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So this is my second time around for surgery on my...

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Fitmom1March 3, 2013
WORTH IT$3,360

So this is my second time around for surgery on my lips...been doing alot of research on Permalip and reading reviews, looking at pics and watching actual surgery on youtube. After gathering all the info. and speaking with my PS decided to move forward with having sugery....I would say though after watching the actual procedure; knowing it can be done in the office awake..i personally decided i would not be able to handle the pressure and tugging. I will be going under twilight, which is no tube in the mouth just by IV but still requires an anesthesia to monitor me. Having a prior surgery scar tissue could be an issue or not will not know until my PS does the actual procedure. The procedure seems to take some docs 30min but I'm scheduled for 1h15min OR time which is fine with me; i rather my PS take his time vs. rushing. So yes if you decide to not go under twilight it could save you about 1150.00. Prior to my one surgery...i have spent in three years (3injections every yr 4725.00 total over 3yrs...What a WASTE of money!!!) I would only recommend injections if you want to see what your lips could look like before any kind of lip augmentation via surgery and if you want a more permanent solution. All of my lip injections lasted about 8mths.....since i have already been through one surgery i know what to expect and how my body handles everything...Ive had other surgeries too and very blessed my body has always healed and no complications. That being said i believe they way one heals is by your health. I work out 5days a week...eat protein(and protein drinks)...drink my super-greens;anti-aging pak along with my daily supplements....I'm supper excited to get my second surgery here and done with and not have to worry anymore about my lips losing their pout again or anymore money down the tube on injections :)) my profile pic is what my lips look like now it was a year after my first surgery(Oct 21,2011), but the pic in the photo with my hubby was 2 1/2 weeks after my first surgery and you can see the difference between the two photos...my first surgery was using my own fascia from my neck, which i did a review on...my lips are bigger than my natural, but didn't maintain and there was a chance my body would re-absorb percentage and it did :(

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Peter N. Butler, MD, FACS

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MorganJs
March 6, 2013
Hi! I see you are getting permalip soon. I'm getting mine tomorrow. I've tried juvederm in the past but it didn't last long and was pricey. Are you nervous at all? What size are you getting? I'm gettin 5 on top and 4 on bottom. It would be good to keep in touch to see how it goes for each other. Anyway, good luck on yours!
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Fitmom1
March 8, 2013
Hope everything went well w your surgery and hope to see pics....very nervous...anticipation kills me....feel better once its all over with ;). I'm opposite of you getting 4 on top and 5 on bottom....definitely like to keep in touch always helps having some go through the same experience and support .... Rest up after surgery today :)
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MorganJs
March 8, 2013
Hi thanks for the response. Everything went well that I can see so far. Swollen but not too bad. My whole face is puffy a little now. How do I post pics on here? I did the profile pic but not sure how to do anything else.
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Fitmom1
March 8, 2013
glad to hear your doing well :) you have to actually do a review on lip augmentation to be able to post pics....on the top of the page there's a review button hit that and then you go through the question part and at the end asks if you would like to post pics or video and can update everything with your healing process :)
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Angie_M
March 8, 2013

Hi Morgan,

If you start a "review" you can post as many pictures and updates there as you would like. Go here to start that.

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MorganJs
March 8, 2013
Oh ok cool thanks both of you. I'll start the review now
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MorganJs
March 8, 2013
Ok I posted a review with pics. I must be crazy, how do I find it now? Please let me know if you can see it
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Fitmom1
March 8, 2013
The site reviews before publishing usually in a day or two .. Then you can find under profile....so did you have the procedure in the office or surgery room? My ps isn't giving me any block due to the fact cause lips to swell more etc...nervous about that ....hope I don't wake up in too much pain :(...are you lips painful?
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Fitmom1
March 8, 2013
Under your profile it shows all your reviews, posts and questions ;) anxious to see :)
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Fitmom1
March 8, 2013
Oops forgot to tell ya but the site reviews before publishing takes a day or two then it will show up on your profile.... Thanks for sharing your story and pics
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Fitmom1
March 8, 2013
The site reviews before publishing should be under your profile in a day or two ...thanks for sharing....did your doc do it in the office or surgery room...I give it to the women who do the procedure in the office...yikes not me :( ... Are your lips hurting a lot ... My doc isn't giving me any block during my surgery nervous about that just hope not too painful when I wake up...
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MorganJs
March 8, 2013
I had it in the surgery room at my drs office. I didn't get the block either. My lips are not in pain at all. I've only taken 1 norco today this morning only because I didn't want to deal with any pain if it crept up later. I doubt you'll wake up in pain. I usually swell and bruise like crazy with stuff but not really this time. Check out my pics when they post on my review if you can. I put a bunch on there. I bruised really bad when i used to get juvederm. Good thing that's over! My top lip is much more swollen today than my bottom though. Guess they heal differently. Def buy some Colgate 1 time use brushes! I can open my mouth way more today than yesterday. Stitches are barely even noticeable either.
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Fitmom1
March 10, 2013
Well that eases my nerves about not having the block..... and nice to know your not having pain..i started taking bromelain and anarc(amarc) however you spell it :) to help with healing and swelling...never did it with any other surgeries so i will see if it really helps or not....they should send your an email notice when your review is posted...excited to see your pics and glad to hear your not having any complications....i plan on icing for 48hrs non stop...on my 1st surgery i had a nurse taking care of me and constantly thru the night until the am icing my lips with gauze in a bowl of ice water...seemed to really help and had no bruising......bought all my stuff yesterday and colgate 1 time was on the list ...... seems like this next week will drag...just want to be here and over with already!! So how are you doing as far as eating? soft foods or all protein shakes
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Fitmom1
March 10, 2013
forgot to ask can you feel the implants in your lips or does it just feel awkward?
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MorganJs
March 14, 2013
As for soft foods or protein shakes- anything like mush. Haha I had mash potatoes he first day and that way it!! E next 3/4 I had pretty much mushy stuff with out any salt or spice!! That will burn the corners of your mouth!! So like bland little pasta cups or something. Veggies are out of the question unless mashed some how. It's kinda funny when trying. I wouldn't bother though trust me! And the smallest spoon you own and make sure to have a towel on standby with everything you do because everything will drain outta you mouth, also get a cup with a lid like one of those gnc shaker cups with the lid and small mouth hole on it. Best thing ever I just graduated from that today to a regular plastic cup haha scare dog glass bumping my top lip by accident. Sorry so long but I don't wanna leave out anything that would help. One more- started using my reg toothbrush on day 5 but very carefully:) especially when working around the front by the lips.
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MorganJs
March 14, 2013
Auto type again meant scared of not scare dog
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Fitmom1
March 16, 2013
I appreciate all of your input :) i plan on trying some organic baby food for veggies..want make sure to get all my nutrition in so i can heal up :)
creid1
June 22, 2013
I was so hungry, I was eating salads and burgers by day 4....haha. healed like a champ.
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Adi918
July 18, 2013
Hi. I'm getting my lip implants in 11 days. I'm extremely nervous because I'm reading about possible changes in smile and stiffness when kissing. Can anyone tell me approximately when I can smile again and also will my partner feel something different when kissing him? I'm estimating seeing him about three weeks after surgery. Will that be long enough for him not to notice?
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March 19 2013 had my surgery this am very pleasant...

