Is Cosmetic Surgery or Cosmetic Procedures the Best Way to Turn Back Time for Your Skin?

[@BethDjalali]

Get 15% off with my code BETH15 at BADESOFA bit.ly/-BETH15 I have a small back pillow in Ivory 🤍

[@susannapotter908]

Remember every time an individual goes under a general anesthesia there is risk. I respect anyone's choice to have plastic surgery that personally I am grateful just being alive and healthy😊

[@lisaaustin4561]

It’s very safe.

[@susannapotter908]

@@lisaaustin4561 some procedures are safer than others . . .

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Beth on another note, your hair looks absolutely glorious. So how to keep it looking thick and glossy?❤ and yes, your skin is awesome 👌

[@patibarrera2874]

They can do the procedure while you’re awake…

[@janearcher3834]

@susannapotter908 That used to be the case. But they rarely use full general anesthesia anymore for most procedures like the days of old. The anesthesia of choice in most cases now is Propofol which can take you from conscious sedation (no intubation) to full sedation (intubation needed). If you are going under for something like cardiac surgery I believe they use different anesthesia which is more complete. When people don't survive surgery nowadays, it is usually from complications from the surgery, or a preexisting medical condition, and not the anesthesia. Given all that, no procedure is entirely risk free. Blepharoplasty is one of the extremely low risk surgeries, and can be done with minimal anesthesia.

[@Linda-hj5tv]

I am a fan of plastic surgery and at 71 I am unapologetic about the work I have done. I had a facelift with upper and lower bleph when I was 58. My eyes still look great. Before I had surgery, my PS has an on staff esthetician who made my skin look like glass before I had the surgery. I have been with her ever since because it takes all the guesswork out of skincare. A great esthetician is the best resource. Thanks, Beth!

[@BethDjalali]

Thanks for sharing!

[@percyparaiso3958]

Beth you actually encouraged me to have my blepharoplasty. I am 68 year old with so bad droopy eyelids. When I saw you done this procedure, you empowered me to have it done. My eye sight was badly affected but after the surgery I was able to see a lot better. Thank you my beautiful lady, I appreciate you so much ❤❤❤

[@BethDjalali]

I'm so happy you are happy with your results!

[@ElsaFernandez-qf7yq]

Beth, the skin is the biggest organ in our body, and it needs to be taken care of every day like any other organ in your body, kidneys, lungs, heart, etc. I am glad you made this video explaining the importance of taking care of it.❤

[@BethDjalali]

It is so important to take care of our skin! Health is the new wealth!

[@bellissimoa]

Your video (and your personal before and after) on blepharoplasty helped me decide to have the operation at age 70. No regrets. There's a lot of PS advice on KZbin, but your detailed explanations are best.

[@BethDjalali]

I'm so glad you found the first video helpful! That's what the channel is all about!

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

My mother had the excess skin removed from her eyelids. She had it done as a medical procedure as it was getting difficult to see properly. They cut out nearly 2 inches!! The doctor said it was the most he ever removed, and maybe he could have cut slightly more, but was worried as he didn't want problems with taking too much. Anyway, once the swelling and bruising healed, it was great, no more problems with seeing and the tired eyes from the weight of the excess skin on the lids...mum was really pleased with it.

[@BethDjalali]

That's fantastic! Eyesight is of utmost importantce so I'm happy to hear she's doing much better.

[@lisaaustin4561]

Good for her! I don’t know why some women get so judgmental when someone else has plastic surgery? Are they jealous?

[@Karen-hy9jc]

I am recovering from upper lid surgery now! I had it done last week because I was losing my peripheral vision! My bruising went down deeply into my face! Every day, though, I looked better and better. It’s one week and I look and feel much better. I had very little pain but I was diligent with the ice packs and now the warm compresses. So far, so good, but I can’t wait until all of the puffiness is gone!

[@josephinerimmer6888]

Never again will I have a bikini wax! I was walking like John Wayne for a week. Opted for boy shorts and a tankini!

[@BethDjalali]

lol!

