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Life Saving. amazing. Cannot Describe How Lucky I Am (Upper Lip Reduction) - Plano, TX

orlando4300
posted 2 years ago
updated 1 year ago

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Cost: $2,800
Samuel Lam, MD (Plano, TX)

I did lip reduction. because my upper lip was huge...

27 Oct 2010

I did lip reduction. because my upper lip was huge and had flares on the sides where you see the inside of the lip protruding down over the teeth. so you could see the red lip I guess. I wasn't looking for thin lip because I enjoy big lips although I'm a white individual but not originally from the states. I only wanted to take out the flares from the sides of my upper lip and keep my lip nice and full. and that is exactly what I got.

so I finally booked my trip my hotel stay a rental car made myself comfortable and went to his office for my scheduled procedure today. Dr L today made me twice as pretty. he corrected my upper lip something that I have been trying to decide whether or not to fix for the past 5 years. He showed great expertise. and you know what's funny? last week I saw Lisa rhinna on Wendy williams show and saw the results she had on her lip reduction she obviously got done with another doctor and I did not like her results. I am so surprised that she has not chosen Dr L he struck me as the best in the us if not the world. and believe me I researched everywhere. too bad she most likely would have had 100 times better results.

Anyway so I had my procedure done at 12:30 today oct 27 2010. when I looked in the mirror after the procedure which took aproximately half an hour and was absolutely painless, I was so happy. My lips lookes so beautiful and sexy. I am a little private and don't like to put my pictures on the internet but I really want to at least write something to help out people with the same problem.

I'm at my hotel room right now and the effect of the anesthesia has worn completely I haven't had to take anything for pain yet not even a tylenol. Although doctor sam explained to me thoroughly what could or could not occur after the procedure what I am actually experiencing right now is emmazing. I have no discomfort whatsoever. the only bad thing is that I can't smoke and can't eat anthing but soft food. pain wise or discomfore I would say I'm at level 1 (1 being the lowest discomfort).

I'll probably be putting in more info at later times may be after the recovery period is over. lol although I feel almost fully recovered already.

Just posted some pics

24 Nov 2010

just posted some pics

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My Doctor: Samuel Lam, MD

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ok well there are several reasons why I would recommend Dr L. from the moment I started out researching doctors for my lip reduction he just stood out with all the positive feedback I got from the internet. then I contacted him on the forum of his practice website. he was so prompt in responding to all my questions no matter how many they were and no matter how often asked. little by little over a span of few months and after having my phone consultation with him I made my decision. ( Not to forget that in addition to getting all his support and sensing all the confidence and experience that he has I also felt that every member of his team at the practice was incredibly helpful and pleasant and comforting). I chose doctor L also because he's specialized also in reconstructive surgery which I think is very important. he really showed to have alot of expertise with what I had done today. I feel so lucky OMG I can't describe it

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Sandra Greece 28 Apr 2013

Plzzzz help. Me. Dr lam has a lot of bad reviews and that's worrying me!! I don't know if I should cancel my lip reduction with him because I don't know who to believe! Some people are claiming that he's a great dr others are claiming he ruined their life and should. Have his license revoked!! Plzzzzzz help I'm depressed and need a great dr or I willl die

trinchloe 23 Nov 2012

My lips look just like your original lips, and I have been wanting to have mines done for years now. I been on consults with other surgeons, but did not feel compfortable.I did some reasearching on the web, and like the way Dr.Lam does lips! you look so good! Can you please send me your email address because I have some questions? *********@*****.com

Sandra Greece 28 Apr 2013

Hello I was wondering if u went through with the lip reduction?I. Have one schedueled with dr lam in two weeks but all the bad reviews about him are scaring me I'm thinking about canceling it!I'm depressed and I need an honest opinion thankuuuu god bless

greenmile 24 Sep 2012

the surgery is really great ..congratulation .

orlando4300 23 Jul 2011

thank you so much. I researched doctors for 6 months and god made me choose the perfect one.

