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I have a better camera now and I think the light downstairs is better. When I go upstairs where I did film and turn on the bright lights, you can see it. I think the natural light is more forgiving. Thank you!
Right? She still looks fabulous! I do not see what she's talking about. Her skin is not going downhill. She looks even better now. I want to look that good when I am in my 60s.
Melissa everyone here literally loves you You are blessed with courage strength empathy for others kindness and look at all the things you've been through You might have been nervous and scared but you didn't show it and you did anyway and you pulled through it and you're a fighter You give everyone encouragement to try to do the same God bless you we all love you❤❤❤
Good evening, my beautiful friend. No wonder Wayne Goss has a crush you!! When I saw your picture on his thumbnail, I was so excited! Here is is big thumbs up for no more surgery for you!! I've never taken HRT, but sure love Retin A, Derma Rolling and my Omnilux LED mask. You know I love you, Melissa...MaryEllen
aw, thank you so much, ME!!! Yes, I hope and pray after this next tweek to the reconstruction it will be no more surgery. I do think we have very similar routines and I believe in them, too. Thank you and love you dearly!
Dear ladies, I practice almost the same routine: no Botox, no fillers, no plastic surgery. Instead I use the Nuface (everyday), a Dermaroller (0.75 mm once a week) and Dermalux red light treatment (once a week after dermarolling) as well as Vitamin C in the morning and Retinol in the evening. I’m a 41 year old female. People think I’m 30 years old. I would love to keep this routine going and avoid a face lift in my life. I appreciate an old face, that has been through life and well kept. To me an old face has a much deeper, transcendent meaning. It’s about looking at your best, not about looking like a 20 year old the whole life.
I know my husband was scared to death when I told him I had breast cancer. Mine was still contained in the duct, but did need to be removed and followed with 15 radiation treatments in a 3 week time span. He was a rock. I tried not to show my fear because I didn't want to upset him or my daughters. He told me one night we are a family and we will always be there for each other. He told me to cry when you need to, cuss😂, scream or whatever because we all might need to do that❤ I think you are such a pretty lady!
Health is most important! I wish our society would embrace aging. It’s okay to get and look old it’s the next season of life. You are very kind and beautiful just be easy on yourself and most important stay healthy!
You are so right, and it's just a natural part of living. And there are so many people in this world that would love the opportunity to be able to grow old, so I never take it for granted. You have a great attitude! Thank you!
Wow! I just discovered you today. Listening to your story made my jaw drop. You present yourself so beautifully, genuinely and honesty. I hope you continue to heal and maintain your inner and outer beauty. ❤. I’m 69 as well. 🤗
You are smart to avoid toxins in face, because there is no proof they won't contribute to breast cancer or other immune disorders or diseases.Your health is ultimately the most important thing. So glad you are better! You have truly realized the most important things after enduring this.Thank you for pouring your heart out.
It would be SO wonderful to hear Doug’s perspective in supporting you. Please tell him how much respect we would have for him in helping us in this! ❤ We love you!
I so appreciate that. He did so many things so very well, and I just really feel like he has a lot to share, even if he doesn’t realize it. I will pass this on and thank you.
I am so proud to call you my dear friend. You radiate beauty both inside and out. You are a true warrior. Your skin is just incredible. I love your attitude. So happy that you are doing well. You are always in my prayers, and I love you more than I can say. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are a hero to women everywhere. 🩷🩷🫂🙏
Thank you, Rene! I don't know what I would have done without you! I hope it's going to be a good weekend for you. Take care of yourself. Sending you so much love!
@@Melissa55You are such a remarkable woman and friend. And I love that Wayne Goss has a crush on you! Have a wonderful weekend as well! Much love always!🩷🩷🥰
Melissa, I started watching your videos because I was interested in beauty and skincare, but I keep watching because you radiate kindness and warmth. I so appreciate you continuing to talk about your cancer journey, please don’t stop! You help so many with your honesty and vulnerability. Sending so much love from NC ❤
This brought tears to my eyes and I can't thank you enough. I don't know whether to talk about it or not. For one thing, I'm afraid people will think I'm complaining. For for another, I was lucky and didn't have to have chemo. And my prognosis is good. But I really want Doug to talk about it from his perspective. I thank you so much!
You are the best, Melissa! You look amazing-just as gorgeous as ever. You are helping so many people by sharing your experiences; I hope you know how much we appreciate you.
Hi Melissa. I've only recently started following you. But already I think you are one of the nicest and most human people who talk about skincare and life. I'm so glad that you are mentally feeling better after your surgery. Your skin is wonferful. But I admire your attitude to life too, appreciating what's truly important. Best wishes from the UK. 🌸🌼🌻🌺🌹🏵🌷
I had breast cancer and double mastectomy and I take oestrogel 2 pumps in the morning utrogestan 2 tablets at night and testosterone. I went the best clinic in the uk and I told my history with breast cancer and they said it’s ok to take hrt I feel much better now
Goodspeed your full recovery dear Melissa. I am honestly not sure what you are noticing as to the "downhill" because you are really gorgeous and I can only hope and dream to look like you when I get to your age! I'm floored! Stay strong, you are a Light! Thank you for sharing your beautiful self and advice. Love and best
Melissa, you are a beautiful soul and I have been watching your channel for years now. I was never able to go on HRT due to high blood pressure as a young 20 year old. I have, however, used Retin A for many years, more diligently in the last 4 years but on and off since I was in my 40's. I am currently 65, almost 66 years young!! Also, not sure if you follow him but, Wayne Goss mentioned you in his video as one of the You Tubers he watches and loves. He loves your genuine kindness on You Tube and your energetic voice. Much love, ❤❤❤
I also remember when Wayne mentioned Melissa’s channel! I agree wholeheartedly Melissa is a beautiful wise soul. I’ve been watching her for years. One of a kind wise soul. 🥰
Thank you so much for the heads up! I am grateful. And I know HRT is big now but not everyone can be on it, so I think it's important to look for alternatives. Take care and thank you so much!
