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Scheduled for Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty on June 27,2016 - Huntsville, AL

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I've had hollow under eyes for several years. Also...

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tabithanash
I've had hollow under eyes for several years. Also lately my upper lids have sagged down pretty bad too. I tried tightening things up with a Co2 laser, which was great while it was swollen but everything dropped down again once swelling was gone. My surgery is one month from tomorrow. Reading the reviews and experiences of others on this site has been so helpful to me, so I'm going to document my surgery experience on here. Starting the countdown today!!! Here are some pics of my eyes without makeup and also with makeup. Looking at these makes me even more sure that I want this done and I pray that I will have good and wonderful results!!!

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David L. Durst, MD

David L. Durst, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 27, 2016
Good luck with your surgery. I had both my upper and lower lids done 2 months ago.
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May 27, 2016
Where did you have it done?? What city?? Did everything turn out ok??
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May 27, 2016
Has anyone else had upper or lower Blepharoplasty in Huntsville?? I'd love to hear about your experience!!
May 27, 2016
Your eyes look very similar to mine! I'm still in the research phase. Wishing you the best of luck. I bet your excited!
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May 30, 2016
Excited and scared!! I would love to connect with anyone from huntsville area, as I am traveling there for surgery. Just want to ask if anyone knows any of the surgeons there?? Thanks for your comment and I will keep updating!!
June 1, 2016
I live in CA or I would connect with you out there! Just think of how happy you'll be in a few short weeks. :-)
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June 1, 2016
I hope so!! I've had several "bad" procedures so I hope this one goes well!! Thanks for the input!! I'll be posting my results on here!!
June 2, 2016
do you mean you had your eyes done before and didn't turn out well? If that's the case I can see why you would be nervous. Poor thing! Well looks like you have done your research and everyone here is routing that you have a great experience and outcome! XOXO
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June 2, 2016
I haven't had surgery on my eyes but I was burned with an IPL and it scarred my chest. I also had a terrible time with Restylane filler under my eyes. You can click on my profile to read my reviews. Thanks for rooting for me to have good results!!!
June 1, 2016
I live in Huntsville and also considering this procedure. Can you give me an idea of the cost involved and what doctor you are using?
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June 1, 2016
I am using Dr. Durst. I had consults with Yates at Dunagan Yates and Alison and with Durst. I was impressed with both doctors but when I called back with follow up questions, the women at Yates office passed me around and his main nurse Cindy was very rude to me on the phone. However when I called Durst's office with follow up questions, Julie has been very sweet and responsive. I'm having upper and lower Bleph plus full abdominal lipo and it's a little under $10,000. Have you had any experience or know anyone who has used Dr. Durst?? I haven't been able to talk to anyone who has, but he was very impressive when I had my consultation. He spent like an hour with me and didn't rush. He even drew on a piece of paper how he would do the upper and lower Bleph. He was very down to earth and I liked that. Dr. Yates was very sweet and impressive too, but if I had surgery with him and had to call after with a question, I don't like how they pass you around. He should have one designated patient coordinator. And if he does, and it is Cindy, she is a hot mess of rude!! Julie at Dr. Durst has been great so far. Let me know if you decide to have the surgery!!!
June 5, 2016
I had double blepharoplasty in Texas March 18th. I feel like my old self again! $2200
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June 5, 2016
That's great!! I'm so glad to be hearing all these positive outcomes!! And what a great price!! So you got both uppers and lowers done for that price?? Congrats on loving it!!
June 5, 2016
You will not believe this but I took a huge gamble and used a groupon! I researched dr and met with him as well as reviews his portfolio before committing to him. I saw 5 different dry and settled on him. Yes, that was the final price and it was an awesome experience. I still have some swelling but I look SO much better, not exhausted looking. How do I post pics on here? I can attach before and after pics.
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June 5, 2016
If I did something like that, I'd probably end up in intensive care with some flesh and eye-ball eating bacteria!!! But you go girl!!! I'm glad not only that they didn't mangle you but also cuz you got such a good deal!!! I'd love to see before/after pics. Click on your username then click Update my review and select files/pics to upload, or if you haven't started a review yet, I think that is on the main page says Review a Procedure, something like that... I look forward to seeing your fabulous eyes on a budget!! :)
June 5, 2016
Done! Site says can be viewed tomorrow :)
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June 5, 2016
I'll watch for it!! Glad you love the outcome!! I go tomorrow to pay in full for my eyes and a little lipo on my stomach. Wish my price was $2200!!!
June 6, 2016
I can't wait to hear how it goes. I want tummy Lipo too:)
UPDATED FROM tabithanash
24 days pre

Pre-Op and Pay in Full Scheduled for Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty in Huntsville on June 6

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tabithanash
I go Monday June 6 for my pre-op appt and to pay in full!! I'm nervous and scared but also hopeful that I will have good results. I trust Dr. Durst and saw his book of facial and eye work and it's really good and natural looking. I actually hope that he is aggressive enough cuz I don't want to have to do this again anytime soon!! I took these in the car this morning and I'm so sure about having this done and I'm ready!!! These pics are with full makeup, although I don't try too hard these days cuz I know my eyes look droopy and old :(
I hope and pray for great results :)

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June 3, 2016
I'm on day 21 post op today and I was feeling the same way you are : READY. and scared but mostly READY. I wish I would have taken more before pics focusing on just my eyes. Good Luck to you
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June 3, 2016
I've been following your Bleph review and you look fabulous!! Thank you so much for the reassurance. I have been on so many consults and I really feel comfortable with Dr. Durst!! But it's still letting a stranger cut on your eyes and is so very unnerving!! I just need to breathe... I'm ready to try!! I'll post updates on here!! Thanks for your comment :)
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June 30, 2016
You don't want a doctor to be aggressive. There is a high probability that your lower eyelid will retract and you will be horrified at what you see when the swelling goes away.
You want a doctor who has a gentile touch and precision. Especially lower eyelid.
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June 30, 2016
He was not aggressive at all. That's one of the first things I liked about him. All his before and after pics, the people look way better, but it's very subtle and if you didn't know they had surgery it might take you a minute to figure out, oh their eyes look better and brighter but not obvious plastic surgery eyes. His website has some good before and afters. His facelifts look amazing I think.
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June 30, 2016
Not talking about him specifically. I meant in general, aggressive blephroplasty is almost gauranteed a bad result. I say this from my own experiance and because you used the word aggressive(enough). Like I said, delicate touch, precision, and artistry is what you want applied not aggression.I hope you get a good result.
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June 30, 2016
Thank you!!
August 14, 2016
God bless you and your courage!
May 10, 2017
You look beautiful....I wish mine out that good!!!
May 10, 2017
I wish mine came out that good!! (correction)
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October 16, 2017
You look great
UPDATED FROM tabithanash
23 days pre

I found a pic of me in my 20s

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tabithanash
I took this to my consult with Dr. Durst and this is why he said he doesn't recommend a Browlift. I've always had a low brow.

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June 3, 2016
Shout out to grace60 for talking me down off a ledge earlier today!!
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June 4, 2016

Grace is always the voice of reason. :)

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June 4, 2016
She knows a lot!! And I feel better after getting her input!! As you know, this is some scary stuff but the outcomes can be so great :) I'm gonna just think positive thoughts :)
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June 10, 2016
You should ask her what she has had done and for her before and after pics