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Going to my 1st of 3 upper eyelid cosmetic surgery consults

ellaphant — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:57:38 GMT

It's time. I have never believed - or found- topicals to reverse aging. I take great care of my skin but me eyelids are really drooping. 3 excellent surgeons in my area- all board certified and referred by my eye doctor. I have learned eye lid surgery is done under local anesthesia w ith a mild sedative. GREAT! No general anesthesia!

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Carmie — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:08:21 GMT

Yes, Unfortunally, our eyes do droop do to age and our inherited genes.

My sister had her eyes done, paid by her insurance company because it affected her vision.

A couple of years later, gravity did another job on her. Her eyes are droopy again. The surgery improves your looks and helps your sight, but it doesn’t seem to be permanent.

Good luck. I hope you achieve great results.

I am also interested in getting my eyes done too, but still thinking about it. I would like my under eyes done too.

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Dinaki — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:08:28 GMT

You surely will look fabulous, good luck Onefineday.

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skittles2 — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:06:45 GMT

@ellaphant

Congratulations!

I think in many instances it's better to have a procedure done and stop putting out big bucks for skincare that won't, in most cases, lift, plump, firm, etc.,

The people I know who've done this, love the look, and love the freedom from searching for the latest and greatest potion, while putting out money over and over and being a slave to daily and nightly routines.- I'm one of those slaves,

I use Perricone and love it, but I know it can only do so much.

I think I'll seriously start my research on procedures, probably the one you're doing, in the next few years.

Is it for the skin under the brow or the actual eye lid where liner/shadow go, or is it considered both areas? I'm not having dropping of my eye lid, but I do have slight lowering of the skin under my eyebrows. Gravity won't stop, so I'd like to be prepared and research now.

Much, much, good luck!

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:20:04 GMT

Actually, my daughter's mother-in-law had to have surgery on her's because they were drooping so bad she could hardly see.

Insurance covered it because it was deemed necessary and not for cosmetic reason.

My husband's best friend has had this surgery done 2 times for the same reason. It got so bad he couldn't see out.

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Kalli — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:31:34 GMT

My sil talked about having this done and I thought, pffft, she just wants to look younger. But she told me her insurance has agreed to cover it because it’s negatively affecting her vision.

Anyway, that was a while back. Now I can completely understand it. I’m starting to realize I will probably be needing this procedure in the future. But I’ll wait until it’s covered. I just can notice that my eyes are changing faster now that I’m post-menopausal.

So, I’m going to follow this thread with interest. @ellaphant, please keep us posted as you go through this. Good Luck! 😊

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Coquille — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:44:29 GMT

@ellaphantwrote:
It's time. I have never believed - or found- topicals to reverse aging. I take great care of my skin but me eyelids are really drooping. 3 excellent surgeons in my area- all board certified and referred by my eye doctor. I have learned eye lid surgery is done under local anesthesia w ith a mild sedative. GREAT! No general anesthesia!

@ellaphant Good for you! Good luck and please let us know your results. 👍

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Daysdee — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:49:46 GMT

@Kalli My eye doctor has said I may need this in the future. One of my lids is drooping quite a bit and has been for years. Not quite affecting my vision yet.

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jlkz — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 23:22:54 GMT

@skittles2

When I had my eyelids done 20+ years ago, the impossible timdetect incision was done in the top crease and the other one done under the bottom eyelashes.

This procedure was done in the OR under general anesthesia. Can’t imagine doing it under local for top and bottom of both eyes...too lengthy IMO. But, things do change.

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ellaphant — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 23:55:01 GMT

@skittles2wrote:
@ellaphant

Congratulations!
I think in many instances it's better to have a procedure done and stop putting out big bucks for skincare that won't, in most cases, lift, plump, firm, etc.,
The people I know who've done this, love the look, and love the freedom from searching for the latest and greatest potion, while putting out money over and over and being a slave to daily and nightly routines.- I'm one of those slaves,
I use Perricone and love it, but I know it can only do so much.
I think I'll seriously start my research on procedures, probably the one you're doing, in the next few years.

Is it for the skin under the brow or the actual eye lid where liner/shadow go, or is it considered both areas? I may research this for myself in the future. I'm not having dropping of my eye lid, but I do have slight lowering of the skin under my eyelids. Gravity won't stop, so I'd like to be prepared and research now.

Much, much, good luck!

Hi Skittle, My my upper lids, particulary in the inner corners, droop bdly! I only wear mascara,,,,there is no way to wear eye makeup. It also makes me look very tired. I barely have 'crows feet' so that area is fine. But the lids need help! I will post after my 1st consult.

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ellaphant — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 23:58:08 GMT

@Kalliwrote:
My sil talked about having this done and I thought, pffft, she just wants to look younger. But she told me her insurance has agreed to cover it because it’s negatively affecting her vision.

