Welcome to Week 4 of my upper blepharoplasty and Advanced Lift recovery journey! In this video, I share my honest progress update, talk about lingering swelling, nerve healing sensations, and show how my bruising has nearly resolved.
I also share tips on using LED light therapy, facial massage tools like gua sha stones and jade rollers, and why I stopped wearing my chin strap at night for better fluid drainage.
Recovery is a roller coaster—some days look amazing, while others feel like a step back. But every week brings healing progress!
➡️ Jump to Key Recovery Topics:
01:03:27 – 4 Weeks Post-Op Upper Blepharoplasty & Advanced Lift Overview01:03:49 – Fluctuating Swelling & Tracking Weekly Progress
01:04:02 – Importance of Staying Positive & Avoiding Comparison
01:04:10 – Persistent Right-Side Swelling & Small Divot Update
01:04:21 – Neck Skin Tightening & Bruising Improvement
01:04:48 – Upper Blepharoplasty Incision Healing & Makeup Update
01:05:21 – Nerve Healing, Tingling Sensations & Feeling Returning
01:05:42 – Shoutout to Dr. Mendelsohn & Emotional Support During Recovery
01:05:55 – Everyone’s Healing Timeline is Different—Avoid Comparisons01:06:17 – Small Lump Above Scar & Facial Massage Techniques
01:06:30 – Benefits of LED Light Therapy for Post-Surgical Healing
01:06:45 – Gua Sha & Jade Roller Massage for Swelling Reduction
01:06:54 – Stopping Chin Strap Use & Its Effect on Swelling
01:07:17 – Fun Cat Cameo & Looking Ahead to Week 5
Whether you’re preparing for facial surgery or already healing, this video offers realistic insights and helpful tips for smoother recovery!
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Summary:
This video provides a 4-week post-operation (0:00) update on an upper blepharoplasty and advanced lift procedure, highlighting the healing journey (0:00–0:14) which includes:
- Fluctuating swelling (0:21–0:28), particularly on the right side (0:43), and the importance of a positive outlook (0:32–0:38).
- Significant bruising resolution (0:51–0:57) and neck skin tightening (1:02–1:16).
- Upper eyelid incision healing (1:22–1:35), allowing for makeup application (1:38–1:40).
- Nerve healing (1:51–2:10) with returning sensation and tingling.
- The use of LED light therapy (3:05–3:15) and facial massage tools (3:21–3:25) like gua sha stones and jade rollers to reduce swelling.
- The decision to stop wearing the chin strap (3:27–3:48) at night to improve fluid drainage.
- A small lump (2:54–2:58) above the scar, which is being massaged.
The speaker emphasizes that everyone’s healing timeline is different (2:31–2:42) and advises against comparisons.
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