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46 Years Old Minus Eye Bags - Finally!

UPDATED FROM EyebagBye17
2 years post

2 years post-procedure update

EyebagBye17
WORTH IT$5,500
In response to some inquiries I am posting a 2 year after procedure update. This photo shows me today in 2019 versus 2015. (I had the procedure in 2017.) A few have asked about tugging or droopiness under the eyes over time and (so far) nothing like that to report. I did have a strange pulling or tightness sensation actually inside my eyes when I looked very far left or right for a period of time after the first few months but that went away in time. I do have wrinkles under my eyes but since I am 48 I think that is normal and age related; and not the result of the procedure. Glad to answer any other questions. And again tremendous thanks to Dr. Kotlus.

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Brett S. Kotlus, MD, MS, FACS

Brett S. Kotlus, MD, MS, FACS

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

4.8 | 197 Reviews
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June 30, 2019
Your doctor did such a great job! You look amazing!!
July 9, 2019
Yes he is amazing!! Thank you :)
July 7, 2019
Thank you for sharing! You look great!!!
July 9, 2019
Thanks!
July 7, 2019
What procedure did you have done?
July 9, 2019
Wow you looks great! Can I ask how long it lasts and how long after surgery before you could go out, go to work etc? Thanks :-)
July 9, 2019
It lasts forever basically. It is not temporary like fillers. Probably was about 8-10 days before bruising and laser scabbing healed.
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July 9, 2019
Great results!
July 9, 2019
Thanks!!
UPDATED FROM EyebagBye17
8 months post

8 and a half month update

EyebagBye17
This set of photos shows my eye-bags 2 years ago, a year ago, and today. (The most recent 2017 photo is in the kind of lighting I normally would avoid whenever possible in the past.) The surgery was truly life changing for me internally and externally and it continues. It was worth the 20 year wait to find the right doctor. Feeling so lucky to have taken this step. If you are considering it, my vote us to go for it. You will wish only that you had done it sooner.

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January 4, 2018
Fantastic!!
April 25, 2018
WHAT A DIFFERENCE YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL NOW AND I SHOULD HAVE DONE IT SOONER BUT YOU HAVE TO FIND THE RIGHT DOCTOR IT IS AMAZING HOW MANY PEOPLE I ASKED THAT I KNEW HAD THEIR EYES DONE THEY DENIED IT AND WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY NUMBERS. MY DEAR FRIEND SARA GAVE ME A NUMBER RIGHT AWAY AND I HAVE A CONSULT NEXT THURS CAN'T WAIT.
February 11, 2018
OMG what a difference, you look stunning! Great result
April 25, 2018
i AM PLANNING TO HAVE THIS DONE I NEVER HAD EYEBAGS TILL 2016 I LOOKED GREAT IN MY PROFILE PIC IN 2015 THEN I FELL BROKE PART OF MY CHEEKBONE AND THE REST IS HISTORY AS THEY SAY FOR TWO YEARS I HAVE BEEN TRYING ALL THE CREAMS AND GOOEY CRAP THAT MAKES YOUR EYES FEEL LIKE SANDPAPER I AM 69 MUCH OLDER THAN YOU BUT IN 2015 I HAD JUST REDONE MY TEETH AND I LOOKED IN MY 40'S I HOPE I HAVE YOUR RESULTS IF YOU SEE THIS PLEASE FRIEND ME ON FB I COULD USE THE SUPPORT SOME OF MY FRIENDS ARE TRYING TO TALK ME OUT OF THIS BUT NO MATTER HOW GREAT MY HAIR COMES OUT IN MY HAIR SALON WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR ALL I SEE IS MY EYEBAGS.
April 27, 2018
WOW YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!
August 16, 2018
Did you also receive cheek fillers?
September 30, 2018
No cheek fillers :)
UPDATED FROM EyebagBye17
3 months post

Final follow up

EyebagBye17
I had my final post operative follow up and Dr. Kotlus was extremely pleased with the results - as am I, if it's not apparent by my rave reviews!

I'm signing off now unless some reason arises to post again, but my final thought would be to thank everyone on his forum for your presence, honesty, and support; and more thanks to everyone who has been posting their experiences so openly and honestly here. It was all immensely helpful.

Lastly, for anyone considering this surgery you definitely should meet with Dr. Kotlus for a consult. And if you have met with him already and plan to move forward, know that you are in excellent, highly capable hands. All the best!

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September 30, 2017
Wow, your results have convinced me to have mine done. Amazing.