No, this isn’t my Halloween costume. Although it’s pretty scary. To me, anyway. Whatever happened to that cute aerobics instructor who used to appear in my photographs? I know she’s in here somewhere. Yesterday, I went looking for her at the Rosenstock-Lieberman Plastic Surgery Center in downtown San Jose. They are going to help me find her for only $1,900 and a little bruising. Such a deal!
Yesterday afternoon, I met with Dr. Cohen. He will "do" my eyelids, upper and lower, next Tuesday morning. Which would be Halloween. Is that prophetic? When he asked me when I wanted it done, I said "soon." He offered "tomorrow morning"… yikes. I would have loved that, but I’m running lights for the Halloween show at the Little Theatre Group this Saturday and didn’t want to risk being too swollen to read my light cues.
Everyone goes in costume to this production. Since I’m already bleached blonde, I’m going as Madonna at 51. Pre-surgery. It will not be pretty.
So, only $1,900 for this little nip and tuck. My girlfriends in the states paid $5,000. Here, it’s usually $1,500 but I need to have the lower lids pulled to the side which costs $400. He said I will look oriental for a few days, but that will go away. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. And why do I need this little extra? Because, and I quote: "Your fat pads are big. You don’t want a bunch ‘o skin hanging under your eyes, do you?" Nice. I will wait to smack him after the surgery.
I need to be there at 7am to see the cardiologist for a test ($60), then surgery at 8. I’ll be there for a few hours, then go home in the afternoon, sutures out in 48-72 hours. Baddabing.
Sounds like the hardest thing is going to be no eating or drinking from midnight the night before. Not so bad, but this includes no coffee in the morning. Ouch.
While I was in the waiting room, a young woman (at least she LOOKED young) gushed about how great R-L is. She was with her mom who had just had some face surgery. She had bruises under her eyes and no other bruising so I’m thinking she had the same thing I’m having. (Sounds like I’m in a café, doesn’t it?) Anyway, she’s still breathing…
I’m psyched. Expect a full report with photos. And the return of Sargeant Sally, little miss fitness 1988. At least her eyes. I wonder how much for a full body re-do?
Best wishes for your surgery.
Robert
OHMYGOSH! You really are taking advantage of all the benefits of Costa Rica living! I was thinking it was a big deal getting my blood typed. I’m wondering if I’ll look better thru your new eyes?
Can’t wait to hear all about it. I want the same but there’s that “fear-factor”. I’ve heard good things about R & L – tell us all about it!!
Thank you, Robert!
Jen – you are BEAUTIFUL already!!
Teri – an abundance of narcissism and vanity will overcome any fear…
Hola Chica! I am so jealous! I can’t wait to see the “after” but honestly you are beautiful now! I may fly down and have that done because my eyelids can hold my spare change up to about $2 worth. Plus the diddrence between having it done here and there, will pay for the trip. On another note, the Board wanted me to ask you about your dues balance for Rotary. Do you just want me to say that you will pay in December when you are here (or something like that). Anyway, hurray and post the new pics! Can’t wait to see tem. Good luck next week. xxx, Rose
Wow! I’ve been researching plastic surgery for over 6 months now – including interviewing 11 different surgeons trying to figure out who to use! Seems like I’ll never make up my mind! How did you decide on Dr Cohen?
Most plastic surgeries comments are on facelifts but i want to know who is recommended for nose jobs.