[@lisaaustin4561]

Glo Pro micro needling makes a big difference and you do it at home 3 times a week. I had a cluster of wrinkles on the left side of my face. Gone! I’m 67 and had a neck facelift last May and wish I’d done it sooner! $35000 and don’t miss the money worth every penny🎉 I’m not rich I still work 40 hours a week so it’s not like I had the money easily available. It wasn’t. I made it Available 😊You’d be shocked at who gets a facelift. Regular women. I was surprised by that.

[@BethDjalali]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@maddscientist3170]

I would NOT touch this with a 100 ft pole....I had ENOUGH issues with cataract surgery/ YAG surgery resulting in a detached retina & my autoimmunes!! 8yrs later besides the the fibromyalgia & psoritic arthritis I now have psoriasis that is on my eyelids & eye area & a second cataract is growing... I will live with my "hooded"eyelids

[@susanpache4063]

I am 67 yrs old. Never have nor would I ever get plastic surgery or any fillers. I’m going to grow old naturally….. but to each his own🤷‍♀️

[@BethDjalali]

Definitely to each their own. Women need to remember there is no right or wrong way to age.

[@joanmercier8462]

I don’t usually comment but I just had to let you know that I loved this. So informative. Thank you Beth ❤

[@BethDjalali]

You are so welcome! And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I so appreciate you being here.

[@bev3279]

This was so informative, Beth! And I so appreciate your honesty and openness. It’s one of the reasons I love your channel.

[@BethDjalali]

Thank you so much! I so appreciate you being here!

[@user-qo7kh8hk7g]

Morning - can I put in a request. Can you take a photo of yourself before the various procedures & then put besides it, a photo of when then you have completed the procedure so that we can see the actual change side by side as it is difficult to ascertain the actual differences. Many thanks

[@anitamurray7176]

Thanks for an honest review of several procedures and the realities of downtime and expectations. Great video!❤

[@BethDjalali]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lalablotz7348]

Perfect timing for this video. I’m currently deciding what to have done. I had Juviderm a couple of weeks ago and am loving my smooth forehead. Now I’m getting ready to do micro needling and possibly a TINY and I mean tiny bit of filler in my lips and marionette lines. You have my interest peaked in the IPL. Thanks 😊

[@BethDjalali]

IPL is definitely worth it!

[@maryokeefe5351]

Thank you for sharing all of this, dear Beth.

[@BethDjalali]

You are so welcome!

[@lauriejohnson-daley3753]

Thank you for the informative video Beth and glad you are feeling and looking so good! Feeling good about oneself is so important in the way we move thru life and how we choose to do it is literally our own, very personal choice.

[@BethDjalali]

So true!

[@maureenturk8578]

Great video. So appreciate your candor. I am struggling with crepey skin on my upper legs - IPL sounds like something to look into. Thanks Beth ❤

[@BethDjalali]

I'm definitely happy with the IPL results. It won't hurt to check into it.

[@marydenney8249]

I had upper and lower bleth done last September. BEST. DECISION. EVER. I developed a cyst/infection under my right eye 2 weeks after original surgery which was no fault of my surgery/surgen. It was lanced and healed nicely. I’m 72 and people tell me I look 10+ years younger. Very happy with it! I highly recommend getting it done

[@BethDjalali]

So happy to hear you are loving your bleth surgery!

[@ladyp5511]

I've also had upper and lower blepharoplasty done and do not regret it at all. My only problem now is that my lateral eyebrow is a bit lower so I think I'm going to get the lateral brow lift to complete the whole eye area. Life is short so do whatever makes you happy! ☺

[@BethDjalali]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ladyp5511]

@@BethDjalali 💕

[@dinaalvarez9365]

Gracias por compartir yo tenia el mismo problema y me hicieron la cirugía ayer, fantástico porque no duele ❤

[@lalablotz7348]

That has got to be the shortest bathtub 🛀 I’ve ever seen! Or is it just the camera angle? The pillow looks amazing.

