POSTED UNDER Eyelid Surgery Reviews
53 years old, tired of lower bags, surgery scheduled, little scared - Winston Salem, NC
UPDATED FROM Hollyjo
1 year post
Lower lid bleph, 16 months later............
WORTH IT$2,800
Decided to post a picture of bag removal results more than a year later...........Overall, I am very pleased with the results but do wish the left bag had been removed completely but I do understand the surgeon being conservative. I love that it looks so natural (opted not to do the "eye pinch" that I feel gives a pulled back look to the eyes) and no one can tell I had it done.
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UPDATED FROM Hollyjo
3 months post
Update 7-30-14 , 3 1/2 months post op, Happy Happy Happy
Surgery was April 11 and I am VERY PLEASED. While I still have the "small bag" underneath my left eye, I can live with that. I am amazed at the difference and what such a small and easy surgery could make. If you are considering this, I say "Go for it." I should have done this years ago.
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August 1, 2014
HollyJo. You look great....so pleased for you.
January 12, 2015
You look awesome. I have some sagging skin after my upper and lower survey but it's getting better. I didn't have a fat transfer. Maybe that's why. I had an ocuplastic surgeon that did mine. Maybe a ps would have suggested it. Did you get your fat transfer to avoid sagging skin? Why is a fat transfer done? Just curious. But you look gorgeous! You should be thrilled.
January 12, 2015
I do have a small bag underneath my left eye, which was the worst one. I also have a little red line from bruising on each cheek but overall I am very pleased. The fat transfer was to make the transition smooth from underneath the eye to the upper check; to prevent "hollows" where bags had been. To tighten loose skin, they normally do an eye "pinch" at the outer cornets of the eye. Luckily, I didn't need one as the area can look pulled if the surgeon overdoes it. We're our own worst critics, bet you look great.
January 12, 2015
Thanks for the info and the nice comment. I love my eyes. Yours look fabulous too! :)
UPDATED FROM Hollyjo
2 months post
Before & After pictures
Here's my before and after pictures.............What do you all think? I am very pleased!
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June 20, 2014
I am so happy for you, you look great! Thanks for sharing your progress and pictures, they are very helpful. I will share my experience very soon my surgery is 3 weeks ahead.
The fat that was removed from your belly, I have three questions:
Did you notice you lost some fat? Meaning your body looks better.
Did the doctor said he will take from three different areas? I thought that only from around the belly should be more than enough?
Did it hurt sitting or bending in the areas of your belly where fat was taken.
Thanks and congratulations!
June 20, 2014
Hi. The fat that was removed for the fat transfer was a very very small amount and I got to choose where to take it from. I could not tell any was taken other than the bruising that resulted. It was removed from two different abdominal areas and was a little sore for a couple of days.
June 20, 2014
I appreciate your answer very much, thanks for letting me know.
My best to you, and again thanks for sharing your story it has been extremely helpful.
June 23, 2014
The surgery was a piece of cake! There was NO pain but a lot of swelling as you can see. The worst part was not being able to fully open my eyes and sleeping upright a couple of nights. But it was sooooooooooooo worth it. My eye bags had bothered me for 15+ years and I am thrilled. I had a consultation at another practice and read some reviews here where the patient isn't put to sleep, I knew I couldn't do that. I did NOT want to be awake during the procedure. I don't remember drifting off and when I woke it was over and all was well. I am sure you will do well and be just as thrilled. I will be looking for your before and afters!!! Good luck. :)
June 20, 2014
looks great. i have a tiny remaining bag too i think. i say "think" because sometimes it's there and sometimes not. i can't see any bag on you at all but i'm sure you see it yourself as i do mine. like you said, it doesn't bother me either, i'm just glad to be rid of the bigger bags i had. i feel like i don't look tired all the time when i'm not. i bet you do too! so happy you had a great outcome.
June 20, 2014
Yes we are our own worst critics, lol. I am very happy nonetheless. Glad yours turned out good as well
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