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Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty, 57 Y/o Looking Old!
UPDATED FROM van126
4 months post
Best decision
WORTH IT$6,499
It is five months out and still the best decision for myself ever. I have encountered many people I know and no one has mentioned surgery or asked me if I have had anything done. They just tell me I look great! I am inclined to be honest with women my age and tell them. Coy is not my game. "Get it done!" I say, "why should we age more rapidly" 50-60 is the new 40-45. Woo Hoo!! :D
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UPDATED FROM van126
3 months post
Actually wearing some makeup!
Feeling happier than ever with my surgery and Dr. JabsIt has now been 3 months (minus 10 days), I am being told zI look 10-15 years younger, I no longer feel invisible. Best decision ever. (except kids). :) I have also done a syringe of Botox between my eyes and filler on either side of nose. And I think I look alright for 58.
Kicking and Screaming into my 60's that's what I say!!
Kicking and Screaming into my 60's that's what I say!!
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March 11, 2017
You look fantastic !
March 11, 2017
Thanks, I seriously cannot hear that enough. It has been a thoroughly rewarding experience. I appreciate your comment more than you know! You look great as well, we were both in the same situation, looking angry and tired. It's nice to be over that! Your neck looks great too, that's next for me!!
March 11, 2017
You look amazing! Did you have any pulling of the lower eyelid? Not sure if you remember but I had the same procedure with Jabs. It's been 2 weeks now and the lower left eye is droopy. He keeps telling me upward massage but I still can't help feeling like a freak. Also, my lower eyelashes are almost gone. Hopefully they grow back! Still a little lumpy from the overfill but my husband says I'm the only one who notices that.
March 11, 2017
Van does look great....it is a very good aesthetic result on the uppers. However in looking thru Dr Jabs website I didn't see any other result nearly as good. Maybe he was having an exceptional day when he did hers. Anyway, her eyes look wonderful.
March 11, 2017
Two weeks is maybe soon to tell I think. And at this point you have to put your faith in Dr. Jabs. Use your instincts about this! If it's really concerning you call him again! He is very sweet, as you know, and he wants you to look and feel good. By the way, you DO have mad makeup skills!
My eyelashes went crazy too, But they came back. Some gray! (but I am old lol) Keep me posted I am concerned about your drooping too! Francesca
My eyelashes went crazy too, But they came back. Some gray! (but I am old lol) Keep me posted I am concerned about your drooping too! Francesca
March 11, 2017
Hi Grace, You have to be very confident in your surgeon, I agree. He has many more photos in the office, and here's some food for thought, take into consideration the before photo then look at the after. It's the improvement to the individual.Case by case in other words. Dr. jabs is conservative. I actually picked him based on a woman with curlyy brown hair and brown eyes, an amazing result, in his photos. Among other things of course.
March 11, 2017
You look incredible. And if he has many photos in office similar to yours it's a shame those women will not give him permission to put them on his website (with eyes the identity can easily disguised). And for those women who have done reviews on Realself, it takes a face-forward, looking neither down nor up and with brows held neutral to actually assess the result. Anything else, esp downward looking even slightly, distorts the lid margin (area between lash line and crease. Your photos have been very helpful and your result is soooo good!
March 11, 2017
Thanks so so much. As I get older, I love my fellow women so much more. We need to be there ( and here ) for each other
March 18, 2017
I just realized that you responded. Thanks so much! Week 3 and still dropping, still open incision line that burns and I can't cover with makeup because it's pretty deep. Lashes are coming back (using castor oil). Right eye looks awesome but is still really dry. It's this left one, and now as the fat is settling, I have crazy under eye wrinkles. Now they're recommending CO2 laser to that area. This was NOT a problem before all this. I just had some bags I wanted to get rid of. I'm going to consult with an occuloplastic surgeon just prior to my 6 week follow up so I can compare notes.
April 11, 2017
I'm so glad you don't feel invisible, your light shines far too bright to feel that way!
April 11, 2017
Great results. You look great! I had a MM and it was life changing for me. I did not have the added stress of your situation, but I agree, being able to have surgery to change something that makes you unhappy is so amazing.
UPDATED FROM van126
2 months post
2months , no makeup
I feel done! I still have some nerve twinges as after any surgery. I got some botox and filler, very little around eyes and either side of nose and I am going to get laser for my uneven skin. I have rosacea and sunspots. Very happy with Dr. Jabs and Trish, expert injector, and Joanne the coordinator. They are caring and give you what you want but also are honest about what would look good. :)
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February 24, 2017
Looking great! Yes my weird numbness/tight feeling around scars just recently suddenly recessed. Only time I feel it is if I raise my eyebrows really high. However, getting a small revision in a few weeks for very outer portion of incision that has a little bump.
February 28, 2017
Thanks so much for your thorough review. I just had my lowers revised on Friday (Dr Jabs did both procedures) so I'm still processing the swelling and bruising. I've been relentless about using arnica gel and oral tablets, bromelain and will more than likely never want to eat pineapple again. lol. I keep looking to your reviews when the anxiety hits. I have to go to work tomorrow so hopefully my fake glasses and mad makeup skills will serve me well but I wasn't prepared for the hardness of the swelling immediately under my lash line. Hoping that subsides soon. It's a roller coaster for sure!!! Your results give me great hope, and I know that I chose the right surgeon! I also did some BBL/IPL and have 2 more treatments left with Trish.
June 19, 2017
Wow! You look amazing. So much less tired, it looks like it took 10-15 years off your age. I'm definitely looking into doing this as well. My bags are mild-moderate now in my mid-40's, but my whole family has them and they seem to get really bad after 50. Thanks so much for your honesty and all the pics.
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