Woman, 56, Documents Facelift Journey on Social Media and Goes Viral for a ‘Lift Gift’ from Her Husband
Woman, 56, Documents Facelift Journey on Social Media and Goes Viral for a ‘Lift Gift’ from Her Husband
Catherine SantinoTue, November 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM UTC
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Cristina Muise.Credit: Cristina Muise/Instagram (2) -
56-year-old Cristina Muise has been documenting her facelift journey on social media since July
In one clip, she claimed that her husband is “pioneering” the “lift gift” by giving her a pair of Cartier earrings on day four of her recovery
Muise posted an update every day for 24 days, sharing details like her aftercare routine and a cost estimate
Cristina Muise says that her husband is “pioneering” the “lift gift.”
The 56-year-old began documenting her facelift transformation in July through daily recovery updates, and on day four, revealed that her husband had given her a luxurious gift.
In the clip, Muise holds a small red Cartier shopping bag containing the “lift gift,” aka a present given to someone in recovery from a facelift. It is similar to a “push present,” or a gift given to one’s partner after they have a baby.
“Jay is pioneering the lift gift for all of us women getting the facelift, so that’s amazing. Because he’s the best ever,” she says in the video shared to Instagram. “... We’re gonna open it fresh; I have no idea what it is.”
Muise added, “He said that because I can’t wear [large hoops], it’ll be something that I can wear,” presumably referring to her ears still recovering from the procedure. “I’m so excited. This is a new frontier for us, you guys.”
Cristina Muise on Instagram.Credit: Cristina Muise/Instagram
When she opened the box, she revealed a pair of small double-hoop earrings.
“They’re so pretty!” Muise remarked.
Muise shared her first facelift recovery video on July 2.
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“Okay, you guys, it’s officially 24 hours since my surgery ended,” she says in the clip. “You can definitely see a great jawline and just a lot of swelling right now. But not as bad as I thought. So, I’m pretty happy with it right now.”
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She went on to post an update every day for 24 days.
On day 11, Muise answered some commonly asked questions about her procedure. When it came to cost, Muise said, “I think you should budget anywhere from $70,000 to $100,000, depending on if you’re out of town.”
She also shared details about aftercare, saying that she had been doing hyperbaric treatments, walking, icing her face and eating a high-protein diet.
In the final recovery video, Muise said she was “excited” to see the swelling coming down. She also thanked viewers for being kind to her throughout the process after going into it “expecting a ton of hate.”
“I cannot believe the appreciation and just the positive vibes that everybody has given me about this whole facelift journey,” she said.
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