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So Happy I Finally Did This! - Albany, NY
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I am a 44 year old Nurse Practitioner with heavy...
KRFNPApril 16, 2013
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I am a 44 year old Nurse Practitioner with heavy bags under my lower eyelids for at least 15 years. I've been told that I look young for my age, but at the same time, how tired I look. The procedure itself was quite easy, taking approximately one hour under general anesthesia. I was immediately able to see the difference postoperatively. I had very little bruising and absolutely no pain. I am currently two weeks postoperative and have already been told that I look 15 look younger by multiple people. I can't be happier. I found that arnica Montana and bromaline were very helpfull as well as eating pineapple for decreasing bruising and swelling. I also slept sitting upright for a week. I agree with other people on this site, make sure you pick the right surgeon for this procedure because it could easily go wrong. Dr. Deluca answered any questions and responded very quickly to any concerns I had postoperatively. I couldn't be happier with the outcome so far, and I know I will only continue to improve.
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4 weeks out now and still healing. I can now feel...
KRFNPApril 27, 2013
4 weeks out now and still healing. I can now feel the incision lines are firming up and swelling when waking up in morning is minimal. I still have small area of bruise and swelling under right eye due to my sister accidentally hitting me post op.. Dr. Told me this eye would heal one week later than left, which was correct. Btw, I labeled my one picture one week after surgery which was incorrect, it was 3 days after surgery. Will have follow up with surgeon in 2 more weeks. Still happy with my decision. See updated photo.
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April 28, 2013
44? You honesty look about 24. Seriously an excellent result.
April 28, 2013
My 45 th is early July and I'm having a big party this year, 80's inspired of course, and now I can't wait!
April 28, 2013
You look great! Honestly you did not look 44 before the surgery - you looked in your 30s to me - so after the surgery you look even younger! Thanks for sharing and your outcome is awesome!
Did you have fat removal or fat repositioning? Your surgeon did a great job!
April 28, 2013
I had fat removal subcilliary, he told me he didn't end up removing any skin. My suture line looks like eyeliner to me, almost like a light tatoo. He did a fantastic job. He showed my lots of pictures first so I knew his work. I think that is so important.
April 28, 2013
YOu look amazing!
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It's amazing how on a daily basis, at 5.5 weeks...
KRFNPMay 5, 2013
It's amazing how on a daily basis, at 5.5 weeks I'm still seeing changes and improvements. The best thing I can say to anyone considering this surgery or that is early in recovery is, be patient and allow healing to take place, bc you WILL improve. It is unfortunate to read some of the stories on this site. I'm so grateful that I had such great results. On a bright note, I was proofed at Applebee's when trying to buy a margarita. That made my week! I tried to put a different light picture for my update, no more bruising, mild swelling.
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May 6, 2013
I'm @ 16 days!! The swelling is almost done and I ran 4 miles today!! Im hoping to look half as good as you soon!!
May 6, 2013
I'm so glad for you. I'm working out, have lots of energy, and feel I got a second lease on my youth. My husband thinks I should smile though in my pics, but I'm trying to keep consistent. I can't wait to see how u feel in another 2 weeks, u will be amazed. Keep me posted!
May 6, 2013
Thanks for the update. I`m at nearly 4 weeks post op and still a bit red round the eyes and slight swelling under one eye. Its good to know that you are still healing every day, that is helpful to me knowing that I will totally heal :) Your update has made me more positive again and that we all need to be more patient. Congrats on getting proofed, bet that felt good!!
May 6, 2013
Mark, please stay positive. I had extra swelling and bruising under my right eye bc my sister hit me by accident right after surgery. I was really upset,but my surgeon said to be patient and the eye would be 10 days behind left eye. He was right. Swelling is minimal, no bruise now. Small amount of creapiness, but I feel this will go, just as the other eye did. It's hard, bc it's normal to have doubts how we will turn out. Like in any healing, one side will heal differently naturally than the other. You will heal and you will see more changes in another 10 days. Hang in! :)
May 7, 2013
Aw thanks, that's a great reply. One of my eyes has swelling at lower lid, kind of a bit lumpy and crepiness too. I'll give it more time, thanks so much for taking the time to reassure me. This website and people like you are a god send
May 7, 2013
Yeah, me too. The healing just creeping along. The worst of it went pretty fast, the rest is taking it's sweet time. But at least I dont look like I was mugged anymore:-)
May 10, 2013
I finally feel swelling has gone way down. Feel like no one can see anything unusual without really looking. Mugged is exactly it. :)
May 11, 2013
Your results are great! Congrats!
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