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6 months post op
Dr Tower did a spectacular job. Understand that soof lift as a blephoroplasty option is optimal because it addresses the juncture of the lower eye and upper cheek but that this alone will not restore descending of your cheeks. I believe this procedure would be optimal in combination with an upper midface cheek lift. My eyes look wonderful, and unfortunately because I have not also had a cheek lift, I still appear the same exact age as I did prior to all other surgeries I have had. In the past two years I have had a lower mini face-lift, a brow pexy/lateral brow lift from another surgeon. And with Dr. Tower I have had the soof lift, upper blephorplasty and another brow pexy. In addition I have had bellafill injections by another provider 3 years ago and recently botox and juvederm/rystaline placed in my temples and cheeks.
I look improved, and my eyes look great, and it's quite clear that cosmetic surgery is a process. In the states, you cannot find a provider that does every single procedure in one setting. You will find providers who are so used to working on older patients that when a "younger," one arrives, their bias prevents them from even considering trying a procedure on said patient.
I am not quite to the result I am wanting, I am not even looking for perfection, what I am looking for is my face to be restored closer to how it appeared even just 5 or 6 years ago.
I am not able yet to find a provider willing to lift my cheeks to where they originally were, and its likely because surgeons are used to older women seeking these procedures, that they are expecting significant descent of cheeks.
Anyway, sorry for the rant. This is not a reflection of Dr. Tower's work, he is quite talented and I thought I'd share an update so you can see what to expect. It's beautiful in my opinion.
I look improved, and my eyes look great, and it's quite clear that cosmetic surgery is a process. In the states, you cannot find a provider that does every single procedure in one setting. You will find providers who are so used to working on older patients that when a "younger," one arrives, their bias prevents them from even considering trying a procedure on said patient.
I am not quite to the result I am wanting, I am not even looking for perfection, what I am looking for is my face to be restored closer to how it appeared even just 5 or 6 years ago.
I am not able yet to find a provider willing to lift my cheeks to where they originally were, and its likely because surgeons are used to older women seeking these procedures, that they are expecting significant descent of cheeks.
Anyway, sorry for the rant. This is not a reflection of Dr. Tower's work, he is quite talented and I thought I'd share an update so you can see what to expect. It's beautiful in my opinion.
Approaching 10 week post procedure
So my eyes are looking alot better. I would say this procedure is worth it. Also keep in mind that although a soof lift can lift part of your cheeks, which it did for me, it does not count as an actual cheek lift so, there is improvement, especially in my lower eye area. The swelling has gone away, what is left are suture bumps on the outside edges of my eyes. Eyes are very sensitive, and the skin is very thin, so I'm foreseeing the slight bumps being there for likely several more month until completely dissolved.
There was asymetry in the healing process, at this point I feel it has improved and I don't really see it at all. I did however had to take several photos to get one presentable enough to place here today.
In the future I am going to be getting a full cheek lift/midfacelift to improve my cheek and midface area and I think that along with the results of this procedure will make for a very beautiful end result.
I thought in my healing process I'd be candid and honest so that others pursuing it can know what to expect.
My surgeon is board certified and was personally trained in this procedure, so please do not go to a provider that is not specialized in soof lift, brow pexy, and upper/lower blephoroplasty.
There was asymetry in the healing process, at this point I feel it has improved and I don't really see it at all. I did however had to take several photos to get one presentable enough to place here today.
In the future I am going to be getting a full cheek lift/midfacelift to improve my cheek and midface area and I think that along with the results of this procedure will make for a very beautiful end result.
I thought in my healing process I'd be candid and honest so that others pursuing it can know what to expect.
My surgeon is board certified and was personally trained in this procedure, so please do not go to a provider that is not specialized in soof lift, brow pexy, and upper/lower blephoroplasty.
Approaching week 5
I feel that I look much older than I did prior, due to the residual swelling.
My right eye lower lid is pulled down slightly and may need correction.
At this point I am regretting I did this procedure.
Perhaps it will look much better later on. I was actually told the swelling really sticks around for 12 weeks, not 6 weeks. 6 weeks is optimal healing.
If this is how my eyes will generally look going forward, I am not going to be happy. I'm experiencing symptoms of depression from it.
The eyes are the most important part of one's face.
I am worried that I spent 12k on something to address an issue that didn't address it and in fact worsened the original complaint all together.
I am aware I could be viewing this healing very pessimistically, but it is a valid worry.
This affects relationships I have, romantic and with friends. It affects my view of myself.
I've had other procedures which I am happy on the results from. For example I have had a mini facelift which did address the concern of lax skin and an aged appearance that came prematurely.
I thought a soof lift and blephoraplasty would help with the aged appearance of my eyes.
As it stands, they look significantly worse.
My right eye lower lid is pulled down slightly and may need correction.
At this point I am regretting I did this procedure.
Perhaps it will look much better later on. I was actually told the swelling really sticks around for 12 weeks, not 6 weeks. 6 weeks is optimal healing.
If this is how my eyes will generally look going forward, I am not going to be happy. I'm experiencing symptoms of depression from it.
The eyes are the most important part of one's face.
I am worried that I spent 12k on something to address an issue that didn't address it and in fact worsened the original complaint all together.
I am aware I could be viewing this healing very pessimistically, but it is a valid worry.
This affects relationships I have, romantic and with friends. It affects my view of myself.
I've had other procedures which I am happy on the results from. For example I have had a mini facelift which did address the concern of lax skin and an aged appearance that came prematurely.
I thought a soof lift and blephoraplasty would help with the aged appearance of my eyes.
As it stands, they look significantly worse.
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Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
1211 NW Glisan St., Portland, Oregon