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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!
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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.
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!
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
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!
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!!
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!
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!
I use Cover FX, it's amazing
OHMYGOSH, you look amazing already. Really impressed all the way around. You must be thrilled
Wow. You don't even bruise or swell up! Recovery is quick on you.
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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Looking great! My bruising is finally starting to yellow! Your eyes look fab : )
Thank you! When do you get your stitches out?
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
Thank you! How are you feeling today?
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!!