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I Love my EYES - Atlanta, GA(2008) - NOW I've also gotten a mini-facelift (2016)
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It was so worth IT. It took me about 6 months to...
WORTH IT$5,500
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 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.
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I would do this again definetly...I am so please...
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
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May 14, 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!
May 14, 2008
Hi Nancy50,
This board has been very helpful to me and I'm sure to others. My only comment is to read the board BUT to do your own work. I think this board opens up great opportunities to people to express there experiences good and bad but it also provides us knowledge in what to ask a doctor and what to expect. Knowledge is power as they say, and Realself is empowering you!
Last, some doctors will tell you ALL the things you need and others tell you JUST what you need. Use that woman instinct to guide you to which doctor YOU think will be the best. After all you have to trust him totally!
GOOD LUCK AND I WISH YOU THE BEST!! Let us know how it turns out!
May 15, 2008
Liz, I am new to the N. atlanta area and would like to have my eyes done. I went to a doctor that suggested sculptra to fill in under the bag as opposed to taking the bag out. I am too nervous to use the product because of what I have read on the internet. It seem a regular upper and lower bleph has a much better satisfaction rate. Anyway--I would love to know the name of your doctor please! Thanks, 2young2lookold
June 4, 2008
So Marap, did you go see Dr. Griffin or decide to use another doctor? Just curious cause after all you are 2young2lookold.
May 15, 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.
January 20, 2011
Hi liznatl, I saw your before and after pictures, and your eyes look amazing. I am considering having mine done. Thank you for the info.
May 22, 2008
Wow - your eyes look awesome! Are you single?
May 22, 2008
LOL.... No, Neil I'm not single (MARRIED) and thanks for the compliment on my eyes. I'm very happy with them.
P.S. I think Nancy50 is single..
June 4, 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...
June 7, 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
June 7, 2008
Hey Nancy,
I'm glad to hear your have your surgery date..I know you are so excited and a little nervous all at the same time. As time gets closer you will become a little more nervous but everything will be just great! It sounds like you are very at ease with your choice and there going to take good care of you! I think you will be very happy and the pain you wont even mind, just take the pain medication to help you. Please post back and let us know how your doing and your results.. and dont forget before during and after... they are so important for you! Best wishes!
UPDATED FROM liznatl
Mini Facelift (12,000) and Lower eyes redone
Well I had been looking at my turkey neck and thought time to go see Dr, Griffin.. I found out he is about to retire and I was like"OH NO! get me in please!" Since I already knew him and how he works I had no problem with trust or work ethnics. PLUS I also wanted to get my lower eyes touched back up as some fat had started to come back(just a little) I was still happy with how they were even after 10 years.My friends said it was nothing wrong with them BUT I could see it so I decided to do IT! MY EYES..lol
The mini facelift itself did not hurt no pain medicine was taken it was however uncomfortable with the stitches being behind the ear, in front of the ear and a few under the chin. However all stitches have been removed as of today June7. My lower face is still a little numb but I am starting to feel the sensation coming back. I'm on the road to a full recovery
My lower eyes have come along quit nicely as I cant even tell after a week where the stitches were. I just still have the bruising which last time took about 8 weeks to go away
I will come back with updated pictures in about a month. As you know as time goes the swelling goes down and you look even better. Patience is what I need more of.
I am still very please with Dr. Griffin and his wonderful staff. AND Nurse JEAN... awesome thank you for looking after me. Dr Griffin has been a very busy man in his career. I will miss him and I pray he has the best retirement ever. Go visit and get to know those grand kids..Love you all
The mini facelift itself did not hurt no pain medicine was taken it was however uncomfortable with the stitches being behind the ear, in front of the ear and a few under the chin. However all stitches have been removed as of today June7. My lower face is still a little numb but I am starting to feel the sensation coming back. I'm on the road to a full recovery
My lower eyes have come along quit nicely as I cant even tell after a week where the stitches were. I just still have the bruising which last time took about 8 weeks to go away
I will come back with updated pictures in about a month. As you know as time goes the swelling goes down and you look even better. Patience is what I need more of.
I am still very please with Dr. Griffin and his wonderful staff. AND Nurse JEAN... awesome thank you for looking after me. Dr Griffin has been a very busy man in his career. I will miss him and I pray he has the best retirement ever. Go visit and get to know those grand kids..Love you all
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June 29, 2016
I had my lower lids done April 2015. I was pleased with the results, however, I feel like the bags are coming back, more so, when I smile. My procedure was done where the fat is taken out from inside the eyelid...transconjunctival. I was told by my surgeon that this is a procedure that normally doesn't have to be done again or at least will last 10 years. However, I am thinking I want a second opinion. Did you notice your eyes bagging when you smile?
June 29, 2016
First let me say if your going to see Dr Griffin he will be retiring in the next few months. It has been 8 years since I had my lowers done and the fat was starting to come back "Very Little" so when I got this mini facelift I also had my lowers redone, mind you they weren't bad but since I was going under the knife again and I knew Dr Griffin I decided to have them touched-up. My eyes back then looked better every month and never ever showed any signs of the bags coming back until recently. I think for your peace of mind I would get a second opinion. It cant hurt. Keep me posted
October 24, 2016
Your eyes look good. When did you notice the bags were gone? I had my lower eyelid surgery oct 7, (17 days ago) and i still see bags and now dark circles and a tear trough that doesnt look good, maybe its all swelling
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