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Upper blepharoplasty
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I am a 36-year-old Asian female and was fortunate...
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I am a 36-year-old Asian female and was fortunate enough to have a decent eyelid crease, but I had excess skin and fat which hooded my eyelids. Eye shadow never quite looked right after I applied it, and every time I looked at pictures of myself, my eyelids always bothered me.
I had my surgery (upper blepharoplasty) in October of 2011. Recovery was a breeze. My eyelids were bruised for a few days but cleared up within a week. The tape and sutures were removed at my 1 week post op visit. I am now 11 days post op, and my eyelid creases are still settling, but they’re exactly how I wanted them to be. These are not the best pictures, but hopefully when I get my before and after’s from my PS, I will be able to post them on here.
My PS is a perfectionist. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who is in need of an upper eyelid surgery! He also performed my mommy makeover at the same time.
P.S. To view my journeys, please click on my name and look under “Treatment Reviews.”
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I wanted to add that Dr. B uses general anesthesia...
I wanted to add that Dr. B uses general anesthesia for this procedure, and I did not feel any recovery pain. The price listed is for upper blepharoplasty by itself. Since I had multiple procedures performed at the same time, the cost was a little less for me. Feel free to msg me if you have any questions!
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October 21, 2011
Hello,
I am thinking about going for a consultation with your doctor but am about 4 hours away. I would like to ask you some questions regarding your blepharoplasty. How many weeks after surgery was the second picture taken at? Do you know how many mm high is your crease? Did he remove fat from your lids?
I am thinking about going for a consultation with your doctor but am about 4 hours away. I would like to ask you some questions regarding your blepharoplasty. How many weeks after surgery was the second picture taken at? Do you know how many mm high is your crease? Did he remove fat from your lids?
October 21, 2011
@glitzeez: The 2nd picture was taken 11 days post op, so my eyelids were still a little swollen. I am now 2 weeks post op and just measured my crease...when my eyes are closed, it is 10mm at the highest point, and when my eyes are open, it is 5mm at the highest point. Dr. B will work with your natural crease. My cousin is also interested in having a bleph done, but her eyelids are different than mine (less crease, more skin/fat). I believe he removed both skin and fat, but I will ask him when I see him again next week and get back with you. If you check on his website, he offers a virtual consultation so that might work for you since you live so far away.
October 21, 2011
Thank you for your quick response.
October 25, 2011
@glitzeez: You're welcome! I had my appt. w/ Dr. B today, and I asked if he removed any fat from my eyelids. After looking at his records, he informed me that my eyelids did not require any fat to be removed. But since everyone's anatomy is different, the only way you will know for sure is to have a consultation with him. He is an awesome surgeon (read all of his reviews!), and everyone in his practice is so kind. I cannot say enough good things about him! You will not regret choosing him as your doctor. Good luck!
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Day 19 post op pics posted. Last week, I had a...
Day 19 post op pics posted. Last week, I had a minor infection on the inner corner of my left eyelid. Nicole was awesome and able to schedule me in to see Dr. B almost immediately. I was prescribed some antibiotics, and the infection has gone away. But you can still see a little redness when my eyes are opened. Dr. B says the swelling as well as the scar on the eyelids will go down with time.
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October 25, 2011
Hello,
I am so interested in getting blepharoplasty and am curious to see how they look at close to 3 weeks and the condition of the scar. I've seen so many progression pictures for asian blepharoplasty where the eyes are so swollen as we tend to swell longer but am impress with how yours look at day 11. Do you mind posting a picture to date of your eyes open and closed? I am only able to take 2 weeks off from work and am worried that my eyelid may be too swollen. I am so glad you shared your story since I have been searching for a descent surgeon to do this specific procedure for Asian eyes in TX. My mother had this procedure done last year which did not turn out well. Was Dr. Bogdan able to do an assessment with the picture imaging for your eyes?
Thanks
I am so interested in getting blepharoplasty and am curious to see how they look at close to 3 weeks and the condition of the scar. I've seen so many progression pictures for asian blepharoplasty where the eyes are so swollen as we tend to swell longer but am impress with how yours look at day 11. Do you mind posting a picture to date of your eyes open and closed? I am only able to take 2 weeks off from work and am worried that my eyelid may be too swollen. I am so glad you shared your story since I have been searching for a descent surgeon to do this specific procedure for Asian eyes in TX. My mother had this procedure done last year which did not turn out well. Was Dr. Bogdan able to do an assessment with the picture imaging for your eyes?
Thanks
October 25, 2011
My 19 day post op pics are posted per your request. I live only 15 minutes away from Dr. B's Southlake office, so I was able to go in person for my consultation (I also had other procedures done). You should contact his office to see if he will be able to do the virtual consultation for your eyes. Since my cousin was also interested in Asian blepharoplasty (creating a crease), I inquired about it for her. Dr. B says that when the muscle is cut to create a crease, the swelling and scarring will last longer than my recovery since only skin was removed for my procedure. Hope this helps!
October 25, 2011
My eyes are similar to yours and am thinking of asking for a high crease since I like to wear eyeliner and eye makeup often so more extensive surgery may be necessary in my case. Please keep me update on your sisters surgery in regards of swelling time if she decides on the procedure. Thank you so much for your time and response.
October 26, 2011
You're welcome. I'll keep you updated if my cousin decides to go through with it.
October 26, 2011
Wow, looks good so fast! You are so lucky your healing was so fast. I had skin and fat removed though and also fat transfer and on the lower. I would say it took a few months for my creases to completely settle.
October 26, 2011
@Scottsdale1247: Thank you! Your surgeon did a terrific job on your eyelids, and your eyelashes are to die for! :)
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