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Best Thing I Have Ever Done to Improve That Tired Look.
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I looked tired all the time and had to work at...
Marg292August 14, 2011
WORTH IT$5,000
I looked tired all the time and had to work at keeping my eyes open. My eyelids felt heavy and I was having difficulty looking alert when conversing with others socially and professionally. I always looked tired.
My doctor recommended surgery to my upper eyelids. The procedure was relatively painless and I could feel and see the results the following day. My eyes looked bigger and I no longer had to wrinkle my forehead to keep my eyes open.
It has been almost two years since this surgery and I continue to marvel at how happy it has made me.
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Replies (3)
August 19, 2011
Thanks for the uplifting (no pun intended!) story! I just had the surgery 10 days ago and have been amazed on how painless the procedure was, and how quickly I am healing. The bruising and swelling is gone from one eye, and I figure the other eye will be the same in 2-3 days. Putting frozen bags of peas on my eyes for 2-3 days helped, followed by 2-3 days of heated washcloths. Thanks for sharing!
August 23, 2011
I had my procedure 6 days ago. My doctor suggested ice pads but not heat. Did heated washcloths help with the healing? I'm still a little sore and itchy - but still using ice three or four times a day for swelling.
August 24, 2011
He did. I microwaved a damp cloth, but it seemed to cool off too quickly. I then used a damp cloth with a heating pad over my eyes, I realized the dampness probably didn't help, so I just used a dry washcloth with the heat. Seems to clear up the bruising quickly. I am now on day 14 (2 weeks since surgery) and only have a slight bruising on my right eye, maybe a forth of an inch? Did you take bromelain to help the swelling and bruising? I also stopped taking vitamin E and other blood thinners, with only Tylenol for (pre-surgery)pain. Now I'm off all his meds, back on my vitamins. Let me know if the heat helps.
August 29, 2011
I tried the heat once, but prefer the cooling effect of the ice pack. I have no bruising at this time (day 10), but the incision under my eyes is still pretty red - and I'm still puffy (mostly in the morning). I'm trying to be patient regarding the outcome, but I don't think he took enough. Anyone else feel this way?
I'm glad you were able to get this done! Looking tired is never a good thing. It's great that you could see results the next day, too! Yay for instant gratification!
Thanks so much for sharing here on RealSelf.