Never realized how long my upper lip was until I became fixated on what happened and why I was looking so much older in a year's time. It's as if I turned 62 and woke up looking older overnight. I had my eyes done several years ago and a facelift/neck lift years ago and those made a huge difference. If you've ever watched the Simpson's and saw how Marge and her sisters, are characterized, with their long and very thin upper lips then you get what I am saying. I had a bad experience with a local plastic surgeon group in Ponte Vedra, FL. so I decided I would seek the best lip lift FACIAL surgeon in the Southeast (GA/FL). It took 2 years to set up appts and I used the consult fees toward botox and fillers to help with the consultation fees ranging from $100- $250. I had my procedure done in office and it's was painless. I think I napped and woke up feeling relaxed. Virtually no pain, slight, very slight discomfort for several hours post surgery but OTC pain medicine fixed all that. I am almost 30 days post surgery and my dissolvable stitches are 1/2 dissolved and the swelling is all gone. I had no bruising, none. Not going to lie, I loved my lips swollen BUT I knew enough to not love them too much as they would go down so I was prepared mentally. The only thing I will say is understand your lip lift will drop a tiny bit. I was made aware of that so I was prepared. My Dr recommended 5mm-7mm (they do some measurements to calculate how long/ short your lip should be to your nose, chin, etc.) I asked for 7mm. I I have a wide-ish nose and my lip lift looks great since 2/3rds was "lifted" I think maybe, maybe a corner lift would have made my lips outstanding vs "just" amazing but I am thrilled with my lips. Be sure to ask your Dr about a corner lift too. The cost, though would have been almost twice as much. So there's a balance. Surgery went better than expected. No bruising. I can cover any fine scars with makeup. I was out and about right away. My sister had a lip lift 3 years ago by a Dr in Utah. I compared my daily images to hers and I must say that Dr Argarwal was meticulous with the incision and stitching. I think my renewed lips have taken 5-7 years off my face. Why did I wait so long to have this done? Dr. Agarwal is outstanding surgeon, an artist, a perfectionist and a very likable person too. I will drive back for any future facial surgeries with Dr Agarwal and his team at Aesthetic Surgery Center, Naples.
Updated on 20 Sep 2022:
I am extremely please with the lip lift. The line is very thin and right in the crease and shadows of my nose. I feel comfortable going out without coverup as someone would really have to get under my nose to maybe see something. My Dr is a very skilled surgeon and a master with his knife and suturing. I have a tiny pimple slightly inside my nose ut it is the dissolvable stick raising up a bit and is expected to go away on its' on.
Updated on 11 Jan 2023:
I met with over a dozen facial plastic surgeons, in FL: and in GA, and I must say, Dr Agarwal was/is the best as far as having successfully performed this procedure many times. Even though he was an 8 hour drive each way I learned my lesson last time, with another DR, that you don't let convenience be a factor when selecting a DR. I mean it's your face! I am half Asian and I was concerned with how the scar would look and DR Agarwal assured me that I would be pleased with my result....and I boy am I! I didn't realize how something as "simple" as a lip lift could take years off your face. Also, I never realized that stretched philtrum was the culprit until my older sister, in another state, had one done. Back to Dr Agarwal, he is a face-whisperer. I was confident with his surgical skills and comfortable and relaxed during the in office procedure. I was out running around, publicly, after he removed the stitches a week later. Now I am 5 months out and the area directly under my nose is a very, very faint blush colored thin line. It is continuing to fade. And it is not raised. I can go without makeup and no one would even notice. My improved lips (and smile) make me look like I did when I was 15 years younger. I cannot say enough about the DR, his team and Donna his patient coordinator. Everyone is just wonderful as is his facility. When the time comes, I will return to Dr Agarwal for a cheek, face and neck lift. SO, SO Happy!!