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Endoscopic Brow Lift, Lower Blepharoplasty, CO2RE around eys - Peoria, IL

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On January 28, 2016 I will be getting an...

Greenlilly13
WORTH IT$5,500
On January 28, 2016 I will be getting an endoscopic eyebrow lift, lower blepharoplasty, and CO2RE around my eyes. My Dr has very good reviews. He said 2mm on right eye and 3mm on left eye. Does anyone know what that means? I'm also concerned with how long recovery will take. I cannot sit for long and will want to go back to work ASAP. I'm taking a total of 10 days off. I will post pictures through my process!

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Dr Nizar Merheb

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January 23, 2016
I had lower blepharoplasty, fat grafting and Co2 laser on August 3rd. Thankfully, I did not have to go back to work until a month later. Even after a month I was still swollen. Everyone is different with their recovery. Make sure you take Arnica and Bromelyn (sp?) for swelling. Eat pineapple and hydrate your body. I have Rosacea which flared up after surgery causing major redness and swelling of the face. Good luck! It's been almost 6 months for me and I till feel very tight. I've had two revisions of my scars from a cyst developing (common) and some extra skin removed. I went to a top notch doctor in my area. Good luck!
January 23, 2016
I was prescribed Valtrex, and Diflucan to start taking 2 days before my procedure. Valtrex due to me saying I have had a fever blister on my lip before. I have no idea why I need the diflucan. I work for the government and hope I can go back in 10 days.
January 27, 2016
2mm is the amount in skin millimeters that he will remove or take off one eye in and 3mm on the other, in order to balance/match your eyes perfectly. And btw- ALWAYS ask your doctor EVERY question you have by going in with a list of them, so you don't forget any!
January 27, 2016
Thank you!
January 27, 2016
You're welcome and good luck! 10 days off is just perfect. The anesthesia will have left your body, you will have healed pretty much at that time and you will look great. Someone asked me at work if I had ''plastic surgery" done. (rude) ! I told them I had a mole burned off. haha!
January 27, 2016
I work in a federal office and I told everybody! After nursing my children I had 300cc implants done and I told everybody about that too. I guess I'm not that private when it comes to my procedures. As women our bodies go through so much!
January 31, 2016
If someone is in obvious need of a particular plastic surgery, I would suggest that their problem might have a surgical answer. Then, I would probably tell them about my procedure, if it was similar. Implants , especially huge ones, need not be advertised. They show. I personally look a the huge ones and all I see are saline filled plastic bags. I'd rather not be told. Hope you are feeling well. Good luck!
January 31, 2016
BabyL ....your review of your endoscopic brow lift is horrifying! I see you've agreed that 10 days is perfect for returning to work but your own experience doesn't seem to jive at all with this.
February 16, 2016
I'm not here to frighten anyone. I felt otherwise fine after 10 days but the burning was intense. I found out that I had nerve damage from my brow lift. My doctor said that the burning would eventually go away. I believed him, I had no reason not to. Not only did it not, but it took me 6 doctors to find one who would tell me exactly what he did to me. He had cut the short nerves, (as opposed to the trunk nerves). I still have bouts with the burning even after all these years and the small scars show on my scalp. Your forehead becomes very high after this procedure also. I don't know many people who have gone through what I did. My brow lift was done many years ago so I'm just assuming this type of accident doesn't happen anymore. Maybe I'm wrong. I hope I'm wrong.
February 16, 2016
So sorry that happened to you. I already have most of my feeling back and my forehead and eyebrows are settling into a more relaxed position. I have had no itching like other reviews say.
February 22, 2016
You look amazing!
March 8, 2016
Thank you!
March 6, 2016
I had my upper eye lift done you will feel fine the bruising come out the following day, then more the next day, will see see a bit after 10 days but you will like fine, your friends will be well jel if you tell them heheh, no pain for me now it's been 2 month I'm so pleased with results....... I'm from Liverpool uk good luck. Sit up as much as you can even going to bed put all pillows round you and make a nice comfy nest for yourself it cuts down on swelling.... You'll be gorgeous X
March 8, 2016
Thanks! I would love to see your reviews! Post them lol
May 12, 2016
Thank you so much for the encouraging words, I did sleep upright for a week, the bruising is fading faster now, great to hear from someone from the UK !!
I will be good once I can feel the top of my head again!!
May 6, 2016
you looked beautiful before already, but they did do a great job. You look very youthful
UPDATED FROM Greenlilly13
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I'm feeling good! My eyes burn a little from the laser. My Dr also did a skin pinch along with the lower blepharoplasty.

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January 28, 2016
Good! I have just come from the dr and he said I needed a browlift and upper eyelid surgery. I am 72 and very nervous about the browlift. However, he said that the eyelid surgery alone will not resolve my issue. I am covered by my insurance and my optician recommended I see the dr. about this because I always see my eyelashes when reading, and see shadows around my eyes from the droopy skin. Hope to see all your posts.
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February 5, 2016
Sorry to invade this post! I have the same problem as missyfit13 and for me a browlift is as important as the bleph. As we age the brow becomes heavier and the eyebrows and upper eyelids sink a little over our eyes.
February 10, 2016
Any idea why PS can do such great "eye opening" results on their male patients without the need (very rarely) for a brow lift? I am amazed at what they can accomplish is such a "tight space" with men but somehow can't do that with women. Look at fashion magazines and notice how low top model's brows are.
January 29, 2016
Thanks for sharing! I'm trying to understand what to expect & as they say - picture is worth a thousand words!
January 29, 2016
I look like I've been beat up but I have almost NO pain!
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February 5, 2016
Your eyes are healing beautifully. Was the incision for the lower blepharoplasty inside your lower lids with the fat transferred into the tear troughs?
February 5, 2016
I believe he removed the fat and pulled the skin up(skin pinch). I will ask when I get my staples out.
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February 6, 2016
You now have upper eyelids! Is that the the result from the endoscopic brow lift? Your eyes look such a lovely shape now...both upper and lower! Did you lose much hair from the brow lift, and how many incisions were made in your scalp?
February 7, 2016
Thank you! I had 4 incisions on the top and one on each temple. Over 30 staples. I lost no hair! The brow lift made my saggy upper lids disappear. My lower fat removal with skin pinch made my dark hollows disappear. My cheeks even look slightly raised. I'm a very happy girl!
October 11, 2016
Thank you so much for sharing your journey
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Day 2 and a before picture

Greenlilly13
Ice is my best friend. I only have minor discomfort. I go for a checkup tomorrow and will be able to wash my hair Sunday. I have several incisions that are stapled in my hair. One side is more swollen than the other.

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January 29, 2016
You look great for it being your 2nd day out. I've had eyelid surgery so I know how that feels. I woke up while the doc was lasering lol. It hurt but he just numbed me back up and I went back to sleep. I can't wait to see your results later. I'm researching doctors now for my browlift