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Is it normal to feel guilty before a planned facelift?

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Stuckoncrossroads · 04/06/2026 16:37

Hello, my facelift date is approaching, I am starting to wonder if I’ve gone mad to spend so much on an unnecessary vanity procedure where things can go wrong. I never had a facial even.
I always liked my face,even as it aged, it was ‘me’, until my “Ozempic face” started staring back at me, ruining my weight loss achievement highs. I wanted to reward myself for once, after making it through some tough years. Now suddenly it’s not making as much sense as it did when i committed to it 😬😂 - I still intend to go ahead with it, are my feelings of guilt and uncertainty, instead of excitement common?

Any relevant experience or positive thoughts are appreciated . I imagine getting cold feet as the date approaches is common.
( no trying to talk me out of it or advise me to age gracefully, that’s precisely what I’m trying to do ! With a refreshed face ! 😆 )

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Stuckoncrossroads · 22/07/2026 15:30

Thanks @EstherGreenwood63 no pain at all, only took paracetamol the first few days post op, numbness improving daily but still quite numb& sensitive behind ears and chin/lower jaw.
Impressed with stitch line being super neat, fine and hidden. 😁

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Candleabra · 23/07/2026 06:43

You look really good.

Girlintheframe · 23/07/2026 07:07

Your skin looks incredible OP! I know your still swollen but you already look fab

EstherGreenwood63 · 23/07/2026 21:49

Thanks for replying. That's amazing really. You must be pleasantly surprised! 💐

EasternStandard · 23/07/2026 22:19

Well done op you look great. I don’t suppose you have a before pic to contrast

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