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43 Yrs Old Bilateral Ptosis Repair, Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

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snookiejcFebruary 6, 2018
WORTH IT$7,900
Dr. Burnstine is one of the most compassionate, caring, kind, and thorough surgeons I know, and I'm an ER nurse, so I've met plenty! From the first consult to the day of surgery and follow-up visits, Dr. Burnstine's highest priorities were giving me the most aesthetically pleasing results, making sure that I understood the process, and alleviating any fears I had. He always responded to my questions promptly, which was much appreciated. My only regret is not doing it sooner! I had bilateral ptosis repair with upper and lower blepharoplasty in December 2017. If you've been considering eyelid surgery, go see Dr. Burnstine, I promise you'll be glad you did!

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Michael A. Burnstine, MD

Michael A. Burnstine, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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KathleenBe
February 13, 2018
Wow, those are great results!
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snookiejc
February 20, 2018
Thank you!
dvs2
February 21, 2018
Yes, you look amazing! Great results!
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snookiejc
May 1, 2018
Thank you!
27millbrook
May 2, 2018
do you think 9 days is good enough to go back to work if i was just getting upper done?
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snookiejc
May 2, 2018
It depends on what you do for a living. You’ll likely still have some bruising, and you won’t be able to wear make-up, in fact the bruising will actually look like eye shadow :), but as long as you don’t have a super strenuous job, and you don’t mind going in barefaced- then 9 days should be fine. You shouldn’t have any pain beyond he first few days and the swelling subsided pretty quickly as long as you’re diligent about resting and icing as ordered.
27millbrook
February 20, 2018
you had skin removed on your top eye lid?
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snookiejc
February 20, 2018
Yes. Skin removed from upper lids, and fat removed from underneath. Then repair of the droopy lids as well.
27millbrook
February 21, 2018
i a told i just need a minimal amount of skin removed from my upper eye lid.. did you have the same thing???? were you okay in about a week with the upper eye????
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snookiejc
February 21, 2018
Yes, I had skin removed from my upper eyes. If you look at the picture collage - that’s what the healing looked like at 7 days (see bottom right pic). The bruising was almost completely gone at 14 days. Just FYI, no makeup for 21-30 days.
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snookiejc
May 2, 2018
It depends on what you do for a living. You’ll likely still have some bruising, and you won’t be able to wear make-up, in fact the bruising will actually look like eye shadow :), but as long as you don’t have a super strenuous job, and you don’t mind going in barefaced- then 9 days should be fine. You shouldn’t have any pain beyond he first few days and the swelling subsided pretty quickly as long as you’re diligent about resting and icing as ordered.
27millbrook
May 3, 2018
i work in a nursing home need my eyes for work though, read write.
but i really didnt want to stay home more than 7 days BUT if i will look very weird maybe i need to or if it will be a strain on my eyes i heard you can wear make up on the lower eye... im only getting upper done
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snookiejc
May 3, 2018
You’ll be putting ointment on your lids for at least a week, maybe longer. (I had to put it inside my lower lids too), but once that was done I could see fine. If you’re able to take more time off, I say go for it!
27millbrook
May 4, 2018
lower lids even though im only having the upper eye lid surgery?? so a week prob not enough?? i wear contacts so i know i wil be in glases for a while
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snookiejc
May 4, 2018
No, I doubt you’ll need to put ointment on your lower lids, I was only saying I had to do both. :) Yes, glasses only for a while! good luck with your procedure!
Laurilou
August 4, 2018
Nice job!! You look even better than before. Was a this done under local? IV sedation? In office? Surgery center? Thank you :-D
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snookiejc
August 4, 2018
Thanks :) it was IV sedation at a surgery center.
27millbrook
August 5, 2018
did you have alot of skin on the upper though or just a little to be removed??
i worry bout needing same surgery again in 10 years!!! which is most likley to happen
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snookiejcMay 2, 2018
I healed really quickly. I’m still super happy with my results!

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Melodee2016
May 12, 2018
Looks amazing!!! You were already beautiful of course but your eyes are more symmetrical now which is wonderful.
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snookiejc
August 6, 2018
Awww thank you :)
Mara1234
April 3, 2019
Your eyes look beautiful. Are you still happy with everything?
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snookiejc
July 24, 2020
Yes, I would totally do this again in a heartbeat! Sorry for such a late reply - I just saw this message. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Burnstine!
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