Living in the suburbs of New York, Deborah maintains a daily routine of yoga and Pilates to stay in shape. However, as she entered her seventies, she noticed signs of aging on her face despite diligent skincare.

"Seeing the loose skin on my neck made me self-conscious. I believe I'll live a long life, so I decided on cosmetic surgery to feel energized," Deborah said.

A video documenting Deborah's transformation journey posted on TikTok recently garnered nearly 1 million views. Many admired her confidence and praised the "natural" results of the surgery.

Deborah, 78, from the US, before (left) and after (right) her facelift. Photo: People

Deborah, 78, from the US, before (left) and after (right) her facelift. Photo: People

In 6/2023, Deborah consulted with Dr. Vito C. Quatela, a world-renowned cosmetic surgeon. The 8-hour surgery included a facelift and neck lift to restore youthful contours, lower eyelid surgery for brighter eyes, a brow lift to open up the upper face, and laser treatment around the mouth to reduce wrinkles.

"The goal was to create a natural, harmonious look and help her become the best version of herself," Dr. Vito C. Quatela explained.

Deborah stayed at the medical center for 10 days of post-operative monitoring. She recounted her husband's shock at seeing her bruised and swollen face after the surgery. "My husband said I looked like I'd just been in a boxing match and lost," she said.

However, the bruising and swelling quickly subsided. After more than six months, Deborah has fully recovered and is pleased with the results. She's received many compliments from friends and family, and her husband has been effusive in his praise of her new look.

Thanh Thanh (People)