Aisling
Aisling
3 posts
Ireland

“Scarred for life”

Eyelid Surgery: NOT worth it

Cost: $3,000
Pain: Mild
Eyelid Surgery satisfaction: Poor1 Star Rating: Poor

I had upper blepharoplasty performed to deal with some sagging in the upper eyelids which gave me a "tired" look.

After the procedure my eyelids are improved but the plastic surgeon cut further than the eye area onto my brow by more than a centimetre and this has left noticeable scars on my face. These are not in the creaseline or in the corner but going upwards towards my eyebrow. This is something I was not expecting and am very upset about. The skin there is much thicker than on the eyelid and the scar marks are much thicker too. I don't know what can be done to improve this but it's very depressing and the trade off was not worth it.

Mar 31, 2009Comments and replies (4)

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noesis
11 posts
2 Apr 2009

What did the doctor say? Did he say that they would last?

Aisling
3 posts
2 Apr 2009

I see him again next week and will ask. I think at best it could take months. I just hope that eventually they will fade.

noesis
11 posts
2 Apr 2009

I understand that coconut oil does amazing things with scars.


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