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39 Year Old with Inherited Eye Bags, Finally Going to Something About It - Colorado Springs, CO
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My whole family on my mothers side has extremely...
RinkyblueMarch 23, 2016
WORTH IT$4,000
My whole family on my mothers side has extremely bad puffy, loose skin, dark circles. My younger sister started developing them in her early twenties, while mine started at 30. These last 9 years they have gotten progressively worse. I look pretty young for my age other than this "extra baggage" I even wear glasses that I don't need to try to hide them.
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April 16, 2016
You look great now. Yours aren't nearly as bad as mine! But I know how you feel, when it bugs you, it bugs you. I'm researching doctors right now myself. Ready to look rested, not old and tired. Best wishes to you and look forward to seeing your 'after!'
April 17, 2016
Thank you. On a scale of 1 to 10, I feel like they are about a 6.5. But the past few years they have gotten progressively worse. Bags definitely run in my family so I have seen what the future has in store for me and it isn't pretty. I decided to do something before it gets really bad.
October 1, 2016
Thanks a lot for posting all the pics. Its helpful to get an idea of results and the healing process. I'm 12 days away from getting rid of my bags.
UPDATED FROM Rinkyblue
1 month pre
6 more weeks to go
RinkyblueApril 14, 2016
So procedure is still about 6 weeks away. Planning on taking about 10 days off (hopefully that's enough) I ordered some eye cream from Sephora that has arnica in it to help with bruising. Oh I'm also going to have some Radiesse injected in my smile lines while under anesthesia (might as well) That will be my first experience with any kind of filler.
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April 18, 2016
I would love if I could get my circles to be as light (in comparison to my current state) as yours. You're like the after picture I'm hoping for! Lol I know when it's on our face it feels worse but from an outsider I think your under eye area looks good! Good luck with your procedure! I hope you get the results you want!
April 19, 2016
Thank you, That's sweet of you to say. I posted another pic that shows them off a little bit clearer.
UPDATED FROM Rinkyblue
1 month pre
Pictures aren't showcasing how bad they really are.
RinkyblueApril 19, 2016
I guess it really depends on the lighting. I find it comical that I'm actually trying to take a picture that "highlights" my bags rather than conceal them, to justify why I want this surgery. They might not be as bad as some peoples, but they bother me a lot. Anyway I ordered some arnica & bromelain tablets from Amazon. I also ordered an icy eye mask.
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April 19, 2016
Oh you don't have to justify it to me at all! You know it's like that girl at the gym who thinks she's fat. But the really overweight girl behind her on the treadmill would just "die" to be that size. We are always our own worst critic. And if it's something that would make you feel better. Than that's all that matters! I just wanted you thave Monique that I thought you looked beautiful without makeup!
April 19, 2016
I have know idea what happened to my auto correct! Lol
*I just wanted to let you know I thought you looked beautiful without makeup!
*I just wanted to let you know I thought you looked beautiful without makeup!
I'm glad you have started your story on RealSelf so we can follow your progress! Have you seen Ali Wentworth's video diaries about this surgery (she had uppers done as well). It is pretty candid and interesting.
Please keep us updated! When is your pre-op appointment?
Oh, interesting! My pre-op was basically just getting a prescription for hydrocodone and going over a health survey with the nurse. Easy peasy.