I feel as if my Botox injections are like getting my hair cut/colored. But instead of going every 4-5 weeks, I go every 3 months. I’m much more “addicted” to hair dye I guess.
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oldfort - do you mind if I ask what brand of at-home redlight therapy? I’ve heard this is good: https://omniluxled.com/
I use this, https://nuovalucebeauty.com/
My sister found it to be very effective for sore knees or neck. She plays a lot of tennis.
I also use it on my scalp to help with hair growth.
You can Google to find how red light therapy can help.
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Thanks, oldfort! That looks similar to one I’ve been looking at…https://www.mynuface.com/. I was going to try omnilux first.
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The device I am using is FDA cleared (not approved yet) if that matters.
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Good. “FDA cleared” means it does not cause harm if used as intended and is equivalent to an existing comparable device (predicate). For actual approval, the manufacturer needs to run a clinical trial.
Here is a good explanation of the difference:
Even though the system is not perfect, I would not buy any devices that do not have at the very least an FDA clearance.
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That’s why I chose this one over others. It was a bit more expensive than others at the time.
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Yikes, and let’s not forget Joan Rivers.
This link to the lidocaine death makes me remember when I had a bad reaction to a local anesthetic - possibly lidocaine but I have no idea - hubby was driving me home from the doctor’s office after a small surgical procedure (not elective) and I suddenly got that freezing cold you sometimes wake up with after a general …
but it got worse, and I was shaking uncontrollably even though the car heat was full blast and he covered me in coats and I was faint and the light was dimming and I honestly though I was gonna die and he drove me to the ER, where I came out of it before they managed to check me in, but it was about a half hour of intense reaction.
Never happened before or since.
So weird.
I know there are various stories about complications from cosmetic surgeries/procedures, which can be concerning.
However, given that there are over 2 million cosmetic procedures a year, there are bound to be adverse consequences/allergic reactions, etc. It’s a cost/benefit analysis for those who want to go forward with those things…
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Not all cosmetic procedures are created equal. Some have a much higher incidence of adverse effects than others. That cost-benefit analysis need to include this.
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That’s very true, Bunsen!
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Apparently my cataracts have stabilized so my ophthalmologist sent me in to consult on eyelid surgery. The surgeon took one look at the drooping skin on the outer edges of my eyes and recommended an endoscopic brow lift as well as the eyelid surgery. Just doing the eyelids would leave me with the extra skin in the corner blocking some of my peripheral vision.
I don’t like the thought of extra surgery (not to mention the approx $7000 not covered by insurance). But the doctor also said subconscious lifting of the brow could result in fatigue where it’s hard to keep eyes open as the day progresses - and that’s exactly what’s been happening to me.
So I’ve decided to go ahead with it - both to help vision and to avoid that fatigue. I don’t really know how much my peripheral vision is affected but I am tired of the droopy lids. My only issue is timing (waiting to hear back from the office on that). We’re flying out to my nephew’s wedding at the start of June. I definitely want to be able to wear eye makeup by then, plus get my hair color touched up the week before. So if they can schedule me soon enough to be sufficiently healed - great. If not, I guess mid-June and there goes part of my summer swimming and sunning.
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My MIL had the eyebrow lift when she was 64. It made such a difference! She looked so refreshed.
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You should be good after a week.
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I had the eye surgery a number of years ago. Having had droopy eyes most of my life, it was a thrill to have them fixed. As they tape up your lids and check peripheral vision, I didn’t qualify the first time, but then had such trouble with sweat in my eyes when biking, that I went back for a recheck and qualified. It is nice to have real lids and the better peripheral vision was a surprise while driving. So much improved! The eyebrow lift was recommended, but not in the cards economically and post op when I questioned, the surgeon said probably not so necessary in my case. Who knows.
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I went in for my vision field test today (documenting for Medicare coverage) and had to laugh at all the prompting. First was without eyelids taped up, where the tech told me to relax and not worry and not try to lift my eyelids. Then she taped each eye and ran the test again where she essentially told me to try as hard as I could to see the lights. Apparently I did a great job and missed a lot on the untaped eyes, but only missed one each time on the taped eyes. So Medicare coverage shouldn’t be an issue.
The doctor was very experienced and basically took one look at me and said “brow lift”. Otherwise part of the lid would remain droopy and I would only get partial improved vision. Basically you can’t even see my eye from the sides because the lids are so droopy over the outer corners.
I also re-read the doctors bio and learned he was a Navy carrier jet pilot for five years before becoming an ophthalmologist. Top Gun: Eyecare!
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Just wanted to report in five weeks post op. I’m very happy with how my eyes turned out. Some unexpected items:
(1) did not realize how much my hairline would change, especially pulling back at the temples. It will settle down somewhat over several months. The surgeon needed to pull back so much that essentially I got an upper facelift. Also the nerves will be regrowing for quite a while and there were times when the tingling felt like my scalp was slipping off. Disconcerting!
(2) my eyes are now getting so much more light that my focus needed a few weeks to adjust. Sight was definitely out of focus for two weeks and even now seems a bit off. I’m going for a vision evaluation next week to see if I need a new glasses prescription.
Anyway, here are before and after pictures, plus a bonus with wedding guest makeup. I’m now figuring out how to work with visible eyelids. It doesn’t help that I still have puffiness above my right eye.
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So at this point, knowing what you know (and experienced) would you recommend it for those that medically would benefit??
Oh my gosh, you look 20-25 years younger! What a major difference! I’m so happy for you. My MIL had a brow lift at 64 and it made the world of difference in her looks too!
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My recommendation would be to go to a makeup counter and have a makeover. They’ll show you the right shades and how to blend. You have new eyes!
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