Nurse's Facelift Transformation: From Confidence Crisis to Radiant Rebirth

In November 2025, 45-year-old nurse LeAnn Hawks from Arizona was facing a confidence crisis. Despite shedding an incredible 6 stone in just 3 years while on the weight loss drug Mounjaro, her dramatic transformation came with an unexpected cost – a "turkey neck" caused by sagging skin on her face.

The once outgoing and bubbly nurse barely recognized herself and felt self-conscious and withdrawn. Struggling with perimenopause at the same time, LeAnn said she "just didn't even want to go out anymore" due to her appearance.

However, a chance discovery on TikTok changed everything. LeAnn stumbled upon a video showcasing an incredible facelift transformation by a surgeon in Tijuana, Mexico. After researching his work, she decided to take the leap and booked in for a deep plane neck and facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, and fat transfer to her face and lips.

The $15,500 surgery, which she underwent in July 2025, completely transformed LeAnn's appearance, leaving her looking more like her 20-year-old self. While the initial recovery was challenging, with LeAnn describing the first glimpse of her swollen, bruised face as "the most horrific thing" she had ever seen, the results have been life-changing.

Now, 3 months post-surgery, LeAnn's confidence has skyrocketed, and she is excited to go out and socialize again. She no longer feels the need to "throw something on" when running errands and is taking more care with her appearance. Though she has faced some criticism for her decision, LeAnn believes everyone should do what feels right for them, whether that's fillers, facelifts, or nothing at all.