Can’t tell you how relieved I am to see you back here sharing your life experience with us. I checked every day and was a little concerned thru the silence phase but knew you were in good hands and you did what you had to for your healing. You look as beautiful as always. Your research paid off and is a lesson to all of us. God gives us all the answers in His time. Hugs❤
@@maturemakeupmasterclass yes...the dr in San Diego was ridiculously expensive...also, will you elaborate how long your neck was tight?...thats the part that scares me...please respond because no one else has..thk u kindly
I’m getting ready to have a face lift in a few weeks and this video is extremely helpful. Most people are shocked to know that I just turned 60 this year. I work out 2-3 hours a day and I’m fanatical about my skin. Fortunately, I have no wrinkles and I inherited good skin genes. However, I’ve developed jowls and I’m over it. I spend an hour each morning and night on skin care and nothing is moving these jowls. Hence - it’s time for a face lift. Thanks for sharing. I’ve taken notes and this video will help me be better prepared.
You look great Michelle! I did mine in November! Greenville NC. Very pleased with my result! I’ve been following you and didn’t realize you were in North Carolina!
You look great! Had a Lifestyle Lift and my eyelids done 10 years ago and have never regretted it for one second. It will take awhile to be able turn your head to the side normally and some of the tiredness, nausea and lethargy are probably from having general anesthesia. Hope I get as good at applying my Seint makeup as you do one of these days.😊
You look beautiful, Michelle! So happy for you! Glad it went so well for you! You are helping lots of women who are thinking about surgery. BTW, I prayed for you the whole day of your surgery! I believe in the power of prayer!
Although I don't see myself getting a facelift, I found your story very informative and as always you deliver it with incredible transparency and honesty. You look incredible and totally look like you. I am sure you have helped many with their journey. Congratulations on your successful surgery. 🥰🎉
I’m so happy to see you! I got a little concerned when you didn’t post any videos after seeing your daily shorts. I’m so glad you’re doing well! You look beautiful as always, just refreshed l and no more of the “jowels” that I know bothered you so much. I know your RUclips family missed you, but you’ve got to take care of yourself and your family before visiting us. It’s also very common, maybe even expected, to experience a bit of depression after surgery , your surgery was 7 hours, that’s a big deal. Thanks so much for the update, great to see you back and appreciate you sharing your journey! I’ll be 55 in March, I’ve been considering an upper bleth, there’s no question I need it, my lids are almost hanging over my eye and seeing your journey removes some fear and anxiety. Glad you’re back!
My old Seint artist had left the company so I had them switch me to YOU as my artist and I finally made my first order since I was with my old artist like 3 years ago. Can't wait to get my makeup and brushes and use all the techniques you've been showing us in all of your videos!!! I really think I'm going to love this makeup now that I know how to use it correctly for a women who's turning 40 next month. You look AMAZING by the way!! I already thought you were gorgeous, but WOW WOW WOW you look just absolutely stunning now!!!
I absolutely LOVE your results. Beautiful! And as you said before, you were going for a natural look... a healthy woman of 50 look... and your surgeon knocked it out of the park! I'm 60, and will probably have to have a lower bleph because my mom and I both have hooded eyes that eventually impede vision. One of my concerns is that I'm a super-sweller. When I had wisdom teeth removed, my entire face swelled, I had two black eyes, my bruising was from eyebrows to upper chest. 😳 I'll be loading up on Arnica. But also hoping that my results are as amazing as yours. Thanks for giving us this Girlfriend's Guide. ❤
WOW !!!! We saw the before and then the after, cant wait to see your change in 2 more months. I think your surgeon should have all his patients watch your video. You have been so upfront, honest and informative. All your research and pre-op adherence to instructions have served you well. My son had a droopy lip when he was little. The pediatrician called it a "palsy", he no longer has it. You have been blessed to have the right surgeon, staff and family to care for you. {{{{{{{ Gentle Hugs }}}}}
11:41 You look beautiful!!! I didn’t start wrinkling, until 56. At 57, I’ve started, deep micro needling, with lazer, 3 times, once per month. So, far I’m impressed. Next, need to save for surgery…..😆😉
Thank for mentioning what was going in the world about the earthquake in Syria and caring. I have never seen a make up artist do that and delay things that are superficial based on the world’s circumstances. ❤
That's good that you were able to rest and have someone take care of you during recovery. I did it all on my own and still took care of my house and kids on my own.
@maturemakeupmasterclass Yeah, I just want to let those in this community that may be in the same boat as me that if you want something bad enough you'll make it work and you will survive.
