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Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I spent £10,000 to get a facelift in Mexico at the age of 50 - now people say I look like I'm 25 again
A woman has astonished social media users after sharing her jaw-dropping transformation after getting a $14,000 face lift in Mexico. Michelle Wood, 50, travelled from the US to Guadalajara at the end of May to get plastic surgery as she wanted to 'feel and look more refreshed'. After documenting her journey on TikTok, she has gained 197,000 followers, with people declaring that she now 'looks 25' and saying it's the 'best non-celebrity face lift' they've ever seen. Michelle filmed the first video - which went viral with 21 million views - outside Hospital San Javier right before she went under the knife with her surgeon, Dr Maribel Belmontes. She spent a total of $14,300 (£10,407) on the surgery alone but then shelled out an extra $1,000 (£727) on a recovery home which included food, transport to and from appointments and care. While her before pictures showed several visible wrinkles and other signs of ageing, she was left with a remarkably smooth visage after having the procedure. Speaking about her newly taut and youthful appearance, Michelle said: 'I still don't recognise myself and I think part of that has to do with that I've never looked like this. Even in my 20s I never looked like this because I was very, very obese. 'I'm ecstatic with my results, I love my surgeon I think she did a phenomenal job.' TikTok users were left in a state of disbelief after seeing Michelle's results, with one commenting: 'Ok now this is freaking me out, you look 25!' Another said: 'Holy bananas! This is the best non-celebrity face lift I've ever seen.' A third wrote: 'Omg I thought I was watching a 25 year old talk about her facelift. I went back to see your before videos because I was wondering what you looked like before and I am amazed!!!! You're over 50?!?!!! Wow - amazing.' A fourth asked: 'Do you need a new ID now?? You look thirty years younger!!' Michelle explained that because she looked years younger than her ID photo, her surgeon had to write a letter to passport control explaining that she had undergone a significant face lift. 'I wasn't even questioned, I swear they didn't even look at my photo when I went through immigration or customs,' she said. She also said that anyone wanting to have the same surgery should deactivate their phone's face ID before going under the knife as the system won't recognise you afterwards. Michelle said: 'If you're planning to go for any kind of facial plastic surgery, make sure to deactivate your face ID on any apps because they will not work.' Prior to going under the knife, Michelle told her TikTok followers: 'I hope to bring you along on this journey so you can see the good, the bad and the ugly. I don't want to look 20, I just want to look like I slept for 30 years. 'I'm choosing to do this for me and everyone has been fully supportive.' Michelle said she grew up overweight and believes that losing 130 pounds twice in her life has affected her neck structure. Michelle said: 'I've decided to get a full face lift, forehead lift, lip lift as well as a mini chin implant to help my profile. The forehead lift is mainly to address my uneven brows and then because I've got a landing strip on my forehead where hair should be way back here.' Michelle admitted that the first few days 'were rough' as she candidly showed her swollen face covered in bandages and she had severe bruising around her eyes. On day three of recovery, the mother-of-two said: 'I feel very much like a Bratz doll, I'm hoping the swelling will go down. Right now, I don't know who I am, I don't recognise [myself].' She described the centre as 'very reasonable and a great experience' as they helped nurse her back to health. Michelle said that people have already started thinking she looks decades younger, with some people thinking she's her son's sibling rather than mother. When she went to the eye doctor to get contacts because of the swelling on her eyes, the doctor could not believe she was his mother and could only respond by saying 'wow'. She said: 'It was funny because he asked me how old I was when he saw my prescription because obviously I have a bifocal and I told him I was 50 and he said "I would have never guessed that, I would've thought you were 27" and I said that it was because I had a face lift.' More and more people are choosing to go under the knife in an effort to look younger. Last month, Kris Jenner wowed fans with her incredible transformation after showing off her youthful appearance, showing her to have aged in reverse. The 69-year-old momager has been sharing Instagram slideshows from her trip to Paris last week to attend her daughter Kim Kardashian's jewelry heist trial and Lauren Sánchez's bachelorette bash. Kris (born Kristen Houghton) no longer shows any sign of sagging or wrinkling thanks to the skilled hands of Manhattan plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Levine. Although age is just a number, that number is getting harder to figure out based on how someone looks thanks to beauty treatments, sophisticated skincare routines, the subtle plastic surgery. Back in the '90s, the face of a 30-something-year-old looked very distinct, but now, age-reducing procedures and modern makeup techniques has made age a lot more ambiguous. 'The perception of 30 has changed because cosmetic procedures have become normalized, especially on social media,' Dr. Ann Monis, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at Medical Anti-Aging told the Daily Mail about the phenomenon. [Influencers and public figures are sharing] their injectables, skin treatments and surgical tweaks,' Dr. Monis explained. 'That constant visibility shifts what we think is typical for 30.' Dr. Monis added that the shift isn't just cultural, but psychological as well. 'This is happening because repetition changes how the brain sets expectations,' the medical professional explained. 'When someone sees the same kind of edited or altered face over and over, the brain will then start treating that image as the baseline. It becomes the new 'normal' even though it is not natural or accurate.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