Sandra Greece 28 Apr 2013

I have an appointment with dr lam next weeek about a lip reduction I have flown all the way from overseas but I'm thinking about canceling it because of all the bad reviews I read about him and I don't know who to believe..some people say he's really horrible and he photoshops the before and afters and that all the good reviews are written by members of his staff!I'm lost and stuck with a horrible upper lip that is depressing me !I even think about dying!plzzzzz help I needc an honest opinion god bless u and thankuuuuu

VILLE331 22 Jul 2011

Stunning!....! Congratulatons!

Tocrep45 21 Jun 2011

hey ur lips look very good. But is lip lift and lip reduction the same thing?

orlando4300 22 Jun 2011

I don't think so. I had lip correction. it's a question you can ask dr Lam on his forum. which I used extensively before and after I had the corrections done

Sd2lv 17 Jun 2011

Hi there, congrats on your success. I too had a lip reduction with dr. Lam. He really is the best fo this procedure. My lips were huge after a round of overzealous silicone injections. The silicone spread to my upper lip and seeped down into the lower part of my bottom lip, in the white area. I was embarrassed to talk and smiling and laughing was out of the question. I lived like this for 2 years because I'd been told that there was nothing that could be done to help me. I'd overheard someone making fun of my appearance and that hurt me so deeply that I stayed up all night searching for help. I'm so glad that I did because I found Dr. Lam and shortly after finding him I went in for my first reduction. It improved my appearance tremendously. A year later I wished for an even smaller lip and more subtle appearance and he further reduced them. He is so kind and professional. I cannot imagine that there is a bad review about him. He's an artist and that is a fact. If you are going in for a reduction and you've had silicone there is likely to be distortion in the white portion of the upper and lower lip. He CANNOT correct this. He recommended against me getting kenalog injections onto the white lip area but I did it anyways and I'm glad I did because it's helped a lot. I go to Dr. Ruekl in Las Vegas for kenalog injections and the white lip on top is nearly normal. The bottom white lip is still bumpy but it's much better. The red lip is perfect in my opinion and this is the section dr. Lam was involved with. He is very conservative though, so if you want a big reduction you may have to go in twice or be very assertive when you're telling him what you want. I feel that I'd rather have someone undercorrect than overcorrect though. If you're going through this there is help, so keep your head up. :)

orlando4300 18 Jun 2011

for me it was a one time correction. the results are exactly what I was looking for. I almost forgot about how I used to feel before I had the procedure done with dr Lam. I am so grateful for his amazing work. I get compliments about my lips all the time now. He is an amazing doctor and human being and I pray for him to have a very long healthy life and career. you are absolutely right it's always better to chose a doctor who is responsible and conservative a doctor who would not overdo things to make someone look unnatural. Did you check my before and afters?...

Orlando4485 10 May 2012

ugh I have had lips reduced with success but still have too thick whilte lips!!

should I try kenalog in white portion as well?

thanks

Orlando4485 10 May 2012

I look like one of the Simpson's can you plz give doctors full name and address thanks

Sandra Greece 28 Apr 2013

I have an appointment with dr lam for a lip reduction but after reading all the bad reviews I'm so afraid and I don't know if I should go through with it...some people have claimed. That he has butchered them and that worries me..icame all the way from overseas and I'm very depressed bcz of my large silicone. Lip.should I go through with it?? The bad reviews are making me really scared . Thankkkkk uuuu for ur help I need it