Thank you for the detailed story. I watched the entire video, and I really enjoyed hearing all about your experience. Your surgeon did a great job! You look great and more confident (not that you seemed to lack confidence before the procedures). Years ago I had an upper blepharoplasty because I had a congenital droopy lid that was starting to obscure my pupil. And while he was working on me, I also had the area under my chin tightened because I had a genetic weak muscle under there (even though I was young and not overweight) that was creating a double chin. I was thrilled with the results. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! ( I also took Arnica and believe it really helped. I hardly had any bruising.) A month from today I’m going to have my face CO2 lasered to hopefully get rid of scarring from a skin disease. The doctor will be performing subsicion under the deeper scars to reduce/remove the depression in the skin. Then post-surgery, if I still have some skin depressions from scarring, he will subsize under the scar again and then fill the area with hyalauronic acid. If you don’t mind, would you please pray that my procedure is successful?
What a beautiful result! You look fabulous. ❤️Thank you so much for your transparency and genuineness. I have been thinking about Vertical lift. I have seen Dr. Karam’s work and wondered about his prices… OMG 😱. I just can’t justify that cost.
He is amazing at marketing which is why so many women know about him. He is also extremely talented. ❤ But I just couldnt. Maybe if I still lived in LA, but too hard from afar❤
I missed you! I’ve been praying for you. You look amazing. This was super helpful. Honestly it helped me realize I’m not ready for any surgery. I’m going to have a consult for some laser work and work on my skin first. I have been following you since you did my Seint/Demi color match. I haven’t missed a day of SPF since I found you and I love so many of the products you have recommended! So glad you are back dear lady ❤️
Oh PS: girl I had my routine Dr visit and the nurse was taking my vitals and I noticed her looking through my chart and entering into computer and she looked up at me and said I had to double check your age!! I’m 44 and you look amazing for 72!! I thought you were 40🙌🙌🙌🙌thank God for Seint and great skincare🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 made my day❤❤❤❤ and in my case NO SUN🙌🙌🙌😍😍🙋♀️
You look radiant (and you did befor e surgery too)! I’m new to your channel & want to thank you for your kindness and vulnerability in sharing about makeup, skincare, and aging. So much to say, too much to type here.. You are so good at thinking of all of the details - the whole time I was listening to you, I would be thinking, “well what about this____, Michelle??” And then you would start talking about each of those things! I’m not sure if I want to go down the road of cosmetic procedures, etc. it is a complicated decision. Sidenote: I have learned so much about putting makeup on my aging (almost 46) skin from you!! Thank you so much for consistently sharing affordable skincare and makeup options too- you are a gem and a half!😊
Be open minded and do whatever brings you peace. I was always open to surgery BUT in my 40s was planning on aging gracefully, whatever that means, and THEN menopause hit and game over! Estrogen depleted skin=sag, even on the body
@@maturemakeupmasterclass Thank you for your insight. I really appreciate the perspective you share--you don't make it an idol, but more a tool much like choosing to highlight hair or get braces, etc... I really didn't think I was going to feel like it was this big of a deal, but it seems like kind of a tangle of a moral minefield of a topic/decision for me.
Hi Michelle, So nice to see you back on this return video! You look so pretty and I can tell how successful your surgery is by just looking at this video. The doctor did a phenomenal job and you still look just like yourself! Quite an accomplishment since most people don't, in my opinion. I can say that this has been an exciting adventure for those of us following you on your journey. You have been so very brave throughout it all! Glad to have you back on RUclips again!! Prettier than ever.....
Thank you for sharing your journey with us, you look amazing, he did an amazing job. I also when to a Dr. in Raleigh and I left feeling very uneasy. So the process is challenging.
I am so absolutely thrilled for you your surgery came out absolutely spectacular you look exactly like you but an extremely better version exactly the way you should look you Bravo to your doctor and Bravo to you you did everything right this video was extremely informative to a lot of people who just go out in true somebody and end up with bad results I'm 66 years old and been holding off but I'm getting my eyelids done so I'm extremely excited you look absolutely stunning I'm so thrilled for you
Michelle!!!!! You look great and you have healed very quickly! Ninety-five thousand dollars. Whaaaat? I live in Salt Lake City, the best guy in town is in his 80s and during my consultation, he gave me a breast exam. hahahahahaha I'm not sure how much he charges because I had my surgery in Scottsdale and I was 45. I was not happy with my face for a long time but now I'm happy with it. I woke up during my surgery. They only did twilight. Now I'm 63. You look fabulous. It took me months!
Michelle so glad to see you! And you look even more beautiful than you did before, such great results! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience, it was fascinating! I’m so glad you still look like yourself, just a more rested version, if that makes sense!? But totally natural! Please take it slow you still have a lot of healing to do. 💐
What a great video and so much down to Earth advice. You look great already, I can only imagine how gorgeous it’ll be when you’re fully healed! Beautiful Michelle!
I'm sure I'll get some scathing comments but I'm an honest person and for ME, personally, I hope your comment about not being able to look at yourself one more minute was not meant as it sounded. I certainly hope that in my aging, I don't EVER get to a point where I can't stand to look at myself. The message might not be received well for those of us who are aging and simply do not have thousands to spend on a face lift. To ME, I could be in the minority but it sounded off putting and I have purchased products from you and watched a lot of your videos. I think your results are great-don't get me wrong. I especially love the results of your eyes. I really would like to have that done but alas, not sure now is the time. I think women need to keep in mind especially with the eyes, hooded eyes can interfere with vision, which would be a medical issue and covered by insurance. I'm glad you are healing well and achieved the results you desired. You look very refreshed.
