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Lower Blepharoplasty Experience
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Lower Blepharoplasty Experience
Calm6825August 11, 2019
WORTH IT$4,000
I am 23 years old, and I have struggled with under eye "bags" since I was young. Even when I was in middle school people would ask me if I had a black eye of if I ever sleep. It has gotten more prominent over the years that no makeup or creams made any difference. It was genetic and completely anatomical and my biggest insecurity hands down.
I decided to research procedures, providers and their backgrounds, cost, and the recovery. I met with my doctor, Dr. Yielding and decided I would like the follow through with the lower blepharoplasty. She explained that fillers were a cheaper option as well, but only a temporary treatment as you would have to come in periodically for treatments. I decided the surgical approach and could not be more excited.
Everyone at the office was amazing! The staff worked with me, listened to me, and just made me feel at home. Dr. Yeilding really took the time to answer my questions and address any concerns I had. I felt so comfortable in the environment.
I decided to research procedures, providers and their backgrounds, cost, and the recovery. I met with my doctor, Dr. Yielding and decided I would like the follow through with the lower blepharoplasty. She explained that fillers were a cheaper option as well, but only a temporary treatment as you would have to come in periodically for treatments. I decided the surgical approach and could not be more excited.
Everyone at the office was amazing! The staff worked with me, listened to me, and just made me feel at home. Dr. Yeilding really took the time to answer my questions and address any concerns I had. I felt so comfortable in the environment.
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Replies (4)
August 15, 2019
I agree! I'm happy you had a great experience as well!
How long is the process and recovery time! Will miss a lot of time from work?
August 15, 2019
I took 10 days off from work total. I believe they recommend 10-14 days off if possible
UPDATED FROM Calm6825
2 days post
Day of
Calm6825August 11, 2019
The day of the procedure went smooth, and my best friend Brittany was my amazing caretaker. I ate a light breakfast (as instructed) and then went in. They had me take a clonazepam before the procedure to help relax, as well as a phenergan for any possible nausea and oxycodone/acetaminophen for pain management. I next went into the procedure room and we got started! They use Pronox which is patient controlled gas to help relax you throughout and they also use numbing injections. It was a quick procedure with the laser included.
Once all finished, they had me sit down for a little to relax and make sure everything was okay and I was out of the office on my way home shortly after! My caretaker took me home. I have to put aquaphor on my eyes at all times and ice packs for 30 min on and 2 hours off for 48 hours post procedure. My vision was blurry the first 24 hours or so but other than that the pain was more than manageable. I took a clonazepam before bed to help sleep elevated and I had no issues throughout the rest of the day.
Once all finished, they had me sit down for a little to relax and make sure everything was okay and I was out of the office on my way home shortly after! My caretaker took me home. I have to put aquaphor on my eyes at all times and ice packs for 30 min on and 2 hours off for 48 hours post procedure. My vision was blurry the first 24 hours or so but other than that the pain was more than manageable. I took a clonazepam before bed to help sleep elevated and I had no issues throughout the rest of the day.
I'm glad that you had a great experience, thanks for sharing!