James W. Wade II, MD (retired)

For the past few years not only have i been bothered by the appearance of my tired eyes but also felt like my whole eye socket(s) were always heavy and weighed down. My eyelids had droopy skin (especially the right one) and i had bags under my eyes even after trying so many different cremes, botox and home remedies. I finally decided that i wanted to do this for myself. I'm on day 13 and although this has been the most aggravating and debilitating (might be a strong word) procedure i've ever had done. I've had a c-section, breast implants and other female procedures and none of those bothered me like this one has....but i don't regret it! I chose to only have the local anesthesia and that was a good choice. I wasn't sick afterwards and i wasn't in any pain during or afterwards. I was "uncomfortable" for a couple days but not pain. My vision was blurred the first 3 days but i was expecting that. The tightness and horrible headaches (headaches lasted for 9 days) were the worst part and i really think the brow lift may have been the reason for those ailments. On day 5, i had a true bleed from my right eye (worse eye and the side with the brow lift). I was standing in my kitchen talking with my kids and i felt something in the corner of my eye and when i touched it...i discovered it was bright red blood. It bled pretty good for about 15 mins and had me concerned. My husband called the dr. on call and he had me apply ice which stopped the bleed. I woke up the next morning with a haze or film over my eye. For the next couple days i took it easy and would have to q-tip the gunk out. I still feel tenderness and goodness it hurts to sneeze! Been avoiding sad movies so i won't cry and can't really laugh too much and crinkle the face. My dr. told me on day 8 that it was ok to wear makeup. Even though i was still hesitant i decided to wear some the next day since we were going out to a Father's day dinner. I felt great however, it was hard to get the makeup off since it still hurts to put any pressure around my eyes. I'm not a whiny person and have a high pain tolerance but this truly hurts! So, my lower incision lines got some mascara residue in them and i'm going to see my dr in 2 days for him to look at it. His nurse told me they have a special tool that will get it out if so. With that being said....to me, it's not worth trying to wear make up again until these incisions are healed completely. My family will just have to continue to look at me like this! I'm sharing some pics of my progress so far and will continue to update so please check back!

Updated on 25 Jun 2017:
Headaches have subsided. Right temple still tender to touch. This is the side the browpexy was performed. I still chose not to wear eye makeup until i feel my incisions are 100% closed and not red anymore. I put a little concealer on my top lids on day 17 and it burned a little on the top scars.
Still feeling happy thus far. :)

Updated on 28 Jun 2017:
I really think today was the first day I felt somewhat normal. It's is late & right before bed. I feeling a little more positive each day. The corner of my right eye is still tender & I still have some dryness but I'm happy.

Updated on 4 Jul 2017:
I compared a picture that was before to day #22. Still happy. Right eye is still sore and burns a good bit. Today is actually day #26 and i go to the doctor tomorrow. Will update again.

Dr wade is caring and professional. He makes you feel at ease the minute he comes into the room. His staff is also caring and do their best to make you feel safe/comfortable from first to last meeting. I had breast implant replacement and blethroplasty. I also went back for correction of height of one breast. He is a perfectionist and will go above and beyond to do things as close to perfect as he can with natural results. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone.

Being an athlete all my life and staying in shape before and after 5 pregnancies, the stretched stomach skin still remained. I am a 41 year old petite, 5'0 and 115 lbs. mom. I was very self conscious of my stomach skin and wasn't very confident in having it show. I knew it was something I wanted to do but also knew if was also elective. I thought about it for 20 years. I am glad I waited because I had 3 more kids since the first time it came to mind. The methods and procedures have also come a long way as well. I am very happy so far with my results. I am only 25 days post op and I feel good. I play club level tennis and was released to start playing this week at only 21 days post op. Also, to start jogging if I wanted. It was a little hard getting back into it but all was well. It felt great to start being active again. The procedure itself wasn't as bad as I have read others describe it. I am not sure if it is because I was in shape and active throughout my life that helped me. My doctor doesn't give his patients drains. I really liked that he didn't. There was no need for them. I would see him once a week and he would extract the fluid if it was necessary. I also did what my doctor recommended about moving around while being in recovery and not be too sedentary. But, of course it is almost impossible for me to stay still anyways. I was doing small chores around my house day 5 post op. Of course I did it slowly but kept myself mobile. I bounced back rather quickly. Again, I am surprised at how fast I was able to do that after this procedure. The only pain that I ever had was from my back the first 2 weeks from being hunched over. I never had any stomach pains. I had a wonderful doctor who is really awesome at what he does.

