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52 yrs old - Lower Bleph with Pinch
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I am 51 years old. Since my late 30s, I started...
WORTH IT$6,500
I am 51 years old. Since my late 30s, I started to notice bags under my eyes. It bothered me then, but I didn't feel that they aged me the way they do now. When I was younger, I swore I'd never "go under the knife", but I wasn't 51 years old, with ever sagging eye lids! So I decided to go for a consultation with Dr. Jessica Lattman in Manhattan. She was surprisingly very down to earth, personable, and answered all of my questions. By the time, I was done with the consult, I felt excited, and with a sense of "hey, this is do-able". Of course, the cost is a bit high for me, so I'll have to get creative and move some money around, perhaps borrow from my 401K. I'm still petrified of surgery, but the more I look at before and after photos of people who have had eye lid surgery, I feel that 99% of these individuals look BETTER, and I feel it is something that I should do to feel better about looking in the mirror.
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Replies (30)
November 10, 2016
JUST DO IT. It's a piece of cake! Really! I wish I'd done it ten years ago. You look like you might do well with a transconjunctival lower bleph (like me!) which means no scar! I'm not a plastic surgery person either, I don't mind a little aging and wrinkling even, but bags: those things just don't get better with time. ;) Go for it girl! You're too pretty not to and you'll love the result.
November 10, 2016
Thank you for the encouragement. I really appreciate it. The surgeon recommended the other method for me, so non transconjuctival as I'm 51 and there are sagging issues which she believes are best addressed by this method.
November 10, 2016
Every surgeon has their preferred way. I heard it all. It was confusing. In the end, I just went with the surgeon I liked most. The eyelid heals well so whatever scar there may be at first will fade into nothing with time. I've seen so many great results from both approaches. You're going to love it. Seriously, I am on cloud nine since having done this.
December 4, 2016
I would not cut lower lid ever... Just my 5 cents. It changes natural shape of an eye. My girlfriends who did transconjuctival (with laser tightening )eyes looks gorgeous and who did cut lower lid distorted their natural shape and eyes look "work was done". And lower lashes got all messed up because of scarring
December 4, 2016
How many people do you know who had the subcutaneous procedure? Isn't it possible they just had a bad surgeon?
December 13, 2016
is transconjutval lower bleph with a pinch mean there is a scar? im sort of confused. is the procedure you had mean that they tightened it from the inside? DO you know what the rear "pinch" entails?
December 13, 2016
Sorry I do not know what is transconjuctival with a pinch...and what is rear pinch entails...
December 13, 2016
two people and two different plastic surgeons....I can not say "bad" surgeons, I do not know. I just did not like the look of eyes when lower lid cut at lash line. It changes natural shape of an eye opening. Just my opinion
November 10, 2016
Why is the cost $10K?? That seems very high for just the lowers....if it was both I'd understand. I do believe in the 'you get what you pay for' thing but I did lots of research for three years and no one quoted me anything that high (and I'm in SF). The highest was $7650 because of separate anesthesia which was ridiculous. If cost is a concern for you, I know you can find a fantastic doc for half that price!
November 10, 2016
The procedure itself is 6500. Anesthesia, operating room and after care nurse for first 8 hours post op make up the difference. It's also NYC so higher than any place else.
November 10, 2016
Oh that's not bad then! Didn't mean to be rude at all, cost was a factor for me, too, but not as much as finding the right doc. It was really ALL about that feeling of comfort with the surgeon for me also. Best of luck to you, can't wait to see your results!
November 10, 2016
Well now you've got me thinking that I should schedule other consults with other surgeons. How many surgeons did you visit with prior to your procedure?
November 23, 2016
I am not sure why you need a nurse fro 8 hrs post-op. All you need is a good and caring friend to be with you and help you for the first 48 hrs, if you are doing both upper and lower lids.
December 13, 2016
I would do it outside of manhattan. thats so expensive! im getting mine done for 2400. But its under local.
February 3, 2017
I had mine done in 2015 in Beverly, MA by an amazing plastic surgeon. My cost was $1,500. It could have been $4,000, but I opted to have her do it in her office ( which is connected to the hospital) without anesthesia. $6,500 is extremely high, $10,000 is ridiculous. Maybe because you're in Manhattan? Anyway, I am thrilled with my results. Very natural, makes me look more awake, no more resting [RS bleep] face, and I can see my eyelashes again! Go for it, but check into other surgeons and ask for an in office option. I took a Valium and it took all the fear out and then I was given a local for pain.
December 10, 2016
Be very careful who you pick..make sure it's an oculoplastic surgeon...be aware I hadbardot shaped eyes ..it's 12 years later and the job done was apparently good the bags were gone..but be aware youwill lose your cheek fat so can look older and eyes pulled downwards exposing white under eye that corrects somewhat...they may also suggest a small tstitch in far corner of your eye to tighten and pull eye up..be aware this can give the eye a rounded appearance..if I could go back I'd live w the bags and have my eye shape back...so I guess my comments are do ur homework, go for fat repositioning not removal to not destroy shape of eye and keep ur cheeks and finally choose an oculoplastic surgeon not just a regular one...goodluck
December 10, 2016
Firstly, I AM seeing an oculoplastic surgeon. She only does eyes and is known for her natural aesthetic. She does both subcutaneous and transconjunctivalmethids, but Because of my age, she feels I need a subcutaneous bleph which requires some cutting on the outside, and some on the inside to address the sagging flesh and to avoid post op wrinkling.
UPDATED FROM shishi47
2,017 years post
What I look like naturally
Here is an unofficial "before" photo.
UPDATED FROM shishi47
2,017 years post
Second consult and surgery is scheduled!
So I emailed my surgeon and asked her if it would be possible to see further before and after photos of previous patients. I set up and appointment and went in to her office and she kindly showed me some images. She had also sent me a letter and offered to put me in touch with previous patients if I wanted to get their perspective.
As a result of these reassurances, I decided to book my surgery. I am scheduled for January 5th.
I'm still quite nervous and scared, but I am reasonably assured that I have done my homework and taken all the necessary steps to research the procedure and the surgeon.
As a result of these reassurances, I decided to book my surgery. I am scheduled for January 5th.
I'm still quite nervous and scared, but I am reasonably assured that I have done my homework and taken all the necessary steps to research the procedure and the surgeon.
Replies (10)
November 23, 2016
Don't waste time being nervous, try to switch to being excited--you are going to heal much
faster if you do :)
I did eyes,lower face lift and neck 2 months ago and it was the best thing ever!
Recovery goes quickly and then you can't believe how great you'll look :)
faster if you do :)
I did eyes,lower face lift and neck 2 months ago and it was the best thing ever!
Recovery goes quickly and then you can't believe how great you'll look :)
December 6, 2016
Best of luck with the Surgery. I just got mine done ...on days six of recovery and no regrets. My mother in law updated her eyes at age 75yrs and she is so happy too. No real pain but some discomfort and itching the first couple of days with the tape over the stitches. Day 5 stitches came out and the eyes feel great, close good. Ice a lot....
December 14, 2016
I lurked on this website for 3 years and finally did it! I realized that as long as I was comfortable with my surgeon and his reviews over that time period that was good for me. I had it done 10 days ago and I am happy I did it. Still healing but looking good!
I'm also 51 and starting to think the same way! Glad you're thinking this is doable, despite the cost. It sounds like you found a great doctor. When do you hope to get your surgery?