At 44, she faces her fears and seeks in blepharoplasty the chance to rediscover beauty and a passion for her own image
She wants to change, to improve what bothers her, to feel good again when having her picture taken. At 44, she wants to fall in love again with the image she sees reflected in the mirror. But, until now, one thing had held her back: fear.
She arrived at the office with a list of questions on the tip of her tongue: Will it look natural? What kind of anesthesia is used? Does it have to be general? Will I feel pain? How long is the recovery?
Shyly, she asks my opinion about her eyelids: “Are they really that droopy? I’m afraid of changing too much and not recognizing myself afterward,” she says.
In response, I offer her a hand mirror and ask her to hold it at face level. At first, she lowers the mirror, showing deep dissatisfaction with what she sees. I encourage her to hold it up again, and together we analyze every detail. Then, with my hands, I simulate the possibilities of a new look for her eyes, rejuvenated and natural. She smiles bashfully, like someone who understands that it is entirely possible to love her own face again.
The recommendation in this case is a structured blepharoplasty, using other technologies such as laser and Morpheus 8 to restore skin firmness, minimize dark spots, and boost collagen production.
Answering her initial questions, I emphasize that we perform the surgery under general anesthesia, precisely to ensure greater safety during the procedure and to minimize pain in the postoperative period.
As for recovery time, I explain that we recommend the patient stay away from her activities for one week.
After about 30 minutes in the office, being warmly welcomed, hearing answers to all her questions, and seeing the results achieved by other women, she feels her fear give way to hope: “They look beautiful, natural, without that artificial look of plastic surgery. I really want to have the surgery and feel good about myself again. I already feel more confident about moving forward and changing what bothers me,” she concludes.
And rest assured: she will!
These Women
The “These Women” series is dedicated to telling the inspiring journeys of people who came to us seeking surgeries and procedures that not only enhance their appearance but also restore their self-confidence and their passion for the image reflected in the mirror.
Each story featured in “These Women” is unique, but they all share a common thread: the courage to seek change, the desire to feel good about herself, and the determination to face fears and insecurities in order to reach a new version of herself.
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