camilla and Helen Mirren don't seem as if they have sacrificed themselves on the image altar and look much better to me than older ladies with shiny complexions, lips a haddock would be proud of and a permanently startled expression.

I have had Botox and fillers for several years before the pandemic. When l look back on those pre pandemic fotos l realize that l looked fresher and a bit more attractive. I have made a new appointment for April. Most people have small to moderate amounts of filler and Botox that do not look obvious and it is annoying that we get clumped together with the women who ruin their faces with ridiculous looking treatments. No-one would ever know unless l told them or they compared a before and after pic. That is fine if it is not for you.....but it is for me and it makes me more confident and happy.

Each to their own. I'd never want Botox or fillers after seeing so many grotesque results on the TV especially those pneumatic lips.
I wouldn't have a face lift either but only because I'm a coward but if I personally saw the results of a Judy Murray type treatment on somebody I knew then I would be sorely tempted. Why wouldn't anybody like to look and feel better if they could?

Germanshepherdsmum did you not read the thread title!
I'm sure we all know about first world problems as well!

Let’s not miaow ladies!! Each to their own, so long as you are happy. Personally I think water, fresh air and sleep are the best beauty treatments and they are free! Follow up with good diet and a smile and you will knock ten years off.

Talk about first world problems!

I had a lower face thread lift in January it was uncomfortable to have done and I think I was too old (66) for this procedure as you do need to have more fat in your face. I did have the smallest threads they make! Daughters tell me I do look fresher and my jawline is sharper but I can still feel the threads and I wouldn't do it again. Next time a proper face lift and upper lid surgery. ...when I have money to spare. I have had some filler in the lines around my mouth and from my nose but I wouldn't have them again as I feel they are a bit lumpy! Can't see them but when you press the skin you can feel them. What I will have again is profhilo injections they just hydrate your skin, last about 3 months and just make you look fresher

I’ve had Botox 3 times a year for the past 10 years due to permanent facial palsy. I’ll be honest it’s not something I’d of ever of had normally, although I have it to try to even my face out she puts a bit in my number 11 lines and for migraines and I have to say yes my skin or rather lack of wrinkles is a bonus so would recommend Botox but quite frankly would never go near fillers. I was also lucky enough about 8 years ago to be given an upper eye lift on the NHS due to my palsy to even my droopy eye out (both were done at the time) and was extremely pleased with the outcome, very natural and nobody knew, just said I was looking good and palsy was looking better. I would love to have another eye lift done again as I feel I need it and would recommend it to anyone with heavy eye lids as long as it’s done by an extremely good consultant which mine was, doubt I’d ever be lucky enough to have it done on the NHS again but if I ever get the money together wouldn’t hesitate. One other thing I can recommend is micro blading of eye brows, as long as you find a really good artist it’s brilliant, wake up and eye brows are good to go.

BlueBelle

Can people not feel proud of themselves what ever age they are we re not meant to look 20 when we are 70/80 there is nothing sadder than someone pretending to be young Lulu looks ridiculous Pricilla Presley even worse a young girl face on an old gals neck
I do not admire anyone who is so vain that they need to try to make themselves look like a teen again

Be proud ladies every line every wrinkle has a story behind it be proud of what you are and who you ve become

I tend to age with you Bb but, alasI think it will be very hard for people to view wrinkles with pride, as every young woman I know (and their friends who I dont) from 20 -35y has had botox. They arnt ashamed to say so.

When I asked they said they would have what ever they needed in the future if they could afford it. They see it as maintenance. Along with straight whitend teeth and colour or straightened hair.

Society is very judgemental, and I dont see many, if they can pay, not following this trend into their dotage.

In fact, it will be a sign of prestige similar to the unnatural white skin and high hairline of the Elizabethan age, imv.

Anyway as others have said, procedures have improved so not everyone looks like Carol V.

The world worships youth and not wisdom.

Have had Botox for 20+ years and some fillers (don’t last long so don’t bother now). I would definitely have surgery, facial and body, if I could afford it which I never will be able to.

Sorry should read spotted the small lump

My friend had Botox injections. Developed a lump few months later fortunately she was seeing a consultant relating to another problem and he spotted the small. It had to be removed as it had become cancerous she was months after until it was sorted. No I would never have a face lift or Botox.

No I haven't had surgery, botox fillers or anything. I can afford it but it's not for me. I would never have anything like this unless I was disfigured in an accident
I use plain water and a flannel to wash my face. Baby wipes to remove makeup on the rare occasion I wear it, followed by a good rinse with water.
Have sensitive skin so water works just fine.