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Upper and Lower Bleph with Fat Transfer to Face - Chicago, IL

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I am having my surgery on Friday. I've been...

ZolieMay 26, 2015
$6,800
I am having my surgery on Friday. I've been researching for a long time and finally found a surgeon who I really like. I've had my pre op appointment and she really made me feel comfortable. I got a little Botox that was included in the costs and I love it. Dr. Christopoulos is really amazing with her injections. I had something important come up and was so worried rescheduling would be a mess but they were awesome. I know it helps me to see others posting and updating photos so I wanted to contribute. I am very nervous because my recovery time away from work is about 10 days. But this is the only time I can do it and I'm ready for a change.

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Niki Christopoulos, MD, FACS

Niki Christopoulos, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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ty333
May 27, 2015
Good luck! I'm sure you are pretty excited as well as a little nervous. I will be following you. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Zolie
May 27, 2015
Thank you. I will definitely update each day after.
Casey656
May 27, 2015
Dr C is awesome! I had the same thing plus a brow lift in January and I would go back to her in a heartbeat! This time next week, you'll be feeling like a million bucks. Can't wait to see your results.
Zolie
May 27, 2015
Thanks Casey, that makes me feel better. How was your face after about a week?
Casey656
May 28, 2015
Well I had a brow lift too which is pretty major. All I did was sleep for a week. Because I had stitches and staples in my head, it wasn't as easy to cover like yours will be. Besides being bruised , I bet you'll be feeling pretty normal, as soon as the eye stitches come out, which is only 3-5 days usually. My cheek bruising lasted a long time, but I could have covered it with makeup after a week or so. It was the dead of winter so I was content to lay around :) Don't worry about anything. Dr. C will take good care of you. She is really good about checking with you the first few days too. Let us know how you're doing and take care.
chagoyajudy
May 28, 2015
I have the issues that you have and I cannot wait to see the results!
Anon63636363
May 29, 2015
Good luck! I would say why are you doing upper bleph, but I've seen pictures from this Dr, all are beautiful w/very natural results. Nothing overdone. Can't wait to see!
Zolie
May 30, 2015
It's hard to see from the photos but I'm starting to sag a bit on the upper kids as well and it runs in my family. I debated but figured why not address all the issues at once.
Zolie
May 30, 2015
Upper lids!
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1 day pre

Two days until surgery

ZolieMay 27, 2015
Trying to select some photos that show my issues. It's hard to see but under my eyes there are big fat bags and my cheeks are starting to sag and flatten. Around my mouth things are falling and I have what I think of as "baby bear mouth". Hoping the fat transfer will soften it all. I'm 46. I've been wanting to address under eye hollows for a while and sort of glad I waited because now I have bags and other stuff to fix. Keep on thinking good thought for me. Update to come Friday night.

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FanJet
May 27, 2015
You are a very young 46 despite your concerns - it is good you want to tweak it now - makes for a longer result and later procedures easier. Good luck you will be very pleased.
mollygirl
May 27, 2015
Good luck! Have seen beautiful results from your surgeon. You will look amazing!
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ZolieMay 29, 2015
Woke up feeling BAD but the nurses fixed me right up. More to come after pain meds wear off!

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Casey656
May 29, 2015
Well, the worst part is over! Just sleep for a day or 2. I know it's upsetting to see yourself looking like that, but it's just temporary. Once the tape is off and the stitches come out, you'll feel so much better. Hang in there!
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