You still look beautiful to me. I don't notice any changes. Can you please share what percentage of HRT patch that you previously used? I'm sorry for everything you have been through. Thank you for sharing all of this. Thanks for having the courage to speak out. You have such a platform to help others. Love you Melissa.
You are beautiful inside and out. I appreciate you sharing your thought process in your skin journey and how you encourage everyone to select the path best for them. Happy to see Wayne Goss (greatness) recognizing greatness! You are a treasure❤
Thank you so very much for this, Bella. I've always thought if I had a plan about my skin and aging in general then I wouldn't worry about getting older so much. I thank you and hope you have a great weekend!
A facelift surgery is very different from body surgery. I am very afraid of surgery after a bad experience, but still went for a lower facelift with local anesthesia and sedation. It was a wonderful experience. I don't know how you have no jowls or other sag at 69. I have great genes and an excellent skincare routine (red light, tretinoin, etc.), but after 50-52, there was no was no avoiding the dreaded jowls.
That is so wonderful and I'm glad you had such a good experience and it's good to know that it is different. I think I'm just so over with things being done to my body. I have to have a colonoscopy and I'm almost like just don't touch me. lol. On my neck, I make sure to use the retin A, red light, etc like you do. I try to always sleep on my back with my face pointing up. I have noticed when I don't it looks saggier. I make sure not to add moisturizers to my neck. For me, it makes me saggy when I do. If my neck is kind of tight it just seems to have more firmness. If you'll notice on videos sometimes, my neck is red. It doesn't burn, but it is tight and dry. I know everyone disagrees with me, doctors too, but if my neck feels a bit tight and dry, it just doesn't sag as much. And it will peel and the skin will look better. I know I wrote a paragraph, lol, so sorry about that. But for some reason, the more I dry out my skin and neck a bit the firmer and more elastic it looks. It's like it fights against the dryness and acts better,. lol. I'm so not explaining it well. I'm so glad you had good results from your lower facelift. It's important to feel good about yourself and I know you are beautiful. Thank you and much love, Melissa
@@Melissa55 I'm so sorry you're going through so much. I've been following you for a few years now. You're so pretty! And I did take your advice to skip, or at least minimize, moisturizer. At night, I only use retin-A, and a peptide serum or an exfoliant on my retin-A off days. I mean, looking at you, whatever you're doing is something to try! Maria
The jowls come from your family and also the decline in all the Estrogens/Progesterone and Testosterone. If you don't have good cheekbones the sagging will happen sooner.
You look fabulous! I’m a year older and look ok but the lines above my lip and darkness under my eyes make me self conscious. I plan to try the red light therapy you mentioned and derma rolling. I deal with chronic pain which was not helped by epidurals or meds. For the past year, I switched from low keto to carnivore. I’m astounded with the results bc it gets rid of inflammation and significantly reduces pain. There are tons of doctors and others on utube giving info about how this helps for crohns and other inflammation related issues. You are an inspiration and I wish you continued good health!❤
Mel, could you show us how to use the derma roller and how you prep your face? I feel you are like a sister to me, take care and don’t worry about showing your age. It’s something we all must go through. Love and peace always, Pattie
It works. I purchased a HairMax band I found at Goodwill brand new. I wouldn't have purchased it new. They're outrageous. But I have so many baby hairs all over my head, lol. I have the same kind of hair as you, Melissa.
Melissa, You are an inspiration. Grace and beauty all rolled into a lovely person. Please tell Doug that yes it will be uncomfortable to talk on this platform, however, it is important to do so. No pressure of course!
That is so kind of you. thank you. I so hope Doug will agree. I really think he can help people that are having to care for patients. I appreciate you!
Hi Melissa. Did you know that Wayne Goss has a crush on you. He mentioned you in his latest video. You are such a beautiful person both inside and out. I am glad that you are finding success in your skincare devices.
I am 60 my older sister is 78 she has always had beautiful skin and never used anything special on her skin. She was dx with Alzheimer’s 2022 😢 and had a fractured shoulder and needed a pacemaker. She had to leave her home and move to a group home for 24hr care. She is slowly getting worse but her skin is still so beautiful and radiant. I always tell her she still has beautiful skin.
I love you and your videos! You are so very real. I have given up on alot of you tubers I used to watch. I just feel like they can be misleading "for a sale" however I never feel that way either you. You are open and honest! I love that! Praying for you!
Red light is great and really we are human we age. With age comes some changes physically but you are right family, health are the most valuable assets. Thank you for sharing your journey Melissa. I believe when we share it helps others too.
Great video!! I completely understand how you want to not have Botox, fillers, or cosmetic surgery. I also have Crohn’s and have had 3 re-sections and I hope to never have surgery again. I’ve had enough surgery without electing to have anything done. It’s just not worth the risks. Good luck to you in the future!!
You look wonderful. Do you also take care of your diet & exercise eg. avoiding sugar, dairy, carbs, etc.? Can you tell more about it? I am curious to know how much diet & lifestyle has contributions towards skin health...or is just skincare and tools being the main things.
🧡 beautiful Melissa!! I love my red therapy I really think it helps and of course I use my retin a every night I will never stop it , I’m on my 16 year of continuous use 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Have you heard about/read the studies in regards to non-systemic estrogen for the skin/face? I get a prescription/skincare of Estriol 0.3% cream. You are a lady. Much love to you!! I have watched you for years.
