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“Failed Bleph. Please Use Extreme Caution”

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Updated 30 Jan 2009
Posted 30 Jan 2009
Not Worth It
Spent: $72,000 in San Antonio, Texas

I had a blepharoplasty (age 29) in 1985. I suffered from the most extreme complications, infection, ptosis, droopy lids. Over the next 11 years more than 17 revisions were performed to correct the deformities stemming from the original failed surgery. Ultimately had a palate transfer, which corrected the drops, but left my lid margins with hair growing onto the cornea, which must be plucked daily to avoid corneal abrasions.

Please use extraordinary care, and I highly recommend using an ophthalmic plastic surgeon.

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My Doctor: Name not provided

The original surgeon did his best, stood by me, the subsequent surgeon who was supposed to be a specialist, failed me and abandoned me after placing an bacillus infected fat graft which nearly cost me my cheeks and eye and 2 months of hyperbaric treatment and the multiple surgeries. No, I did not sue.
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jimmy, london (1 post) 15 Mar 2009
BLEPH upper and lower 12 days ago. still sore and weepy , but eyes already look so much better than before. I had surgery performed by OCULOPLASTIC surgeon who ONLY does this kind of surgery.Surgery was performed under general anaesthetic which was my choice. He did NOT cut along line of lower eyelids, but all fat removal from lower lids was done through the smile lines.Worth finding the right EYE SURGEON to do this as I have seen some botched jobs done by general nip and tuck merchants. Eyes are special , and just not like any other part of the body ; extremely sensitive. I am now eager to get back to normal , but understand this will take at least a couple of months. COST of surgery including one night stay in hospital was £3200.
Ann, Helsinki (unregistered guest) 26 Mar 2009
Jimmy, can you provide the name of your surgeon and location. I'm looking for a specialist for the same procedure in London. Thanks.
Amaxy (79 posts) 29 Aug 2009
Hi Jimmy, Yes, can you tell us who performed your surgery in London? Is it Dr. Naresh Joshi? Best, Amaxy

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