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SOOF lift, upper blepharoplasty, brow pexy for hollowness
UPDATED FROM Rose8234
7 months post
6 months post op
Rose8234August 19, 2022
WORTH IT$12,000
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.
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UPDATED FROM Rose8234
2 months post
Approaching 10 week post procedure
Rose8234March 29, 2022
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.
Replies (5)
April 30, 2022
The documentation of your healing has been so helpful! Thank you for the details and extensive photos. I am having the same surgery with the same Dr. next month. You are quite lovely and young-looking. I hope you are happy with your results.
June 3, 2022
It's a worth it procedure in my opinion, definitely don't be shocked by asymmetry in healing, or lingering swelling. My provider is caring, attentive, and if there is for whatever reason a need for revision, he is willing and able to provide that.
Depending on your healing, there will be residual bumps present from the dissolvable sutures placed. In the eye area, even though they are dissolvablez they linger alot longer than in other parts of the body. Don't be alarmed by this like I was.
I'm happy with the results I now have. Trust the process and try not to call the office as much as I did haha.
Also, thank you for your kind comment.
Depending on your healing, there will be residual bumps present from the dissolvable sutures placed. In the eye area, even though they are dissolvablez they linger alot longer than in other parts of the body. Don't be alarmed by this like I was.
I'm happy with the results I now have. Trust the process and try not to call the office as much as I did haha.
Also, thank you for your kind comment.
May 9, 2022
You look great, I would've liked to see your eyes beforehand though.What is a SOOF lift?
Thanks.
Thanks.
June 3, 2022
A soon lift is slightly different than a traditional low blephorplasty. Instead of removing fat in the under eye area, the sooner lift lifts the upper part of your check that has descended from the orbital bone, and it reposition and lifts this fat pad back into place. It leads to a supportive and more natural appearance, and is best for people with almond shaped eyes. I did not want to continue to have fillers placed in my under eye area, it wasn't addressing the concerns I was having. The same reason I'll be pursuing a cheek lift. All due to descending of not just the orbital/upper cheek area but also the cheeks themselves.
This is something fillers cannot ever address.
It is of my opinion, from having had fillers, that fillers add to a saggy appearance of the cheeks and other areas of the face. Without surgical reposition, fillers simply sit on top of and weigh down our facial anatomy. It is unflattering in my opinion and unnatural in appearance.
Research what a soon lift is. Be aware it solves the issue of fillers for the under eye area, and it even helps if you have facial asymmetry in your under eye region, but it is not a full on cheek lift. You would need both procedures to get the kind of lifting affect you might be wanting.
This is something fillers cannot ever address.
It is of my opinion, from having had fillers, that fillers add to a saggy appearance of the cheeks and other areas of the face. Without surgical reposition, fillers simply sit on top of and weigh down our facial anatomy. It is unflattering in my opinion and unnatural in appearance.
Research what a soon lift is. Be aware it solves the issue of fillers for the under eye area, and it even helps if you have facial asymmetry in your under eye region, but it is not a full on cheek lift. You would need both procedures to get the kind of lifting affect you might be wanting.
June 1, 2022
What is soft lift? Endoscopic lift?
July 26, 2022
A SOOF Lift is a face lift, also known as suborbicularis oculi fat (SOOF) lifts , which is a procedure that can help beat the physical signs of aging. Some of the most common signs and features of aging is the development and appearance of bags beneath the lower eyelid.
June 2, 2022
The documentation of your surgery and healing has been so helpful to me. Thank you for being so detailed. You look lovely!
June 3, 2022
Thank you for posting this. Looking good. Any before pictures? What you describe to another commenter makes sense tone. The cheek drops and drags the fat from around the orbit down an out of place. I wasn’t aware this procedure existed until you posed. Again you look great.
UPDATED FROM Rose8234
1 month post
Approaching week 5
Rose8234February 27, 2022
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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March 22, 2022
The eyes look very even! You look very nice. Is there a before posted because it would be nice to see that. It's so soon but to me you look great!
April 30, 2022
I think you look great! However, there is no "Before" photo for comparison.
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My whole journey of this is to feminized my face and harmonize it. I'm scheduled for Jaw realignment surgery in April actually with a geniaplasty which will reduce my cleft chin and lengthen my law while also creating a more V shape and eliminating my overbite.
The long term procedures I will be getting is a rhinoplasty with a liplift and I might go seek Kiao plastics for an official cheek/ponytail midfacelift.
This eye procedure is beautiful, but, it should be in tandem with a cheek lift in my opinion.