To think there must be something that can be done for an aging face?

[JaneEyre40]

Anyone have any procedures done that have actually worked? I've had Botox and profilo. If you have any experience with polynucleotides or mid face fillers or micro needling with RF please let me know.

I need some volumising and some any wrinkle help (lower face).

If you are in the aging gracefully brigade or don't believe in cosmetic injectables this is not your thread.

It's called a different opinion. I know this is the UK and that's not encouraged. But no, I won't get off a thread just because you don't like my opinion.

I’ve had filler in the mid face, nose to mouth lines and lips and am delighted with the results. Got it done by Dr Senna in Barnes Bridge. She’s amazing and would wholeheartedly recommend.

Once you have sculptra you cannot go on to have a facelift I’ve read

correctly placed cheek filler can be excellent. Very subtle and make such a difference.

Im saving up for Kris Jenners surgeon 😂

This. I’ve had all the treatments, the 8 point lift, the expensive skincare, and have now given up and joined the ‘we do not care club’.
It’s so expensive for very little gain.
This is my face, don’t like it, oh well.
I don’t even see my face unless I look in a mirror..

Agree with you about the eyelashes and duck pouts. I also see very weird eyebrows and wonder who decided they were a good look😅 but subtle filler made a massive difference to my sagging jawline.

Sorry to hijack the thread!

@FeministUnderTheCatriarchy those pads look amazing - just been reading reviews and so many people have said they are a holy grail item. I've never seen them before! Think I may treat myself to a small pack.

Do you use them at night? And is it ok to put moisturiser on after?

I’ve used them before, at night yes and you can moisturise after
i tended to use them then leave my skin bare for a bit and moisturise before bed

They are absolutely incredible!!!

I use them twice a week after cleansing at night, on a dry face. Then I wait 20 mins after step 2 and put on my moisteriser.

I recommend a cleanser and moisteriser with no actives as that can be too much for your skin. Something like Vanicream, Illyoon or Curel is perfect.

Also remember not to use tret the same night (if you do use it). Also don't forget to cut each step in half and then fold the pack over and seal it with a bobby pin. The pads have more than enough liquid for it to be equally effective doing this and you get double the value.

The OP wasn't asking for an opinion. She was asking for recommendations on what she could use to look younger than her years. And you came on wagging your finger. Not sure what the UK has to do with it either.

@FeministUnderTheCatriarchy thanks for recommending the pads, ive just ordered them. I am guessing i can also use them on my decolletage? I have lots of (not so) fine lines there due to years of wearing v-necks without thinking about applying SPF there…

thanks a lot!

I just turned 50 but people frequently assume I am late 30s.

here's what I've had done:

1. Upper blepharoplasty- incredible procedure, super easy to recover from (had it under a local) and made a huge difference to my face- worth every penny
2. Cheek fillers - when done properly can give the appearance of lifting your entire face
3. C02 Fraxel laser - this has a bit of a down time but skin looks incredible afterwards and assists with growth of new collagen, left my skin very smooth and line free
4. Profhilo - personally, didnt like it, waste of money and saw no visible results

Skincare:

1. Always use 50spf
2. I use a vitamin C serum
3. I use Adipeau on my face and body which stimulates the growth of new healthy fat cells (to increase collagen/remodel areas of cellulite etc)

If you don't mind me asking op, how is your weight? I've found that there is a sort of critical balance point whereby too slim, face loses some volume and everything looks more drawn.

Yes, absolutely! I use them on my face (but I don't rub until they are completely dry as the instructions say. I do two thorough passes of each facial area) and then I use the rest of what is on the pad on my neck, chest and the backs of my hands. There's still enough liquid even with cutting the pads in half.

I've noticed quite a bit improvement on the backs of my hands actually. They seem to be absorbing hydration better and look younger, which is a bonus because I was crinkle city hehe

Definitely don't forget your SPF in all those places as they do make your skin more susceptible to burning :)

@raindropsontinroof where did you get your Upper bleph done, was it uk? I’ve only heard of it being done under local abroad so far but don’t fancy GA.

I’ve been contemplating CO2 laser for a while after seeing before/after videos and have been watching someone who has had it done not too far from me. I just need to save a bit and take the leap!

Which ones do you use? There are a couple of different ones.

I started with the universal and then a few months later when I was sure my skin was handling it really well I moved onto the extra strength :)

(I still don't do more than twice a week though, as that is enough to see good results and not compromise my skin barrier)

I saw immediate results when starting the universal, and then saw even better results when I moved up to the extra strength, but I do recommend taking it slowly unless you are used to high strength acids in your routine already.

Oh yes! It was in the UK - my lovely surgeon Mr Nduka (he also works for the NHS in facial reconstruction so totally trustworthy) is amazing and he does most of his upper blephs under a local. I think some might ask for a sedative but there really is no need for a GA with it and all the associated risks that involves

I do quite a lot of tweakments, some more effective than others. I don’t do them to make me look much younger as that’s never going to happen, I just want to look a fresher, better version of me. I work hard at it 😂
Things that work well for me-
I get Botox twice a year in my 11s and crows feet and this works very well. I go to my dentist who is fantastic.
I got an upper bleph around 6 years ago under LA which was amazing. I’ll post my before and after photos below.
Tretinoin-I’d never say this in real life but my skin looks so good! Over the years it has removed my fine lines and age spots. I obviously also use spf 50
365 days of the year and avoid the sun like a vampire!
Mid face fillers. These have worked well for me I think as I’m very slim and my face looks a bit saggy. I do realise this may be an issue if I decide to get a facelift in the future but hopefully the fillers will be gone by the time I decide to go for it.
Teeth whitening and braces to straighten my teeth-yellow teeth are quite ageing I think.

Things that probably don’t work for me-
Profhilo-don’t think this made any difference at all.
I use a red light mask and a microcurrent device on alternate nights but I’m not sure they make any difference.

My partner can’t have Botox as he has some scaring on his upper face, he has however had some great results from viscoderm, I am going to give it a go x

@sunshinechaser - what great results! My before and after was very similar to yours. It easily took over a decade off my face because my eyes opened up like yours. lovely!

loving all the recommendations! Thank you

I think some people need educating in the concept of "growing old gracefully" (that's just growing old by the way, adding gracefully is purely because you think your choice is superior) and the bride of Wildenstein

I've had botox from the age of 27. Only once a year. On the advice of my best friend's brother, a surgeon. At 43 I don't have a wrinkle because they've not been able to form. I appreciate that requires a time machine for most on this thread, but if someone reading is early thirties, start now and prevent, rather than try and fix after the event.

The led face masks are quite good if you are starting from a good base. That's kind of the deciding factor of all the treatments. If you are a tiny bit tubby, then toning exercises will be effective. If you are grossly overweight, pretty ineffective. Be honest with yourself. Do you look good for your age? Then needles and treatments will be enough for now. Are you sagging (like my upper eyelids are starting, hurrah) and wrinkly? Then it's surgery.

I know she won't mind me highlighting it as she posts very honestly on SM, so have a look at Caroline Stanbury before and after her facelift at 50 or so. Just look at her skin on her face. Astonishing. Granted she's stick thin, and rich, but that's not relevant to her forehead and chin. Surgery is where it's at. But as PP says, you only want one lift, so wait until you really have too.

I’m 52 and never had Botox etc because im saving up to get a facelift at some point!!