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Eyes Actually Look Puffier After Lower Eyelid Surgery

  • posted 3 years ago
  • updated 3 years ago
  • Not Worth It
  • Cost: $6,500
  • Sydney, Australia

Age 31, lower blepharoplasty, supery performed...

Age 31, lower blepharoplasty, supery performed late April 2009, 3.5 months post op. Result is terrible. I used to have mild barely noticeabe bags under my eyes as per my first pic in the white shirt and now they are unmistakenably festoons which has advanced me many more years. Apart from that, the left eyelid is more swollen than the right.

My surgeon has informed me some swelling will persist for several months and I'm prepared not to make a judgement for 2 more months but I have seen zero improvement since the surgery and the eye bags are definantly much bigger than before (shouldn't I have seen some improvement by now?).

I've been digging around and found most blepharoplasties performed on malar bags/festoons are almost always worse, something I was not warned about - I will post again at the six month mark with updated pics, does anyone know if this can be fixed (preferably by someone with eextensive experience and results)

Great review?

My Doctor: name not provided

result is more puffier than before

Comments (7)

I'm sorry you are upset with results. Are you able to name the establishment where you had it done?
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dont judge on my pic as it is not the one after bleph. I will post later when i have time. I am ok. Post recovery about 1 month now. The only problem is redness and irritation after make up removal so I avoid wearing it. I can only say one thing: This procedure takes a decade to recover!" so waiting is ok because I notice the face changes every day.
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You haven't named the doctor so I am not sure how it is unfair? I guess my question would be, why not leave the post up and update it at the six month mark? Your information about how blepharoplasty can actually make malar bags/festoons appear worse might be really useful to some people considering the surgery. Just a thought.
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I think it would be fair to the doctor that I remove the profile until thr 6 month mark, I will contact realself to have the review removed until then
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Have you sought out a second opinion from a different doctor?
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if anyone has any suggestions as to what option are available please please contribute
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  • angel28 (unregistered guest)
  • 3 years ago
I'm sorry yor disappointed with yor result. Are you able to say what clinic your op was done at.
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