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Worth It, but Go to Good Doctor - Baltimore, MD

bouknows
posted 2 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $2,500
Baltimore, MD

Left with a visible scar, and planning on getting...

14 Apr 2011

Left with a visible scar, and planning on getting it done for a second time early next year. Going to better doctor next time. Had the procedure done in 2008 and unfortunately the lip has dropped too much for my taste. Worth the procedure, but didnt think I'd have to get it redone so soon!

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Comments (9)

lola2012 4 Jun 2012

Hi! I have a lip lift w/ Dr. R soon, i read your review and now i'm really scared. Was your only dissatisfaction the scarring? Do you think this is because he did not take the time to stitch properly? Did you like how much he took out and how your lip looks overall? What were your expectations when you said you had "higher" ones? Sorry I'm just so curious since i'm having mine done very soon and would love to hear more about your experience. I am in my late 20's and also only doing it to shorten the distance. Your feedback would be SO appreciated!!

VILLE331 8 Jul 2011

Thanks for your reply. As an African American scarring is a definite concern as we can be more prone to keloids. I am sure we all are looking for the best in skill and technique, which will evolve over time. You are appreciated.

bouknows 8 Jul 2011

Hi All!

I dont have any before and after photos with me now (at work), but I will post over the weekend. No date for second surgery, but I have found a place in VA with a great doctor, so that's exciting. Still hoping to set a date for early next year.

My first surgeon, Dr. R, stitched skin AND muscle. The result is an improvement for the overall look of my face, but maybe I had higher expectations? I have seen other lip lifts, especially on younger patients (I'm in my 20's), and they lack scarring, pitting, etc.

BrittB 8 Jul 2011

Thanks bou for the update. And not problem on pictures we can be patient, excited to see them when you do post. Have a great weekend!

-Britt

VILLE331 7 Jul 2011

Bouknows
Hope all goes well with your second surgery. Did your first doc stitch skin only or skin and muscle hemming? Are you willing to share name of first doc?
Thanks for your help.

Tocrep45 21 Jun 2011

Im from baltimore md yayy and can u post a pic cus I think about getting mines done...

bouknows 15 Apr 2011

Britt thanks so much for the comment and warm welcome! I really appreciate it.

No fun at all having to schedule a second surgery (and so soon!). I originally got it done because I had a naturally long upper lip, not because of aging. The doctor I went to had great bedside manner but didnt stitch me well. I'm left with visible pitting and small scarring (and this is after 2 steroid injections and 2 laser treatments!).

Dont have the next surgery date set but I'm hoping for end of Fall. I'll be sure to take pictures and post! Hopefully the new doc will cut out the scar too and I'll be able to cover the new one with makeup ;)

-Bou

BrittB 15 Apr 2011

Hi Bou,

Thanks for the added info. End of fall isn't that far away and will be here before you know it. Yes we would love pictures. Please keep us updated of when you make the surgery and how things go.

Thanks,

-Britt

BrittB 14 Apr 2011

Hi bouknows,

Welcome to the Lip Lift community. No fun having to have the procedure done again. Are you going to have the scar fixed too when you have the procedure? When is your next surgery scheduled for? Please keep us updated and if everything goes well we would love to see pictures.

Thanks so much for the review,

-Britt