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This reminds me of all the horror stories I use to hear 20 years ago. In Australia a lot of people were heading to Bali or Thailand to get cheap cosmetic/plastic surgery done. Might be a good place for someone to start. And yes they were BOTCHED surgeries that people who did that from Australia can't do anything about, because they had it done outside the country.
I was attacked by a dog when I was around 5-7 and my cheek was bitten off. I was worked on by a brilliant plastic surgeon who sewed me back together and you wouldnt be the wiser to the fact I was a dog attack victim unless I pointed it out the small scars. I have never had any other work done, but I am very grateful to that man for letting me live a normal life post attack. Edit: Thank you all for the likes and the lovely comments! Its amazing to hear your stories. In a time where we hear so many negative stories around plastic surgery, we sometimes forget those of us who have been saved by them. Wishing you all the best ❤️❤️❤️
I had my eyelid torn off and my jaw chipped by a GSD on my 11th birthday. I had two surgeons (one retired after my case) and a medical student perform my surgery (& I never forget the student because he found my tear duct to repair it when nobody else could see it which meant I didn't need another surgery). Your story reminded me of my own. It was like magically getting my face back. One of my eyes is ever so slightly different but nobody would ever notice unless I pointed it out specifically, too. I am forever grateful. Everything works now and you'd never know looking at me just how bad it was. Some people don't even believe my eyelid was torn off! The skill that must have taken is just so incredible. Plastics saved my face too!
Split my forehead open and saw a great plastic auger on, then split my chin open years later (I was/am a klutz).. I was basically outside of his house when I fell,off my bike, he stitched me up in his kitchen 😂
I literally experienced the exact same thing, down to the scars being small lol I’m pretty sure I was 8, though. I’m really happy it hasn’t really affected my self image.
“Kim” is a common surname in Korea, which many people know is a country that is known for being the capital of plastic surgery (not proud of this aspect of my country, as a Korean, but that’s besides the issue). People from other Asian countries will travel to Korea to get plastic surgery because Korea has a reputation for “high quality” procedures (not saying that there aren’t sketchy Korean plastic surgeons and clinics - that’s a whole other deep dive). It would seem using the Dr. Kim name was a bit of a bait-and-switch tactic that would get potential clients looking for a Korean surgeon, but then getting a ghost surgeon in China. Ghost surgeons in plastic surgery is a whole rabbit hole to dive into where people have actually died.
I was about to say something similar. In some of those videos you can hear them speak (not korean) Im familiar with Korean culture and history because my partner is Korean. the 1st acct profile before the change was also definitely not korean letters. There is alot of (animosity?) Between china and korea. china helps N Korea mostly and also helped N korea in the war in the 50s. My partner has a saying "copy is hobby for china" especially with Korean things. Theyve tried to say kimchi, hanbok, kpop, and various things came from them. in America there are products in asian groceries that get put in the korean aisles and look korean like gochujang or doenjang or snacks but on the back theres Chinese writing and "made in china." I do wonder if it is as you said a ploy for someone to think they are getting a Korean dr OR they are try to "build" their "surgery reputation " so whoever can also "claim" that too, or its some weird way of trying to tarnish their reputation in the cosmetic surgery area? Theres ALSO a weird disturbing thing happening in china called bgr's?? Brg's?? I dont remember And they like either use filters or surgery to look like these little "princesses" and are extremely pale. But they aren't middle aged so idk if thats whats happening here 🙁. Swoop should totally do a video on that tho on this channel its creepy. I personally while on the subject of weird chinese things that dont make sense id love for swoop to look into the lore of little peach mother youtube channel 😂
I am Navajo and grew up on the Rez and the older you are the more cherished and respected you are with age becomes wisdom and that’s very important to us .
It’s possible you were not born yet , but I remember MTV News’ Kurt Loder interviewing Patty Smith. He asked her if she was self conscious about her grey hair! Her answer was “I have so many friends that have died too young, will never see great hair, that I’m thankful!” Paraphrasing her the point was not lost on me at age 9. We are lucky to be alive, full stop.
Ageing is seen as such a strange taboo these days! I understand having work done that gives you confidence but the amount of work people are getting done these days is madness to me. Women as young as 18 getting fillers and botox, just to have to keep getting it done as your skin will sag without it. By 30 some of these women will have the wrinkles of a 60 yr old if they can't financially maintain it.
This is such a powerful takeaway. Of course give this message in an appropriate time for people, but it is true that so many people have unfortunately lost their life before they were able to live it fully.
My MIL is terrified of aging, meanwhile I'm looking forward to my first gray hair. I told her that so many people didn't get to experience old age and it's not fair. I'm going to appreciate the amount of time I have on this earth ☺️
@@sierrachantellI agree. My mom refuses to let her grey hair show, I went grey early and am fully grey in my mid-30’s. My daughters tell me my silver hair is beautiful and they hope their hair looks like mine someday. 🥹
When will we realize that growing old is a GIFT and only the lucky get to grow old?? I am grateful for every line and wrinkle! It means I'm still here.
💯 I have a family member who gets mad when I say my age loud and proud....I'm 36. They feel it makes them feel old. Every day is a blessing. Some babies don't make it past 36 seconds 😢 .
I've been seeing this attitude become increasingly talked about particularly among young online essayists, and I'm actually really happy to hear it grow more accepted and recognised. After everything we're going through at younger and younger eras of our lives, it's probably very healing to realise that being able to keep aging means more time spent being able to grow wiser, more kind to ourselves and others, more time to just exist, take our time, and appreciate what is good around us. It really is a gift not everyone gets to experience. A lot of youth restrictions are more manufactured than many realise (eg, becoming "too old" to dress, talk about, enjoy the harmless things that make our lives personal and fulfilling) I admit that I did used to have some of those anti-aging ideals we're often taught when I was a kid, but at least one thing I've always seen the beauty in is natural silver hair. It feels like it could be a fairytale blessing in another timeline, to live so long your hair becomes metallic, that no matter what colour it was before we all get to experience such a thing eventually. Both youth and elderhood have such beautiful aspects to them.
This is why I constantly remind my grandmother that she IS beautiful. She has the money, time, low self esteem and resources to do that. We need to stop convincing people they aren't attractive by being their natural selves. Age does NOT decrease beauty at all. We need a self esteem lift, not a physical one.
It depends. Some people age not well 🤷 I am one of them, but I just go with it and take every day as it come. Every narcosis is a risk, so I won't risk my little bit of my health only to look better. A good haircut will also improve your look. Just be well groomed and choose clothes that work for you - that helps withaut the risk to getting botched.
@@highasduck5282nope …since I’ve hit my 50’s I’m having so much trouble landing a job (I do contract work in administration). This year I’ve been interviewed a couple times by a panel of young people. On both occasions, these 20 something’s completely ignored my experience and I could tell they had no interest in employing me. After two months of not finding work, I finally got a contract last week, I didn’t even have to do an interview! They employed me based on my years of experience. The people in the office ended up being my age or older. So yes looking older does hinder your job prospects - especially with younger people who are often being ageist totally ignoring what you have to offer. I can’t afford to regularly have two months without work, so thinking I might get a facelift in Bali or Thailand. 😂
The worst part about this is everyone holding up these pics of real, actual, people and telling the world how bad they think they look. 1. That's cruel. 2. The pictures are being taken 7 days after surgery when everything is still swollen and sore. Pictures in a year will tell the real tale.
I agree, they shouldnt be told they look terrible BUT in this case.. he literally BUTCHERED their face and its very obvious even for someone who isnt a professional so no time of healing will it look good.. he literally ruined their faces, he should be the one scolded for putting their faces up for public debate.. its not Swoops fault for having to show their pictures as we need to see them to explain why he needs to be in jail
Yes, how so very sad that they've inadvertently become famous memes. I understand the need for the pics,, the valid criticism, but it's heartbreaking that these people , who may have liked their results, are being told (who knows how many times) that they look terrifying and their results are 'the worst'. 😢
I was born with Poland Syndrome, meaning half of my chest, the cells were basically dead, which in turn caused me to basically have 1 breast. I have a lot of health issues, physical and mental, but i never knew i could fix my breast issue basically for free because it was covered by insurance because my surgeon argued with them stating it was a health condition, mentally and physically. Im so grateful to that surgeon and i do not regret the 6 surgeries it took to make them more even. My breasts arent perfect but theyre so close and I'm happy with them. I also appreciate that no actual plastic was put into me. He just took fat and cells from my stomach and thighs. It took so many surgeries because in my early 20s i was pretty thin and he didnt wanna take too much. I do not regret it at all.
Same here, healing from an extremely abusive relationship for years! Swoop is the best when my mind takes me to a dark place. To everyone in the same situation, I'm so proud of you that you got out of it! It takes time, but it will get better with time! You are strong and you will be okay!❤
Had a cosmetic dentistry procedure done at 19 because I hated my front teeth. While I could financially afford it, I quickly realized I couldn’t mentally afford it. Spent several years with dysmorphia surrounding my smile. To this day I still have issues stemming from the stupid decision I made at 19. I chose a quick fix for an insecurity and regret it immensely. Cosmetic procedures are not the solutions people think they are unless they are medically necessary.
Luxeria (UK) covered this from the perspective of a person who's had plastic surgery (ffs) & cosmetic procedures who also has a biochem degree & really explained what some of these procedures were or might be and also explained how/why this is way too much to have at once, and so forth. Their perspective and Swoops perspective are both quite valuable in this scenario.
As someone who’s life expectancy is 50 (thanks vascular whalers danlos syndrome) it makes me sad to see people not celebrating getting older. I wanted to have a fucking block party when I found a grey pube 😂 no joke! I’m 38, I didn’t think I’d love long enough to see any grey hair ANYWHERE EVER. I wish people celebrated getting older as the accomplishment that it is, so many people don’t get the chance to grow old - and that is so sad.
Have that block party love! I expect an invite❤ sending you so much love and hope you get more grey pubes (never thought I'd type that...but here we are) 😁💓💓💓💓
Hello Zebra Cousin! *floppy waves* I am with you, yesterday was my 53rd birthday.. I'm celebrating every new silver hair, not so much the new joint pains lol
Hey, my mum just turned 65 and hasn't had any vascular events for probably a decade (spontaneous subdural hemorrhage was her last major one in 2012?). She has vEDS. I guess in one way, it can be good to live life believing you have a limit of 50 years and therefore you dont waste a minute of it.. but I just wanted to reply and let you know they're just statistics, and you could easily break the rules like my mum :) Big e-hugs and take care.
