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Heavy lids from inflammation caused by Hashimotos

UPDATED FROM Azgirl6075
22 days post

22 days later, and you would never know.

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Azgirl6075January 25, 2020
WORTH IT$3,000
Best decision ever. Had I known it was so simple, inexpensive and minimal downtime I would have done long ago.

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Steven Chen, MD

Steven Chen, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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LizP.
January 28, 2020
You look beautiful! I'll have to research your surgeon, thanks so much for posting!
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ichibon
January 29, 2020
Did you have a eyelid lift? What is Hashimotos?
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Azgirl6075
January 29, 2020
I had blepharoplasty done, just had excess skin removed from upper eyelids. Hashimotos is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid.
Tsalon
January 30, 2020
Looks good.... I have heavy eyelids as well.... Due to age, allergies and chemicals I work with.... I went to see if it was impairing my vision but it’s not yet... But probably will eventually... I may look into a consultation as well.... You look great!!!
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Jackiecanada
November 4, 2020
Looks great! I also have hashimoto and I think I may need surgery for my bags under eyes. For your procedure was it done under local anesthetic and did they prescribed antibiotics? I have an issue with certain antibiotics because of my hashimoto.
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Azgirl6075
November 4, 2020
I only did my upper lids so only took Valium and he numbed the area. I was given antibiotic gel for topical application, I don't believe I took any oral meds(can't remember). I had no issues, healed well and am so glad I did it.
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Jackiecanada
November 4, 2020
Thank you for your response I greatly appreciate it.
UPDATED FROM Azgirl6075
7 days post

One week post

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Azgirl6075January 10, 2020
BEST THING EVER. Dr, Chen and his entire staff are simply ahhmazing. Audrey, girl, you rock. You all do. Ok- one week post, got my stitches out today and for the first time in my life I feel PRETTY. I can’t stop smiling. Even my eyes (especially my eyes) are smiling. If you are in the Phoenix area and want to have this done, I would highly recommend Dr. Chen. Pre-op, op, post-op- all absolutely 10+ - thank you thank you thank you.

Still a little swelling but this has been such an easy painless experience.

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UPDATED FROM Azgirl6075
5 days post

Day 5

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Azgirl6075January 8, 2020
Still more swollen on my left side. I have a little concealer on today because someone is stopping by but there’s no hiding these stitches. Cannot wait until Friday. Absolutely no pain, just itchy but if I rub my eyebrows a little it subsided. Still icing that left side which has helped quite a bit.

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summerj
November 15, 2021
Your lids look so great and natural! I too have hashimotos and definitely think my slightly heavy upper lids have gotten noticeably heavier and puffier since I was diagnosed. I don’t see anywhere how much you paid but I’m curious if you wouldn’t mind sharing? I’m very seriously interested in getting this procedure done. Hopefully I’ll have great results like you did
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