My beautiful Melissa...Yes what a journey!! And you are a tough cookie...you have come through this journey with flying colors...God bless you !! Love you!! xoxoxooxoxox Carol
You are so beautiful and your videos are so inspiring! I’ve seen so many changes in my body in the last year. I just turned 47 and started HRT recently. Your videos give me hope for the future ❤️
Thank you for the update on your skin care, the condition of your skin. I noticed that LED mask help my skin also. The same for at-home radio frequency. You may not remember, but I’m a fan of ZO Skin Health from Dr. Obagi. My husband doesn’t believe you are 69 years old. He thinks you are 49 years old. So whatever you are doing, just keep at it! Keep staying strong and live well!
I do remember that you like ZO!!!! And it has a good following. I am just so used to the original Obagi and I tend to hold on to routines if I feel they work for me. You are a sweetheart and I sure thank you!
You are truly amazing! I started watching a lot of TH-cam when my husband got diagnosed so can I say thank you for giving me some happy time to unwind. You are very strong and you can be in charge!
Hey Melissa! Prayers for continued healing! You are beautiful and I love your videos! I just started total body red light therapy. You and your husband may be interested! My gym has a Red Light Therapy booth. You step inside and for 7 minutes the lights come on. I have noticed a difference in my skin!❤
Melissa, you honestly could not be more beautiful. I’m 69 just a little bit older than you and I would do anything to have your skin. I took hormones for 10 years from 40 to 50 after I had a surgical hysterectomy. I loved being on them. I was on the pill, but after 10 years, my doctor took me off because of increased risk of breast cancer. I would’ve stayed on them forever because I just felt better on them. Usually surgeries and anesthesia affect hair and skin and they certainly have with me but they don’t seem to have taken any effects with you and I’m not lying. I think you are absolutely stunning. 💞
You are just the sweetest and I thank you. I think the red light helps so much because I did notice an improvement when I started using it after going off the HRT. I liked being on HRT. I miss it. Ii feel a bit achier without it I think. I send you all my love and please take care.!!!
Get on Vit B complex and take Indian Ginseng with natural yogurt and honey. I recommend manuka honey for healing and anti inflammatory. Also there is the BHRT creams. Magnesium Malate and Glycinate.
well now, there I go again getting all teary!! I'm so happy you are doing well and I appreciate your profound gratitude & authenticity. It's so important to our wellness & joy. Even as a Licensed esthetician, I always learn from you! Like you, I have chosen to not do any invasive treatments on my face. I tell ya, it Can be tempting now that I work as an esthetician in a plastic surgeon's office, lol. I'm 58 and many think I'm at least 20 yrs younger. Thank you for sharing your tips, tricks and your heart
Thanks, Melissa, for making this informative video. I am getting real close to getting an Omnilux! You seem to just know the right thing to do for your skin, and thanks for sharing! If we could all look like you we would beat a path to everything you do! I was just thinking the other day it has been a long time since we have seen Doug. Always look forward to him joining you as he is so funny and I'm sure was a huge help to you. Best wishes to you for continued health. You look fabulous! 🥰
Thank you! I do know my skin pretty well. And I know when things come out whether it will be ok for me or not. And one thing I know is moisture is not my friend. If I can get my skin to peel and kind of dry it, it does better. But someone next to me would have the opposite routine. It's all about knowing the skin I think. I appreciate it!!!
Your skin looks incredible. I believe you have done a remarkable journey caring for it. I hope surgeries are over for you. You have had enough! Love you, hugs judy
I am so moved watching this video ..yes our health and our families are so very important. You look beautiful too which is a nice bonus! At 45 I have no idea on what to do about HRT. I have had two aunts die in their early-mid 60s of ovarian cancer and it is something I worry about. Beat wishes on your recovery!
Wayne said you were his secret (influencer) crush, -that you seemed such a lovely, kind and genuine person and so very very pretty. How lovely is that Melissa? To be someone’s secret crush! 😉. Well deserved I say xx
Hi Melissa. I have watched your channel for years and I’m sorry I’m not good about leaving comments. Aside from all the struggles you have gone through, you still have the most beautiful skin! I am also a big believer in red light therapy and I’m happy to hear that it’s working for you too. Thanks for such a helpful honest video. I know I am not the only one who appreciates it!❤️
Oh Melissa I love when you talk about what you’re doing since your breast cancer treatment. I think you look the same and as beautiful as ever. I stopped the tretinoin because my face was always peeling and I think my skin was just too sensitive for it. I’m a breast cancer survivor too. This August will be two years since diagnosis. Mine was a different type than yours so I had to have IV chemotherapy and radiation . Yes you realize your health is the most important thing and love. I would love to see Doug come on to talk about his role in your recovery. Thank you for shining a light on this whole topic for the rest of us. Sending you love and hugs.
You are beautiful inside and out. I think your skin looks wonderful!! You are such an inspiration and light for all of us … proving that getting older is a blessed time and to appreciate all those that love us and who we love. Thanks!! ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing. You're beautiful. I just recently got prescribed estrace v cream & wanted to learn more about it. I came across a whole lot saying that it can be used on the face. I just don't know because I'm even hesitant to use it as prescribed. I'm so very grateful you're here !
Melissa, you are a jewel! I’ve watched you for several years…I’m close to your age and I just know we would have been great friends! I always want to hug you when you share personal stories with the rest of us! You will probably never know how you’ve touched others by being so open and honest! Love, family and friends are the most important values of life….as one friend to another….we treasure you!
aw Myrna, thank you so much for this. What a kind woman you are! I am grateful for this but it is the other way around. Y'all have all touched me and helped and inspired me more than anyone could know. My journey would have been so much harder without the people here. Thank you!