Anyway, that was a while back. Now I can completely understand it. I’m starting to realize I will probably be needing this procedure in the future. But I’ll wait until it’s covered. I just can notice that my eyes are changing faster now that I’m post-menopausal.

So, I’m going to follow this thread with interest. @ellaphant, please keep us posted as you go through this. Good Luck! 😊

Hi Kalli, I don't have any vision problems so I know it will be out of pocket! It's not to look 'YOUNGER"...it;s to not look half asleep!

I will indeed post after my 1st consult!

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Junker2327 — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 01:44:10 GMT

I had it done five years ago as well as an upper forhead lift. This was all approved by my insurance company as I was drooping bad. Once healed it did look nice and the drooping was gone but....... for me, my eyes have become EXTREMELY dry and I do mean extremely. I am currently using restasis for this and my eye dr has recommended trying tubes in my eyes but Im not to keen on that. At the point, I do have some drooping starting again but nothing like it was. I say its a good thing to do if it is bothering your vision but make sure you ask your dr about it possibly causing a dry eye problem due to the fact that they don't close as much as they used to.

BEckyblu

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CatsyCline — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 05:18:07 GMT

I think I would be very surprised if all the PS said they will do this under local. That means they are doing a simple crescent lift using a scalpel not a laser technique. That is fine if you want a very basic result. A simple crescent lift is what my PS would do for insurance purposes. Sometimes for better result there needs to be fat removed; it bulges out and comes from tissue inside the orbital area. A good PS should have many many befores/afters to show you. Ideally the best PS is a Board Certified Oculoplastic Surgeon. A good doctor will evaluate the complete eye and surrounding tissue and contour appropriately, not simply excise loose skin. Do a bit of research...good luck!

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Katcat1 — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 05:43:39 GMT

@ellaphant I knew a woman that had it done and she looked wonderful. She looked 10 years younger. Good luck to you.

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TY — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 06:17:33 GMT

My husband had an upper eyelid lift about 3.5 years ago in the summer. I went with him to the hospital where his occular plastic surgeon did his eyelift under a local anethesia. My husband had overhanging lids that affected his peripheal vision so it was covered under insurance. He was out of the hospital in about 45 minutes from the time he went into the operating room. I had to drive him home since of course his eyelids were swollen. Bring cold compresses with you and leave them in a cooler bag in your car since you will need them when you get driven home, it's best to put them on right away if you have a long drive so you can minimize swelling and black eyes.

This past summer I used the same doctor to have a small growth removed from my inner corner of my right upper eyelid near the tear duct. The growth was benign but obvious since it was white in color and I got tired of disguising it with makeup. Since I sort of knew what to expect I wasn't worried. It was done in the hospital under a local anethesia and was fairly quick too. My husband drove me home as my eye was bandaged and I put a cold compress on my face on the drive home. I didn't get a black eye. I had to apply a topical antibiotic on the area and I would say that it healed really well and you can't tell that I had a growth removed. I only wish I had done it sooner!

I would like to have my eyelids done at some point as my left eyelid is droopy while my right one isn't but I know that it's not covered under insurance since I have no vision impairment from my eyelids. I have full confidence in the doctor that did both my husband and my surgeries so I would definitely get my eyelids done in the future!

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mimi5775 — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 06:41:37 GMT

@KalliI hear ya post meno seems to make everything dry and droop..major

UGH!!!!

I will as a few girlfriends had 'eye jobs" and it helped a lot..less heavy look but one really didn't need it. I know I will. Barely a scar and no general anesthesia. Many times they also tighten skin below if you have some fat taken off there or rearranged and use a laser or something.. she was a mess for 2 weeks or less but looks great now at 60.5., had it 4 years ago or so...out of pocket. Not medically necessary I'm scared to do it! But see the sides of my eyes and crepey lids ruing my once pretty eyes (insert crybaby here)

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meallen616 — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:53:35 GMT

@ellaphant, Keep us posted,

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software — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:04:31 GMT

@ellaphantwrote:
It's time. I have never believed - or found- topicals to reverse aging. I take great care of my skin but me eyelids are really drooping. 3 excellent surgeons in my area- all board certified and referred by my eye doctor. I have learned eye lid surgery is done under local anesthesia w ith a mild sedative. GREAT! No general anesthesia!

Best wishes for an awesome outcome.

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:28:51 GMT

@ellaphantwrote:
It's time. I have never believed - or found- topicals to reverse aging. I take great care of my skin but me eyelids are really drooping. 3 excellent surgeons in my area- all board certified and referred by my eye doctor. I have learned eye lid surgery is done under local anesthesia w ith a mild sedative. GREAT! No general anesthesia!

@ellaphant Just something to consider: DH was referred by eye doctor to have upper lids “shortened”...his vision was affected, therefore insurance covered it as a medical expense. You may want to check on that.

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skittles2 — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:03:53 GMT

@ellaphant I know that tired look! Can't wait to hear your updates.