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“I Love my EYES - Atlanta, GA”

liznatl 36 posts

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Updated 28 Nov 2008
Posted 7 Mar 2008

Worth It

Spent: $5,500 in Atlanta, GA

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.

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

This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.

My Doctor: John M. Griffin, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

My rating:

Eyes Before (Feb 13th)

30 days after (March 14th)

Vote: 48 members found this review helpful

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blancarosa72 (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!

liznatl (36 posts) 6 May 2008

Hi, I sent you an email with the Doctors name and number but if you have questions at all I'll be more than happy to answer them..

right seat flyer (unregistered guest) 3 Jun 2008

another request for the doctors information....thanks. your results are superb.

liznatl (36 posts) 4 Jun 2008

The doctors name is also posted at the top of my blog. Realself now lets you do that. {edited} Editor note: Doctor information is located in the provider field at the top of the review.

fanaann (1 post) 21 Nov 2008

hi i was wondering if you can send me the name of the doctor as well. i live right outside of roswell and this would be truly helpful. thank you so much!

Dee2b (6 posts) 18 Apr 2009

Wow your eyes look fastastic. Im going to Atlanta to get my lower lids done.

cheryl0514 (1 post) 8 May 2008

Hi I just surgery and was wondering what type of eye surgery you had and who was the doctor?

liznatl (36 posts) 8 May 2008

oops i posted it twice..

liznatl (36 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.

Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager - 606 posts) 9 May 2008

Liz - we now allow you to add this information to your review in a field specified for doctor. You can edit your post, or mail me the name of the doctor using our contact form

Nancy50 (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!

liznatl (36 posts) 14 May 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!

marap (1 post) 15 May 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

liznatl (36 posts) 4 Jun 2008

So Marap, did you go see Dr. Griffin or decide to use another doctor? Just curious cause after all you are 2young2lookold.

liznatl (36 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.

Bama Chick (56 posts) 25 Apr 2009

Your eyes look beautiful!!!

Shawniea (1 post) 20 Jan 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.

Neil Redmond (37 posts) 22 May 2008

Wow - your eyes look awesome! Are you single?

liznatl (36 posts) 22 May 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..

liznatl (36 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...

Nancy50 (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

liznatl (36 posts) 7 Jun 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!

Nancy50 (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

liznatl (36 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!

elizabetha (1 post) 23 Aug 2009

hi my name is liz and ive wanted my eyes doing for twenty years or more im so distressed as all the surgeons ive seen have siad no due to me having blepharitis but my upper lids are aching where they hang over now so its not all aesthetic! My under eyes apparently dont have excess skin merely laxity of skin yuk! and they say no cutting please can you advise me i am a part time model and my confidence is non existent strange but true regards

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“I Love my EYES - Atlanta, GA”

My Doctor: John M. Griffin, MD

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