Greetings,

I Need Some Feed Back Ladies, Please. I'm 38 And I've Lost 152 Pounds . So My Face Was Really "full" Now It's Thin. In The Last Year I've Notice The Smile Lines And Deep Lines Arond My Eyes, Puffy Eyes, That I Didn't Have Before. It Really Bothers Me When I Look In The Mirror. I'm Considering Botox, Restalyne Or Juvederm To Fill In Those "lines".

Yes, We Have Bills And We Both Work. I'm Just So Depressed. I Like How I Look Body Image Wise ...now. It's Been A Long Haul.

Has Anyone Or Does Anyone Know Of Person That Has Done Any Of These And What Were The Results Like?

Thank You,

Sydneys Mommy

First and foremost
congratulations on your weight loss!!!


I have not known anyone personally that has had any of those procedures done but i watch some of the plastic surgery shows on tv. I say as long as you find a reputable doctor and financially you can do it i see nothing wrong with it.

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Jodie....Wife to Andrew (1995)
Mommy to Riley (2000) and Wyatt (2003)

Wow - Jodie - that's an incredible accomplishment. You should be proud! I've been struggling with weight issues for years - only should lose about 40 more or so, but YAY for you!

I don't know anyone who's had that sort of thing done,but my sister had a breast reduction last year. She was always quite big on top & felt self-conscious, had a hard time getting clothes to fit, etc. She finally dug up the money to get it done - she was 45 - and let me tell you she is SOOOO happy. She feels much better about herself now.

Sometimes it's not an issue of vanity, but of taking care of some things that are whittling at our self-esteem. A little thing that might be holding you back can make a huge difference in how you see yourself and then how you approach the world. I'm sure part of the lines are because the skin on your face was stretched, and now you are thinner. Just like some people have to get skin removed around their waist after major weight loss, you might need a similar thing to your face to get the full benefit of your remarkable accomplishment. I'd look into it. It could be an investment in a whole new outlook for you.

Congrats on your weight loss!!! Wow, I'm in awe of you. I can't even take off the 10 pounds I need to lose (I gained 10 pounds from early menopause at age 42).

I haven't had a face lift, but my MIL had the comprehensive face lift done over 10 years ago. It made a real difference and she was in her early 70's at the time. The plastic surgeon did say that the younger you get it done, the more that can be done/the results will be better.

It doesn't hurt to get a consultation. Just make sure you get a plastic surgeon with good personal recommendations from people who live near you as well as board certified, etc.
Get the consultation and you will find out what your various options might be.