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Lower eyelid surgery/Hoping for the Best! - Savannah

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I've seen my PS twice. Once for the initial...

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pghstlrgrlJune 28, 2013
WORTH IT$2,851
I've seen my PS twice. Once for the initial consultation to discuss my eye bags an the next was for Botox on the forehead an Radiesse under my eyes, cheek area. ( I thought the injections were going in the tear trough, but it was placed above the cheekbone instead. Thought the injections alone would help, but it didn't. This dr will not inject into the tear trough, and I'm not sure if it will work or give me the desired results that I'm looking for. And if I keep spending $800 for the injectables I might as well get the lower lid blepharoplasty. Finally decided to take he plunge an scheduled my procedure of July 18th... Excited, scared, and happy at the same time. But I'm so tired of standing in the mirror manipulating my bags, pressing them down or stretching them out to see what I could look like. Tired of people saying I look tired, or how terrible my allergies are, or that I need my thyroid checked!! I've been reading a lot f post, and seeing a lot of results and horror stories. But, I'm hopeful and thinking I don't need that much fat removed, I'm hopefully for good results. I plan on posting lots of pics about this surgery :) I'm open for any helpful tips and any other good to know information. Thanks so much!

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John Paletta, MD

John Paletta, MD

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shar18
June 29, 2013
Good luck, I had the uppers and lower eye done. Just be patient, it takes a while for the swelling and scars to heal. It's been 4 months and I'm still seeing changes. You'll be fine and I'm looking forward to seeing your results.
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pghstlrgrl
July 4, 2013
Thank you! I already promised to stay out of the mirror so much because it will take time!
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pghstlrgrl
June 29, 2013
Thank you!
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Angie_M
June 30, 2013

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! I hope all is smooth sailing for you and that you love your results. Keep us posted!

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pghstlrgrl
July 4, 2013
Will keep everyone overly posted:)
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pghstlrgrl
June 30, 2013
I will. I'm excited about posting my progress :)
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Allmine35
July 2, 2013
I have my uppers done July 24th. I understand how your feeling all the different emotions. It's scary but I think you will have great results. Keep in mind it takes awhile for all the swelling to go away. Thanks for the post and please keep us updated on your progress!
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pghstlrgrl
July 3, 2013
Good luck! Yes. I have the "be patient" thing down, I think! Reading everyone's tips and what worked for the, helps also. My friend who works nursing/ post surgical, said one dr has her patients do gauze soaked in saline for the first 24hrs and they never have bruising. I'm not sure if the saline is just very cold or if the gauze is "frozen" in a saline type soak ( since I don't think saline would freeze, could be wrong) ill get details. I already have my meds, drop and eye meds, ice packs, peas, baggies, arnica gel,crackers, ginger ale- practically everything I could need lol! I have books downloaded on my phone and I'm even considering renting a recliner to reduce the chance of me ending up in my favorite sleeping position, which is on my stomach! I've gotten some great tips and plan to use them all :) I will be posting a lot! Check back for updates:)
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FanJet
May 4, 2015
Hardest part is icing gauze on eyes or frozen peas - I just kept a bowl of ice / saline kept placing gauze every couple of hours - felt so good hard to manage baggies of ice wrapped in paper towels. A fan - varna do circulating cool air in room is good But be sure NOT. To point it at face as will give you dry eye and throat - A no no!
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FanJet
May 4, 2015
Darn auto correct meant Vornado (brand of fan) be well
UPDATED FROM pghstlrgrl
13 days pre

Concealer shopping went well.

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pghstlrgrlJuly 4, 2013
I usually don't wear a lot of makeup like foundation or concealer. I have ll of my meds, creams, stocking up on snacks, vitamins, chargers for my iPad and phone with plenty of things to listen to, lots of hard candy, pillows and I may even rent a recliner! I just don't want to forget something that I may need! Work in progress for sure!

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Jocarolina
July 5, 2013
Good luck!
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pghstlrgrl
July 5, 2013
Thank you!
darrionw
July 5, 2013
Good luck, Im thinking about having mine done-lower w/fat repositioning) done in Sept. Trying to get over the fear.
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pghstlrgrl
July 6, 2013
I'm also just a tad scared. It was kind of a last minute decision and wasn't my intention to have any surgical procedure. I think as I read others reviews and see their pics I feel better about the procedure. let me know what you decide to do. I'll be posting more, probably every day if I'm up to it after it's done!
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FanJet
May 4, 2015
I love my recliner - if you want to keep from turning on side or face - make your recovery bed on the couch with 2 pillows and you will be amazed how easy to sleep in your comfy cocoon
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6 days pre

Getting closer...

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pghstlrgrlJuly 11, 2013
Well, I've purchased my bed wedge so I can practice sleeping :). I think I'm getting irritated because the days aren't passing fast enough. Anyway... one week until my surgery date!

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TerriKB
July 12, 2013
How exciting! You are almost there! Only one more week. I had a bed wedge pillow too. I actually put it under my mattress. Then I put two more pillows on top. Having the wedge under the mattress didn't make it feel like I was prompted up too much. Good luck!
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pghstlrgrl
July 16, 2013
I know have the wedge under the mattress. It was more comfortable. I often end up on my stomach through the night :( but I think once I have surgery done i will stay on my back... Hopefully!
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