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Finally Getting Rid of my Bags! - Toronto, ON

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I finally decided to do something about my heavy...

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buxomeblonde2
$8,000
I finally decided to do something about my heavy eyelids. I have had these all my life thanks to my dad and they are getting worse as I age. I have been getting botox on my forehead above my brows to give me a bit of a lift but was getting tired of paying for that. I researched many PS thanks to this site! I found an Oculoplastic Surgeon who only does eyes. I waited three months for the consultation and it was this morning.
I quite liked him. He did a test for dry eye and tearing and I was good for both.
He explained my options and I agreed, so I booked for May 30th at 2:30!
A little anxious but will be glad to get it done.
I have been lurking on this site for the past year!
I am having an upper and lower Bleph with CO2 laser on the bottom lids to tighten things up and get rid of the crepiness.
I will keep you all posted after the surgery!
Thanks to all for sharing their experiences.

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February 18, 2016

Thanks for starting a review!  We'd love to see before pics of your eyes while you wait.  I know you have a few months to go but here is a link to our recovery shopping list:

http://www.realself.com/forum/eyelid-surgery-shopping-list

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February 18, 2016
Great thanks. Yes I will add a photo.
February 18, 2016

Great!

UPDATED FROM buxomeblonde2
3 months pre

Pre-Surgery

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My Dr. didn't give me a list of stuff to take and do prior to surgery. I understand from a friend from a different dr. no alcohol for 3 weeks prior, take arnica but not sure what the dose is, bromelian, (again what dose) Any help in advance would be appreciated ladies and gents. Also, I am having mild sedation. Can I take a loramepain before to calm myself? I can ask but was wondering.

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February 24, 2016

I took Xanax (which helped immensely) but ask your doctor. I didn't have any sedation other than this. Only the numbing shots. That was all I needed and the injections didn't hurt very much. Good luck!!! I'll be checking back.

March 7, 2016
Best of luck and please keep us posted on your surgery and recovery. I had a consult with Dr. O as well in the fall of 2015....lowers only - with the co2 as well. I'm thinking of booking for next fall so am very curious about your journey!! All the best!
UPDATED FROM buxomeblonde2
Day of treatment

Today is the day.

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So I am having my last food and drink before I head downtown for my surgery. Meds all packed up to go, sunglasses and my bed is ready with everything I need by my bedside table. Pillows propped up. I plan on sleeping at night in the basement in a lazy boy chair with pillows and an airline pillow. I normally sleep on my side. Pretty nervous, but I'm told it will be over before I know it. Just worried about the after care a little bit. Keep you posted! Thanks to this site and all the folks that helped me with my decision to go forward! Will post photos in due course.

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June 1, 2016
Please keep us updated on your surgery and recovery! He is supposed to be one of the best so I'm very interested in hearing about your experience!! Hope you're doing well!!
June 1, 2016
Hope it went well!