I think my only real fear of ageing is the visually representation of my increasingly limited time still left on this planet. As an Atheist, dying terrifies me but not because of the act of dying itself. I have so many hobbies, and so much I want to accomplish in my extremely limited human life, and because I was born with an autoimmune form of arthritis, which egged on my other 3 autoimmune diseases, I'm unwell so often that I generally can't do much with my time already, as it is. So getting older is the visual representation of the most stressful thing in my life, not having enough time to accomplish what I want to.
I had a breast reduction surgery a few years ago and it literally changed my life. It was deemed medically necessary, (my surgeon was positive it would be approved by insurance, and to my surprise it was!), but I have no shame telling people I had plastic surgery. I had chronic migraines, couldn't excercise, wear proper clothing, it was so painful. After surgery, my migraines went away, got back to exercising once I was cleared, lost 30lbs and gained my life back. We only ever hear about the Botox, BBL's and implants. Seeing some of the life changing things plastic surgery has done for people in the comments is heartwarming ❤️
I’ve been hemming and hawing about thinking about getting a reduction. I have arthritis in my spine that was diagnosed at 26 and can’t do anything prolonged with my arms cuz it causes back pain. But I’m terrified of having such a big surgery and how long the recovery would take.
@PhoenixRoseYT the first part of recovery is a bit intense, those first 2 weeks are really exhausting. Especially if you're not a back sleeper (that was one of the hardest parts for me). But the next 4-6 weeks were mostly just swelling and general sensitivity in that area for me. It's SO worth it, though! My mom also had the surgery (it runs in the family lol) and it was a big relief for her arthritis and chronic back pain.
I had a very early form of breast cancer and the only treatment was a single Mastectomy. I became cancer free on the OR table. I chose to stay flat, and may have the other breast removed for precaution and vanity. The most important part of this type of surgeon is to see your surgeons work. Mine was a perfectionist and my scar is utterly amazing and barely visible. If I was to get reconstruction it would be Diep Flap.
When I was 4 I ran into a bookshelf and split my lids open. I went to a plastic surgeon, a friend of the family, where I got tons of tiny tiny stitches. Can’t even tell where the scars are. Some plastic surgeons are damn good.
I've had far too many surgeries for medical issues in my childhood to ever consider any sort of elective surgeries myself, but I think that there is a way in which these things can be done as safe and ethically as possible. I seem to remember hearing about a psychologist who specialized in body-based issues (dysphoria, dysmorphia, etc) setting up practice next to a plastic surgeon's office. They offered their services as a consultant to the plastic surgeon, and ultimately both practices saw huge increases in patient returns and positive outcomes because they were able to provide a level of due diligence not seen elsewhere.
Due to having Crohn's Disease since i was 19 (am now 62) which caused and still does cause chronic pain daily, chronic meds and multiple surgeries i look older than i am. It used to really bother me because i look older than all my siblings then a friend of mine told me that i shouldn't feel bad. According to him my wrinkles and scars are a badge of honour showing what i have been through and am still going through and that i haven't given up😊
When I was way younger, I always wanted to get my nose done. Unfortunately, I was hit square in the face/ nose with a wave runner when I was 17, and it broke my nose and have had to have several surgeries to try and fix my breathing after the 4th I have up for years. Thankfully, after the 5th and final one worked. After all the pain, I find it hard that I thought I wanted to do it for no reason when I was younger. I appreciate my nose now and am very happy I can actually breathe now. I hope everyone has a great day! 🙂 🤗🙃
When you said their body may reject the facial surgery, all I am seeing in my head is this scene from Repo: The Genetic Opera where Paris Hilton's face fell off.
I’m Aussie, my husbands name is Warren, which we Aussies pronounce as Wazza - he gets “Wazzzzzzzzzzaaaaa” yelled out regularly in the Wassup scary movie way 😂
@justkiddin84 as a fellow Aussie this is what we do...don't judge us😂. I've heard it before for warrens... especially in the trade field Aka "tradies". We nickname anything 😂
I had a lower face lift in my mid 40's. It was intended to firm up my jaw line. It was wonderful. I went to a reputable doctor and hospital. I get injectables around my mouth once per year to soften the puppet lines. Again, only at a reputable clinic. It makes me happy. People should do what they want to their bodies, but please do check out the credentials of the doctors and have reasonable expectations.
On the Disneyfication of the human experience, I noticed that HARD last year. I announced on social media that I survived the virus C-word (I almost didn't) and LITERALLY NOBODY SAW IT. Announcing to the world that I survived a harrowing experience got suppressed to the point that not a SINGLE person was shown it. Not even my friends and followers. Then my dad passed away and every time I try to talk about the grief, algorithms start treating me like I'm about to jump off a bridge! I can't talk about the grief and sadness even with my own friends and followers without fearing suppression. I also have been a self-harmer in the past. Unfortunately, the scars don't go away. But now nobody wants to see the scars because they don't want to be reminded of serious depression and CPTSD, so I get suppressed for existing. It seems like corporations don't want me even celebrating my own life and survival because it's not Disney enough.
I had jaw surgery in 1998 (when I was 14) to overcome massive injury incurred to me due to physical abuse at the hands of my parents. I only bring this up as you talk about the body rejecting the surgery years later as mentioned in the video. In 2019, I noticed my lymph nodes were very swollen and my jaw was very sore. Turns out my jawbone itself was infected at the surgery site, suddenly 20 years later. Heavy antibiotics cleared up the issue, but surgeries, even necessary, can have long-lasting impacts to one’s body. I would dearly love to have a neck lift, because my jaw muscles from the trauma are so weak that they sag and give me the appearance of a severe double chin (as explained to me by a plastic surgeon) which gives me shame and people stare, though it is far outside my price range. I know if I ever was able to do it, I’d have to prepare myself for potential complications later as well. I only wish to feel normal after what happened to me.
I’ve seen a small bit of this but am so happy you covered it. I couldn’t bring myself to even witness the way other people react to the way HUMANS WITH FEELINGS have changed the way they look. People can truly be horrible. Thank you for always taking the high road - I knew I could watch this, learn, and not be part of what’s happening elsewhere.
I have prosopagnosia and these after shots are genuinely distressing to look at.. they're not even registering in my brain as "human", which is even more deeply disturbing because I know that they are. I do not have the same reaction to face transplants or even functional reconstruction.
I actually wrote an essay last year using that same study from the medical accident group in response to an article written about the rate of regret in transgender surgeries. 65% vs 1%. and yet people keep trying to ban gender-affirming care as if there isn't significantly more harm being done in other medical practices. they don't actually care about protecting people, they just don't want trans people to exist.
People even regret more necessary procedures like knee surgery more often than gender affirming surgeries. By the time you've scraped together the money for it, you know damn well that you want it done. But transphobes don't actually care about science :/
So I had a lower body lift and tbh the consults I went on varied dramatically -- some surgeons were very thorough and detailed, others barely spent any time with me. For recommendations, some provided only their opinion on "what I needed", some only asked what I wanted and the surgeon I went with asked what goals I had and recommended a surgical plan that aligned with my overall goals. The entire experience was incredibly eye opening re plastics. Basically depending on the surgeon, I could have gotten whatever I wanted 🤷🏻♀️
I work at Ulta and i had a 16 year old ask me for a retinol recommendation literally yesterday. I was like girl, I'm 26, and am scared to use this stuff, and told her to use sunscreen. She did not like the answer. Not, even the first time i've had this happen in the last week or so. It's sad.
With the rise of these kids wanting anti aging creams and whatnot I feel like a rule should be put in place at makeup stores to not sell them those things and have employees recommend more age appropriate things.
retinol can be used for acne treatments also, not just anti aging. i would hope you would know that if ur supposed to be educating people on what to buy
Girl, what? You work at Ulta and you don’t know that retinol is literally used for acne as well?. At 16 years old I was prescribed a retinol cream because I just got off of Accutane. A lot of dermatologist prescribe/recommend a retinol for acne. In fact, it is only thing that saved my acne. No joke. Worked wonders on my skin. Had the best impact on my acne scars. Be for real.
If you were to say that to me, I would look at you blankly as well. Honestly, I would probably say girl shut the hell up and give me my retinol.😂😂😂😂 no offense, but you work at Ulta. You are not a dermatologist. Just give them what they ask for literally it’s not your job to diagnose them. 16 is not that crazy of an age for retinol, since puberty is really when acne starts to spike. .. You should be more concerned about the literal 9 to 12 year olds attempting to get them/ wanting to get them
@@ashlyndawson9521 no for real… since when have Ulta members been dermatologist? 16 is not a weird age for retinol at all. Specifically since 16 is usually after you hit puberty and when acne is getting pretty bad. Retinol saved my skin for real.😂😂😂
My fiance was in an awful car wreck (when his ex kicked him in the face with her stiletto - while he was driving - but that's another story) and he very much had to get reconstructive surgery because his face was split open. I'm all for doing what makes you happy and/or healthy but this is just out of hand. Thank you as always for shedding light on these topics and welcome to the sus pool, doc - must be getting crowded in there 😂
@@alisonmercer5946 needless to say they broke up but I don't think she got in any legal trouble. They were both intoxicated so they're lucky to be alive. We started dating soon after that and he hasn't spoken to her since (and that was 2005 I believe)
Going by Google Lens results from searching her IG photos, it looks to be the sold out "Damask Flocked Mock Neck Bodysuit" on Shein (or possibly the dress version)
On the day my brother was born, three weeks before my 2nd birthday, toddler me ran headfirst into my aunt’s glass living room table and sliced my face open. It’s a miracle that I didn’t lose my left eye. The doctor who worked on me was apparently one of the best plastic surgeons in the city. Thanks to him, all that was left of that accident was a tiny scar on the corner of my eye, small enough that most people can’t see it unless I explicitly point it out. Considering how small I was when it happened, it could have been much, much worse, and I’m so grateful that 1) I didn’t lose my left eye, especially since I already need glasses and my lefty is the stronger eye, and 2) I had such a skilled and talented plastic surgeon to help toddler me.