I think you were very respectful and I appreciate all input and constructive criticism. I invite any woman alive to film themselves 6 days a week for 2-3 years solid and then see how they would feel about their face. I realize chose this career, but it only magnifies aging. I am almost sure if I wasnt on camera, for this career, I probably wouldnt have had surgery❤
@Mature Makeup Masterclass thank you for your response. Yes..I love to see the results. I really think you looked beautiful before and I certainly think you are beautiful now. The one thing I really like is your honesty!
Oh my goodness I’m day 14. Just saw your Korean skin care video. I had the lower face and neck along with fat transfer and CO 2 laser. Just now need suggestions on makeup You look amazing! I still have bruising and I am swelling. I had jowls. Marionette lines. Wrinkles I’ll be 60 in June. Sounds like we’re on same journey. Please advise
Congratulations for your bravery and I truly enjoyed listening to your journey. You're very honest and as both an RN & aesthetician/cosmetologist I found myself even learning a lot from hearing your details and experience. I had thyroid surgery and I could completely relate to the "drain" removal story- it was, even as a Nurse- rather shocked & freaked out by it happening to my own neck! But you look Fabulous. 👀 💜 Staying hydrated & perhaps that would help that shaky feeling & lightheadedness...but you're probably past that now. Thanks so much and continue to heal. Do your great videos about beauty & skincare!! I also love your incorporating Prayer. I too just believe in God's power and protection. 🙏 Deb
You look amazing! Thank you for all of this information and sharing your story. Celtic salt does not cause water retention like traditional salt because it has minerals, best to use all the time:) Also a magnesium supplement can help with regular BM. As to your energy are you getting enough protein. Latest research for older women is you need 1gram of protein per ideal body weight. I have to supplement with a grass fed whey protein powder. High quality minerals/electrolytes in your water have an impact on your energy too.
Your results are amazing. I had to leave before finishing. Will watch the rest later. Just curious though. Is the asymmetry going on with your mouth part of the healing or is that the way it will stay? Is that a result of the lift? Not trying to be rude but honestly the sides of my mouth and jowls look exactly like your before and have been thinking about this forever. Thanks for sharing all this. And again…absolutely AMAZING results!
You look even more beautiful just younger and refreshed. Your skilled surgeon did a beautiful job amazing skills. Your content is so informative and will help the many women who are considering this procedure. Many thanks and I’m saving my lunch money up now in hopes of doing this in the future. Happy Healing to you ❤
You look more beautiful and bright! So happy for you❤️ thank you for the real talk on facial surgery! Arnica does work! Some people don't respond as well as others.
Love seeing you back. Thank you for all the updates and posts. I've enjoyed watching your journey. ❤️ So glad you're doing well. Continuing to pray for healing.
So happy to see you back! You look like a MILLION BUCKS! You were always so gorgeous and I am so happy to see that you still look like yourself. PS. I too had a baby at 41. He just turned 14 💕❤
Your surgeon is a master in his field…..you look amazing and exactly what you wanted and I’m sure what a lot of women want, just a younger looking version of yourself ❤❤🎉
Praise the Lord for watching over you and guiding the surgeon's hands. Your results are fantastic and so are you. You are as pretty inside (most importantly) as you are on the outside.🙏 Wendy
You look incredible! I'm so happy the surgery was successful. I am so happy for you. Congratulations. What a wonderful result! I'm so happy you found a awesome Doctor who did a great job on you. God was definitely looking out for you. When I came home from the hospital after having surgery on my knee, I had to sleep on the couch because I'm a side sleeper as well, and I also have a bad back and it was the only way I could do it. I was on the couch for a couple of months before I was able to get back to bed, and even now I still have to have a pillow between my legs. That's awesome you were able to train yourself to sleep on your back! That's awesome that you're home and doing great.🎉🎉
I am so happy you are healing well and happy with your experience. 🙌🏼 I think you are absolutely darling. I am thrilled I found you recently. I just had my second neck surgery this week which is absolutely not as fun. I desperately want my eyelids done but I have to save, save, save. Would you mind sharing the scare cream you are using? I now have two scares on my neck, right in the front. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. You are still in my prayers each night. Be well and God Bless! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
All this great info but please post some BEFORES! I know nothing of your channel except I was just recommended the most recent update on your facelift (Feb 2024) so I went looking for the earliest video & I thought I’d see a BEFORE photo. Where do I see what you actually looked like?? How can I know results without seeing the before?
I'm so happy for you Michelle 😍 YESSS..YOU'RE BACK & looking AMAZING!!! (...and sooo YOU!!!) Thank you very much for sharing all these experiences of your surgery with us !!! God bless you and keep you safe & healthy!!! Looking forward to watching your next beautiful videos!!!❤💋💋💋
was comparing your most recent video with this video and it appears to me that after healing, youre back to where you started before surgery. im referring to the area around lower lip, chin. everything else looks good.