Oh Melissa I absolutely love you!! Your so honest and nit afraid to show your emotions. You have been through a journey and it doesn't just stop when the treatment stops. I admire your strength and determination your a absolute star. your skin looks lovely fresh and young, xxx
If I looked half as good as you do now with all you've been through, I'd be thrilled. You are an amazing woman, a true warrior and so, so beautiful 🩷💪🩷
You are absolutely one of my favorite people to watch on TH-cam! You are such a kind, caring, and beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your life/journey with us! You are so very positive and helpful…. more than you probably know. Watching your videos, brightens up my day!! THANK YOU! 😊❤
You're such a beautiful lady and you're skin looks amazing. But you're empathetic kind and lovely personality is what makes you so special 💕 Cheers from Oz 🦘
You look as beautiful as ever and I don't think anyone watching your video can honestly say that it looks like your skin is worse than it's ever been. On the contrary, I still think you're aging backwards! The most beautiful part of you though, in my opinion, is your beautiful heart! God bless you! ❤
Thank you. I do honestly believe the red light therapy has helped about as much as anything has. I thank you Rose for your kindness. Take care! Love, Melissa
How you feel about where you're at is all that really matters. I'm glad you're doing okay where you're at in life and I think having someone who cares for you and supports you is so important and makes going through life a little easier, or a lot easier! Thank you Melissa for all you do to help others do better in life. I love the top you're wearing!
I think you’re wonderful! I always look forward to watching your videos. You have such a positive outlook. You are definitely an inspiration for others that have went through what, or are going through what you have.
I had to go off HRT, too. Now that I think about it, my skin doesn’t seem as firm now or it could just be aging, I guess. I feel like I looked better when I was on it. I’d love to try the red light therapy at some point. I’m just so glad you are here and doing so well!!
Red light therapy has been amazing for my skin as well. I have been off HRT for 13years. I wish I could use Retinol A, but I am so allergic to it. -I just love your channel and the positive energy you put out in the universe. Best of health to you. You are a beautiful person inside and out.
Melissa you are beautiful both inside and out! You don’t need and facelifts, fillers, Botox or anything! Love you so much for being genuine. You are a good person!
@@Melissa55 oh my gosh! You may as well if you’d like the product and talk about it they’re more than happy to give you discounts. Think of how much that helps them. You are valuable.
Thank you for this! I already do your routine down to the tee! You are just so beautiful and sweet. I tell EVERYONE about you when they compliment my skin. I show them you and no one can believe how beautiful you are❤❤
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Downhill? I compared your videos from years ago to now, and your skin looks better now! You look younger
I have a better camera now and I think the light downstairs is better. When I go upstairs where I did film and turn on the bright lights, you can see it. I think the natural light is more forgiving. Thank you!
Right? She still looks fabulous! I do not see what she's talking about. Her skin is not going downhill. She looks even better now. I want to look that good when I am in my 60s.
@@user-vz3fh6oj7d aw, thank you. I really really with all my heart believe it's the red light therapy. I think it's up there with retin A
@@Melissa55, u look lovely. Stay blessed ❤
You look great! I would say it if I didn’t mean it.
You look fantastic! You're a very beautiful woman. You look like your about 48 and I really mean that!
Not even 48. My face started to seriously age at 48.
You are so kind, Tammy. Thank you!
Melissa everyone here literally loves you You are blessed with courage strength empathy for others kindness and look at all the things you've been through You might have been nervous and scared but you didn't show it and you did anyway and you pulled through it and you're a fighter You give everyone encouragement to try to do the same God bless you we all love you❤❤❤
You're so kind, Rose. And I can say the exact same things about you. You are a gracious, beautiful woman and I'm so glad I met you! Love and thanks!
Good evening, my beautiful friend. No wonder Wayne Goss has a crush you!! When I saw your picture on his thumbnail, I was so excited! Here is is big thumbs up for no more surgery for you!! I've never taken HRT, but sure love Retin A, Derma Rolling and my Omnilux LED mask. You know I love you, Melissa...MaryEllen
aw, thank you so much, ME!!! Yes, I hope and pray after this next tweek to the reconstruction it will be no more surgery. I do think we have very similar routines and I believe in them, too. Thank you and love you dearly!
Dear ladies, I practice almost the same routine: no Botox, no fillers, no plastic surgery. Instead I use the Nuface (everyday), a Dermaroller (0.75 mm once a week) and Dermalux red light treatment (once a week after dermarolling) as well as Vitamin C in the morning and Retinol in the evening. I’m a 41 year old female. People think I’m 30 years old. I would love to keep this routine going and avoid a face lift in my life. I appreciate an old face, that has been through life and well kept. To me an old face has a much deeper, transcendent meaning. It’s about looking at your best, not about looking like a 20 year old the whole life.
I know my husband was scared to death when I told him I had breast cancer. Mine was still contained in the duct, but did need to be removed and followed with 15 radiation treatments in a 3 week time span. He was a rock. I tried not to show my fear because I didn't want to upset him or my daughters. He told me one night we are a family and we will always be there for each other. He told me to cry when you need to, cuss😂, scream or whatever because we all might need to do that❤
I think you are such a pretty lady!
Health is most important! I wish our society would embrace aging. It’s okay to get and look old it’s the next season of life. You are very kind and beautiful just be easy on yourself and most important stay healthy!
You are so right, and it's just a natural part of living. And there are so many people in this world that would love the opportunity to be able to grow old, so I never take it for granted. You have a great attitude! Thank you!
