Beauty

[wagirl]

Today, I have an appointment to see a plastic surgeon about my eye bags. Found an office in the local hospital that I did /do all my health stuff at and got a consult appt today. Will cost $150 up front as --of course--medicare won't cover it --not a needed procedure--as I knew. I'm kind of excited about it!!! And of course, IF I decide to go for it, it won't be until next year--prob by some months---and that's fine too. Was going to do this for my --to me from me, b-day gift for my 70th, but DS got married in Sept so gifted them my "baggage" removal $$ for their honeymoon. Shoud be interesting.

[We rescue cats]

What a good mom! You definitely earned this!

[KittySoftPaws]

Having thought about this procedure myself over the years, mine is hereditary, I thought it best to fill you in on what I have learned about it. It's likely your Dr. may not mention this as a possibility of this procedure. When they cut the lower lid to remove fat pockets, they cut from the outside, and what can end up happening is that the lower lid can end up sagging forward and pushing outward. It's called Ectropian and it can occur as a result of this surgery, causing the tears in the eyes to flow out causing drynees of the Cornea and this can lead to many other issues. There are however Doctors that cut the lower lid from the inside of the eye so there won't be the issues mentioned. I myself have decided against it altogether. My glasses conceal mine anyway. I hope this didn't take away your excitment, not my intention. I have worked my whole life's career in the eye care industry so it's something I take seriously. Just something to think about.

[wagirl]

@KittySoftPaws --Yes--I have heard of the things you have mentioned and will be asking many questions. This is a consult so nothing will be scheduled now--just need some info. My bags have been with me FOREVER,  and I ---24/7--- look like I haven't slept  wink--my glasses I have now, don't hide them but accentuate them.  No--still am looking forward to this appointment and will report back---thanks!!

[monicakm]

@wagirl 

Good luck.  I know how excited you must be.  I've had undereye bags for probably 20 years. I'm on lasix since my heart attack and surgery.  That has  improved the bags by 50%.

[pdxlalesley]

Hi @wagirl 

After completing  breast cancer chemo I decided to have a double blepharasty,  I had under eye bags and hooded upper lids since high school.  I was cancer free and no longer wanted to look tired and sicky.

Mine was performed by a well respected dermatologist and was considered a procedure not a surgery.  I had no post procedure problems at all.  This was about 14 years ago. I was 57 and was and still am thrilled with the results.

If you choose it I wish you much happiness with the experience.

[Shelbelle]

I dont have under eye bags but I have puffiness on my upper cheek bones, would love to have this surgically removed. It affects my profile which is not becoming.  But I will say when I take the time to use either PTR FirmX or the Westmore product like it, I do see a decent improvement. 

[cindyNC]

I've thought of the eyebag surgery.........but I'm also thinking of surgery for my upper arms.  It's not unusual to have to purchase clothing 1 size larger just to get the shoulders and arms to fit.  I also think manufacturers are making arms and shoulders smaller. 

[wagirl]

My appointment with the plastic surgeon went very well and have scheduled my surgery for mid March--could have gotten one for December but that month is too busy and really, March is just fine. I really liked the Dr--he is a young guy in practice with his dad and  located, nearly,  in my back yard--at the hospital I had all my cancer stuff done--so am very familiar with it all--it's about 15 minutes from my apartment. And what I especially liked was that he did not push or even suggest that I do a "little" more while I was under anesthesia. I do have a few lines between my brows and then those lovely marionette lines and a slight saggy jawline but nothing too awful--am 70 after all and am ok with that--not trying to look 25 again. I have good volume in my cheeks and upper eyelid is fine too and over all texture and fullness is pretty good for being 70. Was there for about 45 minutes--DD went with. Cost is right where I expected, even less actually, $8500 for everything including follow up appts. --I budgeted 10k.

Also @KittySoftPaws --I did ask about the issue you brought up and this Dr did explain to me the differences between them---and there is a small procedure he will do at each outside corner of my eye, to prevent that type of side effect--will be done on the outside of the eye and not inside---I feel good about that but am glad you brought that up--thanks again. Got many photos taken of my face too--so he could show me what he wants to do and where and HOLY COW--I look so horrible tired  --was embarrassing--- and I am exhausted--- as my sleeping #UCKS!!! Will be addressing that problem later this month. So was kind of fun-- 

[wagirl]

@Shelbelle --OMG---I have tried so many things for these stupid bags---so many!! and nothing will touch them as they are fat pads. so I finally decided to just do it!!!