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Upper eyelid blepharoplasty
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Upper eyelid blepharoplasty
LynnM86March 25, 2019
$5,200
My upper eyelids have been bugging me since my early 20's. I, not so lovingly inherited droopy eyelids from both of my parents and have contemplated this procedure for almost 10 years after I realized Botox would not help me. I wanted to write this review mainly because I've noticed most people do not experience much bruising from an upper blepharoplasty but I am on the other side of the spectrum unfortunately. The procedure itself was not so bad, I was given a couple Xanax and away we went. I had very little discomfort, just some minor pinching here and there. I was very swollen after so I came home, iced and fell asleep. I'm only 4 days out and will continue to document my progress. I'm taking arnica tablets religiously, icing and keeping my head elevated. I'm crossing my fingers I'll be work ready by Monday!
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UPDATED FROM LynnM86
4 days post
Day 4-5
LynnM86March 26, 2019
Informed my surgeon about the bruising, we're going to try IPL when I get my stitches out to hopefully shorten the life of these bruises. Otherwise feeling ok with just some minor achiness and tightness.
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March 27, 2019
Thanks for sharing! Did you have this done in his office?
April 4, 2019
Hi I had my done in 2013 by dr Leong, he’s very precise and skilled , I am sure your swelling and bruising will subside in
The next week , mine looked like that initially ...good luck !
The next week , mine looked like that initially ...good luck !
UPDATED FROM LynnM86
6 days post
Day 5-6
LynnM86March 28, 2019
Still very bruised as you can see. Today the stitches came out and we did IPL to hopefully reduce the bruising over the weekend. Still continuing with Neosporin on the lids and no makeup for 5 more days. My eyes definitely look more open and I'm excited for this bruising to go away so I can start to see the final results!
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I am considering this surgery, and wondered: when you wake up from surgery, are your eyes covered closed with gauze or anything? I am afraid I'm going to wake up and not be able to see and freak out because my eyes are covered. Thanks.