I always had a round face and full cheeks until my weight loss.  The last 20 lbs or so seemed to drain the fullness right out of my face and my jowls sagged and there are wrinkly hollows under my cheeks.  I look so much older than I did.  My body is wrinkly too but I can cover that with clothing and fortunately I kept my boobs!  I decided about six weeks ago to get a facelift.  I had a couple consultations with local surgeons *****commended a face/neck lift and fat transfer to the nasolabial lines.  Cost--about 13K as an outpatient procedure and no guarantee that the fat transfer would be permanent.

I started looking at overseas as an option and a couple names kept popping up as good for faces.  I decided on Alejandro Lev in Costa Rica.  He does mostly faces, some breast, nose, tummy tucks, but the surgery is in a hospital and then you are cared for in a recovery house for two weeks.  I sent him some photos and he says that he thinks that I will hava a very nice result with a face/neck lift and Restylane in the nasolabial lines (which would have to be renewed in about six months since it's not permanent.)  He said he did not think I need my eyes done but that a brow lift would make me look less tired.  Since my hair is still thin from the VSG and I have a high forehead, I will wait until my face-to-face consultation before deciding on the brow lift.  Cost will be about 9000 US, including airfare, surgeon, anesthesiologist, overnight nurse, hospital costs, recovery house, and a petsitter for two weeks to look after my dogs. 

Looking forward to it and I'll keep you all posted on the process-surgery is on Dec. 1.

 

PLEASE keep me updated.  Lower face work is next on my list.  Very curious about pain level and recovery time.  Best of luck.

Just wanted to wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery!

Wishing you the very best recovery and results! Please keep us updated on your procedure and experience. I am considering some face work as well and have read some very good things about this Dr.

I had my VSG in Mexico and would not hesitate to do plastics abroad. I can completely relate - just as my pants went from a 16 to a 6 my face deflated to. I had Juvederm done in Sept - love the results - but may want to op for a long term solution by doing a neck/face lift in the future.

Sending good vibes and prayer your way!