[@BethDjalali]

Nope, it's a VERY small tub. But that's what this house gave me so try to make the most out of it.

[@robertazapp1443]

God bless you for sharing your personal experiences. It gives the rest of us realistic information!😊

[@BethDjalali]

You are so welcome!

[@susantaft6873]

Lots of truthful information - thank you.

[@BethDjalali]

Glad it was helpful!

[@francescafrazier1443]

I had eye surgery 15 years ago. I was not happy with the outcome so my surgeon did it again. But this time the lower part of my upper lids reacted turned red like broken blood vessels and it became permanent. The Dr was one of the best but things can happen. He said that this had only happened in one other patient of his. So be 😮 of what can happen.

[@BethDjalali]

There always a risk with any surgery whether a knee replacement or blepharoplasty. But if we’ve gotten to the point of discussing surgery it’s to fix a problem. So sorry your outcome didn’t turn out as planned.

[@maureengreen617]

Excellent information Beth. Thank you !

[@BethDjalali]

My pleasure!

[@Mtee2]

This video was so interesting and informative. Thank you!

[@BethDjalali]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lilykirwan3219]

Hi Beth, thank 4 ur explation. Why not care 4 our selves.if our home,car etc needs work like anything else.i had car acciedent when young lots of ops to fix things, bless these people' surgeons'.like u don't do painkillers alot thanks❤

[@BethDjalali]

Exactly! Thanks for stopping by!

[@7-Liana-7]

Great content👃... BRAVOOO 👍👍👍... CHAPEAU BAS BETH ❤❤❤

[@BethDjalali]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@7-Liana-7]

@@BethDjalali Always a pleasure to visit you.💋💖

[@kelly3560]

Thank you for covering this. So much sun damage… but not sure if the $ is worth the gain. Referencing myself. Your skin is lovely.

[@BethDjalali]

I've been very happy with all of the procedures I've had to date!

[@user-gh8sl7iu3y]

Wondering what costs for each of these. Even an approximation would help to determine whether or not to even schedule an appointment with my dermatologist.

[@kelly3560]

@@BethDjalali I didn’t word that well. My skin is very damaged… but as you mentioned eating well, supplements and a good skin care routine help. I need to consult a dermatologist to discuss possible gain/refresh. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@volume2517]

​@@user-gh8sl7iu3y Look them up.

[@AlliWiltshire]

Thank you for the video. Really helpful. Could you please let me know where you got your lovely shirt? Thank you 😊

[@BethDjalali]

The blouse is old from Tory Burch.

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thank you Beth. I cann't find the link with the names of the chemical peels, please direct me to it? Thanks so much, thinking of micro needling, Cheers

[@cherilouie4608]

Very informative.

[@BethDjalali]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ramandeepgill4075]

Hi Beth, can you do a video on the vitamins to take? Thank you.

[@BethDjalali]

Noted!

[@angelaargroves879]

You are beautiful! Love your hair !

[@BethDjalali]

Thank you so much!! I have the best stylist!

[@vtcs1963]

Not sure that you know that an optometrist is not a medical doctor and also that normally an ophthalmologist who does blepheroplasties won’t do them under general anesthesia. I’m surprised you had that. My mother is an ophthalmologist and I also had an upper bleph on both eyes about two years ago, and insurance paid. I had very bad ptosis on one eye which may have been the result of a car accident I was in when I was 24, but that of course got much worse as I got older. I don’t think I need a lower bleph but if I do I will go back to the same ophthalmologist. A lot of plastic surgeons won’t even do them because they know that the ophthalmologists do a better job. I will say though that I have a good friend who works for a plastic surgeon (as a nurse) and she says that the most Impactful surgery is the blepheroplasty. I didn’t look old but my eye was really droopy and my vision was impaired so I’m really glad I did it.

[@BethDjalali]

Yes, an optometrist and ophthalmologist are different. Been to both. An optometrist has an OD and ophthalmologist has an MD. But I would never go to anyone other than a skillful Plastic surgeon for a blepharoplasty. Just me.