THANK YOU for giving of your time for all of us. You are an angel here on Earth. So thoughtful and considerate of others.
Oh thank you so much for this! I'm just so grateful to anyone that watches the messes I put out. lol. Have a good weekend!
You are the BEST over 60 on TH-cam. You are the most beautiful inside and out! You have truly inspired me to get serious with my skincare again!
Wow! I just discovered you today. Listening to your story made my jaw drop. You present yourself so beautifully, genuinely and honesty. I hope you continue to heal and maintain your inner and outer beauty. ❤. I’m 69 as well. 🤗
You are smart to avoid toxins in face, because there is no proof they won't contribute to breast cancer or other immune disorders or diseases.Your health is ultimately the most important thing. So glad you are better! You have truly realized the most important things after enduring this.Thank you for pouring your heart out.
We live in a toxic chemical soup...
Pay close attention to your bones. I just had my first total hip replacement. The medication affects bones.
It would be SO wonderful to hear Doug’s perspective in supporting you. Please tell him how much respect we would have for him in helping us in this! ❤ We love you!
I so appreciate that. He did so many things so very well, and I just really feel like he has a lot to share, even if he doesn’t realize it. I will pass this on and thank you.
@@Melissa55 Please let him know that we don’t have to be perfect in order to be a real inspiration to others. We will learn from him.
Your skin looks beautiful Melissa….apparently Wayne Goss thinks so too! Two of my favorite youtubers❤. Continue to take care of yourself.
That is so kind, Debbie. Thank you!
I am so proud to call you my dear friend. You radiate beauty both inside and out. You are a true warrior.
Your skin is just incredible.
I love your attitude. So happy that you are doing well. You are always in my prayers, and I love you more than I can say. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are a hero to women everywhere. 🩷🩷🫂🙏
Thank you, Rene! I don't know what I would have done without you! I hope it's going to be a good weekend for you. Take care of yourself. Sending you so much love!
@@Melissa55You are such a remarkable woman and friend. And I love that Wayne Goss has a crush on you! Have a wonderful weekend as well! Much love always!🩷🩷🥰
You are so beautiful. Your skin is amazing. Blessings of good health
Oh thank you so much. I sure appreciate it.
Melissa, I started watching your videos because I was interested in beauty and skincare, but I keep watching because you radiate kindness and warmth. I so appreciate you continuing to talk about your cancer journey, please don’t stop! You help so many with your honesty and vulnerability. Sending so much love from NC ❤
This brought tears to my eyes and I can't thank you enough. I don't know whether to talk about it or not. For one thing, I'm afraid people will think I'm complaining. For for another, I was lucky and didn't have to have chemo. And my prognosis is good. But I really want Doug to talk about it from his perspective. I thank you so much!
God bless you, Melissa! I have learned so much from you and truly appreciate you ❤️ May God’s best be yours!
You are the best, Melissa! You look amazing-just as gorgeous as ever. You are helping so many people by sharing your experiences; I hope you know how much we appreciate you.
You are very kind. Honestly, it all of you that are helping me. I would have had a much harder time without the encouragement. Thank you.
Hi Melissa. I've only recently started following you. But already I think you are one of the nicest and most human people who talk about skincare and life. I'm so glad that you are mentally feeling better after your surgery. Your skin is wonferful. But I admire your attitude to life too, appreciating what's truly important. Best wishes from the UK. 🌸🌼🌻🌺🌹🏵🌷
I’m glad your skincare is working without the benefits of HRT. You look beautiful ❣️
I had breast cancer and double mastectomy and I take oestrogel 2 pumps in the morning utrogestan 2 tablets at night and testosterone. I went the best clinic in the uk and I told my history with breast cancer and they said it’s ok to take hrt I feel much better now
Goodspeed your full recovery dear Melissa. I am honestly not sure what you are noticing as to the "downhill" because you are really gorgeous and I can only hope and dream to look like you when I get to your age! I'm floored! Stay strong, you are a Light! Thank you for sharing your beautiful self and advice. Love and best
Melissa, you are a beautiful soul and I have been watching your channel for years now. I was never able to go on HRT due to high blood pressure as a young 20 year old. I have, however, used Retin A for many years, more diligently in the last 4 years but on and off since I was in my 40's. I am currently 65, almost 66 years young!! Also, not sure if you follow him but, Wayne Goss mentioned you in his video as one of the You Tubers he watches and loves. He loves your genuine kindness on You Tube and your energetic voice. Much love, ❤❤❤
I also remember when Wayne mentioned Melissa’s channel! I agree wholeheartedly Melissa is a beautiful wise soul. I’ve been watching her for years. One of a kind wise soul. 🥰
Thank you so much for the heads up! I am grateful. And I know HRT is big now but not everyone can be on it, so I think it's important to look for alternatives. Take care and thank you so much!
@@tigerlily7173 That is so kind. Thank you!
You still look beautiful to me. I don't notice any changes. Can you please share what percentage of HRT patch that you previously used?
I'm sorry for everything you have been through. Thank you for sharing all of this. Thanks for having the courage to speak out. You have such a platform to help others. Love you Melissa.
You are beautiful inside and out. I appreciate you sharing your thought process in your skin journey and how you encourage everyone to select the path best for them. Happy to see Wayne Goss (greatness) recognizing greatness! You are a treasure❤
Thank you so very much for this, Bella. I've always thought if I had a plan about my skin and aging in general then I wouldn't worry about getting older so much. I thank you and hope you have a great weekend!
A facelift surgery is very different from body surgery. I am very afraid of surgery after a bad experience, but still went for a lower facelift with local anesthesia and sedation. It was a wonderful experience.