You look great! I am so happy for you. I am in Southern CA. I am looking into having upper and lower bleph. I had one consultation so far with a specialist in Newport Beach. Really liked the doctor, but it is 35,000. It seemed kind of high. I will definitely have a couple more. I really appreciate the practical way you approached researching and preparing for your procedure. Very helpful to others considering a cosmetic procedure
If you’re only doing your eyes go to an optgemolic plastic surgeon who only does eyes! If you get a less than perfect Jo you could have eyes that don’t completely lose and your eyes dry out or hurt eyes are always running! Real gif that’s your complete goal that specialist. You’ll never regret that
@@lanafuerst3719 i actually had a consultation with a ocuplastic surgeon. But 35,000 was out of my budget for now. I am going to have to save because I don’t want to finance that much. However I would like to have 2 more consultations. I am not sure if 35,000 average for Southern CA.
OMG OMG OMG !!!!!! You look so BEAUTIFUL Michelle! The same person honestly just more plump and youthful!!! So happy for you !!!! Man I hope when it’s my time I have the balls and mostly the $ to do it also ! Not touching my savings for 5 years for this lol !
Can’t tell you how relieved I am to see you back here sharing your life experience with us. I checked every day and was a little concerned thru the silence phase but knew you were in good hands and you did what you had to for your healing. You look as beautiful as always. Your research paid off and is a lesson to all of us. God gives us all the answers in His time. Hugs❤
That means so much! I love love this community❤😊
Same @mdgardengirl! You expressed all I was thinking. So glad we have our Michelle back safe & sound. Doesn’t she look beautiful?
@@maturemakeupmasterclass yes...the dr in San Diego was ridiculously expensive...also, will you elaborate how long your neck was tight?...thats the part that scares me...please respond because no one else has..thk u kindly
@@maturemakeupmasterclass ???
@@maturemakeupmasterclass thx for responding
This was amazingly informative. I am nervous, but feel excited about my upcoming procedure.
I’m getting ready to have a face lift in a few weeks and this video is extremely helpful. Most people are shocked to know that I just turned 60 this year. I work out 2-3 hours a day and I’m fanatical about my skin. Fortunately, I have no wrinkles and I inherited good skin genes. However, I’ve developed jowls and I’m over it. I spend an hour each morning and night on skin care and nothing is moving these jowls. Hence - it’s time for a face lift. Thanks for sharing. I’ve taken notes and this video will help me be better prepared.
How did your facelift turn out?
You look great Michelle! I did mine in November! Greenville NC. Very pleased with my result!
I’ve been following you and didn’t realize you were in North Carolina!
You look great! Had a Lifestyle Lift and my eyelids done 10 years ago and have never regretted it for one second. It will take awhile to be able turn your head to the side normally and some of the tiredness, nausea and lethargy are probably from having general anesthesia. Hope I get as good at applying my Seint makeup as you do one of these days.😊
Thanks Theresa, great advice❤
You look beautiful, Michelle! So happy for you! Glad it went so well for you! You are helping lots of women who are thinking about surgery. BTW, I prayed for you the whole day of your surgery! I believe in the power of prayer!
I can never thank you enough❤
Thanks for sharing your journey with us ! You look so beautiful, happy healing !
thanks Karen❤
Beautiful, natural results! Thank you for candidly sharing your journey.
You are so welcome!❤
I'm so happy you're back! You look simply MARVELOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very happy for you my dear Michele!
Thank you so much!!
Your results are stunning! Thank you for an in-depth look into your entire experience!
You are so welcome!
Although I don't see myself getting a facelift, I found your story very informative and as always you deliver it with incredible transparency and honesty. You look incredible and totally look like you. I am sure you have helped many with their journey. Congratulations on your successful surgery. 🥰🎉
I’m so happy to see you! I got a little concerned when you didn’t post any videos after seeing your daily shorts. I’m so glad you’re doing well! You look beautiful as always, just refreshed l and no more of the “jowels” that I know bothered you so much. I know your RUclips family missed you, but you’ve got to take care of yourself and your family before visiting us.
It’s also very common, maybe even expected, to experience a bit of depression after surgery , your surgery was 7 hours, that’s a big deal.
Thanks so much for the update, great to see you back and appreciate you sharing your journey! I’ll be 55 in March, I’ve been considering an upper bleth, there’s no question I need it, my lids are almost hanging over my eye and seeing your journey removes some fear and anxiety. Glad you’re back!
Thanks Cindy! I will say, the eyes heal quickest and gave me zero problems. You will love the outcome
My old Seint artist had left the company so I had them switch me to YOU as my artist and I finally made my first order since I was with my old artist like 3 years ago. Can't wait to get my makeup and brushes and use all the techniques you've been showing us in all of your videos!!! I really think I'm going to love this makeup now that I know how to use it correctly for a women who's turning 40 next month. You look AMAZING by the way!! I already thought you were gorgeous, but WOW WOW WOW you look just absolutely stunning now!!!
