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39 Yr. Old Needs a Fresh Look for Her 40th Birthday - Pasadena, CA

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So for the past 4 years I have been struggling...

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Shauna1458
$1,800
So for the past 4 years I have been struggling with lower eye bags. In this social media day in age photos are a daily part of our life, but not mine. I hate photos merely for the fact that they remind me of how bad my eye bags have become. I dread hearing that comment " you look so tired". I eat well, exercise and get the required amount of rest but no matter what eye creams or home remedies I try ---the bags are still there. Don't get me wrong I have managed with some eye creams and under eye concealers to mask them enough but I just want to wake up looking refreshed, like when I was in my early 30's. I realized it was time to do it when my sister snapped my profile picture and used a photoshop app to reduce or practically eliminate the under eye bags, POOF, like magic I looked refreshed and 5 years younger. Compare my profile picture with this everyday picture and see for yourself. For the past 4 years I researched several methods and doctors. I considered fillers after one Beverly Hills doctor said it could improve my situation but I wasn't convinced, I want permanent results. As you can imagine you get all sort of different feedback from each doctor you see. I finally decided to go with a doctor that immediately told me that fillers were a bad option and transconjunctival blepharoplasty (incision inside the eye) would be my best option. He also said he could do it under Local anesthesia which is a safer and can provide improved healing time, according to articles I have read online. I was ultimately convinced when I read lovetobefitnaturalandsexy review. She has been so satisfied and looks beautiful, just the results I was looking for and she had the same type of procedure. Can't wait to see my new self in just a few days.

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May 31, 2016
which doctor did you go with for the surgery as I myself am looking into having this procedure?
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May 31, 2016
Hi Jacsorjnr1 I have not had the surgery yet. I am scheduled for June 9 with Arvin Taneja, MD, in Pasadena. Check back for the results.
June 2, 2016
Good luck!!!
June 2, 2016
I'm SO excited for you! Please post your experience, your photos etc when you're feeling up to it! :)
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June 2, 2016
Thanks macktack, I will definitely post some more pics of the process and the post op pics.
June 2, 2016
i'm looking forward to it. hope you have a smooth recovery
June 2, 2016
Good luck! Keep us updated. I would have made the same choice! & might have to one day.
UPDATED FROM Shauna1458
5 days pre

6 days Pre-Op

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I went online to the vitamin shop and ordered my supplements/vitamins to help with bruising and swelling. I will start taking them 3 days prior and continue post-op. These were the one's recommended by other patients :Arnica Montana 30X , Bromelain and Vitamin C. I posted another picture of me pre-op, this is early morning in direct sunlight.

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June 4, 2016
Wishing you all the best in your upcoming surgery! What brand of arnica are you going with? And what dosage are you going to take?
June 12, 2016
Looks great, congratulations!
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2 days pre

3 days Pre-Op Typical Nervous thoughts setting in

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3 days to go and still trying to read every review I can find. Nerves starting to set in after reading a few disaster stories. I eill remain positive for now and move forward knowing these are typical last minute jitters. I am reminded tonight of just how bad the bags can be after a long days work staring at my computer for 8 hours. I have attached up to the moment pics

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June 7, 2016
Best of luck. Nerves are the worst! You've done all your research and are well prepared. trust in your gut!
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June 7, 2016
Thanks thirtysomethingmommy!
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August 14, 2018
What type of procedure did u get I love your results
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August 15, 2018
I got about 3000 fue grafts transplanted to the entire upper scalp.
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August 15, 2018
Thanks bye the way!