Advice from a 60-Year-Old Woman After Facelift: "If Only I Had Done This..."

Mentions of Sunscreen and Botox

A 60-year-old woman who spent a total of $25,000 (approximately 34 million won) on a facelift has attracted attention by revealing two things she wishes she had known before the surgery.

According to the UK’s Daily Mail, Peggy Lynn Marchetti, 60, who lives in Tennessee, USA, underwent several rejuvenation procedures in Mexico about three weeks ago and has since shared her progress on social media.

A woman in her 60s from the United States shared her facelift surgery review on social media. Instagram capture

She recently received a facelift, lip lift, and buccal fat grafting, among other cosmetic procedures, in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Marchetti shared her recovery process daily on her Instagram account. She said, "The first one to three days were uncomfortable. My head was wrapped in bandages, and I had three drainage tubes attached. The swelling was intense and I felt stiff, but it was more of a discomfort than actual pain."

However, she also expressed some regrets, saying, "Having gone through the surgery, I do have things I regret. I should have done it earlier, around the age of 50 to 54. Recovery would have been faster, and the age of my face and body would have been more balanced, resulting in a more natural look."

Marchetti cited not using sunscreen properly when she was younger as her first regret. She said, "I should have consistently applied sunscreen not only to my face, but also to my neck, chest, and hands. Looking at it now, all the pigmentation, fine lines, and skin sagging are due to sun exposure."

The second thing she mentioned was Botox. Marchetti said, "If I had started getting Botox earlier and maintained it regularly to prevent wrinkles, the signs of aging would have been less noticeable. I’ve realized that preventive maintenance is truly important." However, she also noted that Botox can have side effects depending on the area treated or the individual’s condition, so a cautious approach is necessary.

Lastly, she advised, "Start saving early. Set aside funds for cosmetic surgery in your later years, just like you would for retirement."

Actor Riki Lake (56) personally revealed before and after photos of her facelift surgery. Photo by Riki Lake SNS capture

Previously, actress Ricki Lake, 56, who is well known for her appearance in the movie "Hairspray" (2007), also publicly shared her before-and-after facelift photos. In the photos, Lake’s skin under her chin appeared saggy and wrinkled before the surgery. Just two months after the procedure, she showed off a sharper, firmer jawline. The wrinkles around her eyes, mouth, and philtrum had also visibly disappeared.