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$78K Facelift: Brutally Honest Recovery Journey Shared
30 Nov
Summary
- Woman paid $78,000 for extensive cosmetic surgery in September 2025.
- Recovery involved severe discomfort, swelling, and a difficult mental adjustment.
- She documented her unfiltered journey on TikTok to help others.
A 38-year-old realtor, Erica Wolfe, underwent extensive cosmetic surgery including a deep plane face and neck lift, blepharoplasty, and brow lift, costing $78,000 in September 2025. She initially sought the procedures to achieve a more youthful appearance that filters provided online. The decision to have multiple procedures at once aimed for a cohesive result, though the recovery proved strenuous.
The aftermath included significant discomfort, swelling, and tightness, leading to a difficult period where Wolfe struggled with her reflection. She described looking "like if Stifler's mom and Mickey Rourke had a baby" during weeks two and three of recovery. This emotional challenge, often termed "post-surgery blues," was something she felt was not discussed enough.
Wolfe has since been documenting her entire recovery journey on TikTok, sharing an unfiltered look to demystify the process and offer support. Now happy with her 'fresher, lifted, and more youthful' appearance, she advocates for embracing self-care without shame and highlights the importance of open dialogue about the emotional aspects of surgical recovery.
