Hope all goes well!

Good luck!

Good luck with that. My mom had the hooded eyelids and had to have surgery too. Fortunately I have my dads eye genes. My neighbor that I play golf with at the lake just got invisalign. She had to tell me - I didn't even notice.

I actually loved my hooded eyes until they started going downhill LOL. Losing that fat in them is a gamechanger unfortunately. I am a little worried about looking so much different, since I am not used to having much of a whole visable eyelid EVER.

I‘m sixty six and got Invisilign in May. Get excited when I change my trays as I’m beginning to notice a difference. Change trays every two weeks.

Wishing you all the best!

Edited to wish you the best of luck!

Had my eyes done a number of years ago, both upper and lower. I did it out of vanity,

plain and simple. It was done in the doctor’s office. The stitches came out after a week. They were annoying and I looked like I’d been in a prize fight. By the end of two weeks I had only one bit of bruising left, easily covered with makeup. I am so glad I did it. I wish I’d had my neck lifted at some point.

Invisilign sounds so uncomfortable. Let us know what that’s like. I’ve reached an age where I am patching my original parts rather than improving.

Good luck, but you’ll be fine.

Good luck and quick healing.

Had a blepharoplasty upper and lower two years ago. Very pleased. I am 57

Best wishes with your surgery. You will be glad to have it done. I was about your age when my age necessitated having it done 16 years ago. I had the uppers done and had the lower eye area lasered because of dark circles. That part was worse for the first few days due to itching but Benadryl helped. The whole thing was easy and a minor inconvenience just with the eye ointments. I still get Botox occasionally to keep refreshed around the eyes as my surgeon recommended.

S R, how exciting about noticing a difference. How long are you suppose to have to wear them?

dedtired and cmm, glad you are both pleased and yeah, mine is for vanity too! I hear you get used to the invisalign trays and can be uncomfortable when you change out your trays-but the process goes by faster than you think. I think by whitening and straightening your teeth is one of the best things you can do, to improve your looks, especially as we age.

Olliesmom, my treatment will take about 13 to 15 months, unless something changes. I’ve just recently learned that most people have to have refinements, which is something my Ortho did not tell me. If this is the case, who knows.

The first week was very painful for me, but I think that may have been due to my lower teeth being so crowded and not really knowing the best way to remove the trays. I’ve had minimal discomfort since then, just some initial tightness and tenderness when I change trays.

My biggest complaint is the amount of saliva they cause. Sometimes I feel like I will drown, but I’m not sure this is the case for everyone. My speech has also been pretty lispy, but I have recently noticed an improvement with this. For some odd reason I mostly notice it when I’m on the phone.

Anyway, I think you will be happy with them, especially when you start to see small changes!!

Congratulations! Hopefully it feels quickly but I'm sure I turn out wonderfully!

You are definitely braver than I!

If I were to have anything done it would be my neck. Yes it waddles when I walk.

Your saliva increase will go away after your body gets used to having this extra "something" in your mouth. I did Invialign when I was 40yo. I used to take out when I was on the phone. I still have the permanent retainer behind my lower teeth and wear my last Invisalign tray every other night on the top.

Hi olliesmom, I hope it’s an easy appointment and quick recovery. You’ll feel much better when you are freed from those overly protective eyelids. And the invisalign sounds like a very cool adventer. Keep us posted.

I hope all goes well with your surgery and Invisalign!

Good luck with both! (I had to google ”blepharoplasty” —very impressive results!

Allison, good to know about the saliva! lol I think I will get the permanent retainer also. Are you happy with your setup-retainer on bottom, tray on top? I've seen seen retainer on top also.

@OllieJane They originally put a permanent retainer on the top and bottom, but my bottom teeth hit the top retainer and started shifting my jaw/bite! So I had my dentist remove.

Oh wow. Thanks for the info.

I got my Invisaligns in June 2020, IIRC. I did not have braces as a teen. My teeth were always straight but as I got older, suddenly a lower tooth was getting pushed way out of line.

Get a waterproof cover for your pillow. I noticed I drooled at night for the first couple of months.

My treatment has lasted longer than it should have. As I was getting the refinement trays, I broke a tooth. A couple of months were lost waiting to get a crown, get adjusted to the crown, having my mouth rescanned and having the trays re-made.

OH, the other thing I wish I had done….I wish I had saved my first set of trays. I also wish I had taken a ”before” picture.

bbstx, funny about the waterproof cover! Will do! And I will for sure take a before pic! Thanks!