I had a breast reduction done in 2018 (best decision of my life) and one of the biggest reasons I felt good about getting that done was that breast reductions come with the highest percentage of patient satisfaction of like, any cosmetic surgery. I'd be interested to know, though, whether this kind of procedure is more often considered cosmetic or plastic surgery. My reasons, for example, were about equal parts aesthetic and medical (reducing the risk of back pain and other issues), but there are certainly people who get it done fully for one reason or the other.
Ive been seriously considering this the last couple of years! Ive lost over 100lbs without surgery but im so damn ridiculously top heavy (upon already having broad shoulders), i still see the me that i was before. Im migraine sufferer due to a head injury & i have back problems.
Markets have supply after demand, so drawing a line on what people can get done (in the legal market) will most likely get more customers over in the illegal market. Its a very slippery slope. That is probably especially true here since cosmetic surgery is something people do when they already are willing to go to extreme measures for change. We already see that with people who can't afford the procedures going to cheaper (often less safe) countries to do it when they can't afford it at home. (Sorry if I have bad grammar, English is my second language)
I am so used to seeing you and that beautiful blue hair but girl are you are killing it with this purple. It is such a vibe! I know we’re talking about some heavy stuff, but for some reason, the purple hair is so beautiful and oddly enough it’s for some reason calming to me!! I love it on you….❤ xo
I have extremely pronounced glabellar lines between my eyes. I got tired of people asking if I was mad. So I got Botox, more Botox then fillers. That didn’t resolve them 100%. But I was happy with the results. What I wasn’t happy with was everyone at the plastic surgery center pointing out that they could easily get rid of my crows feet. I declined. I’m not saying I wouldn’t ever get anything more done. I’m 60. And my family tends to develop jowls. But I didn’t appreciate the constant pointing out of “flaws” in my face by strangers.
You need to do a deep dive into the plastic surgery world, there are so many stories of body dismorphia disorder and the extreme plastic surgery people go through to achieve an unattainable image. Can't wait for the oli London documentary
This whole discussion reminds me of an episode from Bones were Dr. Brennan was upset about how much the victim changed her body down to the bone structures just to achieve an image of herself she was never able to reach. The victims bf said she would get the work done and then go right back to the mirror once she was healed and start the processes all over again despite being the most beautiful person in the room. Even the doc had to cut her off because she got addicted to the surgeries. It's a heartbreaking episode and all this just makes me think of it. I hope all the people who had the surgeries (if they aren't fake) either at least enjoy their results or are given a chance to reverse it for their mental states
I had a rough childhood. My twenties have also been a struggle. I’ve had the lowest of lows a few times now and more than contemplated doing the unthinkable. I’m 3 months shy of my 30th birthday and it honestly feels like I’m crossing a finish line. Like, if I can just make it out of my horrible 20s things will start to look up. I hold onto that on my bad days. I hope I keep growing up and getting older. While it’s all a matter of preference, standing and looking over the edge of your own life makes you thankful for wrinkles and gray hairs.
Is everyone forgetting about Fairy Godmother in the second Disney Princess movie ever made? Aka a sweet and lovable old lady with a banger of a theme song? I swear whenever I see people criticise Disney they miss the real valid points of criticism and straight make things up. There are so many "good" old characters in Disney movies, the new and classic ones.
This is so sad. I’m 50 and recently lost 100 pounds so I am planning on getting some skin removed and the amount of research I’m doing is insane. As for aging, my mother died at 60 and her mother at 70. I’m happy for every year I have.
Well, there is a limit to what you can get done. Ollie London is a good example, all the doctors he saw in the UK told him that getting anymore plastic surgery would be a bad idea and wouldn't get him the result he wanted and could possibly be bad for his health. They refused to do the procedures he wanted. He intentionally ignored their warnings and went to another country to find a doctor that would agree to the surgeries. It's why his story about "no one stopped me" is so disingenuous. Doctors did try to stop him, he ignored them and shopped around until he found someone who wouldn't stop him.
All I ever wanted to be when I grew up was an old lady living in the woods that the locals thought was a witch! Never understood the hatred of aging, been jealous of the elderly since I was little
Botox for migraines was a life changer for me. I've had it done for about two years now and my migraines have been reduced from 5x a week to 1x a week or fewer. The newer injectable treatments aren't covered by my insurance unfortunately, so I'm sticking with the botullism for the forseeable future 🤷♂️🙃.
I get it in my jaw to stop clenching, it’s saving my teeth from more damage and I face doesn’t hurt all the time. I really don’t want to ever stop, teeth are 1000% worth saving and it’s infinitely better than taking pain killers all day.
I get it for migraines too - it is a life changing treatment. I get injections in the normal headache places, but my provider doesn't waste what's left over : I get shots in my jaw muscles, shoulders, and that stupid knot everyone has under the scapula of their dominant hand side. Life changing!
@@kateboyd9374 I've got to remember to say yes to the jaw/scapula shots next time, I always forget. That's cool to know it's somewhat common for doctors to offer extra injections! I thought my doctor was an anomaly lol
@@caustic1611 get the jaw and scapula if you can! During the Pandemic I started clenching my jaws without knowing it. My jaw muscles are super strong but I also worry about teeth. One thing clenching did is stop my jaw pops and clicks and getting stuck. Eating was awful with that going on.
seeing what happened to these people brings me soooo much pain. esp that man. like can this be fixed???? is this their life now??? i cant believe he expected this outcome
I was born with a cleft lip and palate and had to have several plastic surgeries growing up. I had my last surgery at 17, and based on that experience I cannot imagine sharing what I looked like just three days after surgery due to my entire face being swollen and bruised to the point where I was unrecognizable. Any pictures taken then wouldn't have been a good representation for how the surgery went. I also can't imagine being capable of giving any kind of informed consent post-surgery about after pictures. I was in lots of pain, I was hyped up on pain meds, and I was delirious with sleep from the 6 hours of anesthesia. In fact, I was so out of it that one day while recovering I accidentally opened the door for some Jehovah's witnesses and proceeded to have a whole ass convo with them that I later had no memory of and was only reminded when they came back a few weeks later. It wasn't until week 2 of recovery that I felt that I was getting somewhat back to "normal".
That's what I was thinking. 3 and 7 days post-op are not your final results. There is a lot of swelling and bruising. I would like to see what these people look like in 3 to 6 months
19:35 omg imagine your gynaecologist offering “lip injections” lmao. Edit: Stephanie Soo did a video on ghost doctors, doctors who operate as the face of cosmetic surgery clinics in order to book people in, and when people are under anaesthesia another doctor or medical student will walk in to complete the surgery so that they can maximise the amount of surgeries being undertaken.
Young teens, listen to me. I was once that person who would call people in their 30's and 40's old. Look at me now, I am age 45, and a teenager called me geriatric. I reminded him I was once there, but look at me now. I am the old lady I once called old.
You know, in Tangled you have Mother Gothel who is evil in her *pursuit of youth*, which I think is pretty okay, message-wise. Being obsessed to the point of being okay kidnapping and imprisoning a person? Bad. Obsessed on the basis of wanting to be younger? Scary. In other news, if I could skip right to bonkers crazy old person, instead of aging slowly up to that, I think I might be tempted. Might. But that's a good thirty or forty (at least) years just gone, so maybe not. Makes me think about Sophie in Howl's Moving Castle (go watch the movie and read the book, they're both 10/10s). Great video, Swoop! Thank you for sharing your talent.
Breast implants or breast reduction are electove and cosmetic, a mystecyomy for cancer is reconstructive and covered by insurance. A nose job is elective and cosmetic surgery, a nose reconstruction from frostbite is plastic surgery. The difference is huge education wise. Love your work swoopy lady
I had a septoplasty to fix my deviated septum which is technically plastic surgery. My ENT also does cosmetic surgery but I was so grateful he never even brought up doing a rhinoplasty at the same time. (Even though u have a larger than average nose) That surgery brought me so much relief and I've stopped having chronic sinus infections.
Imagine waking up from surgery and you look nothing like yourself, like a completely different person. Even if I had the face of a supermodel it would be deeply disturbing, because it's not my face.
When I was young, my mom dyed her hair red and got a perm. I ran away because I was convinced it was Mrs. Hannagan (the mean orphanage owner) from Annie. This would completely scar me. I can’t even imagine if these people have kiddos. Side note: My mom will always be the beautiful person I have ever known. She is turning 70. Love shines through the eyes, the smile, the nuances in the face.
Congrats on the silver playbutton, may you reach gold on your main and here soon. You're an awesome human being that creats detailed and well researched content. Your words of affirmation are always so heartwarming and makes me feel understood even though we don't know each other.
I had my tongue pierced when I was 16, and when I turned 23 all of a sudden my tongue was like NO! and started splitting along the hole. I had to take it out because it was literally cracking my tongue into two. I never knew why because I hadn't changed material, I cleaned it regularly. Until one day I googled and found out ohh yeah your body can just have a response years later. It never healed back perfectly so now I just have a crack along my tongue.
@@Roxy_Roxi Yes, but this doctor’s work doesn’t even look human. There are plenty of surgeons that give natural results. Not whatever this uncanny valley bs is.
What you said about aging is spot on. Like…do they not want to make it to 30? I’m telling you right now, suicide rates are going to go up once this younger generation turns 30. They are the most insecure generation when it comes to aging.
Plastic surgery regulations have always been an issue because most surgeries are elective and are done to make the patient feel better. Most reputable doctors will have you talk to your primary care doctor and do not only physical checks but mental checks. Body dysmorphia is extremely common today. If a doctor is pushing you to do an elective surgery or pushing you past what you want to do, then it is time to see another surgeon. Medical providers when it comes to ethics will generally follow the 7 rights of medication rule
Loved the video, but have to say, your outfits are always stunning, when I went to therapy for transitioning recently you were one of my examples of clothing and styles I'd love to wear in the future
I wanna age . I wanna see my little girl grow. I wanna see my preschoolers that i teach progress and flourish. I wanna see where life takes me even if it hasnt always taken me to the brightest places. Ages 14-22 i spent hating my life and brain and battling whether i wanted to be here another day. But fuck that , i wanna continue, grow & age daily.
Swoop, I absolutely LOVE how you research your topics so thoroughly! I love that you lay out all the facts, and I come up with my own conclusion (WOW, wasn't that journalism at one point?!?) Please never stop doing what you do!
