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Uppers Done and Scared - Orlando, FL

Name: Uppers Done and Scared - Orlando, FL
Item: Name not provided
Author: Swollenandbruised

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I am a vey youthful 48 up but had saggy hooding on...

SwollenandbruisedAugust 7, 2014

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I am a vey youthful 48 up but had saggy hooding on upper eyes. Was scared to do anything but I knew they would only get worse. I am only a7 days out and know it takes time but I worried about the bump at end of incision line. And I had excessive swelling especially between my nose. I scared the inner tissue will be deformed after it heals

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Rs96

August 8, 2014

What did your dr say about the bump ? Other than that it looks good I think. Hope it goes away & that it turns out beautifully . Keep us posted. Thnx for sharing

Swollenandbruised

August 14, 2014

thx for your reply...dr injected both (i have on both ends of either eyes!) with steroid and lil botox to relax offending muscles near them. been using moist heat and massaging...they are a lil softer, one more than the other...he said it takes time...ugh!! day 15 and it was supposed to be all pretty normal looking now but its all i can see :(

MVPT

August 16, 2014

Hope he'll let you try the stretchy silicone. According to the box it's used worldwide in burn units and by plastic surgeons.

Karen FL

August 8, 2014

Hi. I'm new to this board & had my surgery (upper only) here in Melbourne on Wednesday. I'm not sure how to share or link you to my pictures. I'm having my daughter put them into a better format anyway.... I had a tummy tuck years ago & have a very small (what I call) "dog ear" little bump like that on my right hip/end of scar. I really don't pay attention to it but I would for sure if it was on my eye. Curious what your Dr says? Would light massage help I wonder? Looking forward to watching your progress. Best wishes. (I think you can find me under "Karen FL"?) I just turned 49 & LOVE what you say..."youthful 48".....I feel like I'm 29 LOL.

Swollenandbruised

August 14, 2014

sry i am just getting back..this site is a lil confusing to me...anyhow...hope you are healing well! my ps injected with steroid and lil botox to relax the aggravating muscles around the bumps. they are a lil softer but still there.. he says it takes time :((( ..i am using moist heat and massaging...praying that goes solves the problem...its all i can see when i look in the mirror! today is day 15!

MVPT

August 16, 2014

Karen FL and Swollenandbruised: ask your PS if it would be okay to apply ScarRelief. It is small 5cm x 10cm strip that looks something like a large bandaid. It is fabric on one side, and the other side (that you apply to your skin) is pure soft silicone. (No medicine or ointment at all.) You apply over the bulge and then with your fingers spread the silicone outwards, making a very tight fitting cover over the lump or bump. I had a fairly noticeable dog ear at the end of my TT scar (surgery was 6 wks ago) and in just 12 hours it is already amazingly smoother. Near your eye you would want to be certain not to interfere with any eye movement. I'm thrilled with how fast it's worked! Maggie

Wex

September 7, 2014

MV - where did you find this product? I can't locate it anywhere. Is it by Rx only?

P.J.

August 8, 2014

Where/who did your eye procedure?

singer10

August 20, 2014

Hi, Don't worry about it. It will go away. I am also 48, and had the same surgery. It's just the sutures where the knot was made. It takes a little longer to dissolve. I was scared too, but it's going away, slowly but surly. If anyone reading this is trying to find a Doctor, check out Dr. John Martin in Coral Gables! AMAZING doctor! I can't tell you enough how wonderful I feel! He's an artist for sure! I was one of the lucky ones, not even a bruise, and he did a brow lift and the upper eyelid surgery... Good luck! Joni V.

FaSolLa

October 27, 2014

I had this surgery about 20 years ago. Soon after, there was a "tuck" or "bump" at the outer corner of my right eye. I expressed my concern to the doctor, and he did that part over, but it didn't help. So .... it has been there all this time. Now that I'm older and my skin is sagging, this area is very prominent, and the outer corner of my left eye is puffy as well where the incision was made. Lesson learned: Make certain the doctor can promise the outer corners will be smooth! Hope your's turns out better.

UPDATED FROM Swollenandbruised

2 months post

excision of bumps after upper blepharoplasty at 51/2 weeks

SwollenandbruisedSeptember 6, 2014

I had upper blepharoplasty 5 1/2 wks ago and while I am very pleased with my results, I had bumps at either end of my incision lines from the beginning. I had alot of lateral hooding so I had extension cuts which I understand heals slower and the bumps normally go away. Unfortunately mine were right on my bone and VERY obvious, like lil horns. After 2 steroid shots and massaging, my PS decided to excise them. He said on one I had a trapped sebaceous gland and that it would not have gotten better. Hopefully they will heal flat and I can FINALLY enjoy and show off my new eyes!

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P.J.

December 22, 2014

Had upper bleph in September and had the same problem. It's been over 3 months and finally, they are going away. My Ocular plastic surgeon wasn't concerned. She said to give I time and massage them twice daily. Since I had researched the procedure thoroughly, I wasn't worried. They look better every day. BTW....your eyes look amazing!!!!

UPDATED FROM Swollenandbruised

3 months post

Blepharoplasty: Before, During and After (no makeup)

SwollenandbruisedOctober 17, 2014

Wanted to post the progress as I know how much it helped me seeing others.

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Samuel Baharestani, MD

October 18, 2014

Seven days out from surgery is too soon to make any judgements on the final outcome and appearance of your eyelids. Between the swelling and healing tissues, some bumps and asymmetry are normal. Making sure to follow your surgeon's post-op instructions will help you to have an optimal result!

Cheryl M

October 25, 2014

Looks fantastic lucky you:)

scarlet101

October 26, 2014

Your doc did a fabulous job on your eyes. I'm impressed. I'm looking into getting a lower bleph done.... who was your doc, if you don't mind my asking. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Cassandra999

October 27, 2014

Fabulous result!

hamidtx

December 22, 2014

Amazing Job. One to be used for the Doctor's before after catalog. Congradulation.

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