'I wish I'd known this before having a facelift': Grandmother who looks '20 years younger' has two big regrets
A woman who spent $25,000 on a facelift has revealed what she wishes she knew before jetting to Mexico for the procedure. Peggy Lynn Marchetti, 60, has been sharing daily recovery updates with her 7,450 Instagram followers since she underwent a plethora of procedures in Guadalajara just three weeks ago. Under the care of surgeon Dr Fabian Mendoza, she had an extended deep plane lower facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty—when the skin around the eyes is cut and tightened—a lip lift, and fat injections to replace volume in her cheeks. Ms Marchetti has been more than happy to answer people's questions about her staggering glow up, and surprisingly, she said the operations didn't leave her in a lot of pain. She said: 'The first one to three days is uncomfortable. You have the headdress the bandages and I had three drains. 'You have lots of swelling, so you feel really tight, but I wouldn't consider that pain just being uncomfortable and hard to rest.' But it was in a standalone video that Ms Marchetti revealed the things she wish she had done before having a facelift. Speaking directly to camera, she began by explaining that she wishes she had had the op sooner—but not for the reason you'd expect. She said: 'I would have done it a lot sooner, somewhere between the age of 50 and 54. Why? Because you heal faster, you're in overall better health, and your face and your body still match. 'Trust me, when you look 40, but your hands and your chest tell a different story, it's not good. Today's face lifts are not your mama's face lift. Cosmetic Surgery has come a long way.' Getting into what she wishes she had known about and acted on, she said that she regrets not being more liberal with SPF as years of sun damage have left her with 'discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles and crepey skin'. 'In my younger years, I wished I would have taken sunscreen a lot more serious, not just on my face, but on my neck, my chest, my hands. 'Those UV rays as you age show up, and they rob your skin of all the radiance. I'm totally kicking myself.' Ms Marchetti also said she wishes she had started having anti-wrinkle injections when she was younger. 'I would have started Botox and been consistent, a little consistency, and maintenance, preventative, all of those measures go a long way,' she mused. Finally she advised others hoping to have a facelift to 'start saving early' and view it like they would a retirement pot. 'You're worth the investment in cosmetic surgery,' she said. 'No matter where you get it, it is not cheap.' Ms Marchetti has not stated how much she has spent on her surgeries, but responded to one follower: 'The cost really depends on the procedures that you're having done. My surgeon, hospital, medications, recovery, home, clinical testing, pre-surgery, post surgery, therapies, travel, and incidentals. A good budget $20-$25k.' Last week we revealed the similarly amazing results of a London grandmother who flew to Turkey for a facial rejuvenation procedure.
Top Gear
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
BMW 2 Series Coupe Interior Layout & Technology
So, it's inside where the most obvious updates have come. The giant 'Curved Display' now dominates the dash with its 12.3in dial display and a 14.9in infotainment screen. The central touchscreen is supremely clear and responsive, but we still think the menus in this current BMW system are too fiddly. The iDrive wheel remains, but removing the programmable shortcut buttons is an own goal. The 2024 facelift didn't really include many changes to the actual face of the 2 Series Coupe. In fact, it essentially added some new exterior colour options and then changed some of the trim from black to body colour. The physical climate control buttons have also gone, but BMW says that you can now activate the air con, front seat heating and (if fitted) the steering wheel heating using voice control. Good luck if you've got a regional accent. Overall cabin quality does look more expensive than the 220i's sub-£40k start price would have you believe, though. Is it comfortable? The chunky front seats do their job well whatever your shape, and put you in a low-slung straight-ahead driving position with an equally chunky, flat-bottomed steering wheel in your hands. Sitting in the driver or passenger chair is generally a great place to be, even if you haven't spent the extra £890 on the optional M Sport seats. Any adults in the back wouldn't be so happy, though. It has only two sets of belts and head restraints, and leg and headroom are tight. Anyway, this is clearly not a car for people who have people. Then again, you could say the same of a 4 Series. The 2 and the 4 really do seem to do the same job equally well.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here Are The Before-And-After Photos Of Ricki Lake's Neck And Facelift After Reflecting On Her Decision To Undergo The Cosmetic Procedure
