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So Far So Good - Tucson, AZ

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I have had hooded eye lids that just kept getting...

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ApprehensiveUpperBleph
WORTH IT$2,700
I have had hooded eye lids that just kept getting worse. Over the last year they got so bad (for me) that I started looking into options. It is only Day 9 but I am happy so far! Cant wait to see my final results. I still have more than usual swelling because I caught a cold a few days ago so that is causing extra swelling in my eyes. But dr said all looks normal!

I am still recovering but figured this was a good point to start uploading pics and I will continue to post updates.

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Mikel Lo, MD

Mikel Lo, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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December 30, 2016

Welcome, and thanks very much for sharing your story. Congratulations! Your photos are awesome. Did you have any bruising at all?

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December 30, 2016
Thank you! I did have bruising immediately on my eye lids and the bruises under my eyes (left eye was worse) showed up on day 3. Day 4 was Xmas day so i used makeup to cover it. ONLY UNDER MY EYES. Which dr said was ok. No makeup on my eye lids.
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January 4, 2017

Thanks for your reply :) How long did the bruising last, and did you do anything to try and help to minimise it, apart from makeup?

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January 4, 2017
The eye lid bruising started to go away at about day 5 andwas ALMOST gone when I got stitches out on day 8. The under eye bruising took longer. I still have a little under my left eye.

I took Arnica. Its a natural suppoement you can find at a whole foods store. And I kno it helped becuases i usually bruise bery easily and very dark dramatic colors! Lol But not this time. So I know it was becuase of that. They told me to start it weeks before to help better but I forgot!!!! I started it the day of surgery and it still helped.

Also, (this may be TMI but it is usedul info) you would need to take a supplement or something for digestive system. The Vicodin can cause constipation. They told me to take Bromelain which did absolutely nothing for me. So if you already know of something to help you with this just dont forget to take it regularly so you don't have issues.
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January 4, 2017
Please excuse all the typos! Lol
I just now noticed them. Typing to fast I guess.
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January 5, 2017

Awesome tips! Thanks so much for sharing!

May 13, 2017
Thank you so much for sharing.
9 days post

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The site posted everything out of order. I don't see a place to edit the photos. Only delete then. The day listed in the middle of the photo is correct. Ignore the caption below the pics.

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15 days post

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January 8, 2017
Did your doctor use dissolvable stitches or regular?
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January 8, 2017
He used regular stitches. I had then in for a week. From what I have read online, some doctors prefer it because the healing process is better. And there is no room for extra issues. Some people seem to have irritation to the stitches.
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January 8, 2017
I meant I have read that some people have irritation with the dissolvable stiches. :)
January 8, 2017
Thanks for posting the pics. It gives others a good idea of what to expect. Your surgery came out great.
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January 8, 2017
Thank you! :)
And yeah I had to post good pics. Every time i was on here before my surgery, i was hoping people would post more details but couldn't find too many that had what I wanted to see. Figured I would help anyone else out wondering the same thing. :)