Having had multiple surgeries in my life ( tonsillectomy, c-section, skin cancer), there is only 1 that I was actually considering. I was born with an umbilical hernia. Nothing really major in that regard. A lot of babies are born with a degree of one. Mine was a little more pronounced in that I do not have an "innie" or an "outie" but rather a crater. I can fit a quarter in my belly button and it not fall out. This made me very self conscious growing up and after I had my children I considered having it repaired figuring I could get a 2 for 1 deal...hernia repair and a mini tummy tuck in the process. After consulting with both a cosmetic and plastic surgeon I decided not to do it. The cosmetic surgeon was all types of ready to schedule me, going as far as breaking out his schedule book in front of me to nail me down on a date. I went to a plastic surgeon on a 2nd opinion just to make sure I was going to make a sound decision and I am glad I did. The plastic surgeon told me that as I have lived with my belly button as it was for as long as I had at that time (was 31) and did not think I really needed to worry about a hernia repair. He stated simply that the down time would be about 4 weeks at the least and the chances of undoing the repair were at 80% or higher. He recommended the repair only if absolutely needed due to an intestinal strangulation. He stated that it really was not needed and I could do better with tummy crunches to flatten my tummy instead of full on sit ups. I appreciated his honesty and his understanding about my feelings about my bellybutton but also his willingness to tell me what I really needed to hear. He said he would do it if I really wanted but recommended that I don't. I didn't go through with it and I am glad that I didn't. To anyone reading this, if you feel you need something done, regardless of the procedure, get a 2nd opinion. Get educated about what you want done and the down time associated with that procedure. You might find out that the down time and the pain might now be what you want to deal with. Also, research the surgeon you are looking to have work done by. Find out what kind of doctor they are. Most states in the US have medical boards that you can search your provider and find out if they have any serious issues with their license, any problems with the state, ect. This is very important. You are literally placing your life in this person's hands. You need to know if they are worthy of that trust. Due your due diligence. Be safe what ever you decide to do.
I need surgery on my nose to help me breathe, and so many people combine this with a nose job and then regret it that my ENT told me explicitly to not even click the link to rhinoplasty on the nose surgery info page. I can't wait to be able to breathe, and definitely have thought of rhinoplasty at some point in my life, but her stern warning really made me think twice 😅
I won’t lie I’ve never understood the “anti-aging” craze. I am an activities director in a skilled nursing facility, and I absolutely adore our elderly 💚💜 these wrinkles and sags are the physical signs of our wisdom and time on this earth, and every one is precious. The crows feet at your eyes means you smiled and laughed a lot in life, the forehead wrinkles are a reminder that we’ve concentrated and focused on many things and have the wisdom to show for it, each one tells many stories and each one is beautiful just like the souls that give these shells their lives and personalities. There was a time when the elders of society were revered and respected because they had lived and experienced the very things the young were asking them advice about and idk when we lost that 😢 but it needs to come back. Beauty is so much more than skin deep and to every soul, you are beautiful, you are valid, and you are loved 💜💚
I think this topic is interesting for me as a trans person. I plan on getting several surgeries. I know a lot of people in my community have had surgeries or plan to and are extremely happy with them. The state I live in requires all insurance companies to cover gender affirming care including surgeries so I’m able to get access to surgeries that for anyone else would be considered cosmetic and they’d have to pay out of pocket for. Im glad to live in a state that recognizes the necessity of these procedures for trans people, but I think everyone should have access to these procedures. Being trans I know what it’s like to feel uncomfortable in my own skin and I don’t wish for anyone to feel trapped the way I felt trapped. My feelings about my own surgery are a bit complicated tho. I definitely want my face to better reflect my gender but I also try to consider how much my idea of that is influenced by beauty standards. It’s hard to find the line between wanting to look feminine and wanting to fit ideal beauty standards.
A tip my therapist gave me to help sort through some of my feelings about gender being reflected on my face (I'm cis but bullying fucked me up and messed with my sense of my own body). She encouraged me to look at my family members of my gender and find the things that aren't tied to gender that reminded me of them. It helped me reconnect to my gender which is obviously super different than transitioning to yourself but I hope it helps. I have the same earlobes as my aunts and grandmother. I have my mother's nose. Things like that. The behavior of comparing myself to other expressions of feminity was super difficult to kick but looking closer to home helped ease me out of it a little. I hope whatever you decide to do for yourself goes well. Know that you are enough as you are and choosing to be more yourself can sometimes be the best choice you can make for yourself, surgery involved or not. ❤
I think one of my favorite sayings is “aging isn’t half as terrifying as the things people do avoid it.” And I just keep remembering that. Yeah, I still moisturize and use sunscreen, but I don’t think I could ever do most of the things people do to try to avoid aging.
When I was two, I fell into a glass coffee table, and some glass went directly through my lip. I was rushed to hospital, and they had to bring in a plastic surgeon as it was my lip and they were worried I would lose feeling and function and be unable to talk or eat properly. So I had plastic surgery on my lip (underneath the actual curve of my bottom lip, if that makes sense). You can't see the scar unless I point it out. God bless that plastic surgeon . I dread to think how my life may have been different and more difficult without that plastic surgeon.
27:01 It’s actually interesting that you bring this up. When I was still in the consultation process of my jaw surgery (deformed jaw), my surgeon told me that there was going to be a gap in the upper jaw where my upper lip is. So, I had two options. 1. Use animal bones and hope my body doesn’t reject it 2. My surgeon would take a sliver of my hip to close the gap. Which would hopefully make the chances of rejection much lower. I went with the second option, and luckily my body didn’t reject it lol.
I have looked up the pros and cons for getting top surgery. I am scared to go through it, but having a flat chest will help my back and my mental health. I also got a hysterectomy after much consideration and it was the best choice ever. I no longer have to worry about cysts, cancer or having a period that makes me dysphoric. I am all for folks getting elective surgeries, but they need to do their research.
I really appreciate how even with the more playful 'n petty tone of SwoopToo you made such a firm effort to reinforce the point not to make fun of the patients and that they are people, not something to be gawked at or joked about. I find that incredibly meaningful and dignified, and incredibly responsible of you. Thank you for that, Swoop.
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the purple hair looks so beautiful on you
@@jam1900 I second this. Therefore, it's two against 1. Therefore, Swoop is obligated to believe they're super cute.❤
This reminds me of all the horror stories I use to hear 20 years ago. In Australia a lot of people were heading to Bali or Thailand to get cheap cosmetic/plastic surgery done. Might be a good place for someone to start. And yes they were BOTCHED surgeries that people who did that from Australia can't do anything about, because they had it done outside the country.
My nipples did the same thing LOL!
OK. YT isn't letting me edit my comment OR reply to it! So! Yes, I saw that at the end you mentioned that the account is questionable at best
I was attacked by a dog when I was around 5-7 and my cheek was bitten off. I was worked on by a brilliant plastic surgeon who sewed me back together and you wouldnt be the wiser to the fact I was a dog attack victim unless I pointed it out the small scars. I have never had any other work done, but I am very grateful to that man for letting me live a normal life post attack.
Edit: Thank you all for the likes and the lovely comments! Its amazing to hear your stories. In a time where we hear so many negative stories around plastic surgery, we sometimes forget those of us who have been saved by them. Wishing you all the best ❤️❤️❤️
I had my eyelid torn off and my jaw chipped by a GSD on my 11th birthday. I had two surgeons (one retired after my case) and a medical student perform my surgery (& I never forget the student because he found my tear duct to repair it when nobody else could see it which meant I didn't need another surgery). Your story reminded me of my own. It was like magically getting my face back. One of my eyes is ever so slightly different but nobody would ever notice unless I pointed it out specifically, too. I am forever grateful. Everything works now and you'd never know looking at me just how bad it was. Some people don't even believe my eyelid was torn off! The skill that must have taken is just so incredible. Plastics saved my face too!
I’m so glad your surgery was successful.❤
That's great that's possible.
Split my forehead open and saw a great plastic auger on, then split my chin open years later (I was/am a klutz).. I was basically outside of his house when I fell,off my bike, he stitched me up in his kitchen 😂
I literally experienced the exact same thing, down to the scars being small lol I’m pretty sure I was 8, though. I’m really happy it hasn’t really affected my self image.
“Kim” is a common surname in Korea, which many people know is a country that is known for being the capital of plastic surgery (not proud of this aspect of my country, as a Korean, but that’s besides the issue). People from other Asian countries will travel to Korea to get plastic surgery because Korea has a reputation for “high quality” procedures (not saying that there aren’t sketchy Korean plastic surgeons and clinics - that’s a whole other deep dive). It would seem using the Dr. Kim name was a bit of a bait-and-switch tactic that would get potential clients looking for a Korean surgeon, but then getting a ghost surgeon in China. Ghost surgeons in plastic surgery is a whole rabbit hole to dive into where people have actually died.
😮 Good lord. People just be peopling in the worst ways out here. Sigh. Thank you for the information!
Ghost surgeons was one of the most disturbing medical practices I dove int looking up. How frightening
Oh yes! Ghost surgeons are a really scary issue here in Korea. 😮😮
OMG I thought exactly of the ghost doctors when watching this.
I was about to say something similar. In some of those videos you can hear them speak (not korean) Im familiar with Korean culture and history because my partner is Korean.
the 1st acct profile before the change was also definitely not korean letters.
There is alot of (animosity?) Between china and korea. china helps N Korea mostly and also helped N korea in the war in the 50s. My partner has a saying "copy is hobby for china" especially with Korean things. Theyve tried to say kimchi, hanbok, kpop, and various things came from them.
in America there are products in asian groceries that get put in the korean aisles and look korean like gochujang or doenjang or snacks but on the back theres Chinese writing and "made in china."
I do wonder if it is as you said a ploy for someone to think they are getting a Korean dr OR they are try to "build" their "surgery reputation " so whoever can also "claim" that too, or its some weird way of trying to tarnish their reputation in the cosmetic surgery area?
Theres ALSO a weird disturbing thing happening in china called bgr's?? Brg's?? I dont remember And they like either use filters or surgery to look like these little "princesses" and are extremely pale. But they aren't middle aged so idk if thats whats happening here 🙁. Swoop should totally do a video on that tho on this channel its creepy. I personally while on the subject of weird chinese things that dont make sense id love for swoop to look into the lore of little peach mother youtube channel 😂
I am Navajo and grew up on the Rez and the older you are the more cherished and respected you are with age becomes wisdom and that’s very important to us .
