POSTED UNDER Eyelid Surgery REVIEWS
Upper Eyelids 65+ Losing Peripheral Vision
ORIGINAL POST
Yesterday was the day. Felt totally comfortable...
jaimelevoyageSeptember 29, 2016
$4,000
Yesterday was the day. Felt totally comfortable with the surgeon when I met him. I was given all the precautions about expecting to look like I had been beat up. Following ice protocols and hoping for the best.
I had been considering this for a couple years for more cosmetic reasons but when my vision started to be restricted I felt it was time!
Have some photos to post but need to get them right side up.
I had been considering this for a couple years for more cosmetic reasons but when my vision started to be restricted I felt it was time!
Have some photos to post but need to get them right side up.
UPDATED FROM jaimelevoyage
1 day post
Photos Day 1 and 2
jaimelevoyageSeptember 29, 2016
More swelling than I expected but doc says it is normal.
Replies (3)
September 29, 2016
Thanks so much for sharing! Your incisions look a lot like mine (which I think is a good thing). :) Is your incision still bleeding?
UPDATED FROM jaimelevoyage
2 days post
48 hours out and worried
jaimelevoyageSeptember 30, 2016
I have been texting the doctors office daily with photos of the swelling. Well I was told I would look like I had been beat up, I wasn't fully prepared. It seems as though the redness is extreme and the swelling below my eyes more than should be. Has anyone else experienced this phase to this degree?
Replies (3)
September 30, 2016
Hi Jaime, I had my surgery two weeks ago and I looked just like you. Be Prepared to look bruised for the next couple of weeks. I took Bromelain before and since surgery. Also have been applying Auriderm post op cream twice a day. I didn't take Arnica because Amazon didn't send it to me in time. You have to be patient with the recovery it is a litle more involved them you have believed. I still have some bruising under my eyes, but pretty well covered with concealer. My swelling is pretty much gone. Your eyes make start to feel tight and the incision will get hard and bumpy but it will go away in time. Hang in there.
September 30, 2016
Thanks for the support. I have been sending photos to the doc and he has assured me that it was normal. It is way different from what they described.
I am due for jury duty on Monday( 5 days post) and suspect I would not be a welcome sight in the courthouse!
October 1, 2016
What has your doctor's office said about your swelling? You are still early days so try not to stress too much.
Replies (2)