Has anyone had an upper blepharoplasty and regretted it?

[uppereyewobble]

I am about to have an upper blepharoplasty on Wednesday (I think it's also known as an eye lift or upper eyelid surgery) and I'm having a major wobble (as my changed username says!) about the whole thing - am seriously considering backing out or at least postponing it.

If there's anyone who's had this procedure and regretted doing it would you be able to tell me why that was. My main concern is scarring and not looking like me. Added to that I bruise easily and I worry that I will look as though I've been in the boxing ring - and lost for several weeks to come!

I have found a very reputable surgeon but I'm just feeling very apprehensive about it all. Did anyone else feel the same?

And any tips to help a good recovery would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance

Mine is booked with Andrea Marando. I've had consultations with a couple but felt most confident with him. He's Manchester and London based. Really hoping I get a good outcome v nervous!

Elderly relative had it done as eyesight being impinged upon and needed it to keep driving. Be aware, once you start it will need repeating. He had it done at 80 and again at 90; he looks 70!

I had it done about 3 years ago. I had extensive bruising and it wasn't a pleasant experience particularly, plus having the stitches removed was excruciating. I have a bit of scaring but nothing much. All worth it though, as they look great!

Thanks this is really useful to hear your experience. Does your scarring come very far out the side of your eyelid? And are they coverable with makeup?

Totally coverable by makeup. It looks more like slightly darker skin on me but most people end up with a barely visible silvery line.

Been watching this thread with interest as my upper eyelid surgery now booked for May and bricking it!! How are you all doing?

Still very happy, I don't wear make up daily and you won't notice any scars, unless I keep my eyes closed and really point them out, as they are otherwise in the natural crease.

That's great @KatharinaRosalie. Thanks

@uppereyewobble

Would you mind pm-ing me where you went please?
This thread has made me realise I need to stop messing about and get it done. I'm glad you are pleased with your results, I'd have been panicking too beforehand

@uppereyewobble can I make the same request as @mylovelydd please?! I really want this done and would so appreciate knowing the name of your surgeon.

Also, if anyone else has recommendations for London/SE based surgeons, that would be great. TIA :)

@gkfsi

Would you mind pm-ing me how much you are paying? I don't live too far from Manchester and his reviews on Real Self look fantastic!

@gkfsi

Sorry I pressed send before I realised I hadn't said please or thank you!

Have PM'd you :)
My surgery in Thursday so creeping up now. Fingers crossed all goes smoothly

My mum had hers done. It was surprisingly easy and great. She had it done under local (!)
I was worried it would look tight etc if anything I feel like they could have taken more. It looks very natural.

@gkfsi. Someone I know had work done by this chap. She looks absolutely fabulous, and I now have his details, so I would suggest you will be very pleased.

[quote SpongeBobJudgeyPants]@gkfsi. Someone I know had work done by this chap. She looks absolutely fabulous, and I now have his details, so I would suggest you will be very pleased.[/quote]
Ahhh this is sooo reassuring thank you for this! So far he has been great and I am feeling fairly confident. I have 11 days off work which I hope is enough, do you know how long your colleague had off?

[quote Renlay]**@uppereyewobble* can I make the same request as @mylovelydd* please?! I really want this done and would so appreciate knowing the name of your surgeon.

Also, if anyone else has recommendations for London/SE based surgeons, that would be great. TIA :)[/quote]
www.gransnet.com/forums/style_and_beauty/1285186-Upper-Eyelift-Surgery-had-it-done-a-year-ago

This was posted on Gransnet last year - the result is fantastic. Done in Essex.

I'm saving up!

@gkfsi I have pm'd you some details.

I’ve just had a consultation for upper bleph and they’ve given me the option of a general anaesthetic or local? What did you go for op? Thank you

not OP but mine was local and no regrets - all done in 15 min, and no unpleasant side effects. Didn't feel a thing.

@KatharinaRosalie

not OP but mine was local and no regrets - all done in 15 min, and no unpleasant side effects. Didn't feel a thing.

Where did you have yours done? My eyes have been disappearing into my hoods since lockdown.

Ah sorry abroad so probably not massively helpful in current times. I went to this place: kirurgia.ee/en/

Thanks for replying @KatharinaRosalie

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty done three years ago under general anaesthetic and have been really pleased with the results. I did experience some discomfort afterwards but no real pain. I was bruised and a bit swollen but I bruise very easily so I was expecting it. I had mine done privately by Alex Karidis in London. I had a lower face lift carried out at the same time.

I’m getting this done early next year but I’m worried about sleeping upright! I have scoliosis and real neck problems and not sure I can sleep upright without being in a whole heap of pain. Did anyone whose had this procedure not sleep upright and if so, did it really badly affect your bruising/swelling? X