Did you have upper bleph?

[Anonymous]

I’m in pretty good shape for 50 with still plenty of fat in my face, great skin and few wrinkles. I don’t use Botox or filler but go to the plastic surgeon for skincare procedures and services. I’m considering doing an upper bleph now while I have a slight heaviness but nothing too pronounced. I feel like making small tweaks now before the bottom falls out will be a more subtle route. Should I wait until my lower lid is hidden or is it possible to be “preventative”? I read that an upper bleph lasts 10-15 years. At some point down the road I’ll consider a lower face lift.

What was your experience with the upper bleph? Still going strong? How long has it been?

[Anonymous]

I did one around 50. Stong genetics of heavy, sagging lids. Went to a highly recommended ocular plastics guy in Wellesley MA. Overall happy but disappointed with scar lines!!

[Anonymous]

No.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I did. I love it but after 7 years the skin has gotten crepey and saggy so I’m thinking of getting laser on my eyelids to tighten things up. I’d love to get a lower bleph since my upper bleph was so successful but it’s more downtime than I can spare at the moment.

[Anonymous]

I did it and LOVED my results. Virtually pain-free, although the bruising was spectacular and I hid in my house for a week! I did do a "touch up" about 15 years later.

[Anonymous]

I always thought I need one because my upper eye lid was hanging over my eye. But several consults told me I didn't need it. Instead, I had lower bleph and endoscopic brow lift, and it took care of hanging upper eye lid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always thought I need one because my upper eye lid was hanging over my eye. But several consults told me I didn't need it. Instead, I had lower bleph and endoscopic brow lift, and it took care of hanging upper eye lid.

Did you look surprised? I’m afraid I’ll get the “we have to be dramatic because it will drip over time” argument. I’m terrified of looking surprised.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always thought I need one because my upper eye lid was hanging over my eye. But several consults told me I didn't need it. Instead, I had lower bleph and endoscopic brow lift, and it took care of hanging upper eye lid.

Did you look surprised? I’m afraid I’ll get the “we have to be dramatic because it will drip over time” argument. I’m terrified of looking surprised.

I recently had a lateral brow lift to combat hooding. It only raises the tail of the eyebrow to prevent the surprised look. This might be what the PP is referring to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always thought I need one because my upper eye lid was hanging over my eye. But several consults told me I didn't need it. Instead, I had lower bleph and endoscopic brow lift, and it took care of hanging upper eye lid.

How was your recovery from lower bleph? Was it painful? I really need one but I am scared.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always thought I need one because my upper eye lid was hanging over my eye. But several consults told me I didn't need it. Instead, I had lower bleph and endoscopic brow lift, and it took care of hanging upper eye lid.

Did you look surprised? I’m afraid I’ll get the “we have to be dramatic because it will drip over time” argument. I’m terrified of looking surprised.

I recently had a lateral brow lift to combat hooding. It only raises the tail of the eyebrow to prevent the surprised look. This might be what the PP is referring to.

DP. Do you mean it raises the outer edges? I don't want to look like Spock, either!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always thought I need one because my upper eye lid was hanging over my eye. But several consults told me I didn't need it. Instead, I had lower bleph and endoscopic brow lift, and it took care of hanging upper eye lid.

Did you look surprised? I’m afraid I’ll get the “we have to be dramatic because it will drip over time” argument. I’m terrified of looking surprised.

I recently had a lateral brow lift to combat hooding. It only raises the tail of the eyebrow to prevent the surprised look. This might be what the PP is referring to.

DP. Do you mean it raises the outer edges? I don't want to look like Spock, either!

It raises the outer edges of the brows. There are lots of before and after photos online. Most of the celebrities that were born with hooded eyes and have since had upper blephs have also had lateral or endoscopic brow lifts. Off the top of my head I can think of Taylor Swift, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lawrence.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always thought I need one because my upper eye lid was hanging over my eye. But several consults told me I didn't need it. Instead, I had lower bleph and endoscopic brow lift, and it took care of hanging upper eye lid.

Did you look surprised? I’m afraid I’ll get the “we have to be dramatic because it will drip over time” argument. I’m terrified of looking surprised.

I recently had a lateral brow lift to combat hooding. It only raises the tail of the eyebrow to prevent the surprised look. This might be what the PP is referring to.

DP. Do you mean it raises the outer edges? I don't want to look like Spock, either!

It raises the outer edges of the brows. There are lots of before and after photos online. Most of the celebrities that were born with hooded eyes and have since had upper blephs have also had lateral or endoscopic brow lifts. Off the top of my head I can think of Taylor Swift, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lawrence.

None of those three have had brow lifts.

[Anonymous]

I had one a couple years ago at 51 and love my results. I can finally wear eyeshadow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had one a couple years ago at 51 and love my results. I can finally wear eyeshadow.

Where did you have it done and by whom, if you don’t mind sharing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had one a couple years ago at 51 and love my results. I can finally wear eyeshadow.

Where did you have it done and by whom, if you don’t mind sharing?

I went to Dr Rostami.