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Day 5 of revision and lowers

Name: Day 5 of revision and lowers
Item: Tony Tonks, MBChB, FRACS
Rating: 5
Author: Exq

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I have been researching upper eyelid surgery for...

ExqApril 11, 2013

WORTH IT$2,200

I have been researching upper eyelid surgery for over a year now and am very excited that I am only a week away from having the procedure.

I am a 45 yr old single mother of three, work full time, gym it about 3 to 5 times a week in an attempt to get into shape. I am a social drinker non smoker healthy eating type of girl but I constantly get told how tired I look and it is really frustrating me! I have hooded eyelids for a long time but they have seemed to have gotten a lot worse this last year. If surgery goes well will have my lower lids done when I have saved up for them
Feeling a little nervous but I can't wait.

I will be driving myself up to Canberra and will stay over night in the hospital next door to the Drs day surgery.

I am sharing my story as I couldn't find much about this Dr online.

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Tony Tonks, MBChB, FRACS

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (4)

shar18

April 11, 2013

Well good luck on your upcoming surgery, I had rhinoplasty and my upper and lower eyes done on March 7. I also had so many people tell me how tired I looked. My surgery went well, still a little swelling under my eyes and nose area. Finally can see my eyelids. I haven't worn eye make-up in years because of the hooding. Be patience, every week my eyes and nose look better. I just wish I would have had this done years ago. Keep us posted on your results.

Exq

April 12, 2013

Thanks Shar, I will upload before photos very soon and definitely post photos as time goes on, hopefully with great results. Do you have any pics to share Shar?

7kids

April 12, 2013

All the best. You will be great.

Exq

April 12, 2013

Thanks 7, your story and pics really inspired me x

UPDATED FROM Exq

6 days pre

In my dealings with Dr Tonks to date has been a...

ExqApril 12, 2013

In my dealings with Dr Tonks to date has been a good experience for me. I have found him to be extremely professional, friendly and address questions and concerns in a matter of fact manner (which i love).

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mama chichi

April 12, 2013

YOu are only 2 days after me! I am doing both uppers and lowers on the same day. Check my profile - my uppers look alot like yours.... but my lowers are much worse. Will be checking in with you next week.

Exq

April 12, 2013

Hey mama, isn't it funny, I checked yrs out and think my upper and lowers are much worse than yours. I will keep an eye on yours.

J at RS

April 12, 2013

Good luck, it will be great!

Exq

April 12, 2013

Thanks Jill, am so so excited!

RWolk

April 12, 2013

Can't wait to read your update! Good luck!

Exq

April 12, 2013

Thanks R, will keep the posts up!

VILLE331

April 12, 2013

Congratulations, not only for your upcoming surgery, but also for eating right exercising, and taking care of yourself. I look forward to seeing you results. Thanks so much for sharing.

Exq

April 13, 2013

Cheers V, I do TRY to be good but that doesn't always equate to BEING good, lol.

VILLE331

April 15, 2013

I hear ya!

Havefun1

April 15, 2013

your age and life sound similar to mine. I had my uppers done 6 days ago and I'm very, very happy with the results so far. Hope all goes well with yours.

Exq

April 16, 2013

Thanks fun

UPDATED FROM Exq

1 day post

Day 3, eyes feeling a little tight from the...

ExqApril 19, 2013

Day 3, eyes feeling a little tight from the swelling, but no pain apart from that. I notice that my eyelashes are sticking straight out and don't curl up? I am guessing its because of the swelling and will fix its self soon??!? Taking arnica, silica, and something that sounds like bromelian and behaving like a sloth! Itching to go to the gym and to clean my house! Omg what is happening to me??

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Havefun1

April 22, 2013

you have hardly any bruising so I am very jealous!!! Mine was bad and the last of it is just about to go day 13 post op. I do bruise easily though.

Exq

April 22, 2013

Yes you are right, not much bruising, my Dr used a diathermy scalpel I think, it sealed the vessels so to minimise bruising, I do have lots of swelling, still lurking around the house in my sunnies.

amandawebb

April 22, 2013

Your pics look so good! Congratulations!