Lydia in NJ

Lindsay, now that I'm researching, once again for myself, possible reactions post blephs, I came across a surgeon's comment that may apply to you: If you had a concurrent fat augmentation or TRANSPOSITION PROCEDURE to fill in the tear troughs, it might take even longer for the swelling to go down. (And, being slender as you are, I know that fat should only be repositioned and never removed. And the location of the repositioned fat can seem "off" at this early stage, with so much healing and de-swelling going on. So don't second guess your more conservative procedure. It's best when you consider the nasty complications that can occur with more dramatic surgery.) I long for the old days when a little Botox in my forehead made me happy enough!

Hi Lindsay, it's way too soon to worry about what is probably nothing. I've read a million bleph reviews and often when someone only has an upper, they have asymmetrical bag-like swelling on their LOWER lids. What you call the bulk of the fat strip may be something else that will de-swell soon enough. Also, don't forget the entire eye is surrounded by lymphatic channels that are trying to clear away everything, like windshield wipers (all sorts of swelling.) So as you're healing lower AND UPPER, it takes time. Stay optimistic. You obviously know this already. I guess it is just harder to believe and keep in mind when it's YOUR eyes. I'll probably be the same way! If you research simply upper blephs you'll see about temporary lower lid oddities. Many people aren't as brave as you and don't post until a month post-op, when these "fat" strips, as you call them, are flattened (repositioned fat). And, in a month any now still noticeable swelling is practically gone. It's what you will see, not feel. And you can have another peel when you wish for any bit of wrinkling--just wait--for it will likely smooth out on its own. I was planning on a short series of peels but stopped after one due to the hyperpigmentation I had. 2.5 weeks is barely no time at all. You'll see. I've read it often enough. Between 1st and 2nd months of recuperation will far more accurately show you what is. Don't worry. I loved your "makeup" pic. So pretty!

LindsayD74, Thanks for your ongoing pre and post surgical story. The word that comes to my mind, when comparing your pre and post pictures, is "cute." Before, you looked stressed , like you had a long day at work. Now you look younger, like you're on your way to the beach! I've not yet had any blephs (I'm the one who had a not-so-successful filler procedure, under my eyes). As it's only a week since your surgery, and considering your progress, listen to those who also had a bit of wrinkling and repositioned fat--it will smooth and settle. I did have a chemical peel (TCA) about four years ago, under my eyes. It went well, same healing process as you had. I don't remember if you mentioned in your above notes, but, after a peel you MUST immediately begin using a high SPF sunscreen. Even if you're indoors. Sun through windows, believe it or not, gets to the skin. It's like having "new, baby skin" -- With my peel, I just used my usual moisturizer with sunscreen, once or twice a day. Being fair and blonde, as you appear to be, it wasn't enough. I developed some areas of hyperpigmentation along my lower orbital bones. My doc gave me a script for hydroquinone, but it was so drying, I couldn't use it. So, for the following year, I was super crazy about applying sunscreen, and it finally started to fade. Not to mention, it was annoying to apply layers of the best concealer I could find. Just thought I'd share this with you! From researching, apparently many develop some sun-related brownness with peels. And some have the exteme opposite effect. Depends on your skin type/tone, I guess. So, long before you "hit the beach" in a few months, start protecting your skin! You look great!

Hi LindsayD74. You must be so excited! I do wish you wonderful results. Due to a unsuccessful Restylane filling under my eyes, I'm waiting for hopefully eventual improvement or else I'm researching the possibility of a lower bleph. Personally, I see your upper lids as youthful. If you do have your uppers done as well, keep the fat (or at the very least, only slightly reposition the fat). Young eyes have fat cells and slim eyelids. And I see this in you. That is, your uppers look young! Just saying my opinion. For once fat is touched in the upper lids, it's gone forever. At 47, I still find my uppers as youthful. Unfortunately, filler ruined my lowers. Whatever you do, I'll be excited to see your results after a few months. Good luck!

Hi Sallify. I also went to a NY PS -- it's been two weeks now since I had Restylane injected under my eyes. I did it for mostly under my right eye, it would bunch-up miserably when I was animated. So, after my PS injected almost an entire vial beneath my right, he needed to inject beneath my better left eye - to achieve filler balance. I went through several days of normal and expected swelling. Around the 7th day, all swelling appeared gone. BUT, my left eye seems under filled, somewhat, in comparison to my right. AND, I have rolls of filler showing and some small bumps. My overfilled right eye looks better, but I can see some bumps there, as well. Truly, I look almost just as you do in your picture. My PS instructed me to massage the areas. NOT WORKING ... It's been a week and no improvement. I'm debating about asking him this week to inject a bit more under the left eye. To at least even out the mess. It used to be that my eyes looked perfect, unless I was smiling. Now they're awful every which way. Would you reply if you've had any remedies attempted for your situation? Interesting re: biofilm infection. Though I doubt my bumps and wormy little rolls have had time enough to react gram positively to the filler, causing nodules. My problem seems to be unbalanced filler amounts. Are you thinking of having vitrase? Sympathetically, Lydia