My Review of Lower Blepharoplasty at Contours & Curves - Dr. Ryan Mitchell.
I'm now 2 weeks post-op from my lower blepharoplasty (fat pad removal only - no skin pinch) and wanted to share my amazing experience with Dr. Ryan Mitchell at Contours & Curves. I'm a 32-year-old African American/Latino male, and for years, I struggled with hereditary under-eye bags that recently worsened. After months of trying everything, I decided to pursue cosmetic surgery and researched top surgeons in Las Vegas, particularly someone experienced with diverse skin tones. **Consultations Before I met Dr. Mitchell:
1. First Consultation (NOT contour & Curves but): A Las Vegas center on South Eastern Avenue 89123 didn't even get to meet the surgeon, instead after waiting for 1 hour the office told me my skin type was unsuitable for their method. I was told I could develop keloids and handed a $5 Starbucks gift card. Needless to say, I kept looking.
2. *Dr. Ryan Mitchell at Contours & Curves: I found Dr. Mitchell's clinic through RealSelf. The reviews and before-and-after photos gave me confidence to book a consultation, and I'm so glad I did. From the first phone call, the front office staff was professional, and Erin (She's AMAZING!) the coordinator, was knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Dr. Mitchell immediately put me at ease, explaining that the transconjunctival incision (inside the lower eyelid) would avoid visible scars, which was a huge relief. We scheduled surgery for mid-January after some work-related rescheduling, and the office was very accommodating. Surgery Day: I prepped by stopping certain vitamins and foods, and picked up my medications a few days prior. The procedure was very reasonably priced compared to others I'd looked into. Dr. Mitchell performed the surgery with local anesthesia, and the entire process took less than an hour. I was but relaxed and ready to head home.
Recovery: The aftercare was straightforward: cold compresses, antibiotics, arnica pills, eyedrops, ointment, and head elevation while sleeping. Here's a breakdown of my recovery: Day 1: Swollen but no pain.
Day 2: Swelling started decreasing.
Day 3: Swelling further reduced, still no pain. Day 4-5: Almost no swelling, slight feeling of internal incision.
Day 6: Minimal swelling and bruising--just looked like allergies.
Day 7: Felt and looked great--swelling almost completely gone. By my 1-week post-op visit, I looked refreshed, and no one could tell I'd had surgery, though they did notice I looked more well-rested. Final Thoughts: Now, at 2 weeks post-op, I'm thrilled with the results. My under-eye area looks natural, smooth, and rejuvenated. The professionalism and care from Dr. Mitchell and his team were outstanding, and my entire experience was smooth and stress-free. If you're considering blepharoplasty or any facial procedure, I highly recommend Dr. Ryan Mitchell at Contours & Curves. read more