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54 Years Old. Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty with Light Laser and Under General Anesthetic – Atlanta, GA
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Uppers were saggy for 10 years, then the lowers...
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Uppers were saggy for 10 years, then the lowers joined them and I looked tired all the time. Thanks to all the people who posted. It was very useful to read about other experiences.
Day of surgery was very smooth with attentive nurses. I was out for 2 hours roughly and apart from a thirst I did not suffer any ill effects from the general. I had been prescribed pain meds and anti nausea but i have not used them.. The sensation is of a tightness where the sutures are and sunburn on the lower lids upper cheek. I was given sinecch arnica to take and a cream called Elta for the lasered area. I was also prescribed an anti viral tablet and cream and an anti bacterial tablet.
Posting this now as this is my third attempt. I am on day 5, Will follow up.
Day of surgery was very smooth with attentive nurses. I was out for 2 hours roughly and apart from a thirst I did not suffer any ill effects from the general. I had been prescribed pain meds and anti nausea but i have not used them.. The sensation is of a tightness where the sutures are and sunburn on the lower lids upper cheek. I was given sinecch arnica to take and a cream called Elta for the lasered area. I was also prescribed an anti viral tablet and cream and an anti bacterial tablet.
Posting this now as this is my third attempt. I am on day 5, Will follow up.
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UPDATED FROM Cassandra999
7 days post
Stitches and plugs out
Today is exactly one week from surgery. So glad it's all over and I can focus on the healing. I'm a little red from the stitches coming out. Thank goodness the ugly plugs are gone too. I will post a detailed day by day diary of how it went from April 4th to date, when I get home ( I am a visitor to Atlanta) on Sunday. The laser on the underneath was the worst but I'm told it will heal well and will make all the difference long term. Sorry I couldn't post as I went along but I found it hard to see and only have back lit ipad , which is hard on sensitive eyes. Good luck to all who are having it soon and to those who are a day or two post.....rest and follow your doctor's orders to the letter.
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April 12, 2014
You're looking great!! So little bruising! Looking forward to more pics when you post them :)
April 15, 2014
Is there a reason you haven't disclosed your PS by name? His incisions and closure seems very "tidy"; perhaps he is a perfectionist. We could all use the name of a PS who knows how to do good eye work! And the plugs...what are they and for what purpose? Btw...your results look great. grace
April 15, 2014
Hi Grace. Yes I wanted to get his permission first and he has agreed. I live in Bermuda but went to Atlanta for the surgery. I was away from home over two weeks and am just home and getting organized to do a review. His name is Dr Miles Graivier in Roswell. The plugs were to keep the lasered lower lids from shrinking up apparently. Boy were they ugly and it hurt to sneeze. LOL! I have a few pics I will post now.
UPDATED FROM Cassandra999
11 days post
Day 12 pics and a promise
Attached are a few pics. It's funny ....one day the left is better than the right and the next, it's the other way around. I still feel they are tight and my vision is blurry in the right eye so I'm scared to drive...for another day or so anyway; luckily I don't need to. I will post doctor and my experiences shortly. I don't live in USA and am just home after two weeks away and settling myself in.
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April 22, 2016
I have upper and lower eye surgery scheduled May 19th. I am 56 and you've intrigued me about including laser under eye surgery. Did it remove fine wrinkles? I understand the lower eye surgery will not. You look great! Did you find out what the plugs were for?
May 6, 2016
Yes ...light Sciton laser did remove the fine wrinkles and two years later they have not come back....yet! As for the plugs when Dr Gravier moved some fat in my lower lids, he used the plugs to anchor my skin and support it. They were only there a week. They were ugly!
May 6, 2016
Thanks for answering! About how long did the laser take before you could camouflage with concealer?
May 6, 2016
I wasted 60 dollars on a fancy concealer that they had in the surgeons office ....never wore it. I'd say I looked sun burnt for 2 weeks. It sloughs off in a week. I used Elta cream to moisturize and Cetaphil cleanser ...Almay, Clinique products. Are u worried about going back to work?
May 6, 2016
Yes and no. I haven't told anyone at work and I'm taking two weeks off. I just want to look younger should I decide to look for a job in my industry networking. Plus in this economic environment you never know when you might not have a job anymore.
May 6, 2016
I think 2 weeks should be fine. You will not look great until the sutures are out or dissolved ...usually a week. After that you should be presentable especially with shades ! I think The make up / concealer was called dermablend and I bought it in the doctors office. There are many hypoallergenic brands that will be fine for u. Go to Sephora and ask the make up artists ! My doc recommended Sinecch arnica Montana to speed up the healing process. It's on Amazon. Ask yours before u take it though ! You would only need Elta which I mentioned above ( also got at doctors office) if u have laser ...if not you should just look like you might have had a late night when u go back to work.
June 10, 2016
Wow! You look so beautiful! You were before, but now your eyes are amazing. What were people's reaction? Did they say you look rested, or do you share had something done. Really appreciate all the tips you gave to pltgirl. Checking out her comments as well. My upper scheduled for July 8, 2016. Excited and nervous! Thanks again Cassandra...
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