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Upper Eyelid Surgery - Pensacola, FL

UPDATED FROM Fitmom1
6 months post

Very happy w outcome :))

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WORTH IT$3,500

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James Patrinely, MD

James Patrinely, MD

Board Certified Ophthalmologist

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August 9, 2014
Very beautiful. You look young!I t's one of things I want to get done next on my list. Happy you did.
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August 10, 2014
I'm happy I did it some didn't notice any difference until I show them my before pics and maybe I could've wait a little longer but it was bugging me ... I know I will have to get it redone when I'm older and that's fine ;) thank you :))
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August 10, 2014
You really look great! Eyes are priority 1 for me, it's so helpful to have pics taken a little further out. Your PS did a great job, course he had a great canvas to start with ;) Thanks!
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August 10, 2014
I would recommend to anyone who wants to get it done but to remember to pick the right doctor , which you make it or break it as far as the outcome ... Thank you for your comments very sweet ;)
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August 10, 2014
I wish I could edit;I meant to say which "could" not you lol
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August 11, 2014
I would like to add that an oculoplastic surgeon will keep your vision and eye health in tact. My surgeon has done over 2000 eyelids and only 1 case of dry eye.
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August 20, 2014
pic update.. u look great!
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August 20, 2014
Your welcome ... Thank you :)
September 13, 2014
Your eyes look great !!
UPDATED FROM Fitmom1
19 days post

Healing still going good

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Little swollen still ... Scars going through their healing stage ... Another 2 weeks I think before starting to look normal again

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March 4, 2014
Your scars really look like they're healing beautifully! It can only get better and better! :-) I wer (hard) gas permeable contacts, and was wondering -- how has it been with taking your contacts in and out of your eyes? Do you wear soft or (hard) gas permeable ones? Have you started exercising yet? If so, how is that going?
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March 4, 2014
Thank you Joejah... Time is what I'm waiting on :)) and they look better each day... I wear soft contacts ... Once my stitches were removed i could put my contacts in only by moving my lower eyelid just a little bit than it would be ok if not i would need to wear my glasses another two weeks is suggested .... I have not had any problems putting them in or taking out... I will say at first putting them in for a couple of days I needed eye drops but by the fourth day I was fine.... I started exercising last week but very Light compared what I'm use to... I did get carry away on last Friday and today and my eyes let me know...my eyes swelled up a little bit and incisions turn red due to getting my heart rate up... Lesson learned ... I will stay light for another week and half ... I have a checkup on the 19th and hope to be released to lift heavy again and do sprints.... Out of everything that's being my biggest struggle .... :))
March 4, 2014
I love my kickboxing and spin/cycle classes, so I know it'll be a challenge for me to stay away. Glad to hear that your listening to your body -- or rather to your eyes! Be careful not to do anything to undermine the healing process, particularly as the scars are healing really nicely, and you haven't experienced any issues. Thanks again for the updates! :-)
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March 5, 2014
It's been smooth sailing other than me trying to push a little bit in the gym....it's so hard for those of us who are so active :) ... Our eyes will tell us if we're doing too much ... I admit I was wrong for trying to push myself ... The incisions are still red today and little swollen probably take a few days to go back to normal like my last pic :( but that's the consequence of my decision... So don't suggest anyone to doors than the your ps tells you can do ... Even if your considered an athlete like myself .. I figureI could get away with it .. Not :(
March 4, 2014
It looks like your eyelids are healing so nice! Have you started wearing makeup yet? Do you worry about taking it off? I wore a little mascara for the first time today and I am exactly two weeks out. I can't wait to wear a little eyeliner and eyeshadow, but he wants me to wait a little longer. I go back in on Friday (3 more days). I'll see what he says then.
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March 4, 2014
They are healing nicely ... I have not used any eyemakeup at all other than mascara.... My ps said it would be ok 3 days after stitches removed but it scared me to temp faith and risk my incisions opening up if I rub to hard to remove the makeup... So just to be cautious I personally decided to wait until I'm more healed up.... I do miss having my eyes made up and can't wait until I feel more comfortable ... Glad to hear your healing is going good... Good luck on your check up :))
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March 4, 2014
Thank you :))
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May 10, 2014
i did wear some makeup but was nervous when removing it ...was gentle wiping it off w my eye removal cleaner...still to this day I'm careful; i don't like pulling my eyelids anymore afraid it will overtime cause the skin to get loose and i will have to get redone sooner lol...it is exciting to have eyelids and actually see the eyeshadow vs just eyeliner. Its been so long i haven't had any eyelid showing that its taking me awhile to get use to it....so happy i got it done....so its taken me so long to respond ....I hope your loving your eyes ABBY1 sure they look fabulous :)
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March 19, 2014
did you take any homeopaths before or after surgery? arnica, etc?
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May 10, 2014
I did vitamin K, vitamin C, Bromelian, Arnica
UPDATED FROM Fitmom1
18 days post

Scars healing good

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