Sometimes I photoshop my neck…and other confessions
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The Chief Blonde and her Neck: Top Right: Photoshopped; Middle Left: The neck of yesteryear; Middle Right: The neck scarf;Bottom Right: The hand block
The Saggy Neck — Is plastic surgery the answer?
I used to have a long and graceful neck. In fact, at times, I felt my neck was too long. I actually stopped obsessing about that when I met ballet dancers and realized a long neck can be an asset (alas, it didn’t make me the Swan Queen…)
However, as I often model fashion on this blog, I have to shift through countless pictures of myself. Many times, if not outloud, than in my head, I think “Egads…whose NECK is that?” when choosing images to post. I resort to various techniques to camouflage my neck including PicMonkey airbrushing, scarves, and the famous “block the neck with the hand” pose.
Sometimes, I wonder–if I had the money or was willing to spend the money– is plastic surgery the answer? That always leads me to think about what plastic surgery procedures actually cost.
Plastic Surgery Costs for 2014
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I have thought about getting things done, but maybe I am old fashion, I think I have all my parts just the way my Father , Christ Jesus wanted me to have and look, I am not here to judge so if someone feels the need , then go ahead .
I don`t think about getting any kind of plastic surgery. I am thankful that I am aging gracefully and try not to worry and keep my skin looking natural.
I would love to have a few places fixed after 5 kids. This was really interesting even if I can’t afford. Unless someone would like to front me 10k 🙂
I could never afford plastic surgery as my insurance only covers a catastrophic type of surgery.
I read somewhere the neck is the first to go. I could use my neck being done, and everything else on this list, except maybe my nose. Seeing I don’t have the money, I try not to think about it. If I could remotely afford it, I get some injectibles.
I had my breast done several years ago in HI. For a count of 10,000$. Glad I did it. I now can wear any kind of shirt. Swim suits and find bra’s. If I wore a low cut shirt. Even with a bra my loose skin (as I wouldn’t even call them boobs) would just fall out. Same with bathing suits. After a surgery to remove a tumor and having my first child. I had nothing, but loose saggy skin. That was more of a pain. I would have been fine getting the implants or just removing all the skin, but with the implants. I now can wear anything I want and no one knows they are fake. After all theses years. No one has been able to tell I got them done. I and my husband did a lot (a whole lot) of research. On the different types of implants, ways of doing the surgery and doctors. Took about a couple months to find a doctor and figure every thing else out. I know it is not for every one, but if you are looking to get any plastic surgery. Please do your homework first.
There’s a sayin’ that I have gone by my whole life it’s based on what ever point of view you get from it I get ‘PERSONALLITY SOUL LOVE JOY” …….,,,,..,,,,,,,…. BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP HOWEVER UGLY GOES CLEAR TO THE BONE…..,,,,,,………………..BLESSED BE ???????????? With the fluffy ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️✨✨✨✨✨ all round you
I’ve never worried about my neck before, but this was interesting to read.
No thank you for any kind of cosmetic surgery. Have zero interest in it.
Hopefully I will age gracefully. My grandmother and my mother both look young for their age.
I personally would never have any type of surgery on face, boobs or otherwise. I dont color my hair either. I am who I am. Tho I think you look good enough, that choice is up to you . If you feel it is worth the time , money and pain and or any after effects years down the road then do it for yourself.
I don’t worry about my neck yet, but I am strong believer in, if you can do something to make yourself happy with your looks, do it! I would get my nose, boobs, backside, stomach, and probably some other things done, too, if I could afford it…
My neck is the place that really shows my age. I am thinking about trying some kind of tightening cream to start using! Have you looked into the cream That DR Oz Advertises on TV? That’s what I am going to check out! If its no too terribly expensive I might give it a try! Plastic surgery is too invasive for me . I have heard a lot of Horror stories about plastic surgery~ Needless to say its a no for me. Shelly I have seen you model so many different Outfits, Coats & etc. You always look Beautiful~ Have a Great Day!!
Let me know Cathy. Everything I have read is that there is NO cream available that will do that. Thanks for your compliments Cathy! The Chief Blonde
I feel like I have too much fat on my neck/under my chin, so like you, I hide it by turning my head a certain way or covering it up.
I wear a lot of scarves, as I age, but honestly I never considered plastic surgery. Why? For me personally, it is not worth the risk, as I know someone who died from complications of her plastic surgery. That did it for me.
I do not usually worry about my neck and do not plan to use plastic surgery.
I used to worry about my neck..and had the same conclusion as “Dolly Parton” If it sagged ,dragged,or bagged I would gt it taken “care of” But..after much deliberation and the look in my bank account..lol..I now just camo it as much as I can…and just am Thankful I am still alive and able to use this sagging bagging and dragging body to spend time with my children and grandchildren.
Interesting! I will have to say my neck is not something I have ever considered..Or anyone else’s neck for that matter 😉 Tummy tuck is the only thing on here that really catches my eye after two kiddos and two cesareans but I’m still hoping for a third so I would definitely wait till after that! Good to know the cost though!!
Like to have this but too scared
I don’t think I could ever justify spending that much on cosmetic surgery, but I say if you have the money and you want to do, go for it! Ain’t no shame in it!