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38 Year Old Female, Lower Blep with Fat Repositioning - Alpharetta, GA
UPDATED FROM birdiexo
6 months post
Revision Needed for Lower Blep with fat repositing on left eye.
birdiexoOctober 2, 2016
Pretty early on into my recovery I knew something wasn't right. Sure enough my surgeon said I need a revision on my left eye. I'm so disappointed. Should I even trust him again? If any of you have experience with a blep revision, please let me know the final outcome. I waited 20 years to have this surgery. I followed pre and post op instructions to the "T". The thought of doing this all over again, including missing work is draining. I really don't know what to do. Should I Ben trust him again?
UPDATED FROM birdiexo
1 month post
Anyone else still have bags 5 weeks after blep?
birdiexoMay 26, 2016
This is week 5 for me since surgery. Not seeing a big difference. I had lower blep with fat repositioning. There is very little improvement. Anyone else have this experience, and if so- how long did it take to see a difference or did you have to have a revision. Thanks in advance for sharing.
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May 28, 2016
I had the same procedure 12/15 and over the last couple of weeks I've seen a huge improvement. It did take time. I started using arnica gel on my lower lids and that made a difference, but holding a little pressure on my eyes has helped a lot too. My right eye took longer to heal and still gets swollen. I am very happy that I had the surgery, it has made a huge difference in my appearance.
UPDATED FROM birdiexo
30 days post
Jury is STILL out....
birdiexoMay 18, 2016
I had lower blep with fat repositing exactly one month ago. There is now a bag under my left eye. I understand it can take time to see results, but after 1 month I don't think I should have a bag under one eye. Starting to feel a little discouraged but trying to remain positive. Any words of advice or wisdom from those of you who may have experienced something similar is very much appreciated. I'm scheduled for my 6 week post op appointment in about 2 weeks. Fingers crossed. The thought of ANOTHER surgery to address the same issue is terrible.
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May 18, 2016
I had Transconjunctival Lower Blepharoplasty with fat repositioning into the year trough area, almost 2 months ago now. I know what you're going through with feeling as though they look the same as before you even had surgery! I also still have a little lump of hardened fat near corner of my left eye (this was my puffier side to start with) which makes my tear trough look deeper/more pronounced. When I had my post op review my doc said give it time as it has softened since my last visit. He also said any remaining puffiness was most likely minor residual swelling & some fluid retention in the under eye area - can be due to a range of things: allergies, high salt/sugar intake, intense physical exercise, even poor sleep-
Anyway, he suggested taking low dose, non drowsy allergy tablets (as I don't really have allergies to speak of) & gave me some steroid ointment to put on the little lump, but apart from that he did say I'm healing very well and results can take 3-4 months to show completely. We'll see I guess.
I'm on the same page as you...HOPING I don't need any kind of revision surgery down the line, I don't want to go through the healing process all over again just for a small correction.
Anyway, he suggested taking low dose, non drowsy allergy tablets (as I don't really have allergies to speak of) & gave me some steroid ointment to put on the little lump, but apart from that he did say I'm healing very well and results can take 3-4 months to show completely. We'll see I guess.
I'm on the same page as you...HOPING I don't need any kind of revision surgery down the line, I don't want to go through the healing process all over again just for a small correction.
May 19, 2016
Thanks so much for responding. I'm trusting that it's just the "minor residual swelling". My puff/bag is not hard though, it's soft just like my bags were before surgery. All I can do right now is give it time and try not to dwell on it. Thanks for all the input about allergies, excercise, sleep etc....that's something for me into perspective. Good luck with everything.
May 26, 2016
So your incision is inside your lower lid?? Do you mind saying who your doctor was?? I think with inside the lid like that, they can't trim away any excess skin and pull it up tight. How are you feeling about your healing now?? Hoping that it all turns out good. That would be a lot of time and expense if you're not happy with the results.
May 26, 2016
Hey,
Thanks for your comment. I'm not going to say my doctor's name until I get a better understanding of my ending results. I want to make sure I've allowed enough time for us both before speaking about my experience with his work. I physically feel fine. But I look the same. I'm trying to practice patience, but I really don't think this is just residual swelling. I still have bags. I'll keep you guys updated. The thought of a revision gives me a headache. The doctors from this site says it's too early for me to tell. I have a follow up soon, so we'll see.
Thanks for your comment. I'm not going to say my doctor's name until I get a better understanding of my ending results. I want to make sure I've allowed enough time for us both before speaking about my experience with his work. I physically feel fine. But I look the same. I'm trying to practice patience, but I really don't think this is just residual swelling. I still have bags. I'll keep you guys updated. The thought of a revision gives me a headache. The doctors from this site says it's too early for me to tell. I have a follow up soon, so we'll see.
May 26, 2016
If it helps at all, I'm three months out from an upper bleph, but I've been shocked at the little things than can crop up, particularly in the first month to six weeks. Hang in there!
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