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Monkey Face After Upper Lip Lift..

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2 weeks ago I had the upper lip lift (procedure...

JustWannaLookRefreshed
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2 weeks ago I had the upper lip lift (procedure done with the incision under my nose); I had this done for the primary purpose of exposing more of the vermillion of my upper lip.The lip lift is okay, but I am now thick and fleshy in the area between my upper lip and nose, because the doctor also injected filler for the lines I had above my lip. While I used to have feminine features, I now have what I can only describe as a monkey look. My nostrils are also MUCH more visible.If I could turn back time, I likely would have had the upper lip lift done without having filler put into the small lines above my upper lip. With the lip being pulled up, that filler is now almost completely filling the area between my nose and upper lip, and the thick 'monkey' look has changed the integrity of my face. I used to have small, delicate features. Scared to death that my nostrils won't go back to normal, either.

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February 4, 2015
I think its quite feminine , it does calm down after about 3 months x
May 13, 2018
Wouldn’t the lip lift itself have diminished the lines above your lips? Probably would have been best to wait on fillers until you healed. Good thing fillers are temporary. I’m sure you’ll look great after filler dissolves. Wish u well!
August 10, 2015
Can you post a before and after picture of the same perspective with the same amount of makeup, lighting etc. It is hard to tell if your nostrils are more visible now, because you are posting a picture looking up at your nostrils. It does seem that you looked good before and had the wrong procedure. I hope you end up happy.
October 14, 2017
I think it's mostly swelling. But looking at your before and after pictures I don't know why you bother doing that procedure. Your lips were perfect.

MY QUESTIONS: For the heave upper lip issue,Can...

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MY QUESTIONS: For the heave upper lip issue,Can I/should I consider having that filler dissolved? AND, will my nostrils/nose go back to normal? (A reminder that the procedure was done 2 weeks ago). Thanks so much for any feedback. -- Updated on Jan 20, 2010: After the upper lip lift I had 3 weeks ago, my nostrils have hard scar tissue inside where the stitches were. This is causing a loss of pliability and are making my nostrils wider and more visible. Does this repair itself over time? I also feel I have too muck thickness in the flesh between my upper lip and nose, resembling what I can only describe as a monkey (possibly a bit harsh). I'm hopeful that this is due to the filler and will repair itself as the filler dissolves.

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January 26, 2010
Hi, Did you get the bullhorn lift? If so, I believe you would have been better off with the gullwing approach. Were the fillers permanent, like Silikon 1000? If not, there is hope that the results you speak of will fade as the filler diminishes. If the problem persists (after several months of healing) I would suggest seeing Dr. Lam in TX. He's good at balancing out lip deformities, with quite natural results. I am seeing him to correct my overzealous attempt to obtain Angelina lips. Good luck and keep us posted.
February 1, 2010
I got the bullhorn lift, but he did a modified version and just did the sides of the bullhorn without doing the area just in between my nostrils (he was afraid of a rabbit look with too much front tooth show). Actually, the healing is coming along and I'm looking better. I don't believe proper expectations were set as I thought I'd heal in 2 weeks, when in fact I'm hearing it could be several months for everything to settle down. Thanks for the info!
February 26, 2010
Who is your dr? I need this done and am looking for a dr. who can do it the way I want it. I actually like the dr's approach was in that they tried to prevent the rabbit look. I like that it resulted in a more emphasized cupid's bow.
March 14, 2010
who was the doctor? did he or she say it would change over time..it doesn't look bad but it does look like you need to balance out the horizontal plane of your face. How does it look when you smile? good luck.
March 15, 2010
Hi I had a lip lift a month ago and I have extremely hard swelling at the suture line. My area is also very bulky and it pushes my lip out like a duck. My nostrils also look wide and more visible. I look way worse than you at a later date, I hope it resolves. How are you doing?
March 22, 2010
Who was your doctor? Thanks!
May 27, 2010
Could you please post an update on how you are doing? I had the lip lift just a couple of days ago and am semi-panicked about uneven nostril swelling, and also about that thickness between my nose and lip. I know it's very soon to be looking in a mirror, but I am wondering if you're happier now and if your concerns about your nostrils has resolved itself. (Also - was there any unevenness to your swelling? ) Thanks.
August 2, 2010
Hi, and yes it's much better. The swelling and thickness have gone down, but my nostrils never did return quite to normal (they're pulled down a bit, but not enough that anyone else notices, but since I look at myself every day, I notice it). Sorry for the delay in my reply, but since you write back in May, how have things gone for you?
August 3, 2011
How are you doing now that it is a year plus since your surgery? Are you happier with results?