Karen’s Story

She didn’t feel ready for the procedure at that point, but a few years later Karen noticed (particularly when looking back on recent photos) that her face had aged, so she decided to come back to the clinic. ‘I was starting to get jowls and was just looking older. That’s when I thought: now is the time to do something about it.’

Karen could now really notice her ageing skin which motivated her to make the changes necessary for a younger and more attractive looking face. She decided the time was right to obtain a fresher look; ‘I felt like I was looking tired and worn out. My skin was sagging, especially around my neck and jawline and I felt that I was really starting to look my age!’

So, as a 60th Birthday present to herself, Karen plucked up the courage to come in for a consultation which she felt went really well. ‘The atmosphere at Bella Vou was friendly and personal. The staff were all supportive and caring. They made me feel as if I was their only patient, rather than just another client on their list - nothing was too much trouble.’

Karen loved the fact that she was designated her own patient coordinator who ensured she was clear about the procedure. ‘After my initial consultation with my surgeon, Amir (who answered all of my questions) my Patient coordinator, Stevie, went through everything with me again.’ Surgery can feel like a big deal, so being sure the procedure is right for you is really important. ‘My patient co-ordinator covered everything. Price – dates – what to expect – aftercare – everything. She actually wanted me to go away and think about it, but I was so excited I booked my surgery there and then!’

Karen was thrilled that the surgery could be carried out under local anaesthetic so that she would have a fast recovery. ‘Because of the way Amir and The Concept™ Facelift had come across at the open evening I was very confident about the procedure.’

Surgery can be quite nerve-wracking for some, but Karen said ‘I wasn’t in the least bit nervous - I watched the whole operation on the Bella Vou website too.’ She was totally prepared and aware of every detail.

The day came for Karen’s procedure; ‘I needn’t have worried about a thing. Stevie took me down to theatre and Amir and the theatre nurse made me feel at ease straight away. I was awake the entire time and it appeared to be very casual; we were chatting and the radio was on - it was better than being at the dentist! The most uncomfortable part were the initial injections. After that I couldn’t feel a thing throughout the entire procedure. Although it took a long time, I was totally relaxed as Amir was always talking, checking how I felt and explaining what he was doing.’