I needed to read this
EBCI and she’s spitting straight N8tive facts. Makes me sad to think of a day our tribe and culture may no longer exist
Thos applies to most African cultures as well
It’s possible you were not born yet , but I remember MTV News’ Kurt Loder interviewing Patty Smith. He asked her if she was self conscious about her grey hair! Her answer was “I have so many friends that have died too young, will never see great hair, that I’m thankful!” Paraphrasing her the point was not lost on me at age 9.
We are lucky to be alive, full stop.
Ageing is seen as such a strange taboo these days! I understand having work done that gives you confidence but the amount of work people are getting done these days is madness to me. Women as young as 18 getting fillers and botox, just to have to keep getting it done as your skin will sag without it. By 30 some of these women will have the wrinkles of a 60 yr old if they can't financially maintain it.
This is such a powerful takeaway. Of course give this message in an appropriate time for people, but it is true that so many people have unfortunately lost their life before they were able to live it fully.
My MIL is terrified of aging, meanwhile I'm looking forward to my first gray hair. I told her that so many people didn't get to experience old age and it's not fair. I'm going to appreciate the amount of time I have on this earth ☺️
@@sierrachantellI agree. My mom refuses to let her grey hair show, I went grey early and am fully grey in my mid-30’s. My daughters tell me my silver hair is beautiful and they hope their hair looks like mine someday. 🥹
@@mandalark that's sooooo sweet! Gray hair is absolutely gorgeous ❤️ I'm glad you're able to embrace aging, and I hope our families will soon follow!
When will we realize that growing old is a GIFT and only the lucky get to grow old?? I am grateful for every line and wrinkle! It means I'm still here.
💯 I have a family member who gets mad when I say my age loud and proud....I'm 36. They feel it makes them feel old. Every day is a blessing. Some babies don't make it past 36 seconds 😢 .
I'm 67 & consider wrinkles my life battle metals, much like a war soldier wears on his uniform. Lol.
I've been seeing this attitude become increasingly talked about particularly among young online essayists, and I'm actually really happy to hear it grow more accepted and recognised.
After everything we're going through at younger and younger eras of our lives, it's probably very healing to realise that being able to keep aging means more time spent being able to grow wiser, more kind to ourselves and others, more time to just exist, take our time, and appreciate what is good around us. It really is a gift not everyone gets to experience. A lot of youth restrictions are more manufactured than many realise (eg, becoming "too old" to dress, talk about, enjoy the harmless things that make our lives personal and fulfilling)
I admit that I did used to have some of those anti-aging ideals we're often taught when I was a kid, but at least one thing I've always seen the beauty in is natural silver hair.
It feels like it could be a fairytale blessing in another timeline, to live so long your hair becomes metallic, that no matter what colour it was before we all get to experience such a thing eventually.
Both youth and elderhood have such beautiful aspects to them.
Exactly! I get excited every year I get older 😂
My mom died at 54, we really should consider aging a gift because some people never get the joy of living a full life
This is why I constantly remind my grandmother that she IS beautiful. She has the money, time, low self esteem and resources to do that. We need to stop convincing people they aren't attractive by being their natural selves. Age does NOT decrease beauty at all. We need a self esteem lift, not a physical one.
wait till you hit 40
It depends. Some people age not well 🤷
I am one of them, but I just go with it and take every day as it come.
Every narcosis is a risk, so I won't risk my little bit of my health only to look better.
A good haircut will also improve your look.
Just be well groomed and choose clothes that work for you - that helps withaut the risk to getting botched.
@@ShinyWay1990 so you're agist, okay
@@highasduck5282nope …since I’ve hit my 50’s I’m having so much trouble landing a job (I do contract work in administration). This year I’ve been interviewed a couple times by a panel of young people. On both occasions, these 20 something’s completely ignored my experience and I could tell they had no interest in employing me. After two months of not finding work, I finally got a contract last week, I didn’t even have to do an interview! They employed me based on my years of experience. The people in the office ended up being my age or older. So yes looking older does hinder your job prospects - especially with younger people who are often being ageist totally ignoring what you have to offer. I can’t afford to regularly have two months without work, so thinking I might get a facelift in Bali or Thailand. 😂
Maybe if ppl didn't compare themselves to celebs who get surgery, they wouldn't think they look so bad.
The worst part about this is everyone holding up these pics of real, actual, people and telling the world how bad they think they look. 1. That's cruel. 2. The pictures are being taken 7 days after surgery when everything is still swollen and sore. Pictures in a year will tell the real tale.
I agree I think the pics are immediately after. Once the swelling goes down they will look so different.
I agree, they shouldnt be told they look terrible BUT in this case.. he literally BUTCHERED their face and its very obvious even for someone who isnt a professional so no time of healing will it look good.. he literally ruined their faces, he should be the one scolded for putting their faces up for public debate.. its not Swoops fault for having to show their pictures as we need to see them to explain why he needs to be in jail
@@bottlepop7 I wasn't talking about Swoop. I was talking about all those rude people on Tiktok
They all look the same... He does the same thing on everyone without even taking into consideration what exactly should be done
Yes, how so very sad that they've inadvertently become famous memes. I understand the need for the pics,, the valid criticism, but it's heartbreaking that these people , who may have liked their results, are being told (who knows how many times) that they look terrifying and their results are 'the worst'. 😢
I was born with Poland Syndrome, meaning half of my chest, the cells were basically dead, which in turn caused me to basically have 1 breast. I have a lot of health issues, physical and mental, but i never knew i could fix my breast issue basically for free because it was covered by insurance because my surgeon argued with them stating it was a health condition, mentally and physically.
Im so grateful to that surgeon and i do not regret the 6 surgeries it took to make them more even. My breasts arent perfect but theyre so close and I'm happy with them.
I also appreciate that no actual plastic was put into me. He just took fat and cells from my stomach and thighs. It took so many surgeries because in my early 20s i was pretty thin and he didnt wanna take too much.
I do not regret it at all.
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That’s handy, probably helped with inflammation and stuff that a part of your own body was just scooted around, I never thought of that before
That man knew the assignment and he was gonna complete it and do it right! Sounds like a great man and Im happy that youre happier.
Wait...they can do that! Are you in the US?
@krysk4093 yes I am in NYC.
Hey swoop…I’m currently healing from an abusive relationship and your videos bring me comfort 💕 thanks for the escape girlie
Stay strong! ❤❤
YOU got this, I have no doubts! One day at a time.... please always know how brave and strong and valid you are!
Positive and healing energy towards you! All the love, kisses.
Me too honey, swoop is definitely THE safe place! Youre doing a great a great job on your healing journey darling ✨
Same here, healing from an extremely abusive relationship for years! Swoop is the best when my mind takes me to a dark place. To everyone in the same situation, I'm so proud of you that you got out of it! It takes time, but it will get better with time! You are strong and you will be okay!❤
Had a cosmetic dentistry procedure done at 19 because I hated my front teeth. While I could financially afford it, I quickly realized I couldn’t mentally afford it. Spent several years with dysmorphia surrounding my smile. To this day I still have issues stemming from the stupid decision I made at 19. I chose a quick fix for an insecurity and regret it immensely. Cosmetic procedures are not the solutions people think they are unless they are medically necessary.
Luxeria (UK) covered this from the perspective of a person who's had plastic surgery (ffs) & cosmetic procedures who also has a biochem degree & really explained what some of these procedures were or might be and also explained how/why this is way too much to have at once, and so forth.
Their perspective and Swoops perspective are both quite valuable in this scenario.
Yes, I watched hers first and agree that through combining both of these creators gives a solid treatise on this subject.
She's got a degree girls!!!!
@@margotchanning1822 she's got a B-tech 😉😉
@@margotchanning1822I heard that in Roly/Luxuria chorus. Thanks for the giggle.
As someone who’s life expectancy is 50 (thanks vascular whalers danlos syndrome) it makes me sad to see people not celebrating getting older. I wanted to have a fucking block party when I found a grey pube 😂 no joke! I’m 38, I didn’t think I’d love long enough to see any grey hair ANYWHERE EVER. I wish people celebrated getting older as the accomplishment that it is, so many people don’t get the chance to grow old - and that is so sad.
Have that block party love! I expect an invite❤ sending you so much love and hope you get more grey pubes (never thought I'd type that...but here we are) 😁💓💓💓💓
Hello Zebra Cousin! *floppy waves*
I am with you, yesterday was my 53rd birthday.. I'm celebrating every new silver hair, not so much the new joint pains lol
Hi! I have hypermobile type EDS so I can’t quite understand but watching our community has made me realize I need to be grateful for every day!
Hey, my mum just turned 65 and hasn't had any vascular events for probably a decade (spontaneous subdural hemorrhage was her last major one in 2012?). She has vEDS. I guess in one way, it can be good to live life believing you have a limit of 50 years and therefore you dont waste a minute of it.. but I just wanted to reply and let you know they're just statistics, and you could easily break the rules like my mum :) Big e-hugs and take care.
I wish you a happy life and that it is as long as possible! I hope each of your days is beautiful.
I think my only real fear of ageing is the visually representation of my increasingly limited time still left on this planet. As an Atheist, dying terrifies me but not because of the act of dying itself. I have so many hobbies, and so much I want to accomplish in my extremely limited human life, and because I was born with an autoimmune form of arthritis, which egged on my other 3 autoimmune diseases, I'm unwell so often that I generally can't do much with my time already, as it is.
So getting older is the visual representation of the most stressful thing in my life, not having enough time to accomplish what I want to.
I had a breast reduction surgery a few years ago and it literally changed my life. It was deemed medically necessary, (my surgeon was positive it would be approved by insurance, and to my surprise it was!), but I have no shame telling people I had plastic surgery. I had chronic migraines, couldn't excercise, wear proper clothing, it was so painful. After surgery, my migraines went away, got back to exercising once I was cleared, lost 30lbs and gained my life back.
We only ever hear about the Botox, BBL's and implants. Seeing some of the life changing things plastic surgery has done for people in the comments is heartwarming ❤️
I’ve been hemming and hawing about thinking about getting a reduction. I have arthritis in my spine that was diagnosed at 26 and can’t do anything prolonged with my arms cuz it causes back pain. But I’m terrified of having such a big surgery and how long the recovery would take.
