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Hated Eye Bags for 10 Years - Silkwood, AU

UPDATED FROM Harry1923
2 months post

6 weeks post and 8 weeks

WORTH IT
These are before and after from my surgeon - it's very subtle and now looks so much fresher. The last few are 8 weeks and it seems to keep settling nicely. Apart from the ups and downs in the recovery phase I highly recommend this procedure I'm now very happy and thankful for my result.

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Warwick Nettle, MBBS, FRACS

Warwick Nettle, MBBS, FRACS

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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Dr Nettle is extremely professional and quite patient as I am sure I tested this! There where moments of frustration for me and I'm sure my surgeon due to my indecision (my prerogative as its my face) but I would not have gone anywhere else - I wanted the best and I believe I got it. I must say Dr Nettle was still accommodating of me even though I changed direction even when he was marking my face up. He also offered me an extra procedure when he marked up my face and he noticed an area where he could improve. The girls especially Cherieve were wonderful in my freak out moments - thank you.

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You look great!
Congratulations on your great results! I had this done in 2007 and it made a big difference for me too.
Your results are stunning! Did you have any issues with dry eyes or eye irritation? That is my biggest concern with eye bag treatment. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Hi suitsmefine your welcome and thank you very much I'm very happy with the results three months on. I have no issues at all with irritation or dry eyes maybe a little bit initially on one eye which was only a little annoying whilst healing but nothing now at all. I believe the technique used was conservative and avoided cutting through the muscle. I'd just make sure your surgeon is conservative.
What did your surgeon do to improve the transition from your lower eye lid to cheek? You look fabulous!
Hi Nmarean my surgeon did a mid face fat transfer along with a transconjunctival lower bleph. I also had a very conservative skin removal procedure. I believe the removal of the bags and the fat transfer created a nice smooth transition to the cheek instead of a bumpy one when the bags were still there. I hope that helps
UPDATED FROM Harry1923
1 month post

Side view before surgery

Here, in this before surgery you can see I didn't have a great lid cheek transition - my surgeon fixed this as well as bags.

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Fantastic results from a superb surgeon I would say as you do look refreshed and no way near 47. Well done for going ahead with the op which was realy worthwhile.
I am pretty thrilled and I believe I was in very good hands. I finally did it and, so far, yes it was very worthwhile.
UPDATED FROM Harry1923
1 month post

Journey

Not sure I mentioned I am 47 and still expect imperfections and wrinkles but overall I feel so much fresher. However, this experience -for me - was an extreme emotional roller coaster. During my healing process and especially when I felt so scared that I would never look like me again only then you realise how lucky you were in the first place. I think surgery is a powerful tool but I think the healing times and emotional process, by me, was underestimated. I'm still healing and will post once the results have finally settled. This site has been a valuable source of information for me and I hope this review can help someone during the "panic" times!

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Thank you. :)
Your looking fantastic! I'm 47 as well. I've been reasearching this, I hate my bags
mrsnutts if your in Sydney consider Dr Nettle. However I do recommend you research thoroughly before you have an appointment so you are well informed and can make the most of the appointment time. I was beyond nervous and first saw Dr Nettle in 2002!
Ps thank you
You look amazing! Sounds like a tough recovery but well worth it!
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