If I’m doing the math correctly—though I’m probably not—I’ve spent around $10,450 so far in my quest to fight a sagging face. For the love of all things, I hope my husband never sees this! Was it worth it? Well, yes and no. Comparing these photos, I can definitely see a noticeable improvement in my turkey neck, so in that sense, yes. But should I have saved that $10k for a facelift at 55? Maybe

I’d say all of the treatments helped a little, and when combined, they were probably worth it. But individually, none of them were a miracle solution. If that makes sense.

I’ll continue exploring skin-tightening treatments, but only those recommended by my doctors—bonus points if the doctor doesn’t even offer the treatment in their office. The devices are incredibly expensive, and if a doctor has invested in one, I worry they might push it, even if it’s not the most effective option.

This year, I’ll be heading to Korea and plan to try a few treatments there at a much more affordable price point. The battle continues.