How Long After PermaLip Before I Can out in Public? (photo)

I had my implants yesterday. I understand that it will be a long time before the swelling is gone, but how long will it be before I can go out of the house without looking freakish and attracting stares? I feel better than I thought I would - no pain - but I look much worse. I didn't comprehend how bad the swelling and bruising would be. I have appointments next week and I'm thinking I may have to cancel them and plan on holing up in the house, but for how long?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by deniseb2

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What to Expect after the Permalip Procedure

Your lips look good and quite normal after the Permalip procedure. Bruising resolves nicely by a week or so, but lipstick can hide the bruising to some extent. Swelling has reduced by 5 days, and ice and/or steroid treatment can reduce and limit swelling. It would be best to follow the recommendations of your doctor. Best wishes!

Permalip results

I predict that you will be very pleased with your results. Post-operative swelling and especially bruising are highly variable. The good news for you is that you have minimal bruising . Regarding when you can go out, it of course depends on your personal comfort level. You may be swollen for 2 weeks or more but you should feel comfortable going out before that. Cold packs really do help.

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deniseb2 23 Dec 2012

Thank you, Dr. Ramsdell. For the benefit of anyone considering doing this, I stayed in the house for three days following the implant and on the fourth day I couldn't stand it anymore and went out. I was still bruised and would not like to have run into anyone I know, but no one stared at me. I'm still swollen but I don't think it's very noticeable to others. I would post more photos but don't see a way to do it. I will be seeing friends in two days, one week post-procedure, and I'm betting they won't know what I've done even if they notice some bruises. I would actually be happy if my lips stayed the size they are now, but I know the swelling will go down more. In any case, I'm already happy with the result. My lips are just a little bit tender and chapped, but I think in another week I won't even notice them. I can feel the implants but I don't think they will bother me at all.

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