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Dr. Levine is fabulous!!!! Amazed at the results! Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery

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I am 64 and although people say I look good for...

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I am 64 and although people say I look good for my age I was feeling like my eyes always looked very worn out and made me look very tired. My eyes used to be one of my best features and they were looking smaller every year and my eyelids were drooping. It was constantly upsetting me. My mother had to have eyelid surgery to improve her vision and I knew I would probably have to have the surgery sometime in the future as well. I had thought about having eye lid surgery for cosmetic reasons but I was nervous about it. I finally decided to have a consultation with a doctor who was highly recommended by two doctors I know and he was awful. He talked to me for a few minutes, barely looked at me and seemed very distracted. Then he called in his business manager to book my surgery. I was horrified!

I did a lot of research and I found Dr. Levine. I was looking for someone to do upper and lower eye lid surgery and it was important to me that they only did facial surgery. I liked Dr. Levine immediately. She was honest, very easy to talk to, and I liked that she believed in only doing what looked natural. She is also double board certified and has great credentials. I felt very comfortable and I knew I could trust her.

My surgery was last January and I am beyond thrilled. The procedure and the healing was much easier than I had thought it would be and there was absolutely NO pain...which totally surprised me! Dr. Levine had me come to her office fairly regularly to make sure that I was healing properly and to address any concerns I might have.

The outcome is even better than I expected! I am in the performing arts and I see a lot of people through my work. I only told my close friends that I was doing the surgery. The best part is that no one realizes that I even had the surgery done but every week someone has told me how young I look. I am so happy that I found Dr. Levine. She's wonderful!

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Jennifer Levine, MD

Jennifer Levine, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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November 2, 2014
I'm glad this went so well for you! Thank you very much for sharing here on RealSelf. Did you hit any rough patches during your recovery?
November 3, 2014
Hi..Recovery was so much easier than I expected. I did have some bruising but no discomfort.
January 29, 2015
Unfortunately droopy eyelids is something that runs in my family. The older we get the more droopy our eyelids become. I've heard of the surgery but I've been pretty skeptical, especially as someone who really can't tolerate any pain. If I'm going to go through the surgery I want there to be real results. Your pictures look absolutely amazing, it's a night and day difference. I'm glad you didn't experience any pain, that gives me a lot of hope for my own surgery. http://www.drjenniferwalden.com/procedures/face/eyelid-surgery/
January 29, 2015
Hi... Thanks very much for the nice compliment! I can't stand any pain either and I was fully prepared for it. There was absolutely no pain which amazed me. They had told me that I wouldn't be in a lot of discomfort but I thought I might be. Not even for one minute! I was given a prescription but I never needed to take any pain medication. There wasn't even any discomfort! I also followed her directions carefully. Dr. Levine gave me Arnica (a homeopathic remedy that is well known for its ability to minimize post operative bruising and swelling) and I took it before and after surgery. I also put a bag of frozen peas on my eyes on and off for a few days. The most difficult part of all of this was sleeping elevated for 2 weeks because I was afraid I would wake up without my head on both pillows. This also really wasn't a big deal. I think it's important to choose a really excellent surgeon who only does facial surgery and really knows what they are doing. So many people on this site have have horror stories to report. I feel so happy that I choose Dr. Levine to do my surgery! Where are you located? When are you thinking about having the surgery? I will be here for you! Please keep in touch!
January 29, 2015
did you have this procedure via a laser to cut or scalpel ? how was the under eye done , from outside or inside? you look wonderful! how are upper lid scars?
January 29, 2015
Hi, Thank you for the compliment! I am SO happy I did the surgery! The surgery was done at The Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (Lenox Hill Hospital) under anesthesia...so yes, I was cut. The under eye surgery was done from the outside. I have absolutely no scars...My eye lids are a very faint reddish color though but makeup easily covers it. I think I am the only one who would notice it without makeup on.
August 26, 2015
Just a followup...My eyelids are no longer pinkish. I don't even have to wear makeup.
February 2, 2015
64! Wow. 64 going on 40... great work, but I'm sure your attitude had something to do with it. You really look amazing.
February 2, 2015
Thank you very much! I really don't relate to be 64 at all.
July 28, 2015
You look amazing. Hope mine turns out so well.
April 4, 2016
Thank you so much!!!

How did your surgery go?
UPDATED FROM mandevillarose
1 year post

One year after my Blepharoplasty surgery and I am so happy! Dr. Levine is wonderful!

mandevillarose
It's one year this week since I had my surgery. I just added pictures and I can't believe how much better my eyes look now! I can't thank Dr. Levine enough for making me feel like my younger self again!

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June 24, 2017
Where is Dr. Levine located?
June 26, 2017
Hi.

She is located at 240 E 79th St, New York City. Tell her Linda sent you. She's the best!
UPDATED FROM mandevillarose
1 year post

One year after my Blepharoplasty surgery and I am so happy! Dr. Levine is wonderful!

mandevillarose
It's one year this week since I had my surgery. I just added pictures and I can't believe how much better my eyes look now! I can't thank Dr. Levine enough for making me feel like my younger self again!

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January 12, 2015
Your eyes are beautiful, you must be thrilled.
January 12, 2015
Thank you! I am thrilled! I am really glad I decided to do the surgery. I always thought my eyes were one of my best features and they started to look very small. I was constantly looking at younger women and they all had great eyelids. I had none.It was really upsetting me. I also hated the lines under my eyes. The best part about the surgery is that no one knows I did it! That constantly amazes me! They just tell me how good I look. Dr. Levine is great at making sure that her work looks very natural which is why I chose her.
January 12, 2015

Love your results- thanks for coming back and updating us!

June 25, 2017
What is dr Levines full name and in what state?
June 26, 2017
Dr. Jennifer Levine
240 E 79th St, New York City
July 28, 2015
Wow-you look amazing!
August 26, 2015
Hi,

I just saw your lovely compliment.

Thank you so much!!!

This was the best thing I ever did! I will be 65 in September and no one believes me! I couldn't be happier!
August 31, 2015
Good for you! I just did an upper and lower bleph 10 days ago- too soon to assess the results, but I already see improvement. Scary, but glad I did it!
April 3, 2016
Beautiful
April 3, 2016
Just had it done 15 days ago and already love it