"I look old and sad, and I want to do something about it, because I'm not old and I'm usually happy, "Helga told me emphatically. Six weeks after a browlift and a facelift, Helga already looks softer and more willing to enjoy life. Now these may not be our most glamorous poses, but they may be among the best. The Angle, the lighting, the distance, and the colors are very close to the same in the BEFORE and after. The position of the eyes and mouth are duplicates. The pre-operative appearance though, gives an impression of sadness, anger, or tension. Post-operative, she looks pleasan, happy, or relaxed.