I don't know how you have no jowls or other sag at 69. I have great genes and an excellent skincare routine (red light, tretinoin, etc.), but after 50-52, there was no was no avoiding the dreaded jowls.
That is so wonderful and I'm glad you had such a good experience and it's good to know that it is different. I think I'm just so over with things being done to my body. I have to have a colonoscopy and I'm almost like just don't touch me. lol. On my neck, I make sure to use the retin A, red light, etc like you do. I try to always sleep on my back with my face pointing up. I have noticed when I don't it looks saggier. I make sure not to add moisturizers to my neck. For me, it makes me saggy when I do. If my neck is kind of tight it just seems to have more firmness. If you'll notice on videos sometimes, my neck is red. It doesn't burn, but it is tight and dry. I know everyone disagrees with me, doctors too, but if my neck feels a bit tight and dry, it just doesn't sag as much. And it will peel and the skin will look better. I know I wrote a paragraph, lol, so sorry about that. But for some reason, the more I dry out my skin and neck a bit the firmer and more elastic it looks. It's like it fights against the dryness and acts better,. lol. I'm so not explaining it well. I'm so glad you had good results from your lower facelift. It's important to feel good about yourself and I know you are beautiful. Thank you and much love, Melissa
@@Melissa55 I'm so sorry you're going through so much. I've been following you for a few years now. You're so pretty! And I did take your advice to skip, or at least minimize, moisturizer. At night, I only use retin-A, and a peptide serum or an exfoliant on my retin-A off days. I mean, looking at you, whatever you're doing is something to try!
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The jowls come from your family and also the decline in all the Estrogens/Progesterone and Testosterone. If you don't have good cheekbones the sagging will happen sooner.
@@jessicahitchens6926 everybody gets jowls, regardless of genetics and bone structure. For some, it may start sooner, but by 52 nobody escapes it.
You are amazing Melissa.Not just beautiful but so genuine and you look incredible for someone that has gone through so much.
Yes I would like to hear from Doug.
I can't believe you are 69. You look 50. Gorgeous
You look fabulous! I’m a year older and look ok but the lines above my lip and darkness under my eyes make me self conscious. I plan to try the red light therapy you mentioned and derma rolling. I deal with chronic pain which was not helped by epidurals or meds. For the past year, I switched from low keto to carnivore. I’m astounded with the results bc it gets rid of inflammation and significantly reduces pain. There are tons of doctors and others on utube giving info about how this helps for crohns and other inflammation related issues. You are an inspiration and I wish you continued good health!❤
You are a beautiful soul. May God continue to bless you, Doug & your family. 🙏🏻💟
You are just gorgeous and sweet and just be healthy. You have everything else.❤
🧡🎉💛 I can’t tell at all that your skin changed. You look as beautiful as ever!! Thank you for sharing your skin tips with us.
Mel, could you show us how to use the derma roller and how you prep your face? I feel you are like a sister to me, take care and don’t worry about showing your age. It’s something we all must go through. Love and peace always, Pattie
Oh thank you for asking, Pattie. That would be a good video and I am going to write it down. I appreciate it.
Some people use the red light mask on their head to increase hair growth. You look beautiful, Melissa! You don't need any procedures for sure! ♥
I had heard that and I'm thinking about trying it. I've had some with the changes to my body. Many thanks!
It works. I purchased a HairMax band I found at Goodwill brand new. I wouldn't have purchased it new. They're outrageous. But I have so many baby hairs all over my head, lol. I have the same kind of hair as you, Melissa.
Thank you for your story, you are a pillar of strength for all of us!! ❤
Melissa, You are an inspiration. Grace and beauty all rolled into a lovely person. Please tell Doug that yes it will be uncomfortable to talk on this platform, however, it is important to do so. No pressure of course!
That is so kind of you. thank you. I so hope Doug will agree. I really think he can help people that are having to care for patients. I appreciate you!
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Hi Melissa. Did you know that Wayne Goss has a crush on you. He mentioned you in his latest video. You are such a beautiful person both inside and out. I am glad that you are finding success in your skincare devices.
Glad you posted this about Wayne. I was going to say it too. I saw the video. So sweet that he crushes on Melissa.
Oh thank you for the heads up!!!! I was thrilled and I really appreciate this and letting me know. Love and thanks!
@@lindajames4922 awwwww, thank you!!!!!
@@Melissa55 💗
Awe! I need to watch Wayne talking about Melissa ❤
I am 60 my older sister is 78 she has always had beautiful skin and never used anything special on her skin. She was dx with Alzheimer’s 2022 😢 and had a fractured shoulder and needed a pacemaker. She had to leave her home and move to a group home for 24hr care. She is slowly getting worse but her skin is still so beautiful and radiant. I always tell her she still has beautiful skin.
I cannot tell you how very sorry I am. It's such a cruel disease. I wish you much peace during this trying time. Love to you and thanks!
You are so refreshing. You're such a good example....
I love you and your videos! You are so very real. I have given up on alot of you tubers I used to watch. I just feel like they can be misleading "for a sale" however I never feel that way either you. You are open and honest! I love that! Praying for you!
Before and after pictures, please. They make great videos! Thanks, Melissa. Blessings.
Red light is great and really we are human we age. With age comes some changes physically but you are right family, health are the most valuable assets. Thank you for sharing your journey Melissa. I believe when we share it helps others too.
Still so drop dread gorgeous. Bless you sweetheart. ♥ I have a ton of the cherry marks!
Great video!! I completely understand how you want to not have Botox, fillers, or cosmetic surgery. I also have Crohn’s and have had 3 re-sections and I hope to never have surgery again. I’ve had enough surgery without electing to have anything done. It’s just not worth the risks. Good luck to you in the future!!