@PhoenixRoseYT the first part of recovery is a bit intense, those first 2 weeks are really exhausting. Especially if you're not a back sleeper (that was one of the hardest parts for me). But the next 4-6 weeks were mostly just swelling and general sensitivity in that area for me. It's SO worth it, though! My mom also had the surgery (it runs in the family lol) and it was a big relief for her arthritis and chronic back pain.
I had a very early form of breast cancer and the only treatment was a single Mastectomy. I became cancer free on the OR table. I chose to stay flat, and may have the other breast removed for precaution and vanity. The most important part of this type of surgeon is to see your surgeons work. Mine was a perfectionist and my scar is utterly amazing and barely visible. If I was to get reconstruction it would be Diep Flap.
When I was 4 I ran into a bookshelf and split my lids open. I went to a plastic surgeon, a friend of the family, where I got tons of tiny tiny stitches. Can’t even tell where the scars are.
Some plastic surgeons are damn good.
I've had far too many surgeries for medical issues in my childhood to ever consider any sort of elective surgeries myself, but I think that there is a way in which these things can be done as safe and ethically as possible. I seem to remember hearing about a psychologist who specialized in body-based issues (dysphoria, dysmorphia, etc) setting up practice next to a plastic surgeon's office. They offered their services as a consultant to the plastic surgeon, and ultimately both practices saw huge increases in patient returns and positive outcomes because they were able to provide a level of due diligence not seen elsewhere.
Due to having Crohn's Disease since i was 19 (am now 62) which caused and still does cause chronic pain daily, chronic meds and multiple surgeries i look older than i am. It used to really bother me because i look older than all my siblings then a friend of mine told me that i shouldn't feel bad. According to him my wrinkles and scars are a badge of honour showing what i have been through and am still going through and that i haven't given up😊
When I was way younger, I always wanted to get my nose done. Unfortunately, I was hit square in the face/ nose with a wave runner when I was 17, and it broke my nose and have had to have several surgeries to try and fix my breathing after the 4th I have up for years. Thankfully, after the 5th and final one worked. After all the pain, I find it hard that I thought I wanted to do it for no reason when I was younger. I appreciate my nose now and am very happy I can actually breathe now. I hope everyone has a great day! 🙂 🤗🙃
I love that you have different wigs for each channel. It's just a boss ass way too have some distinction
The after faces look like what I imagine the post-OP faces in the Uglies series to look like.
That being said, true plastic surgery is a blessing.
So glad I’m not the only one who had that thought 😂
When you said their body may reject the facial surgery, all I am seeing in my head is this scene from Repo: The Genetic Opera where Paris Hilton's face fell off.
I’m Aussie, my husbands name is Warren, which we Aussies pronounce as Wazza - he gets “Wazzzzzzzzzzaaaaa” yelled out regularly in the Wassup scary movie way 😂
Wait…Warren is Wazza? Okay.🫨
Huh that's interesting. I wonder why it's said that way.
That’s Crazy Warren Is Spelled That Way. My Mom Was A Native American Warren.
@justkiddin84 as a fellow Aussie this is what we do...don't judge us😂. I've heard it before for warrens... especially in the trade field Aka "tradies". We nickname anything 😂
There is absolutely no way he wouldn't get called Wazza in Australia. It would be shouted out by Shazza and Gazza.
"shorter videos" she says and still delivers 46 minutes xD
Congrats on the play button x3
I had a lower face lift in my mid 40's. It was intended to firm up my jaw line. It was wonderful. I went to a reputable doctor and hospital. I get injectables around my mouth once per year to soften the puppet lines. Again, only at a reputable clinic. It makes me happy. People should do what they want to their bodies, but please do check out the credentials of the doctors and have reasonable expectations.
On the Disneyfication of the human experience, I noticed that HARD last year. I announced on social media that I survived the virus C-word (I almost didn't) and LITERALLY NOBODY SAW IT. Announcing to the world that I survived a harrowing experience got suppressed to the point that not a SINGLE person was shown it. Not even my friends and followers. Then my dad passed away and every time I try to talk about the grief, algorithms start treating me like I'm about to jump off a bridge! I can't talk about the grief and sadness even with my own friends and followers without fearing suppression. I also have been a self-harmer in the past. Unfortunately, the scars don't go away. But now nobody wants to see the scars because they don't want to be reminded of serious depression and CPTSD, so I get suppressed for existing. It seems like corporations don't want me even celebrating my own life and survival because it's not Disney enough.
I had jaw surgery in 1998 (when I was 14) to overcome massive injury incurred to me due to physical abuse at the hands of my parents. I only bring this up as you talk about the body rejecting the surgery years later as mentioned in the video. In 2019, I noticed my lymph nodes were very swollen and my jaw was very sore. Turns out my jawbone itself was infected at the surgery site, suddenly 20 years later. Heavy antibiotics cleared up the issue, but surgeries, even necessary, can have long-lasting impacts to one’s body.
I would dearly love to have a neck lift, because my jaw muscles from the trauma are so weak that they sag and give me the appearance of a severe double chin (as explained to me by a plastic surgeon) which gives me shame and people stare, though it is far outside my price range. I know if I ever was able to do it, I’d have to prepare myself for potential complications later as well. I only wish to feel normal after what happened to me.
Jesus, I hope your parents paid the price for their crimes! And I hope you're doing better now! ❤
I’ve seen a small bit of this but am so happy you covered it. I couldn’t bring myself to even witness the way other people react to the way HUMANS WITH FEELINGS have changed the way they look. People can truly be horrible. Thank you for always taking the high road - I knew I could watch this, learn, and not be part of what’s happening elsewhere.
Mjkgcs ZZ😊
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I have prosopagnosia and these after shots are genuinely distressing to look at.. they're not even registering in my brain as "human", which is even more deeply disturbing because I know that they are.
I do not have the same reaction to face transplants or even functional reconstruction.
I actually wrote an essay last year using that same study from the medical accident group in response to an article written about the rate of regret in transgender surgeries. 65% vs 1%. and yet people keep trying to ban gender-affirming care as if there isn't significantly more harm being done in other medical practices. they don't actually care about protecting people, they just don't want trans people to exist.
The fact is Transgender people don't often regret surgical procedures because were doing it for ourselves & not for societal norms.
People even regret more necessary procedures like knee surgery more often than gender affirming surgeries. By the time you've scraped together the money for it, you know damn well that you want it done. But transphobes don't actually care about science :/
absolutely
@@TigTig-KittyEXACTLY
Isn't that why it's often referred to as gender affirming care?
I've worked in surgery for 8 years now. Doing everything from trauma to plastics, and you couldn't convince me to get elective surgery at this point.
Why, may I ask, would you never choose to now not get an elective surgery? 😓
Do tell
"Suspearians" is such a delightful name to call us. Makes me feel all Shakespearean...but almost cooler somehow 😇
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So I had a lower body lift and tbh the consults I went on varied dramatically -- some surgeons were very thorough and detailed, others barely spent any time with me. For recommendations, some provided only their opinion on "what I needed", some only asked what I wanted and the surgeon I went with asked what goals I had and recommended a surgical plan that aligned with my overall goals. The entire experience was incredibly eye opening re plastics. Basically depending on the surgeon, I could have gotten whatever I wanted 🤷🏻♀️
I work at Ulta and i had a 16 year old ask me for a retinol recommendation literally yesterday. I was like girl, I'm 26, and am scared to use this stuff, and told her to use sunscreen. She did not like the answer. Not, even the first time i've had this happen in the last week or so. It's sad.
With the rise of these kids wanting anti aging creams and whatnot I feel like a rule should be put in place at makeup stores to not sell them those things and have employees recommend more age appropriate things.
retinol can be used for acne treatments also, not just anti aging. i would hope you would know that if ur supposed to be educating people on what to buy
Girl, what? You work at Ulta and you don’t know that retinol is literally used for acne as well?. At 16 years old I was prescribed a retinol cream because I just got off of Accutane. A lot of dermatologist prescribe/recommend a retinol for acne. In fact, it is only thing that saved my acne. No joke. Worked wonders on my skin. Had the best impact on my acne scars. Be for real.
If you were to say that to me, I would look at you blankly as well. Honestly, I would probably say girl shut the hell up and give me my retinol.😂😂😂😂 no offense, but you work at Ulta. You are not a dermatologist. Just give them what they ask for literally it’s not your job to diagnose them. 16 is not that crazy of an age for retinol, since puberty is really when acne starts to spike. .. You should be more concerned about the literal 9 to 12 year olds attempting to get them/ wanting to get them
@@ashlyndawson9521 no for real… since when have Ulta members been dermatologist? 16 is not a weird age for retinol at all. Specifically since 16 is usually after you hit puberty and when acne is getting pretty bad. Retinol saved my skin for real.😂😂😂
My fiance was in an awful car wreck (when his ex kicked him in the face with her stiletto - while he was driving - but that's another story) and he very much had to get reconstructive surgery because his face was split open. I'm all for doing what makes you happy and/or healthy but this is just out of hand. Thank you as always for shedding light on these topics and welcome to the sus pool, doc - must be getting crowded in there 😂
While driving!? Holy moly he is so lucky he survived that! He is lucky to have been able to meet you and have you love him ❤️
I gotta ask what happened to the psycho who caused the accident ?
@@alisonmercer5946 needless to say they broke up but I don't think she got in any legal trouble. They were both intoxicated so they're lucky to be alive. We started dating soon after that and he hasn't spoken to her since (and that was 2005 I believe)
@@luna_dragon5691 he really is - thank you for saying that 🩷
this shirt w the purple hair!! devouring fr
I want to know where she got that shirt!
Going by Google Lens results from searching her IG photos, it looks to be the sold out "Damask Flocked Mock Neck Bodysuit" on Shein (or possibly the dress version)
@@jenxcountry me too, that shirt is awesome :D
Not a crumb in her house. She ate it all with this look ✨️
She needs to go grocery shopping again before she serves any more looks after this ✨️
On the day my brother was born, three weeks before my 2nd birthday, toddler me ran headfirst into my aunt’s glass living room table and sliced my face open. It’s a miracle that I didn’t lose my left eye.
