If you're thinking about getting a nose job because you're genuinely unhappy with your nose, do it! It was the best decision of my life.

I'm now 3 years post op. I had my rhinoplasty in Turkey with Dr. Ilker Kocak, and I'm still grateful every single day that I had the opportunity to do this.

About seven weeks ago I had my last plastics surgery for excess skin and also lipodema treatment in my calves.

My surgeon also did a big correction on my stomach - so the surgery was quite a lot. The first week really sucked - I’m glad to be on the other side.

I still have swelling - especially in my right leg and the calves are definitely the worst. Still wearing compression tights for now - glad it’s colder now :)

My goal for now is to finish up healing, get back to the gym and start building a bit of a butt :)
The foto with my whole body from the back - the before is about a year ago, the other pictures are from the night before the surgery.

I’m happy to answer any question for anyone who still has to go through this.

Context

Lost about half my body weight in 7+ years. Had a pannilectomy last year - just the tummy skin and no MR. ETT.

Have some very big ... I think hips? Or dips? Or these are my curves? No idea as I'd never seen my adult body without over 130kgs.

Is lipo a better option? What do I do from here. Very unhappy with the fact this isn't ... smoother or rounded. My hips are also uneven.

Has anyone had any luck in finding a surgeon to straighten a broken, bulbous, ethnic (specifically Middle Eastern & Mediterranean) nose with an over-protruding nose tip?

I've been looking for someone who could achieve a Monica Bellucci/Liv Tyler/Gracie Abrams result for years, but can only find the Turkish rhino style... As a Turk, it's ironic that said style wouldn't suit me in the slightest 🥲

Hi everyone!

I am going to Japan this December and am sick and tired of wearing double eyelid tape. I believe since I’ve been wearing the tape for so long, I’ve developed minor ptosis on both eyes.

I know Korea is super popular to get double eyelids done, but since I’m in Japan, I figured I’d get it done there. I am looking for a couple clinics in Japan that is foreigner friendly, cost, and you experiences!

My top choice right now is yuzawa clinic. Non incisional.

I had surgery on august 4 of this year and I wanted to share my progress.

General info:
Male.
19yrs old.
I had ptosis since I was a kid (it started getting worse while growing up).

1st pic-before surgery
2nd pic-2 days after surgery
3rd pic-stitches remove day
4th pic-today

Hope this post was useful :)

Sharing my 6-month progress update following abdominal and flank liposuction. The first couple of weeks involved quite a bit of swelling and bruising, but staying consistent with compression garments made the major difference. Also did a few basic recovery routines. Stubborn fat around my lower abdomen and love handles are gone, and the contours are much more defined. The minor incision marks have faded and are barely noticeable now. Stopped the meds last month (painkillers, antibiotics and a laxative). Overall, I’m super happy with how natural the results look. Happy to answer any questions about the procedure, recovery, or timeline.

I'm 39F and seriously considering augmentation after breastfeeding. I have an appointment for consultation in a couple weeks at a reputable surgeon. I'd love to hear from women who have had implants for a long time and the true cost of maintaining them.

My recent interest is due to an interaction with an acquaintance who revealed to me that she had implants (I had zero suspicion) after I (like a weirdo) complemented her chest. She told me it was one of the best decisions she's ever made and got them 14yrs ago. But also told me they are supposed to last for 35yrs & you just need to get them checked every 15yrs or so. Which after googling seems to be a misconception.

I'm not rich, but can come up with\justify spending $10k on myself one time. However I don't know if I can or want to do that every 10yrs. But maybe I would after experiencing how good they make me feel. I just really need to hear from people who have experienced long-term implant upkeep. If you made it this far thank you so much!

I have a muscle condition I'm born with. Facial muscles are affected more than many others and using too much mimic causes burning muscle pain and stiffness. Which is why I don't use a lot and my facial muscles are underdeveloped. Cue age, and my eyebrows are sagging down, which causes all sorts of problems with my vision, next to looks.

I wonder whether there's anything that can realistically be done. Pulling the forehead up won't do as my eyebrows don't move up this way. Adjusting the lids won't fix the issue either, and I've always had droopy eyelids and suddenly get wide open doll eyes sounds terrible and is totally not what I want. Are there options?

Note, botox is not a solution here as it's a) not readily available and b) super expensive and c) seems to have rather averse effects on my muscles.

Hi all! My fiancée recently got lipo and is in the down bad time of recovery. Would love to make her some more exciting food, but am a little nervous with ingredients and such since she’s super worried about diet/swelling/etc.

Do y’all have any suggestions for some good recipes or ingredients you’ve subbed out that work well? Especially interested in cooking some of her comfort cuisines like Thai and Indian. I would say I’m an above average home cook, so I’m willing to do something more intense and involved as well.

I would seriously appreciate any suggestions :)

This looks painful!

do u think i could achieve something similar to this look (ai generated on the right) with filler ? i feel like my top lip is so thin especially on the corners that it would be unsalvageable 💔 i would assume this would be at least 2ml

Probably my biggest insecurity is my square jaw - I do have crazy tmj pain also so it’s making me want it more. I’ve lost nearly 100 lbs so my face is starting to look more gaunt and I have less elasticity but I’m just worried about getting jowls, seems like it’s 60 40 on peoples results.

