Hi nelliebob. I have been using Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer (it's green) to help with the redness. It comes in a travel size for $17, and since you only use a dab, it really lasts. On top of that, I use Dermablend Quick-Fix® Concealer. It is very effective and goes on smoothly over the primer. They are both available at Ulta. I don't know what I would do without these two products. They're a lifeline for me to cover the redness I am still facing 4 months after bleph and laser resurfacing.
"My lids do not hood over my creases yet but I do see excess skin when I squint."
I just wanted to respond to your comment. If you only see excess skin when you squint, then I would agree with your PS that you can wait awhile to have this surgery.
It really is a big deal, and you can't keep having it every time you see excess skin. Of course it's up to you, but I would strongly encourage you to wait until you have actual droopiness. It's really NOT preventive maintenance! That's not how it is - you will continue to age, and if you do this too early, you may not be able to have successful surgery later when you really do have significantly drooping lids. I wish you the best!
coolcat, sorry you are unhappy with your results. May I ask, how long has it been since you had the surgery?
I also have a scar that "curves up" and a "puffy pillow" underneath it. It is getting better over time. For me, it has been 3 1/2 months. And my red scars are much more settled, but I can still see some redness.
Also, have you tried Dermablend? It has a powder that seals the cover-up cosmetic so that water, etc. doesn't wash it away. I use it to cover the area along my incisions lines where there is still some redness while they are still healing. It's very effective. It's not a permanent solution, but might help you with your confidence.
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