have you had any plastic surgery or plan on getting plastic surgery in the future?

Question

if so, which types of procedures have you had? what age did you start feeling old and didn't exactly like what you saw in the mirror and felt insecure? if not, do you plan to get any plastic surgery later and what specifically? whether they are minor or major improvements/enhancements,etc, name them? did it drastically change the way you feel? are you addicted to plastic surgery? what do you think about old people that get plastic surgery? (mainly for vanity purposes, not so much referring to necessary procedures in my question.) do you think it helps their confidence to stay youthful or are they in denial about their age? do you think these old people are as shallow/superficial as the young people that get plastic surgery? and all other opinions? thanks.

& do you still wear a lot of make-up or doll yourself up?

Answer 1

I've got my body and face, for the long haul, I'm afraid. I once
knew a woman whos' plastic surgeon did a bad job on her
face and also her bust. She showed me the scarring around
her bustline. And apparently this 'doctor' on whom I place the
term, loosely, didn't have the credentials or the experience
he claimed to have had. And to tell the truth, I think she would
have looked better if she'd left well enough alone. For she
had scarring and such on different areas of her face, that
were not supposed to have been there following her recovery.
She had another doctor for her bustline work. She was supposed to have had lifts to elminate the sagging. She had
the sagging, but smaller bust line as the result. So from that time on, I never even thought of having something done in the
future, if I should need it. And fortunately, I don't at this point.
Since then, I have seen some exposes on TV with
women who's plastic surgeries went wrong or just plain bad.
And it took other surgeries to follow to correct the mess the
first doctor had made. Apparently alot of women interested
in getting back more youthful looks, don't investigate the
doctors who plan to do the surgeries. And when they
end up with a botched up job, then they cry big tears.
The only old people I've seen who've had facial surgery are
in the entertainment business. You can tell who has had the
best work or the worst. People who have their eyes pulled to
the side to eliminate laugh lines or bags, often look rediculous. Case in point, Burt Reynolds, Kenny Rogers,
Wayne Newton, James Caan,and even Kirk Douglas. I think they should have let themselves grow old gracefully. Now Cary Grant had work and he must have paid a hefty price to look so good when he got old. Zsa Zsa Gabor and her sisters all had great work done over the years. Even Phyllis Diller looked good after she'd had some work done. And Elizabeth Taylor, well she looks more like a 55 year old, rather than a 75 year old. Even with a fuller face and figure. I
know many others have had surgery as well. It's all too
apparent when you see the botched up jobs of skin being
pulled too tight. The men seem to stand out more to me for
some reason. Maybe it's their little tiny eyes that they seem
to have, once the bags are removed and the skin pulled and
tucked behind the ears. I'm sure glad to see that the plumped
up lips with colligen is no longer a trend. I don't see it anymore. Some of those women looked like fish blowing bubbles. There's still one actress, Lisa Rennie or
something like that, claims her lips are her own. And yet
to me, she looks like a fan of colligen. No, I'm letting nature
take its' course. And besides not wanting to have a scarred
face or a pulled too tight one, I am afraid of the knife and I
don't think I could be paid enough to undergo all of the pain
I've seen women go through on TV to be beautiful in their own
eyes. I think if someone had a real deformity, that kept them
from having a good life, then that would be different and worth
considering. But to want to do it to shave off some years, I
think they'ed look better in the long run to leave well enough
alone. So no thanks, I'm keeping my same old comfortable
looks. Just like my hubby LOL.

Answer 2

I'm 51 and I must say I'm much more comfortable with myself and my looks than when I turned 40. For some reason at 40 it seemed like I just woke up with an old person looking back in the mirror.

I've never had plastic surgery and don't intend to. My chest is the only place I've even fleetingly thought about having surgery on. I think it's fine for those who want it and can afford it, if they are doing it for the right reasons. No amount of surgery can really change the person you are or make you happy. However, if you have something that particularly bothers you and having it fixed would make you feel better-go for it.

I've never worn much make-up, but when I go some place I put a little on. I wear face powder, but not liquid make-up. My mom's 72 and she still wears some too, she looks great-no surgery there either.

Answer 3

Yes and yes, it is proven via research that cosmetic surgery can do wonders for depression and to boost a persons self confidence.

I had my eyes "done" in 2000, I have had botox several times and if I can ever affford it I am going to get a tummy tuck and some more work on my face.

Because I am partially disabled I am not as active as I once was. I worked out every single day of my life, skied, swam, rode my bike ten miles a day, ran, worked out with weights, went climbing every weekend - and at 39 had the body of an 20 year old - better than most 20 year olds because the ones I see these days think as long as they are thin the muscle tones doesnt matter -

Then after my accident I havent been able to, I still ift hand weights regularly, and do other exercises but the body aint what it used to be or would be if I wasnt disabled -

So I will do the tummy tuck - the rest is still good, breasts where they should be, which might be attributed to the reistence workouts. I will also get rid of some wrinkles around the eyes when I can afford to -

Aging "gracefully" to me means looking and being the best you can be - and if you are still working it helps to look good and not have that "tired" look around your eyes.