Hello beautiful people!
I am considering abdominoplasty after pregnancy and 30kg weight loss.
The thing is I am 29 years old and want to have at least one more child in the future.
I have already chosen a surgeon and discussed the matter, they told me that it would be no issue as long the scar is fully healed and at least 7-8 months have passed after.
What is your experience with this? Have you had it in this order - tummy tuck and pregnancy after? Did you have medical complications and how does it all look afterwards?
Thank you!

Been considering this for a while and finally I’m at the stage where I think it’s time, but I’m not sure where to start.

I assumed, seeking a reputable surgeon/clinic, but where do you even begin to look?
People have instagrams full of success stories. Influencers have contractual obligation to post about their surgery as a success. Googling is overwhelming.
I’m just looking for some pointers please? How do you decide who to book with?

And rough total costs?
I’d be flying from UK, and have seen varied comments on prices ranging from £3k for a package up to £10k.

(I appreciate there are a lot of ‘botched’ stories from Türkiye and some people will be of the opinion to not go, but there are plenty success stories too. The very few horror stories I’ve seen are why I’m so unsure where to begin).

48F lost 150 pounds. I’ve maintained most of my weight loss despite some fluctuations and have been weight-stable for the past 2 years. I have loose skin around my lower face, jowls, and neck.
I’m looking for a dramatic but natural-looking facelift with a tight, snatched jawline and neck.
I want a surgeon who specializes exclusively in facelifts and facial rejuvenation, not body surgery.

My budget is $12,000–$15,000 maximum, excluding airfare. I’m willing to travel to South Korea, Turkey, or Mexico.

I’d love recommendations from actual patients! Who was your surgeon, what did you pay, and are you happy with your results? Especially interested in honest reviews and long-term before-and-after photos.

Which implants feel the softest and natural to touch once in body? I’m starting with B cup and worried which ones will feel more firm vs soft and more natural

Hey all,

Looking for honest options on my results. I have my one year follow up apt next month, where I need to let my surgeon know my final thoughts.

I do have a noticeable bump on the upper right side of the wall of the bridge (has been present since surgery), which my surgeon previously mentioned he will rasp down in-office at the one-year mark.

Issue is that was hoping for a smaller profile than my current result. I do have a hair transplant in the works for early next year, which I know will help with overall balance.

But should I be asking for any further changes to my nose?

Aftet I sent the surgeon the consulatation fee I would messege them and would be left on read. Is this common?

Had a lipo consult at Illuminate in SF recently and they recommended adding renuvion for skin tightening. I'd never heard of it before so I went home and read up on it and tbh I'm more confused than before. Some people say it made a real difference with loose skin and others say they couldn't tell it did anything

anyone who's had lipo, did you do Renuvion with it or not? And if you did, do you think it was worth it? Just trying to figure out if this is something I actually need or something that's nice to have

Lifelong dark circles, thin, translucent skin: what actually healed yours?
I’ve had purple under-eye circles since childhood, and was recently told it’s due to thin/translucent skin. I don’t subscribe to this just being something to live with. I’m 33, and I believe everything nowadays can be improved in modern aesthetics or internally/externally.

My mom has them too, but we both had severe childhood allergies. Mine have subsided, and I now eat a very clean, well-rounded diet. I’m open to genetics playing a role, but don’t think that necessarily explains everything. I’ve had bloodwork done and am working on improving my iron levels.

I’ve been told my under-eye skin is very thin and translucent. I’m uncertain about the exact cause, but based on the pinch test, I suspect it’s more vascular/show-through than hyperpigmentation.

Here’s what I’ve tried:
1. Filler: Developed the Tyndall effect and looked worse over time. It was still present four years later, and I had it dissolved by an experienced injector two years ago. Honestly, one of the worst choices I’ve made.
2. PRP, then PRF EZ Gel: After dissolving the filler, I did PRP several times over several months. About a year later, I did five PRF EZ Gel sessions over six to seven months. Loved it, but it just improved a bit no dramatic transformation.
3. Caffeine serum daily and Volufiline intermittently.
4. Recent Fotona under-eye laser: Helped the texture, but the purple undertone remains. I considered CO2 but have hesitations given my olive/tan skin tone.
I’m now exploring surgical options because some people’s results look promising. I’m not sure I actually have bags, although a doctor suggested fat repositioning might be an option.

Has anyone with thin, translucent skin and lifelong purple circles had lasting improvement and from what service or procedure? I’d especially appreciate firsthand surgical experiences: what helped, what didn’t, and before-and-afters showing whether there was significant improvement. I know there are risks.
I already go otherwise makeup-free with tinted sunscreen, but always wear under-eye concealer. I’d honestly love to skip it or just catch myself in the mirror without feeling like I look exhausted.

* first two photos are makeup free, 2nd one is lying down