Thank you!❤ you will love your new makeup!
I absolutely LOVE your results. Beautiful! And as you said before, you were going for a natural look... a healthy woman of 50 look... and your surgeon knocked it out of the park! I'm 60, and will probably have to have a lower bleph because my mom and I both have hooded eyes that eventually impede vision. One of my concerns is that I'm a super-sweller. When I had wisdom teeth removed, my entire face swelled, I had two black eyes, my bruising was from eyebrows to upper chest. 😳 I'll be loading up on Arnica. But also hoping that my results are as amazing as yours. Thanks for giving us this Girlfriend's Guide. ❤
Yes, Amy, load up on Arnica, ditch all alcohol and meds and supplements and you may be ok❤
Very informative. This should be required viewing pre-surgery. So happy for you!
I left a few details out, but I tried to make it so thorough❤thanks for watching
WOW !!!! We saw the before and then the after, cant wait to see your change in 2 more months. I think your surgeon should have all his patients watch your video. You have been so upfront, honest and informative. All your research and pre-op adherence to instructions have served you well. My son had a droopy lip when he was little. The pediatrician called it a "palsy", he no longer has it. You have been blessed to have the right surgeon, staff and family to care for you. {{{{{{{ Gentle Hugs }}}}}
Thanks Leona, I appreicate you❤
Used Arnica after my reduction and it 100% works.
Can I ask who the Raleigh Dr was?
11:41 You look beautiful!!! I didn’t start wrinkling, until 56. At 57, I’ve started, deep micro needling, with lazer, 3 times, once per month. So, far I’m impressed. Next, need to save for surgery…..😆😉
My preop is Monday, surgery May 3rd with Dr. Augenstein. I am excited and scared. Thanks for sharing!!!
Adam augenstein in Charlotte?
Hello! Hope that your surgery went well. Are you able to share how it went? If so, thanks in advance!
Thank for mentioning what was going in the world about the earthquake in Syria and caring. I have never seen a make up artist do that and delay things that are superficial based on the world’s circumstances. ❤
That's good that you were able to rest and have someone take care of you during recovery. I did it all on my own and still took care of my house and kids on my own.
Oh my gosh, Patty, I cant even imagine 😮❤
@maturemakeupmasterclass Yeah, I just want to let those in this community that may be in the same boat as me that if you want something bad enough you'll make it work and you will survive.
Thank you for the detailed story. I watched the entire video, and I really enjoyed hearing all about your experience.
Your surgeon did a great job! You look great and more confident (not that you seemed to lack confidence before the procedures).
Years ago I had an upper blepharoplasty because I had a congenital droopy lid that was starting to obscure my pupil. And while he was working on me, I also had the area under my chin tightened because I had a genetic weak muscle under there (even though I was young and not overweight) that was creating a double chin. I was thrilled with the results. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! ( I also took Arnica and believe it really helped. I hardly had any bruising.)
A month from today I’m going to have my face CO2 lasered to hopefully get rid of scarring from a skin disease. The doctor will be performing subsicion under the deeper scars to reduce/remove the depression in the skin. Then post-surgery, if I still have some skin depressions from scarring, he will subsize under the scar again and then fill the area with hyalauronic acid. If you don’t mind, would you please pray that my procedure is successful?
Oh, I’m excited for you!! you will love CO2 laser❤
Thank you for this video. I had an upper & lower bleph and had my hairline lowered. I think having my hairline lowered was my favorite.
What a beautiful result! You look fabulous. ❤️Thank you so much for your transparency and genuineness. I have been thinking about Vertical lift. I have seen Dr. Karam’s work and wondered about his prices… OMG 😱. I just can’t justify that cost.
He is amazing at marketing which is why so many women know about him. He is also extremely talented. ❤ But I just couldnt. Maybe if I still lived in LA, but too hard from afar❤
I missed you! I’ve been praying for you. You look amazing. This was super helpful. Honestly it helped me realize I’m not ready for any surgery. I’m going to have a consult for some laser work and work on my skin first. I have been following you since you did my Seint/Demi color match. I haven’t missed a day of SPF since I found you and I love so many of the products you have recommended! So glad you are back dear lady ❤️
That is a wise route to take for now! Surgery is a HUGE undertaking and not for everyone
You look absolutely great. I'm so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your experience ✨
Thank you so much!!
Oh PS: girl I had my routine Dr visit and the nurse was taking my vitals and I noticed her looking through my chart and entering into computer and she looked up at me and said I had to double check your age!! I’m 44 and you look amazing for 72!! I thought you were 40🙌🙌🙌🙌thank God for Seint and great skincare🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 made my day❤❤❤❤ and in my case NO SUN🙌🙌🙌😍😍🙋♀️
Oh Joyce, what a testimony! From a doctor even. Well done🎉
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You look marvelous! I have followed the journey and you definitely had an exceptional surgeon and recovery.