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Fitmom1March 19, 2013
March 19 2013 had my surgery this am very pleasant experience all around...best money spent and to go asleep and wake up having beautiful full lips....priceless...med 4 on top , large 5 on bottom ... The pain is dull and annoying but once pain killers kick no more :)...pretty much no bruising and swelling is not too bad....took bromeliad , ester c, and arnica Montana week prior to surgery date along w a stricter diet high protein veggies and lots of fruits...using a syringe from the hospital to get my nutrients in me by mixing my on whey protein (vanilla) w naked green drinks/bolthouse farms carrot juice , superblend acai all the flavors that have only natural sugars only ... Drink my meals every two hours 7 times a day to keep my calories at a healthily level ... I do have pics before and after and will post little later ...most likely wed ...if you have any questions please feel free to ask ;) happy to answer and pass along the support ...totally recommend permalips

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MorganJs
March 20, 2013
So happy for ya!! Looks great!
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Fitmom1
March 20, 2013
Thks glad it's over with and the healing has begun feel good this am ...no pain pills :) ...swelling has gone down a little more so on the left vs right bottom ..love them and happy I got done...how's your healing and lips doing
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MorganJs
March 25, 2013
They are doing great I can move the bottom around but the top I can't just yet. I love them but I wish they were bigger! Looks like yours went smoothly also!
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Fitmom1
March 25, 2013
glad to hear your healing is still going well. Tired of sleeping at an incline...cant sleep even with taking tyneol pm :( im a side sleeper and cant wait for this week to be over with so i can sleep on my side again...that's the annoying thing to me right now...i think you lips look awesome ... i don't want mine to go down any more...curious to see how my top lip is going to look might get a large put vs. the medium but have to be patient....I'm being careful not to disturb my lips don't want to take a chance on the implant migrating or anything else...can you finally eat normal again or still mushy food....crazy how i cant feel the implants yet...i guess the placement is very important and how deep their put into your lip? Reading some girls that can see the implant protruding out in the corners and feel them kind of scary....well thank god we didn't have any problems....are you moving yours back and forth to center? I guess that's one of the exercises...i have one more week after this one before i start the exercises
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MorganJs
April 3, 2013
Hi! Just seeing how you are doing. Any news on your new lips??
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Fitmom1
April 3, 2013
Doing good.. Swelling is gone... Still sensitive and peeling still ,,, frustrated cant wear any lipstick yet too dry and hard ... Talking much better but still can't smile yet I'm two weeks out and a day... Able to drink out of a cup but slowly.... Are you feeling back to normal yet ... Are they softening at all on you ... I'm hoing in another two weeks month out they will become more supple and stop shedding ;) still happy
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MorganJs
April 3, 2013
Hi!! Good to hear its all going good. Mine are like a part of me I'm can do just about everything now. Of course i still make sure to notice that they are still new so i am careful. Swipe on the chapstick like crazy. I used/use an all natural vitamin e stick and I feel it did the job. I put on lipstick / gloss beginning of last week. You are almost there!! I love them!!!
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Fitmom1
April 3, 2013
So your a week a head of me so keeping my fingers cross for the end of next week of the shedding and being able to smile normal again... I read it takes a full 2 months for the tunnel to heal and no worries about migration...plan on being careful up to the point and totally be cleared to back like it was before.. All cost want to avoid going back in for any fix... Knock on wood I contine to heal w no complications ;)) thk u for the support
irishemerald
July 1, 2013
this is cool to have all this information
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5 days post

So it's been 5 days little bit of bruising due...

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Fitmom1March 24, 2013
So it's been 5 days little bit of bruising due talking way too much over the weekend... Healing is going very well getting some movement in my lips ... Lightly kiss hubby today for the first time ... In love w my lips ...

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