Ricki Lake, every millennial's favorite TV babysitter, is providing us with all the before-and-after details of her cosmetic procedure. The former talk show host revealed she underwent a lower face and neck lift on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and on July 18, she shared a post on Instagram reflecting on her "brave choice" after losing weight. Related: "One year ago I did a thing," Ricki said in the caption. "Yes, today July 18th, is the one year anniversary of my deep plane lower face and neck lift, plus a mild co2 laser. I was in the best of hands with my plastic surgeon @drallenfoulad., a true master in his field. After a dear friend had the most incredible experience with Dr, Foulad, I made the decision to follow in her footsteps. She is that friend that does all the research and due diligence for you. She met with all the top docs in the country. So thankful for her going first." Ricki explained that after her weight loss journey, she wanted to focus on adjusting her facial features. "I had lost 40 lbs and did not like the extra skin that hung from below my chin," she wrote. "It was never going to tighten up on its own. Not at 55. Trust me, when I tell you, I still felt extra cute and loved myself regardless, especially after working so hard to get in the best shape of my life." "One year later, I look back on my brave choice and consider it one of the best decisions I ever made for myself," Ricki wrote. "I share with all of you, as I am an open book and always will be. Also, so many people are interested and want to know, so here you go…" Related: Ricki shared a series of photos detailing the entire process from the very first visit to the doctor to her post-op recovery. Here's a before photo of Ricki showing the areas she "disliked": Here's Ricki's initial consultation with Dr. Allen Foulad: @rickilake / Via Related: Here's Day 2 with her husband, Ross Burningham, who was "nervous yet so supportive" of her cosmetic journey, according to Ricki. Here's an after photo on Day 11 of post-op where "some bruising and swelling" are still visible. Here are photos before and after two months post-op: And here's what she looked like three and a half weeks post op with "(no makeup or filter)." Related: Here's what she looked like almost a year after the procedure, on May 12, 2025, with makeup. And finally, here's Ricki on May 21, 2025, with no makeup, living her "best life in NYC." If you were a '90s latchkey kid and watched her talk show religiously when you came home from school, you'd know Ricki's always advocated for transparency. To see the before and after photos side-by-side, visit Ricki's Instagram and show her some love. Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Secrets of Brad Pitt's 'facelift' shared by top plastic surgeons
With Brad Pitt's F1 movie thrilling fans, talk of his youthful looks have taken pole position. One person boldly to social media to declare: 'Brad Pitt got a facelift,' while a second added: 'The surgeon who did [his] facelift should be the richest person on Earth.' has spoken to three plastic surgeons to uncover the procedures the actor may have received. Despite the suggestions, each said he likely did not receive a facelift, saying they couldn't see the typical giveaway signs of taut skin, squinting eyes, and scars around the ear. Instead, they suggested it was much more likely that he had received fat transfers or fillers into the mid-face to boost volume and make him appear younger. Dr Michael Bassiri-Tehrani, a facial plastic surgeon in New York City, said: 'This is a subtle touch-up procedure that tends to be more desirable, especially if you are in the public eye. 'This is because it means... a less drastic change in your appearance, which is important, especially for someone who is in movies and whose face is their identity and their brand.' Brad first debuted his incredibly youthful new looks in September last year, which again sparked speculation from fans about a potential facelift. Sources close to the star denied rumors that he had had a facelift, or received any other procedures to The plastic surgeons did not treat or get the chance to examine Brad in person, and instead based their comments on photos and videos of the star online. Dr Barry Weintraub, a top facelift surgeon in New York City who examined two pictures of the star, said: 'Looking straight at these images, it is clear that he is handsome as hell. 'But I do also notice that in the later photo his face is fuller, and that would either be from fat transfers or a variety of fillers that were used. 'It could also be simply because he gained weight, because that can also lead to more fullness appearing in the face.' He added: 'As you get older, you start to lose volume in your own face... so placing volume back into it is a great way to add youth, and I think that is what was done here.' Surgeons said he'd likely received the filler or fat transfers into the cheeks and jawline to add volume to these areas. They said that overall it was more likely this was fat, typically taken from the abdomen or thighs, because this is longer lasting and can trigger a more natural result. Many celebrities also opt for blepharoplasties, a procedure to remove skin above the eyes to make someone appear more youthful. But all three surgeons said Brad had avoided this. Dr Gary Linkov, a plastic surgeon also in New York City, said: 'I still don't see great proof that he's had a facelift. His hairline area looks ok to me, and I don't see any clear evidence for me. 'But it is possible that he might have had a fat transfer or filler to the mid-face. 'I mentioned a few years ago that he may have had that procedure, so it's definitely possible that he did something like that again.' Dr Adam Scheiner, a cosmetic surgeon in Florida and author of 2017 book The True Definition Of Beauty, said Brad may appear so youthful because of how someone views a person's face. 'When we look at a person's face, our brains focus on the eye and mouth region first and the skin and facial contours area second. 'So it tends to be much more dramatic when someone has the eyes or mouth worked on, whereas if it's on other areas it tends to be much more subtle - like the work we see here.' Brad has not commented on any recent work he may have, but he has repeatedly spoken about aging - saying after he turned 60 years old that he was starting to feel his own mortality. Surgeons have previously suggested that Brad has been receiving fillers and Botox during the years to maintain his youthful appearance but this has never been confirmed. Surgeons suggested too that Brad may be maintaining his skin using moisturizers, micro-needling, and other procedures.