I thank God for Dr A ❤
wow, amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us. Wish more women were this transparent. You look amazing.
Thank you so much!
You look radiant (and you did befor e surgery too)! I’m new to your channel & want to thank you for your kindness and vulnerability in sharing about makeup, skincare, and aging. So much to say, too much to type here.. You are so good at thinking of all of the details - the whole time I was listening to you, I would be thinking, “well what about this____, Michelle??” And then you would start talking about each of those things! I’m not sure if I want to go down the road of cosmetic procedures, etc. it is a complicated decision. Sidenote: I have learned so much about putting makeup on my aging (almost 46) skin from you!! Thank you so much for consistently sharing affordable skincare and makeup options too- you are a gem and a half!😊
Be open minded and do whatever brings you peace. I was always open to surgery BUT in my 40s was planning on aging gracefully, whatever that means, and THEN menopause hit and game over! Estrogen depleted skin=sag, even on the body
@@maturemakeupmasterclass Thank you for your insight. I really appreciate the perspective you share--you don't make it an idol, but more a tool much like choosing to highlight hair or get braces, etc... I really didn't think I was going to feel like it was this big of a deal, but it seems like kind of a tangle of a moral minefield of a topic/decision for me.
You look amazing! I am so happy everything went well. ❤️😍Thank you for being so transparent and sharing your story with us! 😘🙏
You are so welcome!
Hi Michelle, So nice to see you back on this return video! You look so pretty and I can tell how successful your surgery is by just looking at this video. The doctor did a phenomenal job and you still look just like yourself! Quite an accomplishment since most people don't, in my opinion. I can say that this has been an exciting adventure for those of us following you on your journey. You have been so very brave throughout it all! Glad to have you back on RUclips again!! Prettier than ever.....
Thanks Maureen, my #1 goal was to look like myself still ❤
So happy for this video! You look so relaxed. Thank you for sharing your journey!
You are so welcome!
Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing the details. Most helpful, informative, and inspiring!
Glad it was helpful!
thanks for watching❤
Thank you for sharing your journey with us, you look amazing, he did an amazing job. I also when to a Dr. in Raleigh and I left feeling very uneasy. So the process is challenging.
I am so absolutely thrilled for you your surgery came out absolutely spectacular you look exactly like you but an extremely better version exactly the way you should look you Bravo to your doctor and Bravo to you you did everything right this video was extremely informative to a lot of people who just go out in true somebody and end up with bad results I'm 66 years old and been holding off but I'm getting my eyelids done so I'm extremely excited you look absolutely stunning I'm so thrilled for you
I’m excited for you and eyelids heal so quickly! ❤
What a fantastic video, so full of depth and detail!! Very helpful. I'm quite a distance from NC, but I would travel to your doc if I had the funds 😊
Michelle!!!!! You look great and you have healed very quickly! Ninety-five thousand dollars. Whaaaat? I live in Salt Lake City, the best guy in town is in his 80s and during my consultation, he gave me a breast exam. hahahahahaha I'm not sure how much he charges because I had my surgery in Scottsdale and I was 45. I was not happy with my face for a long time but now I'm happy with it. I woke up during my surgery. They only did twilight. Now I'm 63. You look fabulous. It took me months!
WHOA!!! What a story😮 thank you so much for sharing❤
I’m been planning this for a while. Dr’s in the Boston area are $$$. I may look into this dr. Luckily I have family I cd stay with for a few days.
I’m so glad your back! You’re outcome is just lovely!!!! So glad your back:)😊😊
Thank you so much!!
Michelle so glad to see you! And you look even more beautiful than you did before, such great results! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience, it was fascinating! I’m so glad you still look like yourself, just a more rested version, if that makes sense!? But totally natural! Please take it slow you still have a lot of healing to do. 💐
What a great video and so much down to Earth advice. You look great already, I can only imagine how gorgeous it’ll be when you’re fully healed! Beautiful Michelle!
Thank you so much!
I'm sure I'll get some scathing comments but I'm an honest person and for ME, personally, I hope your comment about not being able to look at yourself one more minute was not meant as it sounded. I certainly hope that in my aging, I don't EVER get to a point where I can't stand to look at myself. The message might not be received well for those of us who are aging and simply do not have thousands to spend on a face lift. To ME, I could be in the minority but it sounded off putting and I have purchased products from you and watched a lot of your videos.
I think your results are great-don't get me wrong. I especially love the results of your eyes. I really would like to have that done but alas, not sure now is the time. I think women need to keep in mind especially with the eyes, hooded eyes can interfere with vision, which would be a medical issue and covered by insurance.
I'm glad you are healing well and achieved the results you desired. You look very refreshed.
I think you were very respectful and I appreciate all input and constructive criticism. I invite any woman alive to film themselves 6 days a week for 2-3 years solid and then see how they would feel about their face. I realize chose this career, but it only magnifies aging. I am almost sure if I wasnt on camera, for this career, I probably wouldnt have had surgery❤
@Mature Makeup Masterclass thank you for your response. Yes..I love to see the results. I really think you looked beautiful before and I certainly think you are beautiful now. The one thing I really like is your honesty!
