Incredible Doctor - Scottsdale, AZ

No prob. It is a tough decision, you can do your uppers really subtle if that's what you're worried about and same if you want a dramatic change. Just tell your doctor what you are going for.

Yes but that is such a delicate area, would make sure it is someone that is a facial specialist, it was painful, not sure that I would laser the upper lid area again. Might be better off just getting a bleph so you get noticeable results.

Scottsdale 1247: Thank you very much for all the information you have shared to so many. Your results are fantastic! I am a man with eyelids similar to Asian eyelids. As far as I know, my parents were Dutch, but nonetheless my Dermatologist, who is Asian, and terrific (Dr. Nancy Kim) suggested that I seek a Bleph surgeon who is experienced with Asian eyes. I would like to end up with a male version of your great eyes. You mentioned that your Dr. (Holden?) stopped practicing at one point; did he come back or could you possibly suggest some other doc here is Scottsdale? Thank You for your response. Scottsdale6659

Thank you.  Yes, I agree that Asians have a different healing process, we have different eye structures that can pose some challenges, that is why it is a specialty-not all doctors have a lot of experience in it.  I had one doctor tell me they were not comfortable doing it on me bc their lack of experience in this area (which you gotta respect bc it is so easy for so many doctors to take your money and just wing it).  Hmmm, hard to tell from your pics.  What does your doctor say about your progress?  My undereyes looked their best I think right after surgery- I had fat removal and transfer though and laser resurfacing to tighten up the skin.  As the months went by I noticed that as some of the fat got absorbed from the transfer my bags came back a little, not bad though.  I did notice my eyes were super irritable the first year especially through allergy season, they were dry for a while too, needing night time eye ointment to help. Try Genteal, it's pricy for a small tube but works great and I lasts a long time ( I still have some left from 2 years ago!).  If the lower bleph fat transfer weren't so painful I would do it one or two more times since fat transfers don't retain all of the fat.  But since it is so subtle I don't mind using some filler for a while in that area.

Yeah let me know.  Online it says his consults are 110?  A friend of mine made a consult with him and the scheduling girl told her 100 but then when she told her it was for a surgery revision consult the price changed to 250 bc she said revision consults are more complicated.  I get the consult charge thing but I think that 250 is a little steep, I am always wary of doctors that try to rope you in with overly expensive consults that you can "apply to surgery" even though you haven't even met the doctor.  His credentials seem really good although he is young...  Thanks for the info though, keep me posted :)   the search continues.....

Check out Dr Geoffry Leber, Free Consultations, Fanstatic Doctor, I just had Blepharsoplasty done and am very pleased!! He also offers a full med spa at the office where they do all sort of services. I highly recommend him!

Awesome, thanks!  Have you used any of the med spa services?

not yet, but I'm sure I'll consider in the future. I am getting a facial next week to help with my healing from blepharsoplasty.

Met with Dr. Hobgood yesterday. Received two syringes of Restylane and my first injections of Botox. Still a bit swollen today, but the results so far are outstanding. My eyes haven't looked this rested in years....probably the Botox. I highly recommend him if you are still in the market for a new injector. Brought a friend with me for her first injectables and she is also very happy with her results. Gentle injections, minimal pain, prices were reasonable. Best of luck with your search!

Zizi, I do agree with your last statement-my great results have given me more to smile about though. Recovery and results depend a lot on the surgeon too though. Obviously you first need a doctor that performs a precisely accurate surgery on you but I believe the doctor's support and availability is so important afterwards to the progress of your healing. There are emotional changes to deal with as well as the physical and if you have a doctor that barely knows you and has to look at your file to remember what they did, you will not get the much needed detailed personal caring and attention that is beneficial to post op recovery. Honestly, you don't need as much courage to have your boobs done. It really isn't that bad. My eyes were much harder-it's so much different when you can't hide your face while you heal and you have to look at yourself a million times a day in the mirror. I had much anxiety and severe depression for the first few months and the healing was so much longer than I had ever anticipated. As I have said, it was worth it but getting breast implants seems like a cake walk now lol.

Interesting. I got permanant makeup about 6 months ago though and now do not have to ever draw in my eyebrows. I love it, they don't run when I sweat and I have brows when I wake up! You can see when I first got it in my 6 month post op pic above. I have had a few touchups bc the thinned out a little after a few months. It's a great timesaver, I would highly recommend!

Thank you, I really am happy with the decision to do the surgery-it was a tough recovery but worth it!