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Upper Lids with TCA 35% Chemical Peel. Indianapolis, IN
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I am a 38 year old mom of two and am looking to...
lilli1976December 16, 2014
WORTH IT$4,500
I am a 38 year old mom of two and am looking to refresh my tired looking eyes! I decided to have an upper bleph rather than a browlift because I want to refresh my eyes, not change them. Also, I'm kind of a chicken when it comes to peeling off my forehead to lift the brows...
To address the wrinkles under my eyes a chemical peel was suggested. I decided to have the entire face done with a 35% TCA chemical peel. I have a very fair complection and have some mild rosacea. At this point I am thinking what on earth did I get myself into?! Hoping this peel won't keep me pink for too long or worse scar or give me worse wrinkles... Lots of horror stories on the Internet...Wish me luck Realselfers! My surgery and peel are scheduled on Dec 26!
To address the wrinkles under my eyes a chemical peel was suggested. I decided to have the entire face done with a 35% TCA chemical peel. I have a very fair complection and have some mild rosacea. At this point I am thinking what on earth did I get myself into?! Hoping this peel won't keep me pink for too long or worse scar or give me worse wrinkles... Lots of horror stories on the Internet...Wish me luck Realselfers! My surgery and peel are scheduled on Dec 26!
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December 16, 2014
Two weeks ago, I had Fraxel CO2 laser resurfacing on my whole face, neck, and chest, along with upper/lower bleph and browlift. I was really red after surgery but it's getting a lot better. I believe the following regimen really helped.
For the first 3 days, I had people help me do ice water compresses with large non-stick gauze pads. They would first soak them in a large bowl of ice water in the fridge and then ring them out some and place them all over my face, neck, and chest. I could even breathe with them covering my nose and mouth. Then afterwards they would put Aquaphor on my face using a tongue depressor. Once I could start washing my face, I made sure to use tepid or slightly cool water, not warm or hot water. I also used very very gentle soap that had no chemicals in it and after the 3rd day I switched from Aquaphor to kukui nut oil or coconut oil to keep the skin moist – do not let your skin dry out. And again there were no chemicals in these natural oils.
When I saw the doctor a week after my procedures he was amazed at how great my skin looked and this week I’ve been going out in public without wearing makeup. I'll probably put some makeup on next week when I go to holiday parties but I don't think I'll need anything as thick as Dermablend. Following this regimen also ensured that bruising and swelling was minimal.
Good luck – I’m sure you’ll do great.
December 16, 2014
Thank you so much for your advise! I was told to also do vinegar/water rinses twice a day and keep aquaphor on for the first week. I break out easily and usually only use bare minerals powder. I will wait and see what I am dealing with before purchasing any makeup. Do you have any pictures of your healing progress? How was your bleph recovery?
December 17, 2014
I asked my PS about vinegar/water rinses and he said I could if I wanted but he doesn't think they make a difference. I also told him that I didn't like putting petroleum-based products on my face, which is a key ingredient in Aquaphor, so we compromised and I just used it for 3 days before I switched to natural oils. I didn't break out or get milia (tiny white bumps) either, which I've heard some people experience after using petroleum jelly on their face.
December 17, 2014
My bleph recovery is going well. The first few days were tough because my eyes were little slits and my face was puffy but that has gotten much better. Bruising has been minimal and the scars on my eyelids look great; you can hardly see them. They’re not red/purple like I’ve seen in other people’s photos and my OPS made tiny stiches. Yeah! I'm also still sleeping on a chaise lounge in my living room, which keeps me upright, and to help the swelling go down as quickly as possible.
December 17, 2014
Glad your recovery is going so well! I am pretty sure I will have a lot of swelling with the peel and bleph especially around my eyes..
December 16, 2014
I would also recommend trying any new products you plan to use on your face post-surgery right away so you can determine if they cause a reaction or not.
December 17, 2014
You have gorgeous eyes. I cannot wait to see the after shots. I am so happy that I did the upper bleph. It really opened my eyes and I barely need to wear makeup on them like I used to do.
December 17, 2014
Thank you! I hope i will have good results like you! Wish I could fast forward two weeks and have it done! Lol! I picked up my kids cold yesterday... Ugh! I feel much better today. Hopefully, I will be in good shape before next Friday.
UPDATED FROM lilli1976
2 days pre
Countdown is on
lilli1976December 24, 2014
Going in the day after surgery! Getting nervous!! I hope this surgery will not change the way I look but give me back a nice crease and get rid off the excess skin without making me look hollow. I didnt talk toy PS about what "look" I want.. Not sure you do that with upper lid surgery! Not like a boob job... Lol
Anyhow, all prescriptions are filled and I just want this to be done with at this time as I have been thinking about this waaay too much and for too long. I hope it will be worth it in the end with no regrets!! Wish me luck! Xoxo
Anyhow, all prescriptions are filled and I just want this to be done with at this time as I have been thinking about this waaay too much and for too long. I hope it will be worth it in the end with no regrets!! Wish me luck! Xoxo
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December 24, 2014
Good luck! I am very happy with the peel! It took 6 days.
December 24, 2014
Enjoy your Christmas and then good luck with surgery. Take it easy the first few days - rest the eyes and don't spend too much time on the computer. You're going to do great.
December 26, 2014
Hope your surgery goes well and the outcome is a refreshed you.
UPDATED FROM lilli1976
Day of treatment
Did it!
lilli1976December 26, 2014
Procedure took 45 minutes and was done under local. I felt no pain and was fully awake. The worst was the chemical peel around my eyes! It burned for about three minutes then got better.
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December 27, 2014
I hope you get everything thwt you want from this!!!
December 27, 2014
Thank you, sweetie! They look so swollen and uneven right now.. Just have to take it one day at a time I guess..
I'm so glad you decided to start a review! Â Good luck- try not to get too worried these next few days. Â Did your doctor tell you how long you would be pink afterwards?
Check out the brand Dermablend- it is really amazing for covering up post surgical discolorations. Â I kept hearing about it here and there on RealSelf but had never tried it. Â Then one day I saw it at Dillards so I bought it and it really is pretty fantastic. Â