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Tired of Looking Tired - Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty with Under Eye Chemical Peel

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I'm a 49 year old professional woman. Every...

kayde
WORTH IT$7,500
I'm a 49 year old professional woman. Every morning I wake up to same challenge of attempting to diminish the impact of the bags under my eyes. No matter what concealer I try or how full coverage my foundation is, there is no way to correct for the shadow cast from the bags under my eyes.
About a year ago, I spoke with the surgeon who did my tummy tuck a year previously. I knew I eventually wanted to have my eyes corrected, but had just started considering it.
This year I've decided I'm not waiting any longer. I researched the plastic surgeons in my area and decided to have a different surgeon do my eyes. After a very pleasant consultation with my selected PS, I scheduled my procedure.
It's now just 3 1/2 weeks away. I'm excited to get this problem fixed, but I'm also a bit apprehensive about the recovery. I know in the end I'm going to be pleased. Just have to get to the 21st! :)

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Mark Mandell-Brown, MD

Mark Mandell-Brown, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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April 28, 2014
OMG I'm so excited for you I also want to get mine done maybe the latter part of July I have bags or loose skin I guess and at time my upper looks tired so wanna get it done how exciting....
April 30, 2014
Thank you! I'm excited for you, as well! July will come so quickly. I can't believe I'm only 3 weeks away now. We just need a little help to let our inner beauty (and energy!) shine :)
April 29, 2014
Very exciting!  If you do a search on our site for "upper lower blepharoplasty chemical peel" a bunch of reviews come up that you might like reading.  Click here and it should take you to the search results.  

Keep us posted on everything!
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April 29, 2014
Thank you
April 30, 2014
Thank you for the link!
April 30, 2014
No prob :)
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April 30, 2014
I agree well ur going first cant wait to hear all the details
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April 30, 2014
Good decision not to wait till you are 54 like I did! Best of luck.
May 2, 2014
I was thinking today that I'm relatively healthy now, but that can unfortunately happen as we age. Just another confirmation that we should do it when we are ready :)
May 2, 2014
oops! ..but that can unfortunately CHANGE as we age :)
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May 2, 2014
Yes. You will bounce back quickly.
UPDATED FROM kayde
15 days pre

One step closer

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Today I made the big commitment.... I paid the balance of the surgical fees. I had to keep telling myself, "You are worth it. You're going to be so happy you did it." Like so many women, I have a hard time doing a lot for myself - always doing for others. Allowing myself to do this surgery had the hurdles of taking the time to do something for me and realizing that my well-being is worth the expense.
I also had my pre-op physical with my private physician. All went well. My doctor had only good things to say about my choice of surgeon which helped with some of the anxiety of having elective surgery on my face. I received the OK for the surgery- pending labs to be drawn in 2 days.
I feel really good that I'm this much closer. I'm even getting a little excited. Just 16 more days :)

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UPDATED FROM kayde
4 days pre

A Scare 1 Week Pre-Op

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A week ago this past Monday, I had my pre-op physical and lab draw. All was within normal limits -- nothing indicating I wouldn't be able to go forward with my upcoming surgery.
3 days after my physical I started a new medicine for my diabetes. The medication has a fairly high risk of nausea. On the first day I administered the new medicine, I slightly nauseous in the late afternoon. I read on the official medication site that the nausea goes away with time in most people.
5 days into the dosing of the new medication, Nausea woke me up very early in the morning. Then I had a very low drop in my blood sugar followed by vomiting. The pain became so unbearable I had to go to the hospital.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis related to the new medication as it turns out. After 3 days in the hospital including a day in the ICU, I am now fully recovered. Actually feel better than I have in quite a while.
The good news: as this incident was a reaction to the newly introduced drug, it does not appear that it will require my rescheduling the surgery.
Only 4 more days until my surgery. Will try to post pre-op photos soon.

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May 17, 2014
Sorry to hear this...hope you can rest up before the op. And I pray that this was the worst thing to happen to you and that the op and recovery will be a breeze by comparison
May 18, 2014
Thank you. I'm actually feeling better now than I have in many months. I think my surgery is going to go wonderfully :) So excited now.
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May 18, 2014
Do keep us posted!
May 20, 2014
Thinking about you- good luck!
May 21, 2014
Thank you, Jill! Just a few hours away now!