I had blepharoplasty (upper and lower) a couple of years ago. Little down time — a couple of weeks — and even before that makeup and sunglasses made it a non issue for daily activities. Upper only would have been faster, probably less than a week. i’m very pleased with the results. iIt is actually fun to play with eye makeup now, even though I don’t wear much.

i started Invisaline (actually mine are the SureSmile brand) in May, I had braces as a teen, but for years my lowers have been gradually but profoundly crowding and in the last 8-10 years the uppers have become a problem. I’m 66 now, Even four months in, the uppers are 90% better and the lowers are showing improvment, I am on tray 13 of 33. My dentist husband also got me a vibrating mouthpiece device which cuts the time per tray to 11 days if used religiously. Right now I go between 11 and @4 dys between trays depending on use of the device and whether I have used the trays 20 + hours per day. i have to say the trays are virtually painless expecially if I use the vibrating devise right after I put them in. Even if I don’t, only slight pressure, noticeable but not painful.

One thing though — the first tray really gouged my gums at the back. DH did some very modest trimming and they worked great, It was easy for me because DH was my dentist, but don’t be shy if hou feel them cutting into your gums. It’s an easy fix and didn’t take him long at all.

Putting them on and off is not a problem with practice,, but I have found a little crochet hook like devise that helps gstting them off.

It is basically a pretty simple surgery. Back in my single days in Ft. Lauderdale, I scrubbed for a plastic surgeon and we did at least 3 per week. I have no idea what they use now, but back then we started with nitrous oxide, which very much helped to relax our patients. It wasn’t a long procedure, although they were never quick. Always done calmly and carefully. Recovery time was fairly minimal, although we did encourage our patients to stay home and relax for the first 3 days. And, wear sunglasses or use a tiny bit of good sunscreen on the suture lines once any sutures are out and your physician oks it. All new surgical suture lines can burn much quicker when out in the sun.

To add to mojo’s comment, buy a new emery board and dedicate it to your Invisaligns. It can be used to smooth any rough places. In the now-15 months that I’ve been using invisaligns, I think I’ve had to smooth one place once, so it is not a regular occurrence. My orthodontist also gave me some of the wax that is used with metal braces in case I needed it. I never needed it.

I did have an issue with one of the pegs that the trays snap on to. It was very sharp. I toughed it out for a week thinking my mouth would adjust. I finally had to have the orthodontist smooth it down a bit. It took maybe 20 seconds, literally.

To clean, I use Fresh Guard by Efferdent. You can get on the automatic delivery plan at AMZ. I tried a similar product, Retainer Brite, but it contained an ingredient that people are sometimes allergic to. I’m one of those people. I broke out in hives, which I’ve never done before.

I watched a lot of YouTube videos about Invisaligns done by this guy. I thought his tips and tricks were good and useful. His advice on how to remove them really helped me. I never could use the hook gizmo.

Wishing you an quick and comfortable recovery on your surgery. A close friend had the same type of surgery, apong with a facial laser treatment the same session. From what I remember she was and about in a few days.

Also good luck with your Invisalign, I plan to join you next year. Had braces when I was in my early 20’s. My top teeth are still fairly decent but I think I needed the permanent retainer on the bottom teeth, the last few years they have moved. I now have a very crooked crowded lower arch

Thank you everyone! Excited to get it over with!

Lynn, I am super worried about going to Cabo in four weeks because of the new scars! I am going to wear a hat sunglasses and sunscreen constantly! The only time I am going out in the water is on a sunset cruise dinner-so later in the evening.

I've never heard of a permanent retainer?! I had braces as a young adult (18-21ish) and thankfully have not had more problems. I've had no procedures done, not even botox. I hope my good genes hold up!! haha!! I'm a wienie!! Sunscreen is your friend (always not just after surgery). I would be careful what kind I use around the eyes though. @OllieJane I didn't realize you're in your late 50's, for some reason I thought you were younger. : )

Tina, I always use sunscreen, I thought that was a given, but thank you. : ) I meant that more for the hat and sunglasses. Yes, in my late 50's but I am young at heart!

My son has a permanent retainer on the bottom, after he got braces.

My DD, who turned 50 this year, wore invisaligns for the past couple of years. This was her 2nd round of braces. She has a very small mouth and narrow jawline and her teeth were really crowding again. She was released and received her permanent bottom retainer on her 50th birthday and is very happy with the outcome.

I recently talked with my dentist about doing it myself, and he was encouraging, even at my age. My teeth have also shifted once again, so I am seriously considering it. Like Olliesmom, young at heart and active, so why not?

