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Had Upper Eyelid Surgery,

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I'm one month post op and I love the way I...

TexasLonghorns2July 5, 2010
WORTH IT$4,000
I'm one month post op and I love the way I look. I have some issues that I'm hoping will clear up with time. Like the tiny scar fro the stitch on the outside of my left eye. The lasering done underneath my eyes has been the hardest to deal with. It's REALLY hard to prevent damage to the new skin. I've already burned from the sun (even though I used sunscreen) and now it's tan. REAL tan -- tanner than the rest of my skin! lol Hopefully that will fade. TIP - don't have lasering done in the summer. Have it done in the winter when you are not outside as much and when it's not constantly sunny.

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Lori L. Cherup, MD

Lori L. Cherup, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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This patient wrote a timeline of her healing for the world to see. In the end, she was pleased with her surgical result, but very impatient and not insightful no matter how much education and support she got . I cannot control all patients' emotional response to healing, no matter how even-handed I try to be.

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LCherup
August 27, 2018
I spend a lot of time both pre and post-op educating and encouraging patients how to deal with the post-op healing course. No matter how much you try to instill insight, some people can only focus on the temporary post-op disability, not the final result. This patient had a great final result.
meitelbach
September 15, 2020
You look so pretty!
UPDATED FROM TexasLonghorns2

One month in and I"m very happy. Still healing!

TexasLonghorns2July 5, 2010
One month in and I"m very happy. Still healing!

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TexasLonghorns2
July 5, 2010
I'm trying to figure out how to upload a picture that shows what I look like at this time (about a month post-surgery). My profile picture is my most recent photo showing that I look like now. My skin under my eyes is not the greatest. Would I do THAT again? The whole laser stuff? I don't know. I"m still not healed and it's hard to say whether it was worth it or not. I just have to learn to be patient. Here's a tip though - if you go in the sun - use the highest SPF you can find. I didn't use the strongest and I got burned under my eyes (even with sunglasses on) and now it's tan and it tanned MUCH darker than the rest of my skin! Obviously because it is such new skin. NOT MY DOCTOR'S fault. Totally mine. But I wish I had learned more about what I needed to do POST op. Let me know what you think of my current picture of my eyes. It's the picture on the profile with the blue shirt I took inside my car. lol
.meganice
December 25, 2015
You should wear sunglasses whenever you go outside. I wear my shades all year round whenever I step outside. Your eyes do look nice from the pictures.
FosterAlexandria
July 5, 2010
I think you look very pretty. It's amazing how much younger eyes can make a person look. It really took years off your face. Sorry about the laser experience. I had a light TCA peel (only 15%) and wasn't real thrilled with even a lighter peel which only took about 10 days to heal. I can't imagine how I would feel if it took a month to heal. My bleph turned out great also. I feel so much less tired looking. It really does perk the face up. :-) I think we both were fortunate with results on the blephs. You certainly don't have that surprised look and I'm fortunate enough to have not had that result either.
nessi
September 11, 2010
I think you look beautiful! your eyes look great I like it! you look younger too!! Sorry to hear about your children! many blessings to you!
TexasLonghorns2
October 22, 2014
Oh thanks!
mamaags
September 22, 2010
omg u look so much younger sorry for ur loss. i have a friend donig this procedure and i too would like to also im 39 and i get botox in the forheard and eyes but i need more than i want to be paying so i need more a perma fix. i noticed that at 39 even in the past 2 yrs my face and stuff has changed pretty much. i do look tired in pics i have bagging under my eyes
TexasLonghorns2
October 22, 2014
Did you ever have this done?
Redshiba
October 17, 2010

Hi There, I am a licensed Aesthetician and I wanted to offer you some advice regarding the skin on your lower lids being traumatized by the laser. This is a very thin delicate skin obviously, that is now hypersensitive to the elements. You were right to use an SPF to protect your skin. I don't know which type of product you used, however, I have read that many sunscreens contain chemical components that react with your body's chemistry and actually heat you up. In other words, if you applied this type of product on the skin and then took the temperature of the skins surface-it would be higher. Heat brings on hyperpigmention. It sounds like what you are experiencing. This is going to be an ongoing issue for you since you've had laser treatment. Unfortunately, many women are using products they think are beneficial and are actually creating adverse affects. In most cases they won't show up for some time. But, your delicate skin is trying to heal itself so you're seeing the effects right away.
Hyperpigmentation is treatable. You need to protect your skin with a physical sunblock that cools the skin. This would be a mineral makeup product. Which is really just a dry brush on sun block that is anti-inflammatory an anti-microbial. You can get this in a 20spf or a 30spf....you can also get it in a cream form, like a mineral "crayon" concealer. Just beware of drug store brands claiming to
Be mineral, when in fact they are vastly different from pure mineral product and don't offer the same protection. In fact pure mineral makeup that is processed correctly (should float in water) is actually rated as a treatment for rosacea conditions (redness) an can improve the look of red skin because minerals are vaso-constricting...so, you're actually better offgoimg out with minerals on than going bare faced. Once you've got your sun protection under control, I would suggest a vitamin C eye gel all around the eye (including eyelid) in the a.m. With a little eye cream layered around the outer eye area. Vitamin C will help prevent more hyperpigmentation and aid in collagen synthesis. The gel formula will act as a stimulant to help with stagnation of lymphatic fluid (puffiness). At night, you might use a collagen fluid made for eye area, all around eyes (including lid) with a little eye cream at outer corners. Collagen acts as a humectant - it helps you retain lipids (oils) and plumps up the skin for visible immediate results. Maybe your doctor told you all of this already and has given you some good products to work with. If you are interested, you can email me and I can fill you in on some of my favorites-I've been in the skin care industry for over 20 years...best of luck to you in any case-I think you are a sunny, beautiful girl...thanks for sharing your progress with us.

