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Blepharoplasty - Sugar Land, TX
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It's the day after and I feel great! I am 54...
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It's the day after and I feel great! I am 54 years old and my eyelids were so heavy they just sat on my eyelashes! I gave up trying to wear mascara altogether.
The only pain I experienced was a couple hours after the surgery, and I believe it's only because the local anesthesia around the eye area had worn off. Otherwise, I feel great!
I can do pretty much everything I did before. But, I need to lay down with cooling eye gels more often. Sitting still is not something I do well though, ha. The cost included everything, the doctor, anesthesia, hospital facility etc.
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UPDATED FROM Ms Marianne
I meant to add a photo of my eyes the way they...
I meant to add a photo of my eyes the way they looked before the procedure. See my photo gallery.
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April 28, 2011
Thank you so much Minnie! Today is day 2 post-op. I have a little bruising showing up but otherwise all is good. Saw my doc today and he too says I'm right on schedule. I will definitely post photos at a later date to show progress!
April 28, 2011
I am happy with my result for upper and lower 2 years ago, but it took me a week before I even wanted to look in the mirror - frightening!! I looked like I had gotten into a bad fight and I thought I would never look normal again, let alone better. Luckily my husband helped me do the ointment, ice, etc.
I had a reputable plastic surgeon, so maybe it was just me.
Good for you! BTW, you look younger than 54! I am almost 52.
I had a reputable plastic surgeon, so maybe it was just me.
Good for you! BTW, you look younger than 54! I am almost 52.
April 28, 2011
When I said "I can't believe I'm 54", it's because it seems I was 16 just the other day! Where'd the years go. When we're young, we can't wait to be 13, 16, 18 or 21. Now at my age, you won't hear me say "I can't wait till I'm 60!". :-D
April 28, 2011
Oh you had it done too! I understand about the mirror. I can be walking around the house totally forgetting about my eyes then I look in the mirror and it's like "DOH!".
I've had to get out a couple times and have had a few reactions, some people try not to look at me, others are curious and want to know all about it, ha!
Thank you for the compliment, I can't believe I'm 54!!
I've had to get out a couple times and have had a few reactions, some people try not to look at me, others are curious and want to know all about it, ha!
Thank you for the compliment, I can't believe I'm 54!!
May 3, 2011
Ouch, those after photos look painful but you can definitely see a huge difference already! How is your recovery going?
May 3, 2011
Thank you for your message Sharon. Well it's exactly one week today since my surgery, I am still experiencing lots of swelling and redness, it's pretty dang bad in the mornings. I get my sutures out today though so I can discuss with the doc. I know it's normal, but you know how it is, we want results instantly! I will update my photos too at a later date when I start to look better. :-D
May 8, 2011
Mornings are the worst, definitely. Try sleeping with your head elevated a bit, if you can.
May 10, 2011
Thank you so much Isa. Not bad for only being 2 weeks post op. It supposedly gets better as time marches on and so far I'm really pleased! The morning swelling has started to subsided, that was really bothering me. I'm amazed now when I see my before photo, compared to my 2 week post op. Thank you for your comment, Marianne
UPDATED FROM Ms Marianne
I'm two weeks post op and moving right along....
I'm two weeks post op and moving right along. I know I still have a ways to go, but so far so good!
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May 17, 2011
Wonderful results! You look amazing. I'm 4 months post upper/lower bleph. Still a little bulge under right eye. Not sure if this is permanent...
May 17, 2011
Thank you so much! Well, I've read that it takes some women months before everything settles down and you realize the final result which could actually take up to a year. I hope the little bulge under your eye isn't permanent either! I only had my uppers done and very glad I did it! I see a little asymmetry between my eyes, one lid looks wider than the other, but seriously, who cares, the overall improvement is wonderful. I really don't even think about it anymore or constantly look in the mirror. Anyway, thanks for responding!!
May 28, 2011
I have to post my pictures. My eyes have changed quiet a bit. Do you have any scars??
May 28, 2011
I have scars, and they are still red, but I've been using Dermablend with a light finishing powder to set it and keep it from bleeding or settling into the creases. I will post a photo I took today, it's the first time I've worn mascara since the surgery. The scars will fade, and they are hidden in the natural creases of your eyelids, and they will diminish with time, don't despair! :-D
May 28, 2011
I have to say that your results are amazing. Even the pictures of the 2 and 9 hours after surgery are great. I think your plastic surgeon gave you the right eyes for your face. You are looking so nice as time goes by.
I will post my pictures once I am back home. I am in the highveld in South Africa.
Later!
I will post my pictures once I am back home. I am in the highveld in South Africa.
Later!
May 28, 2011
Thanks Isa! Oh you are so far away from me! I've never been to Africa! Yes I look forward to your photos. Nice to talk to you!
June 4, 2011
You look great what doctor did you use or a website to visit. I see you are from Tx. we are in houston every 3 months. My eyes look so much worse now than yours do to start with
Thank you so much for your help.
June 6, 2011
Hello! I used a plastic surgeon in the Sugar Land area, he is originally from New York. I am very pleased with the results. Malik Kutty was my surgeon and if you scroll up this page, you should see his photo and contact info. Good luck to you, it's really worth it!
June 5, 2011
Hello Marianne,
I just got this picture. Your results are getting better and better.
I am still trying to figure out how to upload my pictures...
I just got this picture. Your results are getting better and better.
I am still trying to figure out how to upload my pictures...
June 5, 2011
Ha, frustrating technology, what can I say! I have always had my son around to help me with these issues or else I'd never figure out how to do this either, or cry trying. I went to a bridal shower out of town this weekend and saw a friend I hadn't seen in years and she kept telling me how good I looked but couldn't pinpoint what it was. I finally told her I had my eyes done, she was amazed, couldn't tell, just that I looked great. That's all I wanted really, to look normal instead of tired and unhappy. I got the result I went after!
June 8, 2011
Hi Isa -- Here's the link to post your own photos. They take a day or two to appear online, so don't worry if you don't see them immediately.
Hope this helps!
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