CosBeauty Magazine #94

Patient: Antoinette, 46
Procedure: Blepharoplasty and
ptosis repair
Reason: Recommendation
by optometrist due to excess
eyelid skin and droop of eyelids
affecting vision
Surgeon: Dr Benjamin Burt,
Oculoplastic Surgeon
– www. drbenjaminburt.com
Hospital: Windsor Private Hospital,
20 The Avenue, Windsor VIC 3181
Small and hooded eyes are part of my genetics. It
wasn’t until my early 40s that I noticed my eyelids
drooped and the increase of excess skin simply
became a way of life. I would find myself continually
raising my eyebrows when speaking to people, and
when tired I would see from my peripheral vision the
sag of skin. I had regular injectables to help raise the
brow and open my eyes. My eyes felt unsupported,
almost like something had collapsed. I put it down to
the ‘ageing process’.
It wasn’t until I arranged a long overdue eye test
with my optometrist that I realised my concerns were
justified. After my consultation, she recommended
that I see an oculoplastic surgeon for an opinion and
provided a referral.
After significant research, I met with Dr Benjamin
Burt, a prominent and highly respected oculoplastic
surgeon located in Melbourne. Dr Burt ticked all the
boxes. He is known for his work, is an expert in his
field and a highly sought-after oculoplastic surgeon.
It was important that I chose a surgeon who saw the
‘person’, not the procedure. When meeting him and
his team, he explained clearly what needed to be done,
discussed the recovery process and illustrated how I
my eyes would look after the procedure. He requested
photos prior to my 40s to use as a comparison and so
he could identify my features. I instantly felt assured
and comfortable and soon after I scheduled in the
surgery date.
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