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Upper Blepharoplasty and Left Ptosis Repair - Hawthorn, AU

Name: Upper Blepharoplasty and Left Ptosis Repair - Hawthorn, AU
Item: Rodger Davies
Rating: 5
Author: ToniPB

ORIGINAL POST

Hooded eyes are still manageable with makeup at 55...

ToniPBOctober 20, 2015

WORTH IT$4,000

Hooded eyes are still manageable with makeup at 55. Not thrilled, but in a world where so many don't have the chance to even grow up, have been determined not to grumble (too much, anyway). Deal breaker was the "can't be bothered to stay fully open" attitude of the left eyelid. Philosophy gave way to vanity real quick (not dwelling on that one), and when the surgeon had a cancellation three days after the first consult I just about jumped on that operating table! All went according to plan and any discomfort was easily managed with Endone. Surgeon is sick today, so off to GP tomorrow just to check extra swelling and tenderness on L lid isn't an issue.

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Rodger Davies

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Very pleased with his work, and staff are importantly, both friendly and professional. Day 7 Coda: Poor man came in even though he was ill to remove sutures (surgical nurse could've handled it), and check infection site (already under treatment from GP). This is above and beyond what I expect and what I've experienced in the past. (Following a complicated, open, hip replacement it was disconcerting and more than a little frightening to be left without specialist support following rehospitalisation for a rare and unpleasant complication). Dr. Davies and his meticulous, capable, caring team demonstrate optimum patient centred pratice that's robust enough to withstand unscheduled, inconvenient challenge.

Replies (10)

Polwin

October 20, 2015

Looking good.....you seem to be healing very quickly

ToniPB

October 22, 2015

Thanks!

willowcrest

October 21, 2015

Wow! Your bruises went away really fast. You seem to be doing well, too. That swelling seems to come and go for a while.

ToniPB

October 22, 2015

Bruising's been great, and I could bruise for Australia! As it happens, the IV site on my hand is huge and still a long way from healing. Really glad it wasn't the other way round

J at RS

October 21, 2015

Thanks for starting a review and posting pics! Looking good so far!

ToniPB

October 22, 2015

My pleasure. This community has been a source of great reassurance and confidence to me. Scary beforehand to read about problems people have, but a huge, huge comfort post-op to know what's par for the course, and in a "this too shall pass" way when the course isn't as smooth as I'd like. Thanks for being here.

J at RS

October 22, 2015

I am so delighted anytime I hear someone say that the site has helped them. Thanks so much! We wouldn't be such a strong community without helpful and open users like you <3

agl42

November 10, 2015

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Sunnybank

November 28, 2015

Hi, just like to ask you if the dr measured your eyes before the operation? And did the dr answered most of your questions and was helpful in explaining the procedure and the after care of the eyelid surgery?

UPDATED FROM ToniPB

6 days post

Sutures out!

ToniPBOctober 21, 2015

Saw surgeon this morning. Removed sutures (no worse than having a few brow hairs plucked post waxing), and ???? confirmed left eye has secondary infection so oral antibiotics for a few weeks. Did not like having the lid probed to release pus eek!!! and relieved there was none to extirpate. Overall, he says results are good, so hoping the antibiotics work their magic. Still sore, but Tylenol is all that's needed.

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J at RS

October 21, 2015

I hope the antibiotics help and resolve the injection!

ToniPB

October 22, 2015

Thank you!

J at RS

October 22, 2015

*infection not injection. Darn autocorrect. Keep us posted :)

UPDATED FROM ToniPB

8 days post

Day 9

ToniPBOctober 23, 2015

Less energy than I'd like, but antibiotics working on the problem child left eye, and beyond thrilled with the right eye outcome.

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Cat lover

October 23, 2015

My gosh you are still recovering and yet you found the time to write me and lift me up! You are beautiful inside and out! Hoping today you have the peace of mind that is so strong it can't be explained. It can just be enjoyed. All the best.