Senior Member Kez Posted January 9, 2005 Senior Member Share Posted January 9, 2005 I have to echo the disappointment of the guy who had laser eye surgery, as I had an upper eyelid job to remove wrinkles (Blepharoplasty) ,and the results seem to be marginal improvement. Like him, I went to a top-quality surgeon, in a "world-famous" centre in the UK which pioneered plastic procedures on WW2 pilots with severe burns, so I was expecting the best. I was certainly paying "top dollar", and the surgeon was recommended by a female friend who "looked terrific" with her facelift and eyelids job, and I looked forward to similar improvement. My 3500 FU HT on a NW5 has given I'd estimate a 75% improvement (which is good enough for me!) but the Blepharoplasty has given maybe a 10% improvement. Cost of HT: ??5,200 Cost of blephs: ??3,600 I have a feeling of considerable disappontment, especially as the surgeon concerned, a Dr. Parkhouse of the E. Grinstead McIndoe Centre, is a "top guy" with a reputation. I'm not sure what conclusions to draw here. Is this kind of surgery hit & miss? Or should I have gone to a surgeon who specialises in upper eyelids? ( Parkhouse does the whole face...) I remember one cosmetic surgery site recommending you go to a narrow specialist. After all, HT surgeons just do hair. Not sure that this will benefit any of you "young guns" still looking smooth and young, but Robert said "any experience welcomed".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Kez Posted January 9, 2005 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 9, 2005 I have to echo the disappointment of the guy who had laser eye surgery, as I had an upper eyelid job to remove wrinkles (Blepharoplasty) ,and the results seem to be marginal improvement. Like him, I went to a top-quality surgeon, in a "world-famous" centre in the UK which pioneered plastic procedures on WW2 pilots with severe burns, so I was expecting the best. I was certainly paying "top dollar", and the surgeon was recommended by a female friend who "looked terrific" with her facelift and eyelids job, and I looked forward to similar improvement. My 3500 FU HT on a NW5 has given I'd estimate a 75% improvement (which is good enough for me!) but the Blepharoplasty has given maybe a 10% improvement. Cost of HT: ??5,200 Cost of blephs: ??3,600 I have a feeling of considerable disappontment, especially as the surgeon concerned, a Dr. Parkhouse of the E. Grinstead McIndoe Centre, is a "top guy" with a reputation. I'm not sure what conclusions to draw here. Is this kind of surgery hit & miss? Or should I have gone to a surgeon who specialises in upper eyelids? ( Parkhouse does the whole face...) I remember one cosmetic surgery site recommending you go to a narrow specialist. After all, HT surgeons just do hair. Not sure that this will benefit any of you "young guns" still looking smooth and young, but Robert said "any experience welcomed".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DitMartian Posted July 30, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted July 30, 2007 Of course we'd appreciate photos, before and after, of hair and eyes. Sorry to hear you're disappointed. Have you discussed with your surgeon? I think you need to tell him the honest truth - EXACTLY what you told us. If he's really "top guy" he'll appreciate it and I'm sure he'll have something to offer to make it right. Right? Am I crazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted August 3, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 3, 2007 My 3500 FU HT on a NW5 has given I'd estimate a 75% improvement (which is good enough for me!) but the Blepharoplasty has given maybe a 10% improvement. Be glad it wasn't the other way around. I think some people who have a good experience with one cosmetic surgery suddenly think they can simply have other surgeries and look like whatever they want to. It doesn't always work out that way. At some point you have to realize you're going to continue to age. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member calvinmd Posted August 7, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted August 7, 2007 I think it depends on how bad a particular issue on your face/body has gotten before you address it. If you're doing it early in life, then the results are gonna be less dramatic but on the other hand it's less obvious that you had it done. Doing surgery for the first time later in life can reap a more dramatic gain. But on the other hand you spent more of your middle years looking worse first, and then everyone knows about it when you have it done. ------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Timothy Carman Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 One area that you DON'T want to overdo in a male is an upper blepheroplasty!! When done to the extent that a typical woman usually does, the result (IMHO) will "feminize" your look, and appear VERY unnatural. Most times in plastic surgery, LESS IS MORE. Timothy Carman, MD ABHRS President, (ABHRS) ABHRS Board of Directors La Jolla Hair Restoration Medical Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS Posted September 20, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted September 20, 2008 One other thing- in some men, low eyebrows can make a major contribution to the fullness of the upper lids. There may be a chance that a browlift is indicated. Sincerely, Jeff Epstein, MD, FACS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodyLanguage Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Even I had same problem, When I consulted Dr. Maiwald & who's specialises in upper eyelids. eyelid surgery louisville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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