Melissa love your skin care routine it keeps you looking young and beautiful.❤️🌺
You look wonderful. Do you also take care of your diet & exercise eg. avoiding sugar, dairy, carbs, etc.? Can you tell more about it? I am curious to know how much diet & lifestyle has contributions towards skin health...or is just skincare and tools being the main things.
🧡 beautiful Melissa!! I love my red therapy I really think it helps and of course I use my retin a every night I will never stop it , I’m on my 16 year of continuous use 🙌🏼🙌🏼
I love it!!! And I really can't say enough about red light therapy. I think it's made a big difference in my skin. Thank you!!!
God bless you sweet lady!! And you are so beautiful!!
Have you heard about/read the studies in regards to non-systemic estrogen for the skin/face? I get a prescription/skincare of Estriol 0.3% cream. You are a lady. Much love to you!! I have watched you for years.
You are absolutely stunning!!! 🤩Great tips for us all. Where did you get that adorable peach top?
My beautiful Melissa...Yes what a journey!! And you are a tough cookie...you have come through this journey with flying colors...God bless you !! Love you!! xoxoxooxoxox Carol
You are fabulous and SO beautiful, you are taking amazing care of yourself & it shows 🥰 You inspire me!
You are so beautiful and your videos are so inspiring! I’ve seen so many changes in my body in the last year. I just turned 47 and started HRT recently. Your videos give me hope for the future ❤️
Thank you for the update on your skin care, the condition of your skin. I noticed that LED mask help my skin also. The same for at-home radio frequency. You may not remember, but I’m a fan of ZO Skin Health from Dr. Obagi. My husband doesn’t believe you are 69 years old. He thinks you are 49 years old. So whatever you are doing, just keep at it! Keep staying strong and live well!
I do remember that you like ZO!!!! And it has a good following. I am just so used to the original Obagi and I tend to hold on to routines if I feel they work for me. You are a sweetheart and I sure thank you!
You are truly amazing! I started watching a lot of TH-cam when my husband got diagnosed so can I say thank you for giving me some happy time to unwind. You are very strong and you can be in charge!
Hey Melissa! Prayers for continued healing! You are beautiful and I love your videos! I just started total body red light therapy. You and your husband may be interested! My gym has a Red Light Therapy booth. You step inside and for 7 minutes the lights come on. I have noticed a difference in my skin!❤
You are so wonderful. o glad to have discovered you
Melissa, you honestly could not be more beautiful. I’m 69 just a little bit older than you and I would do anything to have your skin. I took hormones for 10 years from 40 to 50 after I had a surgical hysterectomy. I loved being on them. I was on the pill, but after 10 years, my doctor took me off because of increased risk of breast cancer. I would’ve stayed on them forever because I just felt better on them. Usually surgeries and anesthesia affect hair and skin and they certainly have with me but they don’t seem to have taken any effects with you and I’m not lying. I think you are absolutely stunning. 💞
You are just the sweetest and I thank you. I think the red light helps so much because I did notice an improvement when I started using it after going off the HRT. I liked being on HRT. I miss it. Ii feel a bit achier without it I think. I send you all my love and please take care.!!!
Get on Vit B complex and take Indian Ginseng with natural yogurt and honey. I recommend manuka honey for healing and anti inflammatory. Also there is the BHRT creams. Magnesium Malate and Glycinate.
well now, there I go again getting all teary!! I'm so happy you are doing well and I appreciate your profound gratitude & authenticity. It's so important to our wellness & joy. Even as a Licensed esthetician, I always learn from you! Like you, I have chosen to not do any invasive treatments on my face. I tell ya, it Can be tempting now that I work as an esthetician in a plastic surgeon's office, lol. I'm 58 and many think I'm at least 20 yrs younger. Thank you for sharing your tips, tricks and your heart
Your skin and beauty are amazing! 😍
I'm so glad to see you healthy and happy Melissa
Thanks, Melissa, for making this informative video. I am getting real close to getting an Omnilux! You seem to just know the right thing to do for your skin, and thanks for sharing! If we could all look like you we would beat a path to everything you do! I was just thinking the other day it has been a long time since we have seen Doug. Always look forward to him joining you as he is so funny and I'm sure was a huge help to you. Best wishes to you for continued health. You look fabulous! 🥰
Thank you! I do know my skin pretty well. And I know when things come out whether it will be ok for me or not. And one thing I know is moisture is not my friend. If I can get my skin to peel and kind of dry it, it does better. But someone next to me would have the opposite routine. It's all about knowing the skin I think. I appreciate it!!!
I just ran across your channel, and my Goodness you are Beautiful! Prayers and continued Health after your Cancer and your Crohn's
Your skin looks incredible. I believe you have done a remarkable journey caring for it. I hope surgeries are over for you. You have had enough! Love you, hugs judy
God bless you Melissa and your beautiful Doug!!✝
I am so moved watching this video
..yes our health and our families are so very important. You look beautiful too which is a nice bonus! At 45 I have no idea on what to do about HRT. I have had two aunts die in their early-mid 60s of ovarian cancer and it is something I worry about. Beat wishes on your recovery!
Oh thank you so very much for the heads up. I am thrilled. And I hope the upcoming weekend is a blessed one ❤❤❤❤❤
Wayne said you were his secret (influencer) crush, -that you seemed such a lovely, kind and genuine person and so very very pretty. How lovely is that Melissa? To be someone’s secret crush! 😉. Well deserved I say xx
@@eleanorrodway263 That was just the nicest thing I could have ever heard. And thank you so much!!!
