Globetrotter 1,340 Posted August 18, 2013 How come nobody ever mentions neck lifts or jawline tightening or facelifts? Our faces lose a lot of volume, rapidly, and there really is such a thing as "WLS face", but nobody every mentions getting anything done? I'm young(ish) and the first thing I noticed after losing a significant amount of weight was the crepey pouch at my throat and a less-than-crisp edge to my jaw, deeper cheekbone lines and crinkling around the eyes. FU** THAT SHI*!!!! If there is a non-surgincal way of fixing it, please let me know, otherwise snippity doo dah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichiganChic 3,262 Posted August 18, 2013 Yeah, I'm 51, and I have a crepey gobble neck. I hate it. I'm getting mine fixed. I know of one person in the support group at my surgeons office who had it done, she is young (about 35) and she looks great. I need a lot of work done, and I'm thinking I'm going to start with that. It's the thing you can't hide with clothes...even turtles necks or scarves are not high enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Globetrotter 1,340 Posted August 18, 2013 Yeah, like I said I'm young(ish), early 30's, but this is on the to-do list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichiganChic 3,262 Posted August 18, 2013 There was a plastic surgeon at the last support group I went to. He said that often people who have lost a lot of weight don't really need face lifts, they need "contouring", meaning use of fillers. He mentioned the lines around the mouth and eyes, and said that you can use fillers to plump and lift. He showed pics that really looked great. However, I don't want my neck/chin filled back in, lol. Pretty sure that's going to require a knife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Globetrotter 1,340 Posted August 18, 2013 Yeah I've noticed that all the famous females who are complimented as "aging gracefully" never have anything overtly done to their faces, but do maintain a good jawline, that seems to be the key ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueJH 205 Posted August 18, 2013 So glad someone else mentioned this! I notice the lovely wrinkly sag of skin on my neck. So attractive! I'm still early in the process, 10 weeks out tomorrow, so I am going to wait awhile before doing anything. Definitely on my "to do" list though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen of Crop 1,104 Posted August 18, 2013 I'm thinking of starting with the filler around the mouth; but I did have a breast reduction and lift in May. It was easy, affordable and I couldn't be more thrilled! When I lost weight for some reason I had one breast that became significantly smaller than the other (not to mention very flabby). They removed 150 grams of tissue from one, 9 from the other!!! And then did the lift. It's all about moderation and not getting too crazy....but I may have my upper arms done next.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ballermom 803 Posted August 19, 2013 I'm 49 and also have loose skin under the neck. Got told though that I look younger! I do wish to get a BBL, TT, BA with lift I'm looking into them. I'm gonna work on my face afterwards, Starting with a Neck lift. All these one at a time. Funny when I looked into WLS didn't think I'd have to do plastic surgeries but now I'l be excited when i could afford to get some of these things done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AussieLady 521 Posted August 19, 2013 I had a brow lift and upper and lower eyelids as I looked like I had a constant frown. Thinking about getting my lower face lifted and neck done but my plastic surgeon said I needed to wait 8 months. I am 55, have lost 80 lbs. And my body, boobs etc are fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenandnow 514 Posted August 19, 2013 Yep, I've got the turkey neck too! Sucks, because my face actually looks younger with my weight loss (although I still have about 75 to go, so who knows - by then I could look like the crypt keeper). I've been doing some neck exercises, and I notice it's less 'crepey' if I stay hydrated, but it's still there. Some days I feel like taping the sides together behind my head just to smooth it out!! A neck lift is most definitely in my future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's all new 453 Posted August 20, 2013 I had a neck lift, eyebrow lift, and had my lower eyelids done. I'm 37 but with the volume I lost in my face didn't look very youthful - my surgeon said she removed the same amount of excess skin that she does on the average 65 year old. I'm very happy with my results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AussieLady 521 Posted August 20, 2013 I am really interested in the neck lift. How do they do that? Where are the scars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarsar 824 Posted August 21, 2013 Yep, I've got the turkey neck too! Sucks, because my face actually looks younger with my weight loss (although I still have about 75 to go, so who knows - by then I could look like the crypt keeper). I've been doing some neck exercises, and I notice it's less 'crepey' if I stay hydrated, but it's still there. Some days I feel like taping the sides together behind my head just to smooth it out!! A neck lift is most definitely in my future. You could try this! I wonder if it really works... http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Face-Neck-Lift-Dark/dp/B004BVYT2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377049165&sr=8-1&keywords=facelift+tape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenandnow 514 Posted August 21, 2013 You could try this! I wonder if it really works... http://www.amazon.co...s=facelift tape LMAO!!!! Well whaddya know, someone actually invented it!! I could have been a zillionaire! LOL! I can just see myself sitting in a meeting at work and !zing! my neck tape lets go and suddenly my saggy neck falls back down! How would I explain that?!?! 2 sarsar and Globetrotter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarsar 824 Posted August 21, 2013 LMAO!!!! Well whaddya know, someone actually invented it!! I could have been a zillionaire! LOL! I can just see myself sitting in a meeting at work and !zing! my neck tape lets go and suddenly my saggy neck falls back down! How would I explain that?!?! Didn't you see the picture? Her face looks perfect, I can't imagine that would happen!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
