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“Upper Bleph - Concerned With Initial Results - Columbus, OH”

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Posted 30 Dec 2011

I had upper blepharoplasty done on 12/22 because I have always disliked the hooding and puffiness of my upper eyelids. The made me look tired when I was not. It has only been eight days, but I am beginning to regret having it done.

The healing process has been different than I expected. I spent hours doing research and almost all of the reviews and photos of upper bleph spoke of and showed little swelling and very quick healing. That has not been my experience. I did and still do have a lot of swelling in my upper and lower lids.

I have to return to work on Jan 3. Hopefully most of the swelling will be gone by then. As for results, I know it’s much too soon to determine what the final outcome will be, but I think my eyes are definitely asymmetrical and will remain this way once I am completely healed. I am pleased with the shape of my right eye, although I think my doctor was a little conservative with the skin and fat removal. The left eye is shaped differently and more fat and skin were removed from it than the right. It also droops. I hope that the different shape and the drooping are a result of the swelling that is still present and will improve with time; but I think revision surgery is in my future.

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getfunded 1 Jan 2012
I am exactly one month ahead of you on the healing schedule, as I had my surgery on 11/23. I had very similar asymmetry and upper lid swelling, and shared your concerns that these would be permanent. From Day 15 through Day 25 the healing seemed to accelerate; my advice is to be patient and don't freak yourself out yet! I think your eyes already look beautiful, and I believe you'll just get happier and happier with the outcome.
Jazz54 15 Jan 2012
I had upper Bleph on 1/4/2012 right eyelid doing great..but left eyelid a little bit swelling and not even with the right eye;therefore, My Doc..schedule me 1/20/12 she is going to lifted the left eye up some more..Told me not to worry..Yeah..I am more worry now then ..I was before..She said it will only take 60min..I'm worrying big time.
up2me 15 Jan 2012
Unless the doctor knows for sure she made a mistake, this is very soon to have corrective surgery. Only two weeks is a very short time to heal, healing time is much longer than that. I am not a medical professional, but it would seem to me this is too soon to make a decision. Good luck!
Tampa8357 2 Jan 2012
I had really bad swelling and bruising for 3 weeks. Everyone heals differently, just give it a little more time. My doctor said swelling could occur for a few months. I had surgery on 10/31/11, and though most of the swelling is gone, some days I wake up and my upper eyelids are a little swollen(no one notices except me, and it's nothing makeup can't cover). Your results look great!
up2me 2 Jan 2012
You should have seen me a day (actually days) after surgery. I looked as if a horse had kicked me with the awful bruising and swelling. My eyes still don't look as good as yours,and it's been a month, so looking at your picture, I think you are worrying needlessly.
Santa Barbara7926 2 Jan 2012
I think your eyes look great and are healing quickly from the pictures. You have eyelids again! Your left eye still has more swelling than the right and that is why you see some assymetry. Both eyes heal at a different rate. I had upper and lower done almost a year ago and it was a much longer recovery due to the lower bleph. My eyes were very assymetrical until about the fifth month. They have now evened out quite nicely. Still have some bags under the eyes as my doc was also very conservative. After reading all the horror stories of too much skin and/or fat removed I am glad that he was! Hang in there and be patient:)
Santa Barbara7926 2 Jan 2012
Your right eye has more swelling than the left creating slight assymetry. Both eyes heal at different rates so hang in there! You look great - already you can see such a major difference in your eyes. Be patient it can take months (as did mine) to see the final result!
snwarren52 3 Jan 2012
Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. It has really helped. My right eye is a still a lot more swollen than my left, but I am praying that it goes down soon. The asymmetry is still there, but it's amazing how my eyes are changing and improving every single day. I see my plastic surgeon on the 10th so I'll continue to be patient and try not to worry so much. Thanks again!
up2me 4 Jan 2012
I am thinking that my left eye has always been smaller than my right eye, but I don't like the results of my surgery. The eyes are so different. I had surgery Dec. 1st, and it's been over a month. I have read that complete healing won't happen for months, so maybe there is hope for me. Also, my being diabetic doesn't help matter.
I really do think that you are healing quite well, and VERY well compared to me.
snwarren52 16 Jan 2012
Hi up2me. Sorry to hear you don't like your results. I do like my results, but still feel my eyes are not symmetrical. It hasn't been a month yet so I'm trying to remain patient as both eyes are still changing. Praying that you will ultimately see the results you were hoping for. Keep me posted.
up2me 9 Feb 2012
Thank you so much. It has now been 9 weeks, and although it looks better, not the results I was hoping for. I am going to a new medical doctor, and this is so ironic, the nurse who used to work at the eye center is this doctor's nurse. She said to call and say I would like to have a second opinion. I have nother appointment soon, and will ask her another question. Watch closely at people on television, and you will see that very few people have symmetrical eyes, everyone's is off just a little. I had a friend whose surgeon accidentally put a stitch in her eyeball, and that makes me thankful I didn't have what she experienced. I pray that there will be more people like you here. So refreshing to see such a nice person. Actually everyone here is nice, and I appreciate them all!
up2me 16 Jan 2012
Hi anwarren52,
I appreciate your response, and I am so glad to hear that you like your results. I have read that one shouldn't consider further surgery until after six months. It sure seems like a long time, doesn't it?
I do see that my eyes are more symmetrical than they were before the surgery, but the right eye is so dramatically different. Also, I don't think anyone's eyes are completely symmetrical, but I think mine should be more symmetrical than they are. I will keep you posted, and let me know how your progess is too. Thanks!
lilli09 9 Feb 2012
Far too soon to worry about anything....my eyes were very uneven to start with bjut are becoming more symetrical with time (6 weeks since op)
Scottsdale1247 (RealFriend) 12 Mar 2012
How is your asymmetry issue? I was like you, reading that the healing was 10 days and no big deal. I was in for a surprise lol. I think ethnic skin is much different, it took me months to look normal, my lids were so high for a while. I had no idea that the healing would be as long and as intense as it was. I noticed that any differences you see right after surgery doesn't go away, may change slightly as swelling in lid goes down but the crease didn't really change shape. Your 8 day pic looks good though, no bruising and swelling not too much.
Scottsdale1247 (RealFriend) 12 Mar 2012
(btw, I was speaking about the differences I saw after my experience) I have seen pics where ppls lids were still settling down a year later!
lilli09 12 Mar 2012
Yes, I am 2 months plus post op and healing is still going on. My eyelids finally close properly!!!
Some swelling is still there however and my eyelids still hurt if I touch them...hang on i n there girls!!! It just takes MUCH lomger than we are told...
up2me 4 Apr 2012
my bleph surgery did not go well. The right eye cannot be corrected, but the left one can. I made sure I got another doctor. Can you believe the one who goofed up was board certified? I used to think that meant you could rest assured if they were board certified, but in this case, it didn't mean much. I am quite sure the next surgery will go better, because the doctor I will have the next time has done a lot of this kind of surgery, and nurses have had him do their surgery who work at his eye center. Stupid me, I should have known to have gotten him in the first place.

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