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I Love my EYES - Atlanta, GA

liznatl
posted 5 years ago
updated 4 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $5,500
John M. Griffin, MD (Atlanta, GA)

It was so worth IT. It took me about 6 months to...

7 Mar 2008

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.

I would do this again definetly...I am so please...

9 May 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

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elo2sexc 21 May 2013

Your eyes look great. Im interested in this procedure, but I live in Chicago and I'm very nervous being African American that my skin will scar from the incisions. Thus far I haven't found anyone who I trust with my skin and condition. I will give your doctor a call and possibly make the trip to ATL for the procedure. Thanks for sharing as your eyes looks better than any of the eyes from the Chicago doctors before and afters.

Sexcieyes32 17 Apr 2013

ULook Awesome

constantchange 17 Apr 2013

how do you check the background of the doctor? btw your eyes look really good.

Chrystal Eckes (RealFriend) 11 Feb 2013

Hey liznatl, just checking in with ou to see how your eyes are doing 5 years later. Chat back. Best, Chrystal.

liznatl 12 Feb 2013

Hi Chrystal, Eyes are STILL doing great no problems and no recurring puffyiness/bags and someone told me it would happen..NOT I still feel its the best thing I could have ever done for myself. No regets!

Chrystal Eckes (RealFriend) 14 Feb 2013

I am so happy for you! I am so glad that you did your research and did not wind up like me. Thank goodness you did your homework. Glad to hear that you are still happy. I am happy with my redo that was done after my botch job, thank goodness for the men and women who truly dedicate themselves to the ethics of medicine and consider the patient first. So good to hear from you. Best, Chrystal

suzyque518 22 Feb 2013

Hi Chrystal! I think I'm starting to figure out how this site works. I've been so thankful for all the powerful sharing you've done on RealSelf. Now I'm seeing from others' posts what a remarkable difference it makes to "do your homework" and find a doctor who is properly qualified and is also a good fit for you personally as well. My husband now has a consultation in 2 weeks with a local ( we live in Upper Michigan) plastic surgeon who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Cannot thank you enough for sharing your LSL experience. you've truly taken a heartbreaking situation and used it to help others. I plan to keep educating myself here! Bless you!

Chrystal Eckes (RealFriend) 28 Feb 2013

Thanks Suzyque518 for the kind words. I am only trying to get women and men to think the entire process through. You cannot get sidetracked by a commercial and promises made by "marketing". They are only out for one thing and that is the signature on the dotted line. I am so glad that you did your homework and found a reputable surgeon. Best to you, Chrystal

Sexcieyes32 30 Mar 2013

That is great..can you look at my post..I'm having my upper and lower lids done on April 2..three more days...the uppers are being covered by my insurance and the lower I'm paying for..I've been dealing with this since my early 20s..I'm 32 now..I'm so excited to get this done..and an Occuplastic surgeon is doing it..i also have a lazy eye..but my surgeon is known for helping with disfigurements

aundrea33ofatl 10 Feb 2013

I am very impressed with your results. I have been considering this surgery for awhile. I am so concerned with the bruising. But your eyes look amazing!! I live in Atlanta as well and plan on having a consultation with Dr. Griffin.

liznatl 12 Feb 2013

Hi Aundrea33ofatl, Few siggestions that may help with the swelling - If you smoke - STOP as soon as you can 2.)Dr Griffin Office will give you something/or suggest PRE-Surgery to take at least 3-7 days out. 3.) I think they suggest I drink Pinapple juice hard to remember now..Just ask they will tell you.. He really good and his staff is excellent from start to finish.

aundrea33ofatl 12 Feb 2013

Thank you Liznatl for your reply. I am only having lower eyelid surgery and like you I was amped up initially and then started to back track. Lol But now I plan to move forward. I do not smoke and plan not to drink any alcohol at least 14 days prior as I don't want to have any unnecessary retention or swelling. I have one eye that is puffier than the other so I'm concerned with symmetry. Could you tell me after surgery how long did it take for a full recovery?

liznatl 15 Feb 2013

I really cant remember how long it took for completed recovery.. BUT after about 4 weeks I was looking pretty good and everyday got better and better. You could see how the swelling was going down and how smooth your eyes become. I too had 1 side that was puffier.. Everything will be aiiright please post your before and after so we can see. I took weekly pics of myself just so I could see the progression of recovery BUT they got lost(*pissed*) JUST BELEIVE,,JUST BELEIVE..good luck

Melissa Sykes 4 Aug 2011

Hi Liznat, You look GREAT!!! I looking into having eyelid surgery. Please provide the doctor's contact information

Thanks,

Melissa

littlemizzsmile 4 May 2010

Hey girl!!! Can you email me so I can talk to you about your doctor? I'd like to talk to you - I live in the ATL area and I've been looking for an actual patient to talk to. I am thinking about doing lower eyelid surgery. I'm 25 years old and hispanic. Are you hispanic? You can email me. Thanks! -Jessica

rbct 1 May 2010

Hi Liznat, I am having my eyelid done next month but cost a lot less than yours. I like your results. Well worth the money. Would they consider financing? and is the consultation free? I live in CT. rbct

lori flores 16 Jan 2010

wow what a difference! you look amazing

tried but failed 3 Jan 2010

You look absolutely wonderful! What sort of blepharoplasty did you have? Did you have any loose skin after the bleph? If there was loose skin, how was this addressed? I live in Australia but you look so good that I am seriously considering making the trip to see your surgeon. Any specifics about your surgery would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. WOW what an awesome result. K

Chrystal Eckes (RealFriend) 7 Jun 2009

You smart cookie, do you remember asking me about the LSL office and a Dr. KK. I am so glad that you took my advice and found a competent surgeon. By the way, you look awsome. I am glad that everything turned out good for you, Best, Chrystal.

liznatl 8 Jun 2009

actually I think I do remember... and yes I did take your advice and tried/did take your advice. Because of you, I tired to pass the information along that you gave me in hopes that others can also benefit and have great results!

Chrystal Eckes (RealFriend) 11 Jun 2009

I am so glad that you did. You look GREAT! I wish someone had warned me. Please come back to my page and post your good results with a link to your page, or I can do it for you if you don't mind me posting a link to your page! Best to you, and really your eyes look great.

Chrystal Eckes (RealFriend) 11 Jun 2009

The reason I want you to post back to my page is to show other women that LSL is NOT the only place available to have surgery and so many women post and then we never ever hear from them again and we don't know what they did or the kind of results. I really am proud for you.

Rogue 18 May 2009

Thank you liznatl, it's nice to hear someone say something kind. No we didn't have the same doctor but it was the same hospital.

liznatl 8 May 2009

WOW... am sorry that happen to you. Did you and your mother have the same doctor? It only took me about a week to heal as well. I cant understand why they would even cut into your temples. My doctor explain EXACTLY what he was going to do with my uppers and I to was afraid that I would scar. He assured me I would not at he was right. I wish you would of had better results.

liznatl 2 May 2009

I had upper and lowers done. Cut my temples? Not sure what you mean but on my uppers he did remove a little of the skin. NOT so much were I can close my eyes though. Your doctor has to make sure he doesn't remove to much. My incision was in the crease of my eyes...if I remember right. I dont have any scars that is visable to my eyes. Still the best decision I ever made!