Nina01

Thanks for the info. And, thanks to my sister for posting. I am feeling a bit better. It has been 10 days. My swelling is down and most of the bruising, except for the dark purple ones under my eyes, can be covered. I feel like I look plastic - like one of my daugher's Bratz dolls or something. My eyelids don't seem to open all the way - like they can't retract into my eye sockets properly. Plus, the bottom lids seem to droop a little still. The overall effect makes me look like I am half asleep, or had to much to drink. Plus, it seems to me like the doctor shaped them wierdly, with the upper lids too high in the corners towards my nose. I am wondering if, how and when all these will resolve. I am feeling really self conscious. I did not tell anyone at work I was doing this, and I am totally paranoid that everyone notices that I look weird.

In regards to the comment about trusting the p/s, I did choose one of the top docs in the city at the top firm. He performed this procedure on two of our friends who are both very pleased and look great. I actually feel badly for the poor guy, because I have been so psycho about it all. I asked him if he knew going into this business that he would be part shrink! He laughed and perscribed me some meds to calm me down. I guess he's used to it.

I don't really feel that I was properly informed of the recovery process by him or his staff. Like you said, I was told after repeadly asking the nurses what to expect, that I would be fine in a couple weeks. I guess "fine" means reasonably able to cover with make-up?? I blame myself for not doing a better job of researching. My lower lids (bags) have bothered me for years and I would have done anything to get rid of them. The uppers were puffy and probably had too much skin, but I would not have gone through with this had I known what it entailed. I would appreciate sharing experiences with anyone else here who has undergone this procedure.

Thanks!