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First I should probably provide some background. ...
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First I should probably provide some background. I am 47 years old and ever since I was I college I knew that someday I would get a facelift. At this point I am not ready for a facelift but my eyes were starting to droop so even if I am not "face lift" ready I am ready to start on the small things. I originally went to see Dr. Pax at the Wheaton Eye Clinic for an eye lift but he promptly informed be that I did not need an eye lift but in fact I needed a brow lift. He does not do brow lifts and referred me to Dr. Jose Rios. I can tell you right now, if I needed an eye lift Dr. Pax would be the absolute top on my list, he was great.
So I went to Dr. Rios first and two other doctors for consultations. One was down town Chicago at Water Tower Place but the fact that I had to wait for more than an hour just to be put in a room for another 30+ minutes turned me off. When that Dr. showed he was very nice but not being kept informed as to the delays and thinking that my pre-op and post-op appointments would be the same I decided to cross him off of my list. He was by far the cheapest option and very highly rated on this site but I was just too annoyed to sign up for surgery. I will not name the doctor because my experience may not be the norm and again, he is highly rated for his skills on this site and I don't want to harm his reputation. But time management is important to me and if his staff would have just said "hey, an issues has come up with a patient and he is running an hour behind" I would have probably calmed down. Heck, I would have been happy to pop back over the the mall section of the building a did a bit more shopping.
The last doctor I saw told he he would do an eye lift, by this point I was told by three doctors I needed a brow lift, so basically I was being sold something that I did not need, or he was not interested in explaining anything.
My brow lift is scheduled for this coming Tuesday morning. I figured now is as good of a time to post my pre-op photos. I hope I fell well enough to keep posting my progress.
So I went to Dr. Rios first and two other doctors for consultations. One was down town Chicago at Water Tower Place but the fact that I had to wait for more than an hour just to be put in a room for another 30+ minutes turned me off. When that Dr. showed he was very nice but not being kept informed as to the delays and thinking that my pre-op and post-op appointments would be the same I decided to cross him off of my list. He was by far the cheapest option and very highly rated on this site but I was just too annoyed to sign up for surgery. I will not name the doctor because my experience may not be the norm and again, he is highly rated for his skills on this site and I don't want to harm his reputation. But time management is important to me and if his staff would have just said "hey, an issues has come up with a patient and he is running an hour behind" I would have probably calmed down. Heck, I would have been happy to pop back over the the mall section of the building a did a bit more shopping.
The last doctor I saw told he he would do an eye lift, by this point I was told by three doctors I needed a brow lift, so basically I was being sold something that I did not need, or he was not interested in explaining anything.
My brow lift is scheduled for this coming Tuesday morning. I figured now is as good of a time to post my pre-op photos. I hope I fell well enough to keep posting my progress.
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June 22, 2017
Do you're eyes get bruised from you're brow lift? Did you have anything done to yore eyes? Thanks
UPDATED FROM Swimgal44
1 day post
Day one post-op recovery
I still have some pain in my scalp and have had a headache the entire time but the meds have calmed it all down.
This morning I was not so swelled but this afternoon it has kicked into high gear. I have been sitting upright the whole time so I am not sure why I swelled so much but it must be part of the process.
This morning I was not so swelled but this afternoon it has kicked into high gear. I have been sitting upright the whole time so I am not sure why I swelled so much but it must be part of the process.
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January 28, 2015
I agree I bet the swelling will wax and wane.....did your brow lift consist of hairline cut only or did you have something done around your eyes...all in all you look fantastic so far...I wish you much luck ;)
January 28, 2015
I only had the brow lift with incisions in my scalp. My scalp hurts more then my forehead even though they pushed all around the forehead. My bruised eyes and the area underneath my eyes with swelling do not hurt one bit, it just looks bad.
I continue to take pain killers, but I am a big baby.
January 28, 2015
awww I bet you are a trooper and I certainly wish you the very best and than you for sharing
January 28, 2015
Did you find the pain was tolerable with meds as I am scheduled Feb 11th...for just a hairline incision lift
January 28, 2015
I had a horrible headache after the surgery, they gave me a pill, it did not work, then drugs in my IV, still didn't work, then one more pill and they kept me there until I was better. The plan was that I would leave around 10:00 am but I ended up leaving at 12:15. So it seems they will not release you in poor condition.
April 3, 2015
Thank you for sharing this info and details. I am scheduled to get a brow/forehead lift as well as upper and lower eye bleph the end of this month (I am 49). The one thing that I'm a little bit concerned about is that my doctor is not planning on giving me any type of prescription pain medication upon going home after surgery. The only thing I have on my postop surgery list to take is Extra Strength Tylenol. I'm getting concerned that with this type of major surgery, not having some prescription pain meds at least for the first day or two after surgery is going to make this procedure miserable. Would you mind sharing what type of pain meds you were given by the doctor after leaving the surgical center for the first 24 to 48 hours? Thank you.
April 6, 2015
I was given hydrocodone/acetaminophen combo. I had a killer headache so I was happy to take it. I'd be annoyed if I didn't have something that strong. However, it is my understanding that there are more controls over pain meds as of this year and I had to bring my paper RX to the pharmacy, they can't call them in anymore. They are probably monitoring how many pain killers they are prescribing more closely then in the past. I'd find out how many Advil or Aleve tablets you can take safely at one time.
April 6, 2015
I am 32 days post op had FL, NL, both eyes and endoscopic brow lift. No real pain in forehead, any problems were in the scalp incisions. One scalp incision was particularly bothersome, had this throbbing but out of all (4) of them one really isn't bad. Just a nasty nerve letting me know it was there. Post op pain there really wasn't any, the scalp incision happened about 10 days ago. I've taken tylenol xtra strength when it acts up. PS said it is what it is and in time will stop, it isn't infected and that was my concern. We ladies can certainly put up with a little discomfort unlike our male counterparts LOL
April 7, 2015
Thank you Swimgal44 and imaging omers for your comments back about pain meds right after surgery. I am obviously very nervous and anxious about getting this surgery, and I am also somewhat scared about what the pain levels will be after returning home from surgery for the first day or two. I sounds like the pain is manageable with extra strength Tylanol, but I'm going to see if my PS can at least prescribe some RX painkillers, just to have in case. I agree that the physicians are really being extremely careful about prescription pain meds being given out and that they also can cause constipation side effects. I'm kind of a baby, though, and just would like to have the RX pain meds if I need him the first day or two. But it sounds like some other doctors aren't prescribing the major painkillers after this type of surgery. I really appreciate you telling me the details post your surgery to understand the pain level of this type of procedure! I will have the endoscopic brow lift is well as upper and lower bleph and a mild chemical peel on the lower eyelids on April 28.
April 7, 2015
Imagingboomer - Are you happy with your new forehead height post your endoscopic brow lift? My PS told me that my forehead height will be slightly higher post this type of procedure. I have an oval face, but I wear bangs, so I don't think increasing my forehead height a little bit will make a huge difference for me. I was just wondering if you or others who underwent the endoscopic brow lift noticed a minor or major change in your forehead height. Thank you.
April 7, 2015
I see absolutely no difference in my forehead height. Perhaps, if someone had extreme hooding of the eyes that might happen but my brows only received a very slight lift. Hope this helps. Of course, discuss your concerns with your PS.
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Yes! I'm no expert you look brow-lift ready. I'm just about your age and will be doing smaller bits here and there in the coming years as well. Btw, you do not look 47! Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf!