BBL then eye surgery later - Honolulu, HI

Hi, I'm 42 and like a lot of you feel like my eyes make me look tired and older than I am. Unlike some Asians, I do have the double lid but the tops have been feeling heavy and forget about eye makeup staying on. The irony is that it took a lot for me to decide on surgery but after getting five consults and talking to doctors about 'other options' for getting a refreshed body and face, I actually scheduled some major procedures. I'm getting a BBL in two weeks (so excited!!). And then maybe a month later is going to be face surgery including upper and lower blepharoplasty AND rhinoplasty. I know I know. It's crazy but now the eye surgery is so minor compared to all of the other things. I think it's because I see these ps before and afters and I think, 'wow that person looks amazing but I wouldn't think that they needed all of those procedures to get that look.' I initially wanted all procedures at one time so I wouldn't have to take more time off but it's hard to sleep on your stomach (because of BBL) and avoid smashing your face work so I agreed to break it up.

Ok, so back to eyes. The surgeon I was originally going to go with was young, handsome, had an amazing modern office and was the most expensive. In addition to upper and lower, he recommended a browlift (endoscopic) and canthoplexy. Basically another $7k in add-on procedures. The other four ps said that it was not necessary because of my age and look. I asked for a revised quote to take out those procedures and was told, well... that's what the doc recommended so it stays... as is. They were nice about it but I thought it was a tough stance.

Luckily had the most amazing experience with my selected surgeon (yea!!). Lots of details in my other two reviews (BBL and rhino) but in a nutshell.... he's great. Attentative, rapport was excellent and very supportive and knowledgeable, and very complimentary. I really felt like these things were going to improve my very decent looks into the next level. I was convinced even before I got the quote!

Honestly I haven't thought about this surgery that much because I'm obsessed in the BBL and looking at bootays all day. That RS board is especially active and very interesting. I'm not planning on taking much time off (in Friday and back at work Monday --- abeit very sore). I figure even though I won't be able to sit for 3 weeks, I can still hide it better than a bunch of bruising on my face... so I'm saving two weeks off for that recovery. Given that I'm actually way more excited about augmenting my nose than even the eyes at this point. The thought of a nose job always freaked me out but talking to my surgeon and reading RS stories.... I believe that will make the biggest difference of all in my overall appearance. Just wishing I was more savvy like some of these reviewers who decided in their 20's to get the surgery instead of 40's!

Hi, went in for my preop and still love the doc and the office (who will also be doing the face work later in January). Didn't talk about eyes that much but lots about getting aggressive lipo and finally getting a butt! So excited. After surgery Friday, I'm sure that I'll be more active on this board for updates and such but now the eye surgery seems so minor in comparison. I'm sure that it will improve my looks though... especially on this days when allergies or fatigue make me look like I have dark circles.

I'm trying to get to be able to work from home after face surgeries so cross fingers! That would be a blessing.
Ok, psyching up for Friday surgery. Wish me luck!

So the BBL surgery went well. I'm in love with results. For full review and all of the gory details.... http://www.realself.com/review/honolulu-hi-brazilian-butt-lift-bbl-in-lots-month. Basically, laid down on the operating table, didn't even get a chance to count backwards... all I heard was "you're getting a cocktail in your IV" and that was it. Next thing was in recovery room with nurse. No pain, just numbness and general discomfort. Having ups and downs... some days I feel like I can conquer the world and recovery is no problem, the next it's exhausting just getting out of bed and I wonder if I won't go crazy before I'm all healed. It's not the problems and pain with recovery.. it's just all of the TIME! I'm impatient. I think my ps did an amazing job. He took out a ton (5L which is basically the max) and put back in all that my butt skin would allow (600 cc/each) and spent five hours doing it even after the other two assistants left. Not sitting is incredibly hard and sleeping is super hard. Ugh. Your legs tend to get numb and swollen. Taking Tylenol at night cause that's when the aches in the stomach and back are the worse. I'm always thinking... "am I on my butt?" when I'm on my side sleeping which makes me afraid that I'm killing my fat graphs.

Anyway you can see more on my BBL post, I know that you're here for the eye lid surgery details so basically.... postponed till after 2/1/2014 only because my husband's company's having their annual party at that time and I can't have bandages on then. At least then I won't have to lie to the office about it. I mean they know about the eyelid, not BBL and only some know about the rhino. They know I'm already planning on taking time off (two weeks I think).

Ok more soon I'm sure. Thanks for checking.