TexasLonghorns2
January 14, 2011
Thank YOU for all your advice! I will take you up on the email.
Thanks for the compliments. =)
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Okay, so I spoke WAAAAYYYYY too soon. So far now a...

TexasLonghorns2June 18, 2010
Okay, so I spoke WAAAAYYYYY too soon. So far now a week and a half later, my eyes look really nice. They seem to be evening out, but still slightly off. Sometimes I look at my eyes and think, wow , I look great. Other times I look and go, what did I do? But as far as the doctors talents, she's pretty good. The thing I'm having the hardest thing with is the laser resurfacing. I'm not healing very quick. NOT the doctor's fault. I think she made the right decision to do it because I had many sun damage wrinkles. They are virtually GONE now. No new wrinkles like I read can happen fi it's done wrong. But I am still scabby after a week and a half and when the dry skin peels, it starts to bleed. I think it's just me though? I actually am thinking about going BACK to her for a lower face lift! I know, I spoke way too soon, and read way too much on line and spoke out of line about my doctors skills. Word of advice when you fill these things out online - wait AT LEAST a month or two before you start talking about how you hate or love your face. LOL My doctor is an artist. I was very lucky.

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docblinski
June 18, 2010
Thanks for the photos. Sorry, it looks as if she was WAY TOOO conservative in the skin removal from your upper eyelids. Just my interpretation of your photos. From MIAMI DR. B
TexasLonghorns2
January 14, 2011
Which photo are you referring to? My daughter livesin Coral Gables, maybe I could stop in for a consult?
FosterAlexandria
June 21, 2010
How are you feeling now and has your skin healed more post peel? I'm having an upper bleph and TCA peel around my eyes tomorrow. A bit nervous. How was the procedure itself? Did you remember anything about it? I've been told I will be in Twilight Sleep. Thanks! By the way, I think you look great!! It doesn't look like you needed a brow lift at all. That probably would have given you that dreaded shocked look. You have a nice brow line/arch. I think once all the swelling is gone you are going to be very pleased with your upper bleph/peel. It looks much better already and you were pretty before anyway. I bet you'll feel refreshed and younger looking in the long run. I'm so sorry about your son. I've lost a brother and can't imagine losing a child. I have a son and daughter in their 20s. I hope your daughter is doing better. Thanks for sharing your experience!
FosterAlexandria
June 21, 2010
Oh -- and I meant to say, your initial reaction is a helpful thing to read even if it wasn't flattering to the doctor. It's how you felt at the time. Plastic surgery can be an unsettling experience at first. I had a rhinoplasty in my late 20s and remember crying in the first week and telling my husband the doctor had turned me into a pig. lol :-) Of course, the swelling went down and I absolutely loved my nose in the long run. It's normal to experience stress when one is swollen, red, frightened, etc.
Annie96
February 14, 2017
You are beautiful. Your before surgery/laser was so pretty, I couldn't see anything you needed to do.. your after photo (in your car), you're smiling so genuinely, and you appear very pleased with your results. I'm so happy that you are living your results. When we feel good about how we look, it can change our whole attitude about so many things. For those who think it's just vanity, I say... "no, it's not all vanity for many people, just a desire to look on our outside, the way we feel inside". It is a sad fact, that society places so much value on how we all look, but since it's a true fact, we can all strive to do the best with what God gave us. I wish everyone who is struggling with their appearance could afford to alter whatever it is that bothers them, and who knows, maybe one day that will happen. For now... let me just say... London, you look gorgeous, and your Dr. should use you as her advertisement! Here's to your happy new look, and positive feelings about your beautiful appearance! May you always be as happy as you are now!!!
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