Sandra Greece 28 Apr 2013

Plzzzz help me I have an appoointment with dr lam about a lip reduction but I'm thinking of canceling it due to the bad reviews I've read about him..they even claim all the good reviews are written by members of his staff! I'm soooo depressed I need this surgery but I. Will die if he wasn't any good and if the bad reviews were true ...I need an honest opion ...thankkkkkkuuuuu

wwills 30 Apr 2013

Hi Sandra, I have been to Dr Lam several times and have found him to be a very skilled and careful surgeon. I have issues with my lips (Artecoll) and when I'm able to take time off from work, I plan to have Dr Lam remove the Artecoll from my lips. I think you're in very capable hands with Dr Lam especially for lip surgery. I also feel that he wouldn't do a procedure if he wasn't confident in the result. I read the bad reviews and I admit they worried me before my first appointment with him but I have been quite satisfied and wouldn't hesitate to have him do my lips in the future. He's quite a character ("very confident" surgeon) so I think some people take offense. I appreciate his honesty and don't take offense when he offers his opinion, I think other people are offended by his candor which then prompts a nasty review. I'd love to hear the results of your surgery. Please report back with an update. Thanks, Wendy

London5689 25 Nov 2010

Wow I'm speechless!!! You still got full lips without looking ridiculous & you have upper teeth show when u part your lips. Incredible, he's really an artist.No wonder you can't stop smiling & going out with those lips. Congratulations & well done you look amazing!!!! :)

orlando4300 25 Nov 2010

thrilled is not accurate!!! I'm beyond thrilled. I hope this will ease the pain of some of the people with the same problems around the world!!!

orlando4300 25 Nov 2010

thank you london5689. I bet if you're not a smoker you would even get better results!!!! :) remember not to panic!

orlando4300 24 Nov 2010

hello sharon. I need some help with posting photos

Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 25 Nov 2010

They're up now. It takes about 12-24 hours for our moderation team to review updates and post them. If anything is missing, please let us know. :) Thanks.

And wow, what a difference! You look fabulous. Are you thrilled?

London5689 19 Nov 2010

Thanks so much for your reply, it really gives me lots of hope. I seem to understand that regarding lips Dr Lam is an artist and a true expert.Please, do let me know about your progress & I can't stop saying I'm soo happy for you!!!

orlando4300 24 Nov 2010

hello london5689. I just uploaded befores and afters under my review. I hope you will be able to see them. the only way I can see them is by trying to update the review. if you do c them let me know what you think. I also have tons of picutres from day 1 through day 30 with gradual healing and lots of help as to what one should expect to experience withing the 1 month recovery period. I know exactly how u feel and I hope to be of good help. let me know if you have any specific questions in the future.

orlando4300 19 Nov 2010

I can only tell you about my experience. it honestly has been wonderful. now I'm 3rd week after surgery. the sutures have completely dissolved. just have a little bit to go in terms of healing. but that's because I'm a smoker and also I think it's taking that long because from the time I was done with surgery I've been partying and laughing all the time. this last week I also had a cold. but I have refrained from laughing or smiling too much and I see that the healing has started to speed up. in terms of shape it can't be better. I am planning to post pictures when the healing is complete. in terms of bad reviews I honestly did not see any prior to my surgery, I only saw good ones. it may be that someone is jealous from Dr Lam's success and just wants to screw up his reputation. again I can only tell you what I have experienced. lip correction is the only procedure I have done so far with doctor Lam and he really proved his expertise. I look normal again! Anyway you really don't have to rush into doing anything yet just don't panic. it doesn't hurt to send dr Lam picutres and history of problem on his forum he's really good with replying and answering questions promptly. next if you feel comfortable you could schedule a phone consult with him and take it from there. Just don't panic!!!! Something can be done. I will keep you posted on my progress and anytime you have a question let me know.

London5689 18 Nov 2010

Hi Orlando 4300,I'm soo happy for you that you are recovering well & that you are happy with the results.I had a bad lip augmentation job about 6 months ago. As a result my upper lip looks deformed,with an unnatural appearance. In frontal view it looks more like a sausage & on side views it looks like I 've got a duck lip.On top of that I can barely see my upper teeth now.I feel like I'm a perfect candidate,but I also feel like I need to do a bit more research about Dr Lam as I've read lots of bad reviews about him. Please help!!! Thanks very much & congratulations on your result!!!!

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