There aint nothing wrong with "having a little work done" and for those of you who think anyone can tell, no they cant, not unless you overdo it and end up with no eyelids and your mouth stretched to your ears - thats just a bad surgeon -

Looking good on the outside helps me feel good on the inside, and I am not in denial about anything, I dont FEEL old so why should I look old?

Goldwing you are SO right and power to you for having the bags snipped off -

Answer 4

I am going to jump into this fray. Most of the examples cited don't need, haven't needed plastic surgery for they are the very lucky ones in life. A nip or a tuck here and there is nothing to be ashamed of..it can, and does, improve many things in life.
I inherited tendencies .... lies... I inherited BAGS under my eyes....so big at 55 that people asked me if I were tired, if I were getting enough sleep, etc. I deal with the public daily. I had them removed...it was fast, it was easy, and no scars...it took about 5-6 days to get back to work, sort of a vacation for me, pretty much pain free, and the results were...NO MORE BAGS under my eyes. Now, at 66, they are creeping back and I will not have it done again, for at 66, small bags are just fine. Anyone who ages prematurely can use some help here and there. A good surgeon is NOT going to do drastic things I have seen here in Southern California...the purpose of plastic surgery is to remove a few years here and there, not a compete plastic look...Like Joan Rivers (that is one scary looking face). Women are made to feel less than sexy if they do not have adequate breasts! NOT fair, but neither is life or advertising...so if a flat chested woman wants some help, who am I to criticise...you go with the flow. IF a few bucks can boost your confidence, then spend the bucks. Big deal. There is no need to place shame on keeping up an energetic look. Some seem to want an entirely new look , and as to what I have seen, it doesn't work..but a minor lift here and there is no big deal, and I am sure you have all seen many, you just didn't know it when you saw it. Successful surgery is not noticable. Goldwing

Answer 5

I think plastic surgery can help boost ones self esteem. I know Ive always felt uncomfortable about my breast size and I will one day have them augmented. One day after poppin out a few kids. Plastic surgery can be good up till a certain point. Those who are trying to get perfection have unrealistic goals and should not turn to plastic surgery for help. They will never be happy and will always want more and more until they have crossed that line and their nose melts off.

Answer 6

Not yet but I want it! I am 56 but won't go softly into the night! All I want is a neck lift.....it has this little "pooch" and I find it really gross.

Of course my family disagrees and keeps trying to scare me that I'll look like Michael Jackson or Kenny Rogers. I don't want anything dramatic, just the little "pooch" gone.

I got the information on the Life Style Lift, not as dramatic as a full face lift. Need to set up an appt for a consultation.

Perhaps I am in denial about my age but I feel like I'm 26, why shouldn't I look the best I can?

And yes, I still wear makeup, why wouldn't I? Am I supposed to go die because I'm 56? I feel like I'm in the best part of my life!

Answer 7

I am 79, I suppose some day I will, "Start feeling old," but right now I am too busy living. As far as plastic surgery goes, "What God has joined together let no man put asunder." I just live with what nature provided. The face that was good enough for my father is good enough for me. Now if you will excuse me I need to put on my mud pack and take a nap.

Answer 8

Next week I am beginning the first of many laser treatments. According to my insurance company these treatments are not considered cosmetic, but medical. I have horrid varicose veins in my legs and although to me it is more cosmetic, my doctor insists that it is medically necessary. I have fought these ugly, bulging veins for over 20 years and I don't like wearing shorts because of the veins. I will feel so much better about my appearance once the treatments are finished, but my doctor says that my legs will also feel much better. If my insurance would pay for some lipo, I would do it!

Answer 9

No way, Jose.

I think that people who get facelifts, eyejobs, liposuction, botox injections, etc. are people with very low self esteem. They have gone through life getting along on their looks without ever having developed their brains.

When the beauty fades, they feel as though they have nothing to offer.

Now, if one is in the theater or in films and their career is based on their looks, that's different. But the average person needs to feel comfortable and self-assured in all stages of life. Aging is part of it.

Answer 10

I'll let them say it for me. I can't think of anything to say, but agree with these quotes: the first one sums it up for me.

I'd like to grow old with my face moving.
Kate Winslet
Actress on why she would not consider cosmetic surgery.

Cosmetic surgery is terrifying. It never looks good. Those women look weird. They look in the mirror and think they look great, but they don't see what we see. I think it's hideous. They scare small children.
Model Jerry Hall

Actresses have to be able to frown.
Catherine Deneuve
Screen legend on why she is against cosmetic surgery.

It wasn't a fortune. It cost me the price of one-and-a-half Hermes handbags.
Anne Robinson
British TV personality on her cosmetic surgery.