@OutsidePlaying I see nothing wrong with having them at whatever age. The permanent retainer was probably something that came after my ordeal with braces (years ago). I had the some problem, small mouth (haha tell that to the Mr.!). I got braces kind of late, but had to wait on wisdom teeth (which had to be removed anyway). I had two teeth pulled before the braces were put on. Another who is active and does not feel (or act LOL) my age. Go for it!!

^^^^Great seeing you Pal! @palimpsest

Will share your advise with some that have just started Invisalign.

Lots of great information Pal! I would have never thought to changing the trays quicker-WOW! I'm in no hurry-but should be about twelve months Dentist said.

olliesmom, the guy’s YouTube channel that bbstx recommended is the best imo. I had a horrible time removing my lower trays until I found him. Tried his recommendation and haven’t had any issues since.

Well, I had eye surgery on Wednesday and it went so smooth and practically painless! I think I was more worried about the anesthesia because in the past I've gotten sick and takes me awhile to come out-even on colonoscopies I'm groggy. But, this was, I guess a newer moderate anesthetic and I woke up and was ready to go! I have been icing religiously (thank god for podcasts to listen to) every thirty minutes since I got home, and only part that is bruised are my eyelids themselves. I've seen others bruise all around their eyes, so I was expecting worse. The stitches feel tighter today, although I keep an ointment on them. Just wanted to update, and I appreciate all the helpful comments!

That's great you are doing well so far. Hopefully the rest of your recovery goes smoothly. Your report is encouraging - I am thinking of having my eyelids done, too. They aren't quite in the way of my vision yet, but getting very close to that point.

Well, I just typed the same as bluebell - your report is encouraging. I’m considering it but I’m a bit of a chicken. Did you have it done by a plastic surgeon or an ophthalmologist? I am aware of people who’ve had it done by each specialty.

Thanks, Bluebell. I kept putting it off and I'm glad I finally did it.

bbstx, I had it done by a opthalmologist. I did so much research (surprise, surprise lol) and went back and forth from a plastic surgeon and kept coming back to her. In her case, she does so many, probably many more than plastic surgeons, and her pictures were very inspiring-she does a soft look. I think that is very important. Now, if I needed other work done, like a brow lift, I would choose a plastic surgeon.

Glad you are doing well. i read the title wrong and thought it was next week!

@OllieJane, how is the eye recovery coming? Have you gotten your Invisaligns yet? A week ago, I entered the second phase of my Invisaligns - 22 more trays. The orthodontist assures me I’m not looking at 44 more weeks. The first 11 or 12 trays will be at 2 week intervals and we will probably go to one week intervals. I see my orthodonist every 6 weeks, so what happens will depend on how things are going.

bbstx, thanks for asking! I got my stitches out yesterday-YEA! My eyes had seemed more swollen than I thought they should be, so doc had me stop putting the enthramiacyn (sp?) on my eyelids and it has seemed to help. She told me not to wear eye makeup for 10 more days. Not a worry for me, but I don't go into work. I did go look at furniture/accessories for a client yesterday and had my sunglasses on and it was just too hard to see and putting them on and off. I am on day 9 now and they are getting much better since stitches are out! I did think I would be a little farther along with the redness and swelling by now, but everyone heals differently. I think I am normally a fast healer-oh well.

Regarding the Invisaligns-I put them off until next week-I didn't really want to go into the dentist office yet until my eyes healed a little more. I will be anxious to get them started by then and will let you know my program on how many trays, etc. How exciting you are on your way!

Olliesmom, my eyes were pretty well healed after two weeks. I had just started a new job but before I accepted the position, I negotiated two weeks off, unpaid. I told them I had already paid for a vacation. Liar, liar, pants on fire. I had one small bruise over my eye when I returned..I was going to say I was hit over the eye with a canoe paddle if anyone asked. I didn’t know my new coworkers at all and didn’t want to share with them. Fortunately, no one asked.

Enjoy your nice, refreshed eyes!

I did go look at furniture/accessories for a client yesterday @OllieJane you've been holding out on us! You should share some of your work!

dedtired, I wouldn't have blamed you! LOL I can tell I'm going to be happy with them, I am excited to wear mascara that doesn't rub off on my eyelids! I've only told a couple of close friends, so far.

Tina, I am not a certified designer, only word of mouth, but I have been doing this for years. To be honest, I'm not crazy about doing it that much anymore, I get burned out and I put my heart into each one and takes up a lot of time, that at times, I am not willing to give up. But then, someone begs me and I sometimes cannot say NO! Believe me, I am no highly sought-after, certified designer!

Glad it seemed to well! Thanks for the update.