Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Lip Lift REVIEWS

I chose to get an upper lip lift because my upper lip is flat - Norfolk

Name: I chose to get an upper lip lift because my upper lip is flat - Norfolk
Item: Name not provided
Rating: 5
Author: Zelda122

ORIGINAL POST

I chose to get an upper lip lift because my upper...

Zelda122January 28, 2012

WORTH IT

I chose to get an upper lip lift because my upper lip is flat and when I add filler, I can get a duck-like appearance. I was awake for the procedure, but had been given valium and pain killers. I am nervous about the outcome because I still do not have tooth show! Also, my lip is looking flat again, and it's making me very nervous. I wanted to get a curved upper lip. It has been three days since the procedure (so I guess I'm on day 4). Any advice?

Replies (0)

UPDATED FROM Zelda122

Today is day 5, and I am feeling much better about...

Zelda122January 30, 2012

Today is day 5, and I am feeling much better about everything. My nostrils are less flared, and my lips are more balanced. I still do not have tooth show, so I'm really hoping I end up getting some.

Replies (18)

Megan P

January 30, 2012

Thank you so much for posting such great pictures! From what I'm seeing the results look nice. It looks like your upper & lower lip are in proportion to each other.

I can't believe you stayed awake for the surgery - brave girl! I don't think I could do that! Do you remember it at all, or was it pretty much all a blur?

Zelda122

January 31, 2012

I do remember basically the whole thing. The cool thing was that I didn't really have any sense of time, so it seemed to go by quickly. I could feel pressure and smell some sort of burning (a laser?), so I was definitely aware of things to some degree. Also, I knew when I was being stitched up because I could feel the thread brushing against parts of my face that weren't numb.

aelia

February 20, 2012

Brittany - you mention you are from Norfolk...who was your doctor? You look great!

Zelda122

February 22, 2012

I will message you!

sandy in texas

March 4, 2012

Hi, my name is Sandy from Texas. I think your lip looks great. Did the doctor shorten the muscle or just the skin. I had a lip lift done last July 2011 and I now need a revision. Your doctor looks like he got a pretty wide area. Most doctors don't which is bad. Trust me this looks really good, and I know the difference. I really look at lips not everyone, including movie stars have this tooth show, we are all looking for. If the doctor went to high on the wrong mouth the bottom would have to pull itself up to meet the top and that might look distorted. I am seeing the difference of a good job and a bad is only a matter of a couple of millimeters. Again who was your doctor. I need someone that is well experienced. I am so afraid of those shots. Some doctors are worse than others. Thanks, Sandy

Zelda122

March 4, 2012

The doctor told me he did cut the muscle. I will msg you

GKANTZOU KALLIOPI

March 12, 2012

excellent results, i' d like to know who your doctor was.I' m from Greece and i have many difficulties in searching for the best....

jkellogg

March 14, 2012

please let me know who your doctor was. Thx

GKANTZOU KALLIOPI

March 21, 2012

really impresive

carmen4733

March 31, 2012

I heard that if the muscle is cut that you wont be able to smile again and that concerns me. Would you verify for me if that is true? Does it adversely affect speech? or feel weird when talking? Sorry for all the questions but it has been worrying me.
Thank you so much.

Zelda122

March 31, 2012

Well, my doctor told me that my muscle was cut. I am not sure what everyone else has experienced, but all I can tell you is that I have been fine. My mouth felt tight when smiling for a while, when it was healing. Now it is just like it was before.

Megan P

April 4, 2012

Carmen4733, this would be a great question for you to ask in our Q&A section. That way the board certified doctors that volunteer on RealSelf can share their opinions with you. :)

feelingbeautiful1

May 26, 2012

you look amazing please private message me your doctors name love! thank you

SpottyCat

August 20, 2012

First time on this board (I was searching 'upper lip lift uk reviews') and firstly your lips look fab! Secondly, can I ask who your surgeon is? I'm having trouble finding anyone who even does the procedure?

Megan P

January 31, 2012

Glad you are feeling more pleased with how it looks. You are right, it is looking even better & I already thought it looked great! :) Please keep us updated as you continue to heal.

ceemain88

February 5, 2012

brittney8600,
I got this procedure done 1 month ago, and I did see more tooth show now than I did 1 week after the procedure. Your healing timeline is really similar to mine, cause after day 5, that was when alot of the swelling went down for me. And from then on, it just got better and better each day. So wait at least 1 month and see how it goes. I think it's going to look great. This was the best decision I've ever made. Good Luck to you!

Zelda122

February 7, 2012

Thanks for the advice! I really, really wanted that tooth show! :) How long did it take for you to start seeing your teeth?

sandy in texas

March 22, 2012

Hi, this is Sandy from Texas, I forgot to ask along with who your doctor was. How much and did he shorten the lip muscle? I hope you are healing well and you are happy. Thanks Sandy

UPDATED FROM Zelda122

Tomorrow will mark two weeks since I had the lip...

Zelda122February 7, 2012

Tomorrow will mark two weeks since I had the lip lift! I am healing pretty well, but, as you can tell in the photos, you can still see something there. I added some new photos that weren't taken with a webcam. :) But yeah. I can't help but think I will not be getting tooth show. I just don't even really see how it's possible with my mouth. At any rate, I am still glad that I have more of a curved upper lip.

Replies (4)

Megan P

February 7, 2012

I just saw the most recent pictures you posted (the one marked "healing up well"). Your lips look gorgeous!! Do you know how many people do injectable fillers or lip implants in an effort to get lips 1/2 that pretty?!? Wow - wear those things proudly, cause they look perfect to me!

VILLE331

February 8, 2012

Brittney,
Congrats on your surgery and thanks for sharing your results with us. I am glad that you are happy with your results. I find it interesting the the PS brought the scar out away from the nose, instead of closer to the nose crease. Was skin only removed?Have you been doing anything to help with the scar healing process? Your last post with your lipstick on have you looking "Super Model" hot!

Zelda122

February 9, 2012

Hi, thanks!! Well, I had asked the surgeon whether or not he would have to cut the muscle. He said that he would. So, actually, I am not sure what all was removed during the process! I had been applying an ointment that I received at the office, and I was also taking arnica. After I had it done, I was icing the area nonstop! I was so puffy and distorted looking, I was willing to do anything to make it go away. The dr told me that I also needed to be applying sunscreen to the area now, so I use an SPF in my face lotion. At the moment, I am just using ointment and sunscreen.