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Upper Blepharoplasty - Best Money I've Ever Spent! - Wall, NJ
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I didn't notice how bad my eyes had become until I...
WORTH IT$2,600
I didn't notice how bad my eyes had become until I saw a recent picture. I knew I needed to have this "tune-up". My biggest fear was that I'd be awake, but my plastic surgeon told me I'm tough, never flinching during Botox, Juviderm, Restylane, etc. The only discomfort was the series of injections on the eyelids to numb them. I had taken Valium so the two plus hours flew by. Oh... My surgery was August 2, 2012.
I went home and iced my eyes for two days. As you can see by the photos, my swelling got worse each day, peaking maybe the third day. While it looks painful, I can honestly say there was no pain from the swelling. Luckily I didn't bruise so I just dealt with the "alien" eyes for about 5 days. By the 7th day most swelling was gone and I had my sutures removed.
I massage the scars to keep them to a minimum, but you can see the last picture barely shows any scarring. That picture by the way was taken two weeks after surgery.
My advice is to find a very skilled facial plastic surgeon. My surgeon strictly deals with the face and he's not afraid to turn me down for fillers if he doesn't feel it's time yet. It makes you feel good that his bottom line is his work and not his bank account.
Ps- when I can figure out how to post photos I'll get mine up.
UPDATED FROM Shell in Jersey
Photos are up. From looking at other's photos I...
Photos are up. From looking at other's photos I was quite surprised that I didn't bruise. I'm usually very prone to bruising so I was expecting the worst. I'm assuming it's the magical hands of my surgeon as I didn't even bruise or swell after my rhinoplasty :-)
My Dr told me to expect to see the best and final result a bit after the three month mark, but I'm elated right now with the results. I can't believe I had this done a month ago and you'd never know. No visible scars (ok so maybe teeny little red lines that I use a sweep of cover up on, but that discoloration will fade), no swelling, no indication I had anything done other than I now have bright cheery eyes, and I don't feel my eyelids hang on my lashes!
My 44th birthday is coming up and I really feel this has taken 10 years off my face. In the before picture I feel like I'm looking at a 60 year old!
My Dr told me to expect to see the best and final result a bit after the three month mark, but I'm elated right now with the results. I can't believe I had this done a month ago and you'd never know. No visible scars (ok so maybe teeny little red lines that I use a sweep of cover up on, but that discoloration will fade), no swelling, no indication I had anything done other than I now have bright cheery eyes, and I don't feel my eyelids hang on my lashes!
My 44th birthday is coming up and I really feel this has taken 10 years off my face. In the before picture I feel like I'm looking at a 60 year old!
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September 11, 2012
Your eyes look wonderful...I am going to an ocular surgen to talk about having my lids done. Im just like you, my lids sit on top of my eyelashes and crushes the outer side of my eyes! My perifferial vison is being affected because of it....Thank you for this review!
September 12, 2012
Hi Letta!
I know that feeling well of having your lashes hold up your eye bags. Make sure you ask your dr for patients of his/hers that would talk to you, pictures of the surgeons before and after pictures and what his/her routine is for the procedure. My surgeon had two rows of sutures, one internal and one external. The internal suture line was freaky feeling when he clipped the knot and pulled it out from under the skin. The outer sutures didn't hurt but there were approximately 25-30 in each eyelid so be willing and ready to feel some pinching. It's only momentary pinching and very worth it!
I know that feeling well of having your lashes hold up your eye bags. Make sure you ask your dr for patients of his/hers that would talk to you, pictures of the surgeons before and after pictures and what his/her routine is for the procedure. My surgeon had two rows of sutures, one internal and one external. The internal suture line was freaky feeling when he clipped the knot and pulled it out from under the skin. The outer sutures didn't hurt but there were approximately 25-30 in each eyelid so be willing and ready to feel some pinching. It's only momentary pinching and very worth it!
September 12, 2012
You were very lucky. I'm having problems with the work I've had.
September 12, 2012
So sorry to hear you're having problems. I've private messaged you my facial PS's name. How long ago did you have the procedure and what's happened?
September 12, 2012
You look gorgeous! I recently posted a general bleph (upper and lower) question. Since your PS is in NJ, would you be kind enough to private message me his name?
September 12, 2012
You had beautiful eyes to begin with and now they are even better! Could you please, please send me your Dr's name and phone number as I am in desperate need of work including the eyes. My lids are actually pushing my eyelids down. Thanks so much for sharing!
September 18, 2012
Hi!
Thank you for the compliment :-)
I'm going to private message you my PS's name as soon as I send this.
Thank you for the compliment :-)
I'm going to private message you my PS's name as soon as I send this.
September 22, 2012
You look great and you got a great deal, that seems like a very affordable price. Were you able to have your insurance assist in the cost? I have heard that if your eyelids are interfering with your vision you can get some coverage assistance...prob depends on what health ins too though... My right was on my eyelash line too but I didn't want to wait until it got bad enough to obstruct my vision. The asymmetry drove me crazy lol!
September 22, 2012
Thank you! I didn't even bother trying to get Horizon to pay. I have a feeling it would have been a losing battle anyway. More than a vision issue it was uncomfortable having my lashes hold up my lids, so I was happy to pay out of pocket and not have to wait for insurance to request pictures and results from vision tests.
UPDATED FROM Shell in Jersey
I wanted to add two new photos taken this morning....
I wanted to add two new photos taken this morning. It's been a bit over 2 months now. I'm still using a swipe of concealer before putting powder on because the scar area is still redder than my normal skin tone. I believe it's maybelline (?) ... The one with a foam rounded tip (several people have asked).
I'm still just as delighted with the procedure. I'm using Latisse and even with the longer lashes I don't feel them on my eyelids, which by the way is a wonderful thing for those of you who know that feeling of your lashes poking your hanging lid!
I've had questions about the suture removal so I'll address that here... There were two suture lines, one internal and one external. The most painful part of the removal was cutting the suture knots on the inner eye area. It was still a bit swollen so some pain was felt when the Dr dug around (for lack of a better term) to reach the knot. Pulling the internal suture line felt weird, but not painful.
I'm still just as delighted with the procedure. I'm using Latisse and even with the longer lashes I don't feel them on my eyelids, which by the way is a wonderful thing for those of you who know that feeling of your lashes poking your hanging lid!
I've had questions about the suture removal so I'll address that here... There were two suture lines, one internal and one external. The most painful part of the removal was cutting the suture knots on the inner eye area. It was still a bit swollen so some pain was felt when the Dr dug around (for lack of a better term) to reach the knot. Pulling the internal suture line felt weird, but not painful.
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October 15, 2012
Yay! You updated with pictures. Looking great, Michele!!! Oh. And this should make your day: I was just showing my 20 year old daughter your pictures pre-op, and current. She said, OMG! She looks like my age.
October 16, 2012
Lol! Ah to be 20 again :-) Lydia, thank your daughter... She made my day!
October 18, 2012
Your eyes look great! Can you tell me your doctors name? I have one droopy eyelid and it's gotten to the point where people are commenting.
October 19, 2012
You look fantastic and so young :) !!! could u please msg me the name of your doctor
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