[@vtcs1963]

@@BethDjalali You might not know this but there is such a specialty as ocular plastics. My mom (I remember your beautiful video about your mom, we never had that kind of relationship but I have to give credit where it is due) supervised such a clinic up until the pandemic. Even though she turns 84 this week, the department head STILL calls her from time to time: "When are you coming back?" (She does not operate anymore). So having done rotations in both ophthalmology and surgery (with plastics clinic) and deciding that none of that cutting stuff was ever going to be for me, I still personally prefer an ophthalmologist who is intimately familiar with the eye and only the eye - who doesn't divide his or her time between rhinoplasties and boob jobs and an occasional bleph. Some of them won't even do them (or at least would not do one on the daughter of an ophthalmologist). I'm not trying to argue with you, just want your followers to hear both sides of the story.

[@BethDjalali]

@@vtcs1963whether an Opthamologist or Plastic Surgeon who have other duties in their practices it’s their skill as a surgeon that’s of primary consideration. Thanks for sharing!

[@chanate2]

I had upper eyelid surgery following Bell's Palsy event. My right eyelid was drooping significantly. My surgeon did both eyes at the same time to the results of the nerve damage on the right side of my face, the right eye did not turn out as well as the left eye, but the peripheral vision out of the right eye was greatly improved. The eye is smaller than the left and it appears that there is more fat in the upper right eyelid. You need to realize that plastic surgery will not create perfection or evenness in the face. Do not expect perfection. It is not possible, nor is symmetry. I am happy that i can have peripheral vision, i am disappointed that the eye does not look as good as the left.

[@BethDjalali]

Yes. Considering plastic surgeon's are fallible human beings, albeit skilled in their profession, we can't expect miracles. But no two eyes are symmetrical from the get-go so that stands to reason. Hopefully your eyesight is better and you're happy with the results.

[@franlynch9428]

Beth do you suffer at all from dry eye due to the surgery?

[@karencampbell8248]

Thanks for making this video! BTW, your LTK link isn't working.

[@BethDjalali]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@kathybriscoe1474]

I had blephoplasty in November. My insurance paid for the upper lids, but I had to pay $4,000 for the lower lids. I When I went back two months after my surgery, I was still a bit puffy on the outside of my lower lids. The surgeon said he would redo the lower lid surgery, but I don’t know if I want to go through it again. I have six months to decide whether I want to have it done.

[@BethDjalali]

I'm happy to hear the surgeon offered to make good. My lower lids took some time to heal as I had a reaction to the stitches. But all is well now.

[@kellyb.1257]

You should do it. Why live with the puffiness?

[@MLB83616]

Great video and information. Ca u list what supplements u take?

[@loricogsdale9181]

I love your lippie in this video - would you please provide the brand and shade of lip liner and lipstick you are wearing? Thank you!

[@BethDjalali]

Here is the link: liketk.it/4zJ5e

[@pilarsabre9475]

Love the necklace, where is it from?

[@BethDjalali]

@@pilarsabre9475it is custom made.

[@user-dt3qn9kv1q]

Да , колье очень красивое ! Мне нравятся женщины , которые следят за своей красотой . Но не фанатически .... все должно быть естественно !

[@MP-317]

Beth - thank you for the detailed information - I don’t see the peel with no downtime mentioned? Can you confirm ?

[@BarBar12022]

How about the 11s? How do you get rid of those?

[@BethDjalali]

I would definitely discuss this with your dermatologist. But I think only botox would help.

[@ampywalker8465]

Botox

[@cynthiadefehr6272]

Do you know anything about Emface? Or Emsculpt?

[@jeninemarie]

I actually have to look into the eyelid surgery because I had skin cancer surgery over my eyebrow and down the side. The scar does not bother me but my eyelid is drooping now and vision has changed. I’ve been a bit chicken but I think it’s probably best to get my vision back the way it was. I had the skin cancer when I was 45 so that tells you how things can really change over time. I’m still nervous lol

[@BethDjalali]

It's completely understandable to be nervous. It's your face after all. But it's an easy procedure and you will be happy to get your eyesight back.