Starting the journey, to go back to me.
Same story as others. I thought getting implants would be all I ever dreamed of and more. I would finally fill out a bikini, could year strapless shirts, halter tops etc. well I have found over the last seven years I try to cover them up as much as possible. I am 5'3" 110lbs, my natural "B" was perfect, I wanted to be a full "C" but came out a full "D" , so I never was happy with them from the beginning, I am so self conscious, its ridiculous. After feeling obligated because of the $$ I spent, to keep them. I have made the decision to have them removed of course I have fears, but I know in the end not having these "bags" inside my body is healthier and the way the good lord made me. I have a very supportive husband, he didn't want me to get the implants in the first place, but said "whatever makes you happy" of course now he says the same thing "whatever makes you happy". Met with PS, said it will be done under local anesthesia. Of course any surgery is scary. I will post before pics later. Thanks in advance for the support

Updated on 1 Dec 2014:
3 more days and these "bags" are gone, a little nervous of course, but also excited to get back to me. One thing that has been bothering me the most is co-workers. I work in a relative small office, of course I will be out Friday, plan on coming back Monday. I cant help but think , will they notice right away? I am sure no one will come out and say anything, but maybe. Errr... Well it is what it is.

Updated on 4 Dec 2014:
Tomorrow at 8:00am they will be gone. Nervous and excited all at the same time. I am praying all goes well and I will have a speedy recovery. Thanks to all the ladies for all the posts.

Updated on 4 Dec 2014:
I finally got around to adding some pics, these are before, and after. Tomorrow is explant day, nervous but ready to be back to my old self.

Updated on 5 Dec 2014:
Wow it's done, not bad at all. I had appt for 8am, had to be there for 7:15. Performed under local anesthesia , I was home in my bed resting by 9:30. So far so good , God is good. I have slight pain incesion on right breast , but not terrible , doctor said I can take shower tomorrow ,they didn't wrap me just a front closure bra thing, they put on , I'll post pics when I can .

Updated on 6 Dec 2014:
Had implants removed yesterday, sure wish I would have done this years ago, the first time it crossed my mind. I feel so free. If you are considering explant, don't wait is my advice. I feel great, a little tired, and this bra they put me in is itchy, but I rather that than the heavy toxic bags. So thankful for this website , and that The Lord provided me the means financially to have the procedure.

Updated on 9 Dec 2014:
Here are some pics. 4 days post explant
Hope this helps some of you ladies out there considering explant. Note I still have the steri strips on, they will not come off until my follow up appointment, this Friday. Hopefully I can get out of the post surgery bra, and go buy some new ones : )

I will be having lift of sagging breasts with slight reduction. Presently 36D/DD. Hoping for 34C+/D. I will also have lipo of bra roll area, flanks, & abs. Hopefully I'll be able to wear a T-shirt without fat rolls in bra area & muffin top. I am 5'2" & 129 lbs. Pre-Op tomorrow. I will post update after my appointment.

Updated on 8 Jan 2015:
I loved my doctor's surgery nurse. She answered all my questions thoroughly. I hope she didn't give me a false sense of security concerning my recovery. I know everyone is different and it seems like I have read many experiences on this website that were less than satisfactory (or timely). I had a TT 20 years ago, so my surgical nurse was able to compare my recovery from that with the procedures I am having this time. (Of course, I was a lot younger then and that may make a difference). She says that my recovery from BL & lipo half as difficult as the TT.