I definitely needed eye lid and eye bag surgery but not wanting to go under the knife. I found and amazing Dr here in AZ who does CO 2 laser facelifts. I had upper/ lower eyes, fullface, neck and chest done. Surprisingly, I am not in much pain at all. A bit of discomfort but is manangable. I can't wait to show everyone my results. I hope it was worth the $$$ I spent. Is just under 5,000.00 . I just don't want to be disappointed. I will update my stages of recovery.
Updated on 19 May 2019:
I forgot to post my before pic. I am on day 3 and the swelling is awful. Let me tell you the pain is really bad now. Trying to manange with prednisone and ibuprofen combination.my eyes we're swollen shut for about a day. This is not a treatment for the faint of heart.
Updated on 20 May 2019:
Day 3-4 post op. Not pretty! My eyes swelled completely shut for about 24 hours. Very scary.... Swelling is finally going down and I am off the oxy for pain. Only need ibuprofen for swelling and mild discomfort. Hope I start peeling in the next couple days. I am being very positive due to the fact I look like a monster and feel like the healing can't come fast enough! I went in for a wash and care instructions from MD today.
Updated on 21 May 2019:
Not much going on yet. No pain at all , just feels really tight. I think I am starting to peel a bit. I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. May wait a few days to post another update since not much change.
Updated on 22 May 2019:
OMG! I have eyelids again! Undereye bags gone! What the heck!!!!!! I am almost done peeling too. Has been a very speedy recovery for me. I was hoping for a bit more lift around jowles. Apparently the lifting effect from laser can take up to 3 months for results. I still have a lot of healing to do. My eyes have not peeled all the way yet, a few spots here and there around the face to go. I am so very happy so far. I can't wait to wear eyeshadow again without worrying about my wrinkly sagging eyelids. So far so GREAT!
Updated on 24 May 2019:
Dr. Brown is amazing! He did CO2 Max laser on upper/ lower eyelids, full face, neck and chest. I am only a week out post op, but I have eyelids again and eye bags are gone! The before and after care by Susan Brown was wonderful! I am so very happy With the results so far. AMAZING, AMAZING, staff as well!
Updated on 25 May 2019:
I used mascara and brow power today.No eyeliner yet since my lids are still crusted over a bit. I am using Lycolgel post laser foundation which helps with healing. A few tender spots on nose and forehead. So far so good!
Updated on 4 Jun 2019:
My skin seems to be tightinging up a bit. Seems more plump. Redness almost gone. Still using Lycolgel breathable cover-up. Am still peeling a bit, so using exfoliating scrub every night. I made a homemade scrub with baking soda and coconut oil which is a little more gentle than the ZO microderm scrub that I have. Started using my vitamin C serum and lots of moisturizer 2 times a day again.
Updated on 4 Aug 2019:
It has been almost 3 months post op. No changes so far. Have a bit of hollowness under eyes where my eye bags used to be. I will take the hollow over bags any day! Had a few units of Botox to my forehead for the lines that never went away. Very happy with my decision.