The doctor who worked on me was apparently one of the best plastic surgeons in the city. Thanks to him, all that was left of that accident was a tiny scar on the corner of my eye, small enough that most people can’t see it unless I explicitly point it out.
Considering how small I was when it happened, it could have been much, much worse, and I’m so grateful that 1) I didn’t lose my left eye, especially since I already need glasses and my lefty is the stronger eye, and 2) I had such a skilled and talented plastic surgeon to help toddler me.
I had a breast reduction done in 2018 (best decision of my life) and one of the biggest reasons I felt good about getting that done was that breast reductions come with the highest percentage of patient satisfaction of like, any cosmetic surgery.
I'd be interested to know, though, whether this kind of procedure is more often considered cosmetic or plastic surgery. My reasons, for example, were about equal parts aesthetic and medical (reducing the risk of back pain and other issues), but there are certainly people who get it done fully for one reason or the other.
Ive been seriously considering this the last couple of years! Ive lost over 100lbs without surgery but im so damn ridiculously top heavy (upon already having broad shoulders), i still see the me that i was before. Im migraine sufferer due to a head injury & i have back problems.
If you ever collab, you and Luxeria would be a really good collaboration.
I love Luxeria
That is one I would stay up late for.
Oh my goshhhhh I’d kill for that, it’d be sooooo iconic 💕
Luxeria is so good. Amazing woman
That would be a must see and totally "unhinged " 😂
is it just me or do we get super excited and happy when a Swoop and Swoop Too video hits!
Totally!
We do!
Markets have supply after demand, so drawing a line on what people can get done (in the legal market) will most likely get more customers over in the illegal market. Its a very slippery slope. That is probably especially true here since cosmetic surgery is something people do when they already are willing to go to extreme measures for change. We already see that with people who can't afford the procedures going to cheaper (often less safe) countries to do it when they can't afford it at home.
(Sorry if I have bad grammar, English is my second language)
I am 1000% gonna humm “like a surgeon” for the next week 😂
I am so used to seeing you and that beautiful blue hair but girl are you are killing it with this purple. It is such a vibe! I know we’re talking about some heavy stuff, but for some reason, the purple hair is so beautiful and oddly enough it’s for some reason calming to me!! I love it on you….❤ xo
I have extremely pronounced glabellar lines between my eyes. I got tired of people asking if I was mad. So I got Botox, more Botox then fillers. That didn’t resolve them 100%. But I was happy with the results.
What I wasn’t happy with was everyone at the plastic surgery center pointing out that they could easily get rid of my crows feet. I declined.
I’m not saying I wouldn’t ever get anything more done. I’m 60. And my family tends to develop jowls. But I didn’t appreciate the constant pointing out of “flaws” in my face by strangers.
You need to do a deep dive into the plastic surgery world, there are so many stories of body dismorphia disorder and the extreme plastic surgery people go through to achieve an unattainable image. Can't wait for the oli London documentary
This whole discussion reminds me of an episode from Bones were Dr. Brennan was upset about how much the victim changed her body down to the bone structures just to achieve an image of herself she was never able to reach. The victims bf said she would get the work done and then go right back to the mirror once she was healed and start the processes all over again despite being the most beautiful person in the room. Even the doc had to cut her off because she got addicted to the surgeries. It's a heartbreaking episode and all this just makes me think of it. I hope all the people who had the surgeries (if they aren't fake) either at least enjoy their results or are given a chance to reverse it for their mental states
I had a rough childhood. My twenties have also been a struggle. I’ve had the lowest of lows a few times now and more than contemplated doing the unthinkable. I’m 3 months shy of my 30th birthday and it honestly feels like I’m crossing a finish line. Like, if I can just make it out of my horrible 20s things will start to look up. I hold onto that on my bad days. I hope I keep growing up and getting older. While it’s all a matter of preference, standing and looking over the edge of your own life makes you thankful for wrinkles and gray hairs.
Is everyone forgetting about Fairy Godmother in the second Disney Princess movie ever made? Aka a sweet and lovable old lady with a banger of a theme song? I swear whenever I see people criticise Disney they miss the real valid points of criticism and straight make things up. There are so many "good" old characters in Disney movies, the new and classic ones.
Thank you! 👏
And the 3 good Fairies. They were pretty much the main characters of Sleeping Beauty.
In Brandy’s Cinderella The Fairy Godmother was Whitney Houston herself, another older character with a hell of roll.
Jennifer Saunders as the fairy godmother in Shrek is my favorite 😂
That’s interesting! What are some other examples of good old aged characters in Disney movies?
This is so sad. I’m 50 and recently lost 100 pounds so I am planning on getting some skin removed and the amount of research I’m doing is insane.
As for aging, my mother died at 60 and her mother at 70. I’m happy for every year I have.
Well, there is a limit to what you can get done. Ollie London is a good example, all the doctors he saw in the UK told him that getting anymore plastic surgery would be a bad idea and wouldn't get him the result he wanted and could possibly be bad for his health. They refused to do the procedures he wanted. He intentionally ignored their warnings and went to another country to find a doctor that would agree to the surgeries. It's why his story about "no one stopped me" is so disingenuous. Doctors did try to stop him, he ignored them and shopped around until he found someone who wouldn't stop him.
All I ever wanted to be when I grew up was an old lady living in the woods that the locals thought was a witch! Never understood the hatred of aging, been jealous of the elderly since I was little
"However comma"😂😂😂😂 19:40
So many jokes. Love your humor, Swoop😂
Botox for migraines was a life changer for me. I've had it done for about two years now and my migraines have been reduced from 5x a week to 1x a week or fewer. The newer injectable treatments aren't covered by my insurance unfortunately, so I'm sticking with the botullism for the forseeable future 🤷♂️🙃.
I get it in my jaw to stop clenching, it’s saving my teeth from more damage and I face doesn’t hurt all the time. I really don’t want to ever stop, teeth are 1000% worth saving and it’s infinitely better than taking pain killers all day.
I get it for migraines too - it is a life changing treatment. I get injections in the normal headache places, but my provider doesn't waste what's left over : I get shots in my jaw muscles, shoulders, and that stupid knot everyone has under the scapula of their dominant hand side. Life changing!
@@kateboyd9374 I've got to remember to say yes to the jaw/scapula shots next time, I always forget. That's cool to know it's somewhat common for doctors to offer extra injections! I thought my doctor was an anomaly lol
@@caustic1611 get the jaw and scapula if you can! During the Pandemic I started clenching my jaws without knowing it. My jaw muscles are super strong but I also worry about teeth. One thing clenching did is stop my jaw pops and clicks and getting stuck. Eating was awful with that going on.
@@kateboyd9374 that does sound awful! I'm glad you found something that works, I will for sure ask about the extra shots next appointment :) thanks
I LOVE the Erik Satie piano music in the background SWOOP!! It’s one of my favorite classical piano pieces to play!! 😌
This is a straight up horror movie 👹. Blumhouse, where you at?
Terry Gilliam (of Monty Python fame) where are you, more like it. Seen "Brazil"? Absurdly funny and horrible at the same time.
Tuv here on TH-cam has done an amazing job looking into this and corresponding with the place. He’s found that it’s an illegal operation
seeing what happened to these people brings me soooo much pain. esp that man. like can this be fixed???? is this their life now??? i cant believe he expected this outcome
I need that Oli London doc from you...i'm sure you will have some new points on him and his story. Thank you for your hard work 😊
Thanks for defining cosmetic and plastic surgery. Im so sick of people trying that people who have work done are literally “made of plastic”
I was born with a cleft lip and palate and had to have several plastic surgeries growing up. I had my last surgery at 17, and based on that experience I cannot imagine sharing what I looked like just three days after surgery due to my entire face being swollen and bruised to the point where I was unrecognizable. Any pictures taken then wouldn't have been a good representation for how the surgery went. I also can't imagine being capable of giving any kind of informed consent post-surgery about after pictures. I was in lots of pain, I was hyped up on pain meds, and I was delirious with sleep from the 6 hours of anesthesia. In fact, I was so out of it that one day while recovering I accidentally opened the door for some Jehovah's witnesses and proceeded to have a whole ass convo with them that I later had no memory of and was only reminded when they came back a few weeks later. It wasn't until week 2 of recovery that I felt that I was getting somewhat back to "normal".
That's what I was thinking. 3 and 7 days post-op are not your final results. There is a lot of swelling and bruising. I would like to see what these people look like in 3 to 6 months
The way you phrased the desires for plastic surgery here at the end was amazing. You're very eloquent 💕
19:35 omg imagine your gynaecologist offering “lip injections” lmao.
Edit: Stephanie Soo did a video on ghost doctors, doctors who operate as the face of cosmetic surgery clinics in order to book people in, and when people are under anaesthesia another doctor or medical student will walk in to complete the surgery so that they can maximise the amount of surgeries being undertaken.
Thanks! Love you! ❤
Thank you 🙏🏽
I have nothing but cats on my FYP and that's how I like it!
My father was in group insurance. More people die from plastic surgery than you would guess. He was upset when a 16 year old died during a nose job.
Yes swoop day!!❤❤❤ love you queen!! You always make my day better thank you for all you do! 💖
Young teens, listen to me. I was once that person who would call people in their 30's and 40's old. Look at me now, I am age 45, and a teenager called me geriatric. I reminded him I was once there, but look at me now. I am the old lady I once called old.
You know, in Tangled you have Mother Gothel who is evil in her *pursuit of youth*, which I think is pretty okay, message-wise. Being obsessed to the point of being okay kidnapping and imprisoning a person? Bad. Obsessed on the basis of wanting to be younger? Scary.
In other news, if I could skip right to bonkers crazy old person, instead of aging slowly up to that, I think I might be tempted. Might. But that's a good thirty or forty (at least) years just gone, so maybe not. Makes me think about Sophie in Howl's Moving Castle (go watch the movie and read the book, they're both 10/10s).
Great video, Swoop! Thank you for sharing your talent.
Breast implants or breast reduction are electove and cosmetic, a mystecyomy for cancer is reconstructive and covered by insurance.
A nose job is elective and cosmetic surgery, a nose reconstruction from frostbite is plastic surgery.
The difference is huge education wise.
Love your work swoopy lady
I had a septoplasty to fix my deviated septum which is technically plastic surgery. My ENT also does cosmetic surgery but I was so grateful he never even brought up doing a rhinoplasty at the same time. (Even though u have a larger than average nose)
That surgery brought me so much relief and I've stopped having chronic sinus infections.
