POSTED UNDER Eyelid Surgery Reviews
Upper/Lower Bleph with Chemical Peel Under Eyes -- Annandale, VA
UPDATED FROM arnoldbe
2 years post
Almost two years
WORTH IT$5,500
It's been about two years since the surgery. While I'm not 100% happy with the results, I am glad I got the surgery. I am planning on going back in to see the doctor in a few months to see what can be done. I feel the doctor was over conservative and left too much skin under my eyes.
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UPDATED FROM arnoldbe
1 year post
Another picture
Here is another picture of my under eyes showing puffiness and wrinkled saggy skin. I'm probably being overly vain and sensitive, but i expected to see no bags like these for many years, especially after $5,500 and then another $1400 plus for voluma, retin a and other skin products. Very disappointed. ????
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January 19, 2015
I'm so sorry you still have under eye wrinkles. What a disappointment, Six weeks ago I had upper and lower bleph and CO2 laser. So far, my results are really good and my crows feet and crepey under eye skin are much improved. I hope the laser will ensure long tesults.
January 19, 2015
I see a bit more what you're talking about. I think ThermiSmooth or ThermiTight will help. Find someone with a lot of experience under their belt. By the way, your eyes are still beautiful.
January 20, 2015
I don't think you are being overly vain, but I do think this is the downside to having a conservative procedure (although it is better than an overly aggressive procedure). Are you considering a revision?
March 12, 2015
Yes I would consider a revision. I just dread going through it all over again.
March 2, 2015
Did your surgeon "make it right"? I am getting the same procedure in May 2015 and yours is the second story I've read tonight where under the eyes started to wrinkle worse after the surgery (and ironically, both had a peel or laser resurface). I am getting a TCH peel on my lowers as well. I am having second thoughts on that now.
March 12, 2015
To tell you the truth, I haven't been back. I decided to wait to see if the voluma would settle in a bit. I was told to give it a chance. I think it has helped a little. I plan to try to go back later this spring.
March 11, 2015
I want to say that post op pics at several months look actually alot better than your 1 year photo as I do see more wrinkles than before. I wonder if it was the Peel that actually made the wrinkles worse as I have read lots of reviews about some peels melting the fat?
March 12, 2015
Actually I think it was after the swelling went away at 12-18 + months that I really started to notice the wrinkling more.
UPDATED FROM arnoldbe
1 year post
Almost two years
It's been one year and 10 months since my surgery. While I am glad I got the surgery, there are things that I am still not happy with. The doctor was very conservative and, in my opinion, did not take enough skin on the lower lids. I have tried retin A, voluma and Botox to see if they would tighten up the wrinkles, so far I have not seen a difference at all, in fact when I got the voluma, the nurse doning the injections asked if I would ever consider a lower Bleph. Really? Also, I still have raised or ridged scarring on the uppers. I can even see stitch marks. Luckily it is cameflauged with make up.
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January 16, 2015
I think your eyes are gorgeous. They're exotic, like mine once were. Your lower lids look just fine. Really! Have you looked into ThermiSmooth or ThermiTight? They tighten skin - and last about 5 years, unlike fillers and Ultherapy. But I truly don't think you need to worry about your lower lids. They look natural and healthy, and don't detract from your beauty.
January 19, 2015
Hey thanks! Those pictures don't really show the wrinkles and excess skin I've been obsessing about. I'll try to take some better photos. Actually, the nurse told me about either therma smooth or tight or both (can't remember which) as an afterthought after my voluma injections, but told me I should go back to my doctor for a follow up to see if he agreed. I'm like really? You couldn't have mentioned that before I spent $700 for Voluma?
January 29, 2015
Droopy eyelids runs in my family and so sadly I'll have to get this surgery someday. Thanks to your journey I know what to steer clear of and what to expect. I was under the impression that I could go to work right away, but that obviously isn't the case. I'll make sure to give myself a couple of weeks to heal and let the bruising go down. I think your eyes look amazing now and it is a day and night difference from your first picture. http://www.drjenniferwalden.com/procedures/face/eyelid-surgery/
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