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“Asymmetry Post Bleph - Sacramento, CA”
Worst Mistake Ever
Not Worth It
Spent: $4,200 in Sacramento, CA
Spent: $4,200 in Sacramento, CA
Posted 13 Apr 2011
Mainly, I urge you NOT to go through w/ this surgery. Only now do I see that MOST of the online articles say that the MOST COMMON problem is asymmetry! Gee, too bad this was not emphasized to me in advance.
Now I feel disfigured, embarassed, ashamed. I am sick every time I look in the mirror. Yes, I had a board certified p.s. Big deal. I'm still disfigured, depressed, sick.
Updated on 25 Apr 2011:
Did it because risks were never discussed. Had I known the risks, I would have walked away, as my eyes weren't so bad to begin with.
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Doctor did not provide thorough info on post op expectations. He minimized the risks, acting as if the procedure was so easily done, and results would be positive. No honest discussion about the risk of asymmetry, sagging lower lid, weeks of eye sensitivity, In hindsight, wild horses could not drag me into that surgery room, if only I had known the truth.
Updated on 25 Apr 2011:
Dr. Stevenson provides NO pre-op info, leading you into surgery with no concept of the risks involved. Post op, he only says "wait a while."
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My eyes are already asymetrical. My right upper eyelid droops more than my left. This is pretty common. Most people I know who have upper eyelid sagging, their right eye sags more than the left.
Anyway, I am getting an upper bleph, and I expect the asymetry will still be there afterwards.
Good luck to you.
resulting in asymetry and done by one
of the top Chicagoland plastic
surgeons and who is highly rated by
this site.
anything further.
Swelling (edema) gradually diminishes and disappears greatly at the four month mark, and by 6 months is barely there. I personally stopped using silicone gel on my eyelids as it was getting into the eye causing mild stinging and very minor blurriness. I did continue to use vaseline even during the day to keep that suture line soft. My vision was always clear and I was careful to avoid makeup the first 4 months. This is important as it can go into
the points that the stitches leave behind which are still open and can form a "tattoo" that may linger in the eyelid skin. At the four month mark the eyes pretty much look as they will in the end, but with residual swelling. Eye vision problems should be evaluated by an opthamologist and there is also a two year window for any legal action. I agree that the money is paramount to these surgeons and the patient's well-being is secondary. The eyes of a young person have a thin upper lid when open, after they are operated on the lid will look larger as some skin has been removed, but the eyes should always feel moist and close completely with no show of sclera as the swelling resolves.
Eye drops have to be used continuously until the moisture returns, this is critical to vision.
Check which kind to use. There is an anti-inflammatory cream that does help the suture line. The red scar fades to white around six months, but can take up to a year. The ridge softens gradually and takes from six to 18 months.
I underwent upper lid Blepha 4 weeks ago and I am recovering nicely I think...
I had very little swelling and bruising. It just lasted about 2 weeks - I do not know if what made the big difference were the antinflamatory pills, cold compresses and eye drops or the use of homeopatic arnica pills.
My sister in law had the same procedure done a few years back, and she said that I looked great coming out of the hospital. Also, she was surprised that I did not look like coming out of a boxing match or racoon masked!
I guess I have been blessed.
My doctor however didn't mention that I had to wait 4 months to wear make up again,- I am already using eyeliner and mascara as of this week. - nor that the red scar will fade to white until 6 months. It is still very visible and the ridge on the right side is more prominent than on the left side.
Overall I am happy with the result so far. I guess I still have to wait to see the final result.
No bruising is the norm, but the swelling is seen in that the eye becomes very small and gradually "opens" up as the weeks go by. I am very glad to hear that you used all of the above remedies to ease the swelling and hasten the recovery. They all contributed to this in particular the cold compresses. What also helps greatly is if the person sleeps in a semi-upright position (a recliner) for the first two weeks. Be sure to avoid contacts in order to lessen irritation, etc. The red scar can fade earlier, but it generally is white at the 6 mo mark.
Initial vision blurriness occurs because the eyelid is too swollen pressurizing the eye. This should resolve within the first two weeks, if only an upper bleph was performed. Go back to your doctor if it does not and get a second opinion if you are not satisfied.
Avoid Visine during the healing period.
specialist, the oculoplastic surgeon
who repaired the eye. Eyes and
noses are both in the specialist
only category. The both require
artistic, highly knowledgeable work-
manship and I am very
glad that you found this. I have
the name of a specialist, but how
did you find yours? It scares me,
my defect is minor compared to what
happened to you, but it bothers me.
Plastic Surgeons are generalists
and more for body work.
Thank you so much for your support. It is so helpful during this crazy time. I was telling my husband that this is among the top 5 of "worst chapters" in my 57 years. heavy.
and get a lot of rest with your
head elevated if possible which
will accelerate your recovery. In
retrospect, you will realize that
that it all went faster and better
than it seemed at the moment. Keep
up with regular checkups.
from dryness and has to dealt with
immediately and constantly. It
stems from the swelling, but
the tear duct could be involved. Make sure your tearducts are not
in anyway compromised from an
inner stitch. Get a second opinion if needed from an oculoplastic surgeon. Have someone look at your eyes when closed naturally without putting any
downward pressure on the lid. Have
that person check for any show of
the white of the eye or for lower
inner lid lining. Using cold compresses reduces swelling, but eye drops and ointments
are critical indeed. I did
not have the lower lids done so this
is much more involved and you have
more healing to accomplish. You
will look very nice when healed,
so here is the best for a speedy recovery.