My pulmonogist did my septoplasty. That was really painful, but I'm still benefiting from the results.
Sorry but the purple hair?! I GASPED!!! I LOVE it!!! Also Glad you also had to talk about this because it’s been all over my tiktok lol
Congrats for 150 K on the second channel! Seriously wild. And still always delighted by “the Sus Pool!” That poem at the start was great!
Imagine waking up from surgery and you look nothing like yourself, like a completely different person. Even if I had the face of a supermodel it would be deeply disturbing, because it's not my face.
You're the QUEEN SWOOP! 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
When I was young, my mom dyed her hair red and got a perm. I ran away because I was convinced it was Mrs. Hannagan (the mean orphanage owner) from Annie.
This would completely scar me. I can’t even imagine if these people have kiddos.
Side note: My mom will always be the beautiful person I have ever known. She is turning 70. Love shines through the eyes, the smile, the nuances in the face.
Congrats on the silver playbutton, may you reach gold on your main and here soon. You're an awesome human being that creats detailed and well researched content. Your words of affirmation are always so heartwarming and makes me feel understood even though we don't know each other.
I had my tongue pierced when I was 16, and when I turned 23 all of a sudden my tongue was like NO! and started splitting along the hole. I had to take it out because it was literally cracking my tongue into two. I never knew why because I hadn't changed material, I cleaned it regularly. Until one day I googled and found out ohh yeah your body can just have a response years later. It never healed back perfectly so now I just have a crack along my tongue.
This is all so insane... Why people do this to themselves? I will never understand. Thank you for this video Swoop! Lots of love from Brussels.
I think it stems from insecurities, but also the societal pressure to be “young.”
A huge mix between insecurity and the body dysmorphia that constant plastic surgeries can cause
@@Biaso1997 The heartbreaking thing is, most people who get plastic surgery do so because of body dysmorphia 😢
@@Roxy_Roxi Yes, but this doctor’s work doesn’t even look human. There are plenty of surgeons that give natural results. Not whatever this uncanny valley bs is.
@@justhearmeout3959 And ironically become dysmorphic to the rest of us-all those alien looking Housewives of wherever.😢
What you said about aging is spot on. Like…do they not want to make it to 30? I’m telling you right now, suicide rates are going to go up once this younger generation turns 30. They are the most insecure generation when it comes to aging.
Plastic surgery regulations have always been an issue because most surgeries are elective and are done to make the patient feel better. Most reputable doctors will have you talk to your primary care doctor and do not only physical checks but mental checks. Body dysmorphia is extremely common today. If a doctor is pushing you to do an elective surgery or pushing you past what you want to do, then it is time to see another surgeon. Medical providers when it comes to ethics will generally follow the 7 rights of medication rule
Loved the video, but have to say, your outfits are always stunning, when I went to therapy for transitioning recently you were one of my examples of clothing and styles I'd love to wear in the future
I wanna age . I wanna see my little girl grow. I wanna see my preschoolers that i teach progress and flourish. I wanna see where life takes me even if it hasnt always taken me to the brightest places. Ages 14-22 i spent hating my life and brain and battling whether i wanted to be here another day. But fuck that , i wanna continue, grow & age daily.
Swoop, I absolutely LOVE how you research your topics so thoroughly! I love that you lay out all the facts, and I come up with my own conclusion (WOW, wasn't that journalism at one point?!?) Please never stop doing what you do!
Proud of your new button, Swoop!! You deserve every single accolade.
Having had multiple surgeries in my life ( tonsillectomy, c-section, skin cancer), there is only 1 that I was actually considering. I was born with an umbilical hernia. Nothing really major in that regard. A lot of babies are born with a degree of one. Mine was a little more pronounced in that I do not have an "innie" or an "outie" but rather a crater. I can fit a quarter in my belly button and it not fall out. This made me very self conscious growing up and after I had my children I considered having it repaired figuring I could get a 2 for 1 deal...hernia repair and a mini tummy tuck in the process. After consulting with both a cosmetic and plastic surgeon I decided not to do it. The cosmetic surgeon was all types of ready to schedule me, going as far as breaking out his schedule book in front of me to nail me down on a date. I went to a plastic surgeon on a 2nd opinion just to make sure I was going to make a sound decision and I am glad I did. The plastic surgeon told me that as I have lived with my belly button as it was for as long as I had at that time (was 31) and did not think I really needed to worry about a hernia repair. He stated simply that the down time would be about 4 weeks at the least and the chances of undoing the repair were at 80% or higher. He recommended the repair only if absolutely needed due to an intestinal strangulation. He stated that it really was not needed and I could do better with tummy crunches to flatten my tummy instead of full on sit ups. I appreciated his honesty and his understanding about my feelings about my bellybutton but also his willingness to tell me what I really needed to hear. He said he would do it if I really wanted but recommended that I don't. I didn't go through with it and I am glad that I didn't. To anyone reading this, if you feel you need something done, regardless of the procedure, get a 2nd opinion. Get educated about what you want done and the down time associated with that procedure. You might find out that the down time and the pain might now be what you want to deal with. Also, research the surgeon you are looking to have work done by. Find out what kind of doctor they are. Most states in the US have medical boards that you can search your provider and find out if they have any serious issues with their license, any problems with the state, ect. This is very important. You are literally placing your life in this person's hands. You need to know if they are worthy of that trust. Due your due diligence. Be safe what ever you decide to do.
I just came back from watching Strangers. When the faces flashed in screen, I actually flinched.
I need surgery on my nose to help me breathe, and so many people combine this with a nose job and then regret it that my ENT told me explicitly to not even click the link to rhinoplasty on the nose surgery info page. I can't wait to be able to breathe, and definitely have thought of rhinoplasty at some point in my life, but her stern warning really made me think twice 😅
0:33 first vid I've seen of yours but this intro, the look, and the vintage meme got me subbing.
I like this channnel even more than her main channel.
I won’t lie I’ve never understood the “anti-aging” craze. I am an activities director in a skilled nursing facility, and I absolutely adore our elderly 💚💜 these wrinkles and sags are the physical signs of our wisdom and time on this earth, and every one is precious. The crows feet at your eyes means you smiled and laughed a lot in life, the forehead wrinkles are a reminder that we’ve concentrated and focused on many things and have the wisdom to show for it, each one tells many stories and each one is beautiful just like the souls that give these shells their lives and personalities. There was a time when the elders of society were revered and respected because they had lived and experienced the very things the young were asking them advice about and idk when we lost that 😢 but it needs to come back. Beauty is so much more than skin deep and to every soul, you are beautiful, you are valid, and you are loved 💜💚
Dr Youn is so legit I honestly love him so much. If I needed anything I'd head up to Michigan just for him.
I think this topic is interesting for me as a trans person. I plan on getting several surgeries. I know a lot of people in my community have had surgeries or plan to and are extremely happy with them. The state I live in requires all insurance companies to cover gender affirming care including surgeries so I’m able to get access to surgeries that for anyone else would be considered cosmetic and they’d have to pay out of pocket for. Im glad to live in a state that recognizes the necessity of these procedures for trans people, but I think everyone should have access to these procedures. Being trans I know what it’s like to feel uncomfortable in my own skin and I don’t wish for anyone to feel trapped the way I felt trapped.
My feelings about my own surgery are a bit complicated tho. I definitely want my face to better reflect my gender but I also try to consider how much my idea of that is influenced by beauty standards. It’s hard to find the line between wanting to look feminine and wanting to fit ideal beauty standards.
Thank you for sharing your story. I hope everything goes well for you and wish you every happiness.
A tip my therapist gave me to help sort through some of my feelings about gender being reflected on my face (I'm cis but bullying fucked me up and messed with my sense of my own body). She encouraged me to look at my family members of my gender and find the things that aren't tied to gender that reminded me of them. It helped me reconnect to my gender which is obviously super different than transitioning to yourself but I hope it helps. I have the same earlobes as my aunts and grandmother. I have my mother's nose. Things like that. The behavior of comparing myself to other expressions of feminity was super difficult to kick but looking closer to home helped ease me out of it a little.
I hope whatever you decide to do for yourself goes well. Know that you are enough as you are and choosing to be more yourself can sometimes be the best choice you can make for yourself, surgery involved or not. ❤
I think one of my favorite sayings is “aging isn’t half as terrifying as the things people do avoid it.” And I just keep remembering that. Yeah, I still moisturize and use sunscreen, but I don’t think I could ever do most of the things people do to try to avoid aging.
PLACEBO PURE MORNING REFERENCE??? I never thought I'd hear it
When I was two, I fell into a glass coffee table, and some glass went directly through my lip. I was rushed to hospital, and they had to bring in a plastic surgeon as it was my lip and they were worried I would lose feeling and function and be unable to talk or eat properly. So I had plastic surgery on my lip (underneath the actual curve of my bottom lip, if that makes sense). You can't see the scar unless I point it out. God bless that plastic surgeon . I dread to think how my life may have been different and more difficult without that plastic surgeon.
That maraca shake with "let me get some new ones" 😂😂😂
27:01 It’s actually interesting that you bring this up. When I was still in the consultation process of my jaw surgery (deformed jaw), my surgeon told me that there was going to be a gap in the upper jaw where my upper lip is. So, I had two options.
1. Use animal bones and hope my body doesn’t reject it
2. My surgeon would take a sliver of my hip to close the gap. Which would hopefully make the chances of rejection much lower.
I went with the second option, and luckily my body didn’t reject it lol.
Hey Swoop!! So happy I got to catch this so early! I love all of ur videos queen 👑 ✨💕
Thank you for being early!
Dr. Brown and Dr. Youn's rivalry gives me life XD
I have looked up the pros and cons for getting top surgery. I am scared to go through it, but having a flat chest will help my back and my mental health. I also got a hysterectomy after much consideration and it was the best choice ever. I no longer have to worry about cysts, cancer or having a period that makes me dysphoric. I am all for folks getting elective surgeries, but they need to do their research.
I really appreciate how even with the more playful 'n petty tone of SwoopToo you made such a firm effort to reinforce the point not to make fun of the patients and that they are people, not something to be gawked at or joked about. I find that incredibly meaningful and dignified, and incredibly responsible of you. Thank you for that, Swoop.