Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Day 5 after my facelift felt a lot like Day 4. Healing is happening, but itās quiet, slow, and mostly invisible. The swelling is still present, the tightness hasnāt gone anywhere, and patience is doing most of the heavy lifting right now.
In this video, Iām sharing what Day 5 of facelift recovery actually looks like when thereās no big change to report. How my face feels, how Iām moving through the day, whatās helping, and what still feels frustrating. If youāre researching facelift recovery, this is the stretch that often gets skipped, even though itās very real.
About my facelift journey (for context):
Iām 52 and Iāve lost about 120 pounds over the last few years, which left me with significant loose skin on my face and neck. This was something I thought about for a long time, researched carefully, and chose to do when the timing felt right.
I chose Dr. Paige Kennedy in Lafayette, Louisiana, through Hubbell Dermatology.
My procedures included a facelift, neck lift, upper blepharoplasty (lid lift), a lower lid pinch, fat grafting from the stomach to the temples and under eyes, earlobe reduction, and salivary gland reduction to improve jawline definition. The total cost was in the low five figures, which I share to help answer common questions and set realistic expectations.
Each video in this facelift recovery series stands on its own, so you donāt need to watch them in order. If you want to follow along through Week 1, Week 2, and beyond, make sure youāre subscribed and feel free to leave questions in the comments.
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Mascara to Midnight
As a mother of 5 kids, and a 51 year old beauty fanatic, I make videos for other busy moms who want to feel beautiful, anti age and laugh along with me.
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How not to put on magnetic lashes: youtu.be/HkzQi1XnsbE
Microneedling patch: youtu.be/RM1nbThdnKM
Trunk Club Unboxing: youtu.be/_BUbbgx8fHg
Trying a wig for the first time: youtu.be/HU9u9vvU-ic
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Turning 50 unlocks the cheat code for glowing skin. No one talks about it because itās in the fine print of our AARP card.
It's day five post-surgery and I'm sharing my improved **sleeping** experience, which has led to significant **pain reduction**. My **postoperative care** includes a new pillow setup, helping with the **healing process** and managing the remaining **swelling**. This **surgery recovery** is a journey, and I'm glad to share every step with you all.
š Support the channel:
Thanks for supporting my channel by using my affiliate links.
My Amazon storefront is here:
amzn.to/3AsNi7G
Day 5 after my facelift felt a lot like Day 4. Healing is happening, but itās quiet, slow, and mostly invisible. The swelling is still present, the tightness hasnāt gone anywhere, and patience is doing most of the heavy lifting right now.
In this video, Iām sharing what Day 5 of facelift recovery actually looks like when thereās no big change to report. How my face feels, how Iām moving through the day, whatās helping, and what still feels frustrating. If youāre researching facelift recovery, this is the stretch that often gets skipped, even though itās very real.
About my facelift journey (for context):
Iām 52 and Iāve lost about 120 pounds over the last few years, which left me with significant loose skin on my face and neck. This was something I thought about for a long time, researched carefully, and chose to do when the timing felt right.
I chose Dr. Paige Kennedy in Lafayette, Louisiana, through Hubbell Dermatology.
My procedures included a facelift, neck lift, upper blepharoplasty (lid lift), a lower lid pinch, fat grafting from the stomach to the temples and under eyes, earlobe reduction, and salivary gland reduction to improve jawline definition. The total cost was in the low five figures, which I share to help answer common questions and set realistic expectations.
Each video in this facelift recovery series stands on its own, so you donāt need to watch them in order. If you want to follow along through Week 1, Week 2, and beyond, make sure youāre subscribed and feel free to leave questions in the comments.
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Mascara to Midnight
As a mother of 5 kids, and a 51 year old beauty fanatic, I make videos for other busy moms who want to feel beautiful, anti age and laugh along with me.
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Some of my favorite videos:
How not to put on magnetic lashes: youtu.be/HkzQi1XnsbE
Microneedling patch: youtu.be/RM1nbThdnKM
Trunk Club Unboxing: youtu.be/_BUbbgx8fHg
Trying a wig for the first time: youtu.be/HU9u9vvU-ic
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Here is a list of all my favorite things: amzn.to/3AsNi7G
Get a free month of Amazon Prime here: amzn.to/2Ma3D82
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Find me here:
pinterest.com/mascara2midnite
Goodreads: bit.ly/2HcC8Wj
tiktok.com/@michellecurates
instagram.com/michellecurates
Benable.com/michellecurates
facebook.com/michellecurates
youtube.com/@MichelleCurates
Turning 50 unlocks the cheat code for glowing skin. No one talks about it because itās in the fine print of our AARP card.
It's day five post-surgery and I'm sharing my improved **sleeping** experience, which has led to significant **pain reduction**. My **postoperative care** includes a new pillow setup, helping with the **healing process** and managing the remaining **swelling**. This **surgery recovery** is a journey, and I'm glad to share every step with you all.
