“I love my eyes”
Eyelid Surgery: Worth it
Pain: Painfree
It was so worth IT. It took me about 6 months to find a surgeon that I felt comftable with and one who had 2 licenses. He was a General Surgeon and a Reconstructive Suregeon and could operate at numerous hospitals. He had no complaints or law suits that I could find in the last 10 years. When I went for the consultation it was free and he was very surprise to know I knew ALL about him. Do your homework ladies. The day before I had the surgery someone ask me "Are you tired?" I thought thats why I'm doing this. I did it for me not for ANYONE else. My doctors name is {edited} in Atlanta, GA he is the greatest and I will definetly be going back to get some other things done.. I LOVE MY EYES I look 20 years younger...LOL My recovery time was start to end 7 days! little bruising or swelling! I'll come back and add before and after.
Updated on May 9, 2008:
I would do this again definetly...I am so please that I followed through. I was afraid at times. I even cancelled my appointment BUT called back the same day and ask was it still open! Lucky me.... All I would say is just do your homework and check out your doctor take your list of questions with you to consultation and don't be afraid to ask!
small note: my nose is really not that big..LOL its the camera angle
Mar 7, 2008Comments and replies (38)
2 posts
5 May 2008
I am desperately considering getting under eye bleph done and I would love to use someone reputable. I have never gotten any type of cosmetic surgery done and this will be my first. I am 34 years old and my baggs make me look 50!!! I hate it. :( Can you tell me who you used so that I can get a consulation? Thanks so much! And maybe you can answer some questions for me? thanks again!
1 post
8 May 2008
Hi I just surgery and was wondering what type of eye surgery you had and who was the doctor?
46 posts
8 May 2008
Hi, I had my uppers and lowers done. Realself will not let post the doctor you will have to email me and I send it back. Also let me know who your doctor was.
9 posts
13 May 2008
Hi everyone! I'm new to the boards. I have two consultations in San Francisco for an upper eye lift coming up. I'm also considering a face lift. I have very heavy upper lids with too much skin that has now drooped so much that it covers where my eyeliner goes. I'm a real baby when it comes to pain but I'm single and would like to look as good as I can so I'm really interested to see what the doctors say. This board looks like it will be very helpful!
46 posts
15 May 2008
Hi Marap, The name of my doctor is located somewhere at the top of my posting. He's name is Dr. John M.Griffin and he is located in the Buckhead area. Email me with your email address if your would like more information. I haven't heard of your procedure but to me you sound very unsure, which is not good in my opionon. I would have some more consultations and get some other views.I know we all want it done yesterday BUT take a few extra days just to give it an all around view. Once you do that I think you can successfully make a choice and feel good and comfortable about your decision. Let me know how it turns out.. I am interested in what you decide.
34 posts
22 May 2008
Wow - your eyes look awesome! Are you single?
46 posts
4 Jun 2008
Here are some websites you can go and check out your doctors. http://www.medicalboard.state.ga.us/find_doctor.html Then click on verification also http://plasticsurgery.org/medical_professionals/index.cfm Hope this helps...
9 posts
6 Jun 2008
Hi liznatl, Thanks for the warm welcome! Well, I just booked my surgery date....Aug 27th! I'm having my upper eyes done as well as a face lift to tighten up my chin. I'm excited and nervous at the same time! But, I'm thrilled with the doctor I've chosen in San Francisco. I felt an immediate connection with her and she believes in a very natural look which is exactly what I want. It was wonderful to see all of her before and after photos and she's told me that I'm also welcome to speak to her patients as well. I also loved her staff. I'll spend the first night at the hospital with a private nurse (doc's orders) and then, since I'm single with no one at home but my sweet little Siamese, I'm staying at an aftercare facility here in the city. They'll pick me up at the hospital, take me to my follow up doctor appointments and take me home. I'm not excited about the idea of pain, bruising and swelling but once I get past that part, I do think I'll be very happy with the results. She told me that my skin was in much better condition than many of her patients. I'm diligent about sunscreen since I'm a fair skinned Irish lash but I did my share of playing on the beach and in the water as a kid and into my 20's and early 30's. Sunscreen is definitely the best defense for aging and wrinkles! I'll be happy to post additional information and pics as I go along. :) Nanc
9 posts
9 Jun 2008
It's happening already....I'm more nervous today than I was the last couple of days! I starting looking at some after shots online and the bruising looks so brutal. I realize this is major surgery but it's tough to look at pictures that look as though someone has been in the ring with Mike Tyson! I do have an important question. Since I live alone and my close friends are now all outside of California, I am scheduling time at an aftercare facility. I'm just not sure how many nights I should book there. My first night will be in the hospital. I'd rather book too many nights than to end up coming home and feeling like I'm not up to be by myself. So, with a standard Rhytidectomy, endoscopic browlift and bilateral upper lid Blepharoplasty, any thoughts on how many nights I should stay at the aftercare? Thanks so much for all of the support! :) Nanc
46 posts
10 Jun 2008
Hi Nancy, I think it's only natural to be nervous...espically since you will be by yourself. You dont have anyone who can come and stay maybe a day? I'm sure you will be sleeping quit a bit and if not sleeping you might get bored and need someone to talk too.. Anyway, I didn't need any hospital recovery time I came straight home BUT I was not in any pain. Your surgery sounds like a little more intense. If I had to schedule some time I would spend the 1 night in the hospital and maybe 1 day in after care.(What does your doctor reccomend?) You will proably be more comfortable resting at home and having your little kitty next to you. It's not going to be that bad. Just make sure you get all your prescriptions filled before the surgery and any shopping you need to do cause you proably wont want to go outside for a few days. Keep us posted! I'm going on a cruise in a few weeks so I'm getting all excited to show off my new eyes to my friends!