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Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery - Knoxville, TN
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I am 65 yrs old, and inherited my dad's eyes. I...
WORTH IT$4,500
I am 65 yrs old, and inherited my dad's eyes. I have always wished I had more open upper eyelids, and had been thinking of surgery since I was in my 40s. But now that I am retired and have more time for such things, I decided to go for it. I decided to do lower and upper. I was put to sleep, as my doctor said he routinely uses general anesthesia if lower lids are involved. I had no pain, and felt like I healed quickly. The main discomfort was watery eyes. I iced my eyelids every 15-20 minutes (15 min on, 15 min off) for first week, and slept with my head elevated for about 2 weeks. Upper stitches were removed after 1 week, and lower stitches dissolved on their own. I feel it opened up my eyes, and made me look rested and hopefully younger. I would definitely do it again.
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September 11, 2014
Wow!! You look great! You actually looked good before the surgery but now you are stunning! Thanks for the review.
September 11, 2014
Was that the total cost and what type of anesthesia did you have? Any initial infections or dry eye. You result is excellent!
September 11, 2014
Thanks grace60. That was the total cost including the general anesthesia. No infections or dry eye. Watering eyes (left was worse than right) was the main side effect for me, but I understand that is normal. It has subsided over several months, so now I rarely notice any watering except perhaps when I am out in the wind.
October 6, 2014
Did you have a skin pinch on the bottoms? I have seen two different doctors and one says he would take a little skin after he took fat from inside the lids and the other said it was not necessary. A little afraid of scars on the lower lids.
October 8, 2014
I do not remember hearing the term 'skin pinch.' However, I believe a little bit of skin was trimmed from the lower lids. I do not have any noticeable scars on the lower lids.
October 8, 2014
I assume a skin pinch is just that - trimming skin from the lower lids. Good to know it does not leave noticeable scars. Thanks for your answer. You look great!
September 14, 2015
WoW ! Amazing, Gorgeous, beautiful after and the pics show how you just continue to look younger, tighter, and lovelier. Thank you for updating Maggie, it is so helpful to see with my own eyes the obvious proof that patience, time, and the generous bravery of individuals willing to document and share their experiences will see me and others through this trip.
Congrats to you Lovely Maggie
Congrats to you Lovely Maggie
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