[@jeninemarie]

@@BethDjalali I’m going to look for a surgeon. Maybe my eye dr can recommend

[@OlderWomenRock]

Hi Thanks so much I was told by a surgeon that it won’t get rid of any crows feet or wrinkles around your eyes ? Xxx

[@BethDjalali]

That's correct. It doesn't get rid of wrinkles, but it does tighten the skin on your upper or lower lids.

[@leese7420]

Dear Beth Thank you for your Surgeon information. Who is your Eye Doctor? Can you please give the contact information for your Eye Doctor! Thank You in Advance. 🙏😎🤗

[@browneyes-cj8eg]

wow

[@BethDjalali]

Thanks for watching!

[@tatyanamonosov2370]

Any opinion about self-micro-needling?

[@luciannedemarco6296]

...and so pretty you are!

[@BethDjalali]

Oh thank you!

[@ramandeepgill4075]

Beth❤

[@JT-nd4hw]

I embrace getting older

[@BethDjalali]

Me too! I believe in looking and feeling the best I can. Thats how we age with grace, strength and beauty.

[@kellyb.1257]

Don't you do microneedling yourself?

[@BethDjalali]

I go to my dermatologist. They have much stronger and better tools than at home.

[@jeaniemcdaris8276]

❤

[@sharronlee3505]

The difference I see is not worth the risk of surgery.

[@BethDjalali]

My eyesight is what needed to be fixed. 💯worth it.

[@lesann1896]

Every influencer marketing products so they can make money have all had surgical procedures, dermatologist procedures, Botox, fillers. I don’t take make up advice from any that seriously.

[@BethDjalali]

LOL. That's pretty cynical. I can't imagine why you're even watching this or any other video.

[@lesann1896]

@@BethDjalali I thought I would learn something about how to apply make up for aging flaws- but I learned through watching many influencers that it isn’t the make up products or application that is giving the more youthful appearance- it’s the expensive dermatologist and surgical procedures doing that! I have yet to find one influencer who isn’t . Trust me- once that becomes the apparent- I stop watching. I just stumbled upon your channel and you are no different.

[@BethDjalali]

@@lesann1896this isn’t a makeup video. Nothing for you here. Plenty of other KZbin channels to choose from. Isn’t it great you have choices?! Even better since all the content is offered free of charge. You’re only out your time spent watching.

[@lesann1896]

@@BethDjalali This influencer does plenty of make up videos!

[@BethDjalali]

@@lesann1896move along, Lesann1896. This video is not a makeup video. I release one or two makeup videos per year. But, I am open and transparent of how I live a healthy lifestyle. Take the advice or leave it.

[@joanPetersen-kv9tj]

1st you have to have money to do that and clearly you do.

[@BethDjalali]

I think we all prioritize our budgets on the things we think are important. Skincare and a healthy lifestyle are among my top priorities.

[@user-dt3qn9kv1q]

У вас колье ,, Криный Бог ,, на зывается . Красивое такое !

[@user-ru2um9nn9k]

Let's face it, pun intended, most plastic surgery is not covered by insurance because it is elective surgery. Also, extremely expensive. Let us not forget going under any general anesthesia has its risks.

[@BethDjalali]

Just depends. Some procedures are elective but definitely worth the cost if men and women start to feel better about themselves. Let's not forget if you were in a serious accident or fire insurance will kick in.

[@volume2517]

Let us not forget, going anywhere in an automobile has its risks. And a mind full of pessimism is more costly (to your health- look it up) than any plastic surgery.

[@joannvanhorn6928]

Just look at Cher & Dolly Parton who can hardly smile because of so many facelifts!!!

[@BethDjalali]

Good grief!

[@volume2517]

I do look at them. They both smile all the time. 😂

[@judithholder2537]

They do look a bit strange, I agree. However, I suspect they are both happy with their results. The pressure on entertainers to look like they did when young must be rough!

[@judithholder2537]

Please invite a friend on who has had a neck lift? & another one who has had full face. Thx.