62 Yr Old Always Looks Tired = Reston, VA

I 've talked about getting the skin on my upper eyelids removed for the last 10 years. I was finally motivated for my daughter's wedding this year. I ended up having both my upper and lower eyelids done plus my own fat removed from my stomach to my cheeks. I went home the same day from the hospital. I didn't have any pain and only took tylenol to sleep. I started icing right away. Found that liquid dish soap in double sandwich bags frozen were able to shape to my face better than anything else. Dr. Kulak called my husband later in the day to see how I was doing. I was able to sleep with 3 pillows and safety glasses on my back comfortably. Next day still had no pain but red around my eyes. You could see the upper stitches and bruising in my cheeks. I kept icing until I had my upper eyelid stiches out 6 days later. I then switched to heat .My worst swelling was around day 5 but just kept icing. I am now 17 days from my surgery and very happy with the results. Dr. Kulak is an artist !

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