Hi Melissa. I have watched your channel for years and I’m sorry I’m not good about leaving comments. Aside from all the struggles you have gone through, you still have the most beautiful skin! I am also a big believer in red light therapy and I’m happy to hear that it’s working for you too. Thanks for such a helpful honest video. I know I am not the only one who appreciates it!❤️
Oh Melissa I love when you talk about what you’re doing since your breast cancer treatment. I think you look the same and as beautiful as ever. I stopped the tretinoin because my face was always peeling and I think my skin was just too sensitive for it. I’m a breast cancer survivor too. This August will be two years since diagnosis. Mine was a different type than yours so I had to have IV chemotherapy and radiation . Yes you realize your health is the most important thing and love. I would love to see Doug come on to talk about his role in your recovery. Thank you for shining a light on this whole topic for the rest of us. Sending you love and hugs.
Melissa you are amazing! Such a lovely, inspirational woman with a great sense of humour and an entertaining, endearing personality.
Hi Melissa, You are beautiful inside and out. Your complexion is flawless. You are a very sweet person and a wonderful friend. Much love, Karen
You are beautiful inside and out. I think your skin looks wonderful!! You are such an inspiration and light for all of us … proving that getting older is a blessed time and to appreciate all those that love us and who we love. Thanks!! ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing. You're beautiful. I just recently got prescribed estrace v cream & wanted to learn more about it. I came across a whole lot saying that it can be used on the face. I just don't know because I'm even hesitant to use it as prescribed.
I'm so very grateful you're here !
Melissa, you are a jewel! I’ve watched you for several years…I’m close to your age and I just know we would have been great friends! I always want to hug you when you share personal stories with the rest of us! You will probably never know how you’ve touched others by being so open and honest! Love, family and friends are the most important values of life….as one friend to another….we treasure you!
aw Myrna, thank you so much for this. What a kind woman you are! I am grateful for this but it is the other way around. Y'all have all touched me and helped and inspired me more than anyone could know. My journey would have been so much harder without the people here. Thank you!
Oh Melissa I absolutely love you!! Your so honest and nit afraid to show your emotions. You have been through a journey and it doesn't just stop when the treatment stops. I admire your strength and determination your a absolute star. your skin looks lovely fresh and young, xxx
If I looked half as good as you do now with all you've been through, I'd be thrilled. You are an amazing woman, a true warrior and so, so beautiful 🩷💪🩷
You are absolutely one of my favorite people to watch on TH-cam! You are such a kind, caring, and beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your life/journey with us! You are so very positive and helpful…. more than you probably know. Watching your videos, brightens up my day!! THANK YOU! 😊❤
You are beautiful and all of your videos are fun and inspiring!
You're such a beautiful lady and you're skin looks amazing. But you're empathetic kind and lovely personality is what makes you so special 💕 Cheers from Oz 🦘
You are so beautiful. And very honest , straight forward with your story. Thank you for sharing your story with us . God bless you.
These videos are important and will be so helpful to many people! Thank you
Honestly you look as young as when I first watched you. A long time ago. I hope Doug will do the video. Your beautiful as all ways❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Sheila. You have always been a good friend and I'm so grateful.
You look as beautiful as ever and I don't think anyone watching your video can honestly say that it looks like your skin is worse than it's ever been. On the contrary, I still think you're aging backwards! The most beautiful part of you though, in my opinion, is your beautiful heart! God bless you! ❤
Thank you. I do honestly believe the red light therapy has helped about as much as anything has. I thank you Rose for your kindness. Take care! Love, Melissa
You are so beautiful!! 😍 im so sorry to hear this melissa ❤ your still looking after yourself ❤
You are such an inspiring, sweet lady. Love your videos so much!
I’ve heard from very knowledgeable practitioners that red light therapy works. You look great!
You just radiate positivity and strength. I just love watching your videos.
Dear sweet Melissa, Thank you for sharing. Your sweet and sincere nature is so apparent in your videos. I appreciate your vulnerability.
How you feel about where you're at is all that really matters. I'm glad you're doing okay where you're at in life and I think having someone who cares for you and supports you is so important and makes going through life a little easier, or a lot easier! Thank you Melissa for all you do to help others do better in life. I love the top you're wearing!
I think you’re wonderful! I always look forward to watching your videos. You have such a positive outlook. You are definitely an inspiration for others that have went through what, or are going through what you have.
I had to go off HRT, too. Now that I think about it, my skin doesn’t seem as firm now or it could just be aging, I guess. I feel like I looked better when I was on it.
I’d love to try the red light therapy at some point.
I’m just so glad you are here and doing so well!!
Red light therapy has been amazing for my skin as well. I have been off HRT for 13years. I wish I could use Retinol A, but I am so allergic to it. -I just love your channel and the positive energy you put out in the universe. Best of health to you. You are a beautiful person inside and out.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Your skin actually looks better now, it looks more elastic and even. Blessings to you and your family!
You are such a courageous, caring, sweet beautiful lady; beautiful inside and out! Many blessings to you moving forward.
Melissa you are beautiful both inside and out! You don’t need and facelifts, fillers, Botox or anything! Love you so much for being genuine. You are a good person!
Thanks! Finally, somebody I trust that’s not being paid re: red light therapy!
Thank you! I do have a code and I kind of feel guilty about that. lol.
@@Melissa55 oh my gosh! You may as well if you’d like the product and talk about it they’re more than happy to give you discounts. Think of how much that helps them. You are valuable.
Thank you for this! I already do your routine down to the tee! You are just so beautiful and sweet. I tell EVERYONE about you when they compliment my skin. I show them you and no one can believe how beautiful you are❤❤