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In Tears - Toronto, ON

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Im a 36 year old female who decided to get a few...

intearsFebruary 22, 2009
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Im a 36 year old female who decided to get a few wrinkles out of the way...nothing to severe. I didnt do enough research on the procedure. I also got laser resurfacing underneath as well. It has now been 8 months and am in tears of the results. I look back now and nothing was wrong with my eyes. The doctor gives me botox injections right beneath the eye but this is a life long thing i never expected. My eyes look hollow more wrinkes and loser. I am in tears at 36 and cry myself to sleep. I dont know what to do? My surgeon suggests resurfacing again...but i am very scared they will get worse? Should i do it or is there something better to resolve this. I find my skin beneth my eyes very thin now......help me please. I use to be an attractive girl...now feel like hiding away in a hole due to this procedure.


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T1000
February 20, 2009
Intears - I want to thank you for sharing your difficult experience. I do think you'll find others in the RealSelf community who can offer you help and support. I suggest you post a question to our medical experts on RealSelf (free, of course). If you can include a picture (they always ask for this), I imagine you'll get a quick sense of possible options for your eyes. Here is the Ask-a-Surgeon page. best of luck in your recovery and repair. ~ tom
intears
February 20, 2009
Sorry Tom..Im new to this and cant seem to find Ask a surgeon page?? How do i do that and do i post the same post there? Confused ??
Elle Russe
March 3, 2009
In Tears...I think the surgeon took out too much fat...when one has large eyes they always seem to have more of a hollow underneath and as we get older it obviously shows more...and taking out too much fat contributes to the hollow effect...it is the same thing once again...a talented surgeon..or one who just isnt..!!!! Find another doctor to perform the surgery....
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salemy
February 20, 2009
It sounds like an awful experience, something none of us would wish on anyone. But I think there is usually something that can be done to improve upon the results. It's difficult to know exactly what that would be without examining you first, but options do exist. I would hold off for now having anything else done, be it laser, Botox, or anything surgical. Give yourself some time, at least 1 year since the time of the procedure, to allow things to settle. Then, my recommendation would be to see an experienced surgeon in your area, and if you are having a tough time finding one, I know that the University in Toronto has an excellent medical center and plastic surgery department. If all else fails, I can try to hunt down a name for you at their center. In the meantime, if you want some ideas as to what is possible, I think photos would be the next step. Hang in there, Dr. Salemy
intears
February 20, 2009
I can use the name indeed..that would be appreciated. Also the doctor wants to give me a filler under the eye pralene? What do you think....in tears and i will get to the picture soon...
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salemy
February 21, 2009
I'll look into a name for you, in the meantime, I'd like to see the photos if possible-- this will give me a better idea of what could benefit you.
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Sharon at RealSelf
February 20, 2009
Hi intears, I'm sorry to hear about your experience as well. I hope someone is able to get it sorted out for you. Click on the "Ask a Surgeon" text in Tom's reply and that will take you to the right page. You can post the same information, either copied or reworded. I realise it's difficult to discuss, but try to include whatever information you think might help the surgeons who reply. Hope this helps and good luck! --Sharon
T1000
February 21, 2009
intears - thanks for posting your question. Click here for your question: Should I do filler under eyes after belpharoplasty and laser surgery?.
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Ok Im deciding between a parlane filler under my...

intearsFebruary 25, 2009

Ok Im deciding between a parlane filler under my eyes...above the bone or an inscision underneath the eye to get rid of the extra skin created....any advice?


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milee
February 26, 2009
I just had my upper and lower eyes done Feb. 16 2009. My PS doesn't do reguluar lower because of just what happened to you. He says it usually hollows you out more. He uses tear trough implants instead and has been for about 3 years. I can't say what my final result is going to be but I know that even with bruising and swelling it looks better. I seen lots of pictures of his patients who has had them and they look great. It is one reason I did it. I also talked to several. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I am so sorry for what happened to you, it was one of my main concerns before my surgery.
intears
February 27, 2009
what are tear trough implants?? I have never heard of them?
laviatriss
February 27, 2009
I am thinking of getting an eyebrow lift or bleph done, do you have the name of your surgeon?
(unregistered guest)
March 18, 2009
I hope things are improving for you..so sorry for this terrible experience..I totally understand that you may not want to provide us with the name for all to see..but I was also searching for doctor's in Toronto for bleph..would it be possible to send the name privately?..
awalk
February 27, 2009
I would do the perlane first I had juveder and resty and loved it small recovery if you bruise and a touch up or two....But it lasts for a long time.. It goes away after time but probably a better option until you see final results and are healed all they way Mine lasted 4-5 years with 2 touchups 1 c.c... I can send you my before after if you would like email me.... What type of resurfacing did you have??...
intears
February 27, 2009
yes for sure that would be great...my email is smilyteach@hotmail.com (no e in smily) thx for all the help..in tears:( I laser CO2..under the eyes....gosh wish i didnt do anything
(unregistered guest)
February 28, 2009
You'll be happy you did it when you're my age 53. You'll still look the same age because the hereditary fat is removed and not sagging. Restylane , just a touch will fill the little eep over your eye. It goes away over time, just look at Barbara Walters. In her late years she still looks the same on TV fr decades. Get a revive peau magnifique ( cherap on Ebay) or dermitage and the rest will go away pretty fast.
intears
March 2, 2009
Im cofused ..so what are you suggesting I do???
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milee
February 28, 2009
They are tiny implants that they put in the hollow under the eyes and tear trough to do what fillers do. Most people haven't heard of them and I hadn't either until I went to this PS. I had had fillers before and was very pleased but they only lasted about 8 mos. and I was needing again and I just didn't want to have to keep that up forever so opted for the implants. He also implanted (not injected) fat into my NF. They look great already even this early out!
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I recently transconjunctival blepharoplasty(8...

intearsMarch 5, 2009

I recently transconjunctival blepharoplasty(8 months ago) with laser resurfacing CO2 and find my eyes have hollowed out and extra skin remains. I have seen a few doctors and they all seem to see the problem, but take on different routes to solve it. Some suggest a filler first (to a fat graph)then a snip insision underneath the eye. Or the reverse order? Does the order matter? Also with the filler...what do i consider as some doctors prefer restylane and others perlane?? My skin is fairly thin. Also are there different techniques to apply the filler in this area as Im finding cost varies with each sergeon. Im so afraid to even touch them again...I cry myself to sleep every night and I hate looking into mirrors. I;m seriously going into a depression.....I should never have touched them as there was nothing wrong with them in the beginning...and need help.

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Chrystal Eckes
March 6, 2009
Hi, I am so sorry that you have had such a horrible experience. I wish you well and hope you find a doctor that can help you fix you eyes. Best, Chrystal.
noesis
March 12, 2009
Look into fat grafting.
regretter
March 14, 2009
Hi Intears, My heart goes out to you..though I don't have much advice to offer, for I too am going through my own plastic surgery outcome hell, for 9 years now... I just wanted you to know that you are not alone and I understand exactly how you are feeling. Hang in there and never give up hope.
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Sharon at RealSelf
March 19, 2009
Hi munktown, You can contact intears privately by clicking on her username, then clicking the "Contact" link.
noesis
March 21, 2009
Maybe the doc removed too much fat, but maybe also if some lateral fat pad (on outer side under the eyebrow) was thinned out with a revision surgery, that would give a pleasing balanced look you seek? Or some the fat pad could be repositioned to the medial (inside) area?
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