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Upper Lid Bleph Scheduled...QUESTIONS??? - Wall, NJ
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I just turned 49 and am seeing the small changes...
JerseyjillOctober 19, 2014
$3,600
I just turned 49 and am seeing the small changes related to aging almost everyday, and boy, does it suck!!! I've had several non-surgical procedures over the years, but never surgery. My eyes have been bothering me for a while, and I just decided to take the plunge and do something about it. I'm also looking for support...for someone who's had this done and only needed mild correction in the first place. There is that TINY voice inside me telling me it might be too early, and that's another reason I'm posting. However, it is bothering me enough so that I want to do something about it now, while it's not so noticeable. The thing is...it takes me soooo long to get ready in the morning to try and camouflage my small lids with an ever disappearing crease. I also noticed small fat pads in the corner of my eyes closest to my nose, and I'm starting to see my mother in my mirror! The combination of small lids with a high brow has made me start to sag in the outer corners as well. I will post pics soon, but would LOVE to hear people's stories regarding eyelid surgeries. I'm also scheduled to have laser done on my lower eyelids to tighten, since my doctor says I'm not a candidate for surgery there.
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October 20, 2014
Is it possible to create more of a crease??? I always hated my small lids and would LOVE them to be a LITTLE bigger...but how much does that alter your appearance??! Thanks so much Grace for all your useful information!!
October 21, 2014
Yes you can create a higher positioned crease up to a point depending on the eye lid anatomy. But it is very tricky to ensure that the new crease does not create a remarkable different shape. Your eye would look very nice with a uniform margin from inner to outer corner ( not raised higher in the mid/medial area or any position closer to the inner eye. The least attractive, to me, is when they lift the middle more than the outer and it forms an inverted u-shape with the outer 1/3 turning downward. Look at the RS post op Eyedidit. Her surgeon is in Boston, did a beautiful lift across the entire eye and the lateral 1/3 is near perfect. His total fees are totally reasonable for what he did. See what you think...grace
UPDATED FROM Jerseyjill
27 days pre
Better pics!!
JerseyjillOctober 23, 2014
Trying to post photos without makeup. When I put makeup on, I THINK I can camouflage it...cheating, I know!!! I think we should all cheat a little!!!
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October 23, 2014
Eyelid surgery has its risks, and the lower lid is a very unforgiving area. The smallest irregularity and mistake can create asymmetry and the down time is months for recovery with bruising and often due to the swelling you won't see results till 6 months, which I think can be quite a traumatic waiting period in itself....sometimes in our quest for perfection, we are often disappointed with the results. I honestly don't think your eyes need surgery even without the make-up. If you do go ahead with the procedure, research carefully. I am only cautioning you because a facial destroyed my under eye area and I have hemosiderin staining even 10 months after. I would do anything to turn back time and go back to what I used to look like. So please be careful and good luck with everything.
October 23, 2014
I am so sorry for what has happened to you, and I appreciate your words of caution. I am still on the fence about this, so I may not go ahead with the procedure. I am an esthetician...was it a regular facial that caused this? Are you using sunscreen religiously everyday so that it doesn't get darker? I hope things will resolve for you, and I am not taking your advice lightly.
Thank you for posting. Blessings,
Jill
October 23, 2014
Well I can't imagine better timing as Renee Zellweger has just revealed her "new look". Most important for you will be to see her "eye lift" and to ask yourself If you like the change. The fat and tissue has been removed from her upper eyelids and so her brow has moved down or the lack of bulk has made it appear so. This, along with the removal of so much tissue, has made her eyes look sunken and if they look this way at 45 imagine how much this will be exaggerated by the time she is 55 or 60! IMHO she had too much removed but at least her PS didn't elevate the tissue removal and crease placement in the center leaving that inverted "U" I mentioned before. At any rate, again make certain that you have a surgeon who understands the significant way in which even minor changes can alter the eye AND make sure that when you and he agree on the aesthetics that he can show you pictures of when who had exactly your "issue" and pics that demonstrate the kind of result you want to live with for a very long time. Btw....I think Ms Zellweger is just beginning the very long walk down a path from which she can never turn back. The upper eyes are easy to do from a surgical standpoint but if not done to an aesthetically pleasing result they are nearly impossible to correct the mistake. Think long and hard and put this off until you have found the perfect surgeon...grace
October 24, 2014
Thanks Grace...you made an excellent point with Renee Zellweger...she was known for her eyes, and now she looks completely different...I certainly don't want to go down that path. Thinking long and hard about leaving this alone.
October 24, 2014
Jerseyjill. Leave your eyelids alone. You look beautiful now and there are NO guarantees you won't have issues! Wish I never had it done. Try a laser on upper lids and maybe some Botox. Do not get cut. Seen some beautiful results but the ones that aren't so great can be devastating.
October 25, 2014
Thanks Molly...I think you are just what the doctor ordered. I am going to cancel my procedure because I know I just need a small improvement and the risks are just not worth it. I have had Botox and get it regularly, and I'm sticking to that for now. Thanks again for your comment!!!

December 9, 2014
I am 4 weeks post op. I had upper and lower done by my eye doctor who specializes in this and other eye surgeries. I'm still healing so the final result is still a fee months off but I am thrilled with the results. I'm 61 so there is that age difference between me and you. Bit I made the decision that was right for me. I wish you the best and if you feel you're not ready it this isn't the right time for you, then you need tO go with your gut. Good luck!
December 9, 2014
Thank you so much for your advice and I'm so glad you are getting the results you want. I don't think I'm ready quite yet...I think I'll know when I am. Definitely going with my gut...

December 9, 2014
Going with your gut is always a good thing. You'll know when you're ready. When I was your age, I wasn't even thinking of surgery for this. But as I got older it was impeding my vision besides making me look tired and old (to put it simply). I can now see the world so much more since this surgery has lifted the weight of my lids and make up doesn't smudge, which is something I'm just noticing. Again, good luck!
December 24, 2014
Hello :) We would love an update since your last post. Hope you are well and enjoying the holiday season!
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