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Upper Eyelid Surgery -Ottawa, Ontario
UPDATED FROM sandy37
10 days post
Day 10
WORTH IT$2,200
Well, just wanted to post that it is day 10, stitches are out, bruising is gone and I am thrilled with the results! Dr Smith did a wonderful job, removing just enough so I can see my eyelids, but not too much that people would be shocked at my appearance. I can wear eyeliner and actually see it!
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UPDATED FROM sandy37
6 days post
Day 6
Feeling really good. Swelling down and bruises healing. Eyes itchy but sutures out tomorrow. Cannot wait! Looking forward to that first makeup application. Will have to go easy since I have never really worn eyeshadow..what with the lack of eyelids and all!
Replies (4)
P
August 22, 2013
Your eyes look so bright and beautiful! I have been thinking of how I will handle the recovery as far as anyone seeing my stitches/bruising. At first I wanted to keep it private, then I thought, if I put it out there and didnt hide it, it would actually draw less attention. Still pondering it. My surgery is 32 days away and I am getting excited. thanks for sharing your story, it helps put me at ease.
S
August 22, 2013
I told some people, not all. I want to see if anyone that knows me well even notices. I hope they do but not too much. Mind you I really don't care what anyone says! I'm so happy I did this. I have really hated my hooded eyes since I can remember. Good luck, the time will fly and next thing you know you'll be writing about your experience and how seamless it was!
P
August 22, 2013
I totaly understand. Im so happy for you! Im thankful for realself, people who dont have issues with their eyes dont get it... at least not in my family. lol
B
August 22, 2013
My doctor used dissolving stitches, so rather than remove them, he trimmed them :( I still haven't used eye makeup on my lids, though I could, just worried about putting anything on them right now. I started using makeup on the bruises a while ago, found a fabulous one! Hides everything! Good luck tomorrow!
T
August 22, 2013
You eyes look terrific!! Congratulations!! What did you use on the bruises? My surgery is Sept. 5th! Today is my pre-op appt.!! I'm so nervous!! Your experience makes me a lot less scared, thank you so much for sharing it!!
S
August 22, 2013
Hi there! I also found an amazing concealer...Benefit makes erase paste that really does erase..thank goodness, don't want to scare too many small children on the street with my crazy Frankenstein look!
S
August 22, 2013
I just used lots of icing and topical arnica, as well as oral arnica. I took Bromelain for the swelling. Not sure if these help, but my surgeon says some people swear by them and he said I could go ahead and give them a try. Good luck, it will go well and you'll be so happy you did it!
B
J
October 31, 2014
OHMYGOSH, you look amazing already. Really impressed all the way around. You must be thrilled
S
UPDATED FROM sandy37
4 days post
Day Four
Nothing new to report, yellow bruising really evident. Slowing down on the icing now as swelling diminishing. Stitches out in three days!
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I
August 21, 2013
Looking great! My bruising is finally starting to yellow! Your eyes look fab : )
S
F
August 21, 2013
wow your eyes look fab now, who knew they were hiding under those heavy lids:-)
Looks like the surgeon did a great job....hardly any bruising lucky you!
Thanks for sharing.
all the best Lisa
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F
August 21, 2013
i'm good thanks, no pain at all :-) I am happy with what i can see so far:-)
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You look amazing! Congrats!!