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50 Year old. Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty - Malaysia experience
UPDATED FROM ConnieRose
2 years post
I had my third rhinoplasty on Jun 2016
$2,700
After much deliberation had my third rhinoplasty in Jun 2016. I have another review posted.
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UPDATED FROM ConnieRose
1 month post
Looking for recommendation for an excellent eye PS for revision.
After being left with disappointing results of my upper and lower eye surgery in Malaysia, I am looking for a very experienced competent surgeon in Melbourne, Australia. Can anyone help me out with a recommendation. Thanks to you all, looking forward to getting your feedback.
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StillSouthern
September 1, 2014
What did the doctor say about your lump? Is it better? What are you unhappy with? XO
September 3, 2014
I don't know if you are willing to travel but one of the best eye surgeons in Australia is Dr Dinesh Selva in Adelaide. I have seen him once for a consult as I want a lower blepharoplasty next year. He is also very kind and will not be judgmental about holiday surgery in Asia. Clearly there is an issue with the lump on your upper eyelid and you need to get it addressed as soon as possible. The first step is to choose a range of eye surgeons for a consult. Then go to your GP to check if the lump is an infection that requires urgent attention. Ask the GP for referrals to the several eye surgeons you have chosen because it may take many months to get an appointment. It took me three months to get an appointment with Dr Selva. You also need to get a variety of opinions as revision blepharoplasty is more difficult than the original surgery. Put yourself on the cancellation list at each of the eye surgeons you choose to get yourelf the fastest appointment possible. You do not look bad at all but I understand how confronting it is to have your eye area altered in a way that you perceive to be unattractive. Nobody else's opinion is as important as yours. Good luck and please let us know what you decide to do. Cheers, KP
September 4, 2014
Thanks KP, the lump has dissolved thank goodness, I have been give the name of two Plastic surgeons in Melb so will see how I go. Will definitely do my research first on their work. Thanks for your suggestion.
CHEERS CONNIE
September 4, 2014
I wonder if the little bump on your right upper eyelid will continue to flare up intermittently as it seems to be evident in your photos immediately after the surgery. Honestly I do not think your eyes are bad at all but I understand that you need to be happy with them. I wish you the very best of luck in your revision.
October 6, 2014
June 3, 2015
Connie Rose....have you arranged your revision. Do let us know.
June 3, 2015
Yes Cassandra, I'm booked in for the 20 July, my birthday present to myself, lol. I'll keep you all posted.
June 3, 2015
Hi Connie,
Very interested to see how you go. Who are you going to see? Do keep us posted please. Going to see Dr. Anwar tomorrow to have stitches out. Will be interesting.
Good Luck for the 20th and hope you are over the moon this time. x
UPDATED FROM ConnieRose
1 month post
seriously concerned now
What the hell is this lump growing on my eye?? 6 wks after upper blephorplasty.
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August 20, 2014
Connie that could be fluid. I don't remember if you have followed up with your primary doctor at home, but I think that's what most do after going away for procedures. I would suggest a visit with your doc to discuss your concerns and see if this is fluid that should be removed. It's a simple procedure in the office. Best! ~SS
August 20, 2014
Yes. Get to your primary doctor ASAP. Do you have an eye care physician, optician, optometrist?
August 20, 2014
you get what you paid for. I see Dr. Schmidt in New Haven, CT. He is the best surgeon and the only one I trust.
August 20, 2014
The swelling and bruising should have been gone 2 weeks after surgery. The lump may be a stitch under the skin. Have your Dr. check it.
August 21, 2014
Thanks mklemenz14, sadly I stupidly opted for a cheaper procedure by going to Malaysia, so no longer in contact with Dr. I sadly have acknowledged my mistake! I went to a reputable surgeon here in Australia for a consult. All I got was a scolding for going overseas and he saying I cant fix someone else's work but I suggest you come back in 6 wks and we'll review the lump. You can imagine how so disappointed I was, I know I stuffed up but I did expect a little more empathy.
August 21, 2014
That bump might be a keloid formation. Some people have tendency to develop keloid. I have cut and paste info on what are keloids for everyone easy ref. Keloids can be considered to be "scars that don't know when to stop." A keloid, They sometimes referred to as a keloid scar, is a tough heaped-up scar that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. It usually has a smooth top and a pink or purple color. Keloids are irregularly shaped and tend to enlarge progressively. Unlike scars, keloids do not subside over time.
Hopefully you don't have keloid and the bump will just go away. It takes generally about 2 months for an op swelling to subside and for some may take longer. As you recall I had both upper and lower bleps and I am just happy to have the extras taken away. It didn't look good at the start with the stitches I thought were too straight, and the stitched area harden but now it's falling into place nicely and the lines have soften down. I am positive you will start to see same result over time. I do hope you don't have keloid.
August 21, 2014
You shouldn't be scolded for going to Malaysia. Plenty of people go overseas for their surgery and it turns out wonderful. Plenty of people don't and they have their own horror stories here on real self. What you need is someone to help you with your lump or at least diagnose what it is. It seems as though you are healing well, except for your lump, so don't beat yourself up. I hope you can find a doctor with a little more compassion!!! Wishing you the best!
August 25, 2014
It's not really that true, Connierose because, I went here in the "U.S.A n I paid a lot n this "surgeon" really botched my eyes 12yrs ago ectropion indented scars almost n inch in length on both side of my eyes. I didn't want to go to another country wich it would've B way less money because I thought this miserable "doctor" would have ethics. But I was totally WRONG!! Ur eyes the only thing I see wrong it's the lump on ur upper lid, that I'm pretty sure that they can fix it very easy. Your nostrils they look uneven. I did my nose too in the USA n they left it uneven too. So my dear, here in the USA are a lot of crook Drs. Be very cautious on who you choose. Good luck on ur search. n don't let Drs scold u that they r not doing it for free!
August 22, 2014
Mahlon Kerr plastic sergen in RR just done my surgery on 7/15/2014 and my eys look amazing ! Give him a call you will be happy I guarantee .. Good luck!
August 26, 2014
Mohlon Kerr you said did your surgery. I am an Australian looking for revision eye lid surgery. Is he an ocular plastic surgeon? What state and country does he practice in?
August 24, 2014
I'm sorry Connie. I feel like u do. I'm n a deep depression I don't leave the house I won't let my husband look at me. I'm really scared I will never get better. I no people say it takes time but sometimes a person just has a gut feeln something is wrong. I def think u should c yr doctor an get another consul from another surgeon
Good luck an keep me posted!
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