My scars did very well in the tropical sun. I got very tanned but I put sunblock with 50 spf (Banana Boat Sport stick) under my eyes and on my upper lids. Surprisingly, my face is the only part of me that didn't burn! Every other piece of exposed skin burned--including my scalp! Anyway, the slight issues I was having are continuing to get better. The tightness is minimal at best and I almost dont feel it at all. The soreness is still there a little bit on the left upper lid but the other lids are better.
Putting makeup on was an interesting experience. As I may have written before, my eyelids on top are now shaped slightly different. I no longer have that "ridge" on the uppers to guide me in applying eyeliner but I still managed to get it on and makeup looks pretty good! Will get a shot of that next week.
In the mean time, here are my newly tanned eyes. Tans hide a lot!
Hi Barbara.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to tell you how incredibly happy I am that I found your blog.
I have Xanthelasma under both eyes. I’m considered young to have the Xathelasma (30 yr old) and I don’t have *extremely* high cholesterol (150) but my doctor recommends not doing anything, as they aren’t harmful. Like you said – “easy for him to say”. While I’m looking for options, feedback, and all around info surrounding the removal, I’ve become increasing frustrated at the lack of information available. Sure I can find the procedures some have tried… but little beyond that. Then I stumbled upon your blog.
I’m on the verge of tears. I don’t have much experience with Health providers or Doctors. Until 2 years ago, I didn’t even have health ins. I’m completely inexperienced w/ what I should do, who I should talk to, and how to find out what options are available to me. I do know how to use the internet to my advantage though. But, for so long I’ve been sifting through page after page, of thread after thread, on site after site regarding procedures or surgeries that have zero to do with what I’m looking for. No more! You’re blog gave me so much insight!!
As a matter of fact, 30 mins after reading your blog, I spoke to a friend’s father who is an Ocular Plastic Surgeon, and set and appointment with him. He told me he’d help if he could, and if not, he’ll send me to someone who can.
I’m so very very very grateful to you for making this blog. I know for me, I avoid social activates w/ people that aren’t close friends, or if I can’t wear sunglasses. This could give me back my self confidence I’ve been lacking for some years now. So, in your attempt to help anyone, you’ve done so in mere weeks. I’d hug the crap out of you if I could.
Good luck in your recovery, I’m ecstatic things are going so well for you! You deserve it!
Hi JP,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry it has taken me so long to reply to your post. I just came on here to update today and found it!
I am truly happy that this blog was helpful to you. Getting my xanthies removed was probably one of the best decisions I've made in years. I feel a lot better about going out in public now without having to worry about people asking me "what's that on your face?".
I have to tell you, my lower lids did better than the upper ones--from a recovery stand point. Its a piece of cake! ;) Yeah, I can say that now LOL~~
I wish you lots of success and if you do get the xanthies removed, I'm sure you'll be as happy as I am now!
Feel free to come back and let me know how everything went for you.
Best of Luck!
~barbara