Oh my goodness I’m day 14. Just saw your Korean skin care video. I had the lower face and neck along with fat transfer and CO 2 laser. Just now need suggestions on makeup You look amazing! I still have bruising and I am swelling. I had jowls. Marionette lines. Wrinkles I’ll be 60 in June. Sounds like we’re on same journey. Please advise
Thank you for wonderful video .I agree with everything that you are sharing about face lift journey.You looks beautiful.
What brand of Arnica do you recommend?
Congratulations for your bravery and I truly enjoyed listening to your journey. You're very honest and as both an RN & aesthetician/cosmetologist I found myself even learning a lot from hearing your details and experience.
I had thyroid surgery and I could completely relate to the "drain" removal story- it was, even as a Nurse- rather shocked & freaked out by it happening to my own neck!
But you look Fabulous. 👀 💜
Staying hydrated & perhaps that would help that shaky feeling & lightheadedness...but you're probably past that now.
Thanks so much and continue to heal. Do your great videos about beauty & skincare!! I also love your incorporating Prayer. I too just believe in God's power and protection. 🙏 Deb
You look amazing! Thank you for all of this information and sharing your story. Celtic salt does not cause water retention like traditional salt because it has minerals, best to use all the time:) Also a magnesium supplement can help with regular BM. As to your energy are you getting enough protein. Latest research for older women is you need 1gram of protein per ideal body weight. I have to supplement with a grass fed whey protein powder. High quality minerals/electrolytes in your water have an impact on your energy too.
I probably am not and I am so sick of shakes, I drank shakes for decades but you are right❤
Your results are amazing. I had to leave before finishing. Will watch the rest later. Just curious though. Is the asymmetry going on with your mouth part of the healing or is that the way it will stay? Is that a result of the lift? Not trying to be rude but honestly the sides of my mouth and jowls look exactly like your before and have been thinking about this forever. Thanks for sharing all this. And again…absolutely AMAZING results!
You look even more beautiful just younger and refreshed. Your skilled surgeon did a beautiful job amazing skills. Your content is so informative and will help the many women who are considering this procedure. Many thanks and I’m saving my lunch money up now in hopes of doing this in the future. Happy Healing to you ❤
thanks Cheryl❤
How was the flight home post surgery!?
You look more beautiful and bright! So happy for you❤️ thank you for the real talk on facial surgery! Arnica does work! Some people don't respond as well as others.
That must be true❤
Love seeing you back. Thank you for all the updates and posts. I've enjoyed watching your journey. ❤️ So glad you're doing well. Continuing to pray for healing.
thank you, Rachel❤
Wow Day 24! You look stunning! Can’t wait to see your day and night routine.
Loved everything about this video. Very good information and very thorough. You look amazing !
Thank you so much!
You look gorgeous, refreshed, and glowy! And can we talk about the lashes?! Give me the tea...
Obagi lash serum and Thrive Lash Extensions tubing mascara❤
So happy to see you back! You look like a MILLION BUCKS! You were always so gorgeous and I am so happy to see that you still look like yourself. PS. I too had a baby at 41. He just turned 14 💕❤
Its so rewarding to have a baby later! I was SO ready and she keeps me young❤
Your surgeon is a master in his field…..you look amazing and exactly what you wanted and I’m sure what a lot of women want, just a younger looking version of yourself ❤❤🎉
thanks Dawn❤
U look great. So glad everything g went well. Welcome back
Thank you!!
So glad to hear from you and that you are doing well. You look as beautiful as ever.
Thank you so much!
Michelle as if you were not already beautiful, you now look stunning! We are so happy to have you back and we've been praying for you 😘
Thanks Lisa ❤
Praise the Lord for watching over you and guiding the surgeon's hands. Your results are fantastic and so are you. You are as pretty inside (most importantly) as you are on the outside.🙏 Wendy
Wendy❤ thank you so much
Also, I'm very impressed by your connection to prayer 🙏
I appreciate that
It’s good to see you back!
thank you❤
You look so gorgeous (as always ☺️)!!! I am so happy for you!! So relieved to see you and thank you for taking us on your journey! Yay!!! 🎉❤😊
Thank you so much!!
Oh my goodness…just a minute into the video and holy smokes you look amazing!!! Fabulous results!!!
Oh thank you!
So Beautiful!! Can you share what scar cream you are using. I had bilateral dehiscence with my recent upper & lower Bleph! 😢
Biocorneum Advanced Scar Cream and I got it from my surgeon❤
So good to know .
You look so refreshed.
Beautiful, just beautiful.
Thank you so much
I following him too, he does do amazing work...but omg sooo exp tho (dr. karam) love his work
You look wonderful and I'm so glad your surgery went well. Looking forward to more of your videos!
thanks❤
Steady using of magnesium helps with pain and the stool problem takes care of both
You look amazing Michelle! Thank you for sharing your surgery journey. You continue to inspire us to be genuine and brave. So happy for you 😘
Thanks Chari❤
You look great. What was the pillow you use to sleep on your back??
