Incredible lower blepharoplasty & subtle canthopexy - eyes look natural

As someone born with genetic dark circles, I've always known there would be a lower eyelid surgery in my future. I spent years researching doctors to perform surgery on me and kept going back and forth over fear of the many possible complications. Lower blepharoplasty is a very tricky procedure with lots of room for error, and it's extremely important to find a surgeon who knows how to avoid complications like ectropion. When I found dr. Bilge on realself, I was struck by her rave reviews and incredible photos. Some of them even looked too good to be true, but the sincerity of the reviews on her revision cases gave me feeling that dr Bilge was the real deal. Now on the other side of my surgery, I I can say for sure that those incredible photos and reviews are real. I believe that Dr. Bilge is leagues ahead of the big name oculoplastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, with none of the associated ego.

It can be scary getting surgery overseas, but Dr Bilge made me feel instantly comfortable and was genuinely concerned about getting the best and most natural outcome. I was a bit surprised at how "casual" the whole process was compared to surgery in the US. Personally, I preferred this more "casual" approach because it made me feel like the surgery wasn't such a huge deal. While her process may be more relaxed, dr. Bilge is absolutely meticulous in her technique, with a delicate and precise hand. She performed a full eye exam before the surgery, and explained everything she was going to do in detail. In addition to a lower blepharoplasty, dr. Bilge performed a subtle canthopexy in the corners of my eyes to make them look sharper and get rid of some mild ectropion. I traveled to Istanbul alone for the surgery and had no issues during recovery. After the surgery, I napped in the hospital for a bit but went home in an uber the same day. My vision was a bit blurry for the first week, but this is normal and to be expected. After about 10 days, I comfortable walking in public without sunglasses and only minor bruising and swelling. This was due to dr. Bilge's excellent technique as well as eating healthy before and after the surgery - which is very easy to do in Istanbul. There was even a fresh juice stand right next to my air bnb and I would get fresh pineapple juice every morning to aid with the bruising and swelling. After two weeks, I drove down to the beaches in the south of Turkey and met with friends who were none the wiser.

It's been two months since my surgery now and my eyes look completely natural but so much better. Airport mirrors used to be my nightmare, and I would cringe when I had to look at myself in the flourescent lighting. The first time I saw myself in the Istanbul airport after the surgery, I almost cried from happiness. I no longer have to look at myself at an angle or shy away from horrible bathroom lighting. My bags are completely gone and I just look brighter and more "alive". Most importantly, I feel SO much more confident. It is rare to find a surgeon who has such a high level of skill but lack or ego or arrogance. When I found dr. Bilge, I just knew in my heart that she would be the doctor for me. All I can say is that I'm so glad I trusted my gut!