[MDLNB]

Yesterday, on the roads in the Villages I noticed quite a few candidates for eye surgery. Seems there were dozens of them driving with their eyes closed.

[mamamia54]

So happy for you! I’m doing some research right now for mine. I wish you had it here so you can recommend your doc. Anyone out there have any recommendations? Boomer did you go to a plastic surgeon? I was told by my optician to go to an ocular surgeon.

[mamamia54]

So happy for you! I’m doing some research right now for mine. I wish you had it here so you can recommend your doc. Anyone out there have any recommendations? Boomer did you go to a plastic surgeon? I was told by my optician to go to an ocular surgeon.

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by mamamia54

So happy for you! I’m doing some research right now for mine. I wish you had it here so you can recommend your doc. Anyone out there have any recommendations? Boomer did you go to a plastic surgeon? I was told by my optician to go to an ocular surgeon.

That’s what I did. I’d recommend I’ve, but he is in Mobile, Al.

[GRACEALLEMAN]

Originally Posted by Boomer

I am hiding in my house. It has been a week. (That is why I am posting even more dissertations on TOTV than usual.)

I did it! I finally did it!

I had my eyelids done.

And I do not have that look of perpetual surprise. I do not look weirdly alert.

The bruising is almost gone. The swelling is almost gone. I always heal fast so I am.

I am still doing the frozen peas routine, just not as often. Longer than the instructions said though. And although I guess I do not have to sleep propped up now that the week is over, I probably still will for a few more days. (I think I must be trying to be one of those over-achiever types.)

By the weekend, I might be ready to nonchalantly appear in public. Wearing sunglasses to social things indoors though might just look suspicious.

I think I am supposed to wait a month before I am allowed to put on mascara and eyeliner. I will know for sure next week at the post-op visit. Anybody reading this want to volunteer how long they had to wait to put on a little eye makeup?

It looks like my only regret will be that I did not do this sooner.

I did not do this in TV. I am in my hometown right now where I know the territory and could ask at least 5 people who to go to.

But I thought maybe others here might want to share their blepharoplasty experiences and recommendations. Nobody can see us here so nobody can scrutinize the work. I love being anonymous on TOTV.

Boomer (lookin’ just like my senior picture. . .hmmmm, maybe I should change my high school hairstyle though. )

I ahd the eyelids uper and lower done in Costa Rica back in 2005. Best thing i ever did. It was the finest surgeon on Costa Rica - His grandfather started Cosmetic Surgery in CR. IT COST ME $500.00 FOR BOTH EYELIDS AND is still about the same price.
IT TOOK 25 YEARS OFF MY FACE.

[afewg]

When I had this done years ago I was told to eat pineapple (fresh or canned) for two weeks before and after to minimize bruising. It worked great.

[Tadpole]

Hey, Boomer…. I, too, had both lids done… 30 YRS AGO when I turned 50!!! And guess what… 30 years later they STILL look like I just did it! Like you, they never looked like I’d had anything done except that all the extra skin was gone. Looks so natural. I had mine done in my hometown in west Los Angeles. Excellent doctor who had done a couple of my friends. As you probably know, almost everyone in southern California has had SOME kind of plastic surgery. It’s considered normal out there.

I honestly don’t remember how long it took to get through the healing stages; I just know the whole thing was worth it. Happy you’re happy with it!

[Tadpole]

Hey, Boomer…. I, too, had both lids done… 30 YRS AGO when I turned 50!!! And guess what… 30 years later they STILL look like I just did it! Like you, they never looked like I’d had anything done except that all the extra skin was gone. Looks so natural. I had mine done in my hometown in west Los Angeles. Excellent doctor who had done a couple of my friends. As you probably know, almost everyone in southern California has had SOME kind of plastic surgery. It’s considered normal out there. I honestly don’t remember how long it took to get through the healing stages; I just know the whole thing was worth it. Happy you’re happy with it!

[martileeb]

Is there anyone here who can recommend a surgeon here in or around the villages for this surgery?

[MollyJo]

Thank you for bravely sharing! Could you share an approximate cost?
Congrats!

[MollyJo]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

Thanks for the info - but curious - why would someone carry on a conversation on this site versus using emails to each other?

This person is being helpful to interested parties. Perhaps you should scroll on by…

[airstreamingypsy]

I was awake when mine were done. Every time the doctor removed eyelid fat I made him show it to me. FYI, it looks just like yellow chicken fat.

[caylaboo]

Hi Boomer. I just got the ok to have this surgery done. I am checking out plastic surgeons in The Villages. Can you or anyone else recommend a Dr? Thank so much.

[juddfl]

Dr. Latif Hamed does this procedure in Ocala. He teaches laser, surgical and medical eye care to other doctors. I figured if he teaches he must know what he is doing. He did warn me not to expect a great difference as he goes more for the natural look. My eyes don't look closed in photos now. It has been quite a few years since I had it done. His phone number is 352-237-0090

[Two Bills]

Will I be able to play the piano if I have it done?