Its a bamboo wedge pillow on amazon, but you will need a small pillow under your knees as well
💯 you! Beautiful outcome. ❤
Thank you! 🤗
What a difference ! You look great! Thanks for sharing 🥰
You are so welcome!
Is the drooping on the right side of your face something that will resolve as you heal?
Could you please pray for me. My surgery is January the 8, 2024. Lisa
You will be fine and beautiful
You look incredible! I'm so happy the surgery was successful. I am so happy for you. Congratulations. What a wonderful result! I'm so happy you found a awesome Doctor who did a great job on you. God was definitely looking out for you.
When I came home from the hospital after having surgery on my knee, I had to sleep on the couch because I'm a side sleeper as well, and I also have a bad back and it was the only way I could do it. I was on the couch for a couple of months before I was able to get back to bed, and even now I still have to have a pillow between my legs.
That's awesome you were able to train yourself to sleep on your back!
That's awesome that you're home and doing great.🎉🎉
Thanks Aundrea❤
simply beautiful! before and now! really enjoy all your videos. I have learned a lot from
you and enjoy you tons! thanks for sharing! 😘
You are so welcome!
I am so happy you are healing well and happy with your experience. 🙌🏼 I think you are absolutely darling. I am thrilled I found you recently. I just had my second neck surgery this week which is absolutely not as fun.
I desperately want my eyelids done but I have to save, save, save. Would you mind sharing the scare cream you are using? I now have two scares on my neck, right in the front. Thank you so much for sharing your journey.
You are still in my prayers each night. Be well and God Bless! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
OMG. I just realized I was signed into my husbands account (no commercials). This is Kristie Amadore. 😊
I will check, I got it from my surgeon and it was $100😮
All this great info but please post some BEFORES! I know nothing of your channel except I was just recommended the most recent update on your facelift (Feb 2024) so I went looking for the earliest video & I thought I’d see a BEFORE photo. Where do I see what you actually looked like?? How can I know results without seeing the before?
You’re results are perfect!! 🎉
Thank you!! 😊
You look beautiful!! Glad to see you back!
Thank you!!
I'm so happy for you Michelle 😍 YESSS..YOU'RE BACK & looking AMAZING!!! (...and sooo YOU!!!) Thank you very much for sharing all these experiences of your surgery with us !!! God bless you and keep you safe & healthy!!! Looking forward to watching your next beautiful videos!!!❤💋💋💋
Thanks Helen❤
You look so incredible! Thank you for sharing all of this. 🙏🏼
You are so welcome!
was comparing your most recent video with this video and it appears to me that after healing, youre back to where you started before surgery. im referring to the area around lower lip, chin. everything else looks good.
I would love to be able to afford it! You look great
Thank you so much!
Thank you.
You look stunning! I would love to do this.
You look great! I am so happy for you. I am in Southern CA. I am looking into having upper and lower bleph. I had one consultation so far with a specialist in Newport Beach. Really liked the doctor, but it is 35,000. It seemed kind of high. I will definitely have a couple more. I really appreciate the practical way you approached researching and preparing for your procedure. Very helpful to others considering a cosmetic procedure
If you’re only doing your eyes go to an optgemolic plastic surgeon who only does eyes! If you get a less than perfect Jo you could have eyes that don’t completely lose and your eyes dry out or hurt eyes are always running! Real gif that’s your complete goal that specialist. You’ll never regret that
@@lanafuerst3719 i actually had a consultation with a ocuplastic surgeon. But 35,000 was out of my budget for now. I am going to have to save because I don’t want to finance that much. However I would like to have 2 more consultations. I am not sure if 35,000 average for Southern CA.
Anywhere near the coast will cost more. There are solid surgeons in SoCal❤
do u only use Seint?
Thank you for sharing. You’re absolutely gorgeous.❤
Thank you so much!!
Arnica really works!
You are stunning! I’m only 36 but definitely plan to do this in my late 40’s/early 50’s. Is there someone you recommend in the Chicago area?
Dr. Augenstein in Charlotte?
You look great! You look like you, but refreshed!
Oh thank you!
Can you please show us the scaring..you look so lovely
OMG OMG OMG !!!!!! You look so BEAUTIFUL Michelle! The same person honestly just more plump and youthful!!! So happy for you !!!! Man I hope when it’s my time I have the balls and mostly the $ to do it also ! Not touching my savings for 5 years for this lol !
You can do this🎉 if you want! Its scary but you will know if/when you are ready
You have been missed! You look so beautiful! Have a wonderful day! 🥰
Thank you! You too!
Wow... You look beautiful. I know this is a tacky question but how much does something like this typically cost?
Doyou use absorbable sutures either eyelifts Or in facelifts? I've heard that it causes worse scaring due to rejection ?