Lip Surgery: Stories

Write a Review

Removal of Silicone and Scar Tissue From Lips - Dallas, TX

Many years ago I augmented my lips with silicone....

  • 4 Nov 2011

Many years ago I augmented my lips with silicone. Over time this resulted in much scar tissue development, leaving me with very disfigured lips.

Surgery for this issue petrified me. I didn't want to end up looking worse. I thought there was no way out and I would have to live like this. I was wrong.

Although it has taken multiple surgeries and has been a long process, my doctor has corrected this horrible problem for me. I am three weeks past what I believe is my final surgery. My doctor gave me back the lips I started with so long ago!!!! My cost is an estimate of the surgeries.

THERE IS NO REASON, NOTHING, THAT WOULD KEEP ME FROM DOING IT ALL OVER AGAIN.

Great review?
Benjamin Bassichis, MD

My Doctor: Benjamin Bassichis, MD

My rating:

Doctor's Bedside Manner
Answered My Questions
After Care Follow-Up
Time Spent With Me
Phone or Email Responsiveness
Staff Professionalism & Courtesy
Payment Process
Wait Times

It has taken years to find a doctor and office that made me feel secure enough to move forward with this surgical procedure. This was a monumental decision for me. It is a minimum 5-hour roundtrip driving distance for me.

Comments (13)

Sort by
Pla 24 Jan 2013
How much time do the lips need to be natural after the operation? A month? Three months? A year? Thank you
Donna in East Texas 13 Feb 2013
I would say every case is different and it depends on what you're beginning with, the amount of silicone and scar tissue to remove. Everyone's healing time is different and a lot can depend on how you care for yourself during your healing phase. I think a year in my case but everyone is different and I would defer to the doctor in this case.
ariele101 7 Jan 2013
Why so many surgeries? Who is the doctor?
Donna in East Texas 13 Feb 2013
I had quite a lot of scar tissue and silicone to deal with. The first surgeries were performed using local anesthesia. With the lips being such a sensitive area and my comfort level only tolerating a limited amount of surgical time, my situation required additional surgery. Consequently, my doctor, Dr. Benjamin Bassichis, M.D., performed multiple sugeries; however, I would do it all over again because it was worth it 100 percent and he did an amazing job.
lilyt 20 Apr 2012
could you please let me know who your doctor is? I really need a good one,because my lips are looking very bad.
Donna in East Texas 13 Feb 2013
Dr. Benjamin Bassichis, M.D., in Dallas Texas. He is fantastic.
Donna in East Texas 8 Jan 2012
I had surgical removal of the silicone and scar tissue.
chellamia 10 Mar 2013
I had a small amount of silicone in my lips in Dec 09 and my only complaint is there was barely any noticable difference. None really. Now I'm worried about my scheduled apt tomorrow with another doctor who has had a lot of experience and success with the silicon which is suppose to be permanent and also to the commisure corners of the mouth!
Danielle84 6 Jan 2012
What surgeries did you have to correct this problem? Was one a lip reduction? I am looking to have something done to correct my lip as well. About 8 years ago I was injected with a silicone mixture and now it looks awful. It is very droopy and unnatural.
Donna in East Texas 25 Nov 2011
Yes, I have been through a lot; however, the 'worst' was actually thinking I had no choice but to live with the naive choice of having silicone put in my lips and the disfigurement it eventually followed.

It was when I found my doctor and made the brave step forward to remove the silicone that I began to experience freedom and hope. No worthwhile venture is always smooth and easy; and undoing damage never comes without a cost, but when the road is right all that really matters is starting the trip and staying the course, knowing its only a matter of time before you reach that final destination.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 25 Nov 2011

Wow, it sounds like you've been through a lot already. Hopefully the worst is behind you now. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. :)

Donna in East Texas 24 Nov 2011
Thank you, Sharon. I'm feeling great. Still recovering. It will be a long recovery this final time. The surgery was with general anesthesia which allowed the doctor the time and freedom to remove all the remaining silicone and scar tissue. The previous were with local. I've had my first round of steroid injections to combat scar tissue resulting from this surgery and will do that every month for at least six months. I'm ecstatic with the results even though the journey isn't yet complete.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 24 Nov 2011

Welcome to RealSelf, Donna! Thank you so much for sharing your story. How are you feeling now?

More Lip Surgery Reviews

St. Mary's Emergency Room -Richmond, VA 2 months ago

Unfortunately, I've visited the emergency room 1 too many times over the past 4 years. The...

Professional, Personable, and Dependable - Layton, UT 4 months ago

I saw Dr. Scott Thompson for evaluation of a suspicious lesion on my lip. He was very...

Hypermobile Lip Surgery - McLean, VA 1 year ago

So far Good. I got the surgery on Thursday 11/10/11. I've spent my whole life...

View more Lip Surgery reviews

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok