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Permalip Implant (5mm)

  • posted 3 months ago
  • updated 2 months ago
  • 3 weeks post op
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I decided to get large permalip implants on both...

  • 9 Mar 2013

I decided to get large permalip implants on both my upper and lower lip. I had used fillers before and really liked the look of a full sexy mouth. Fillers can be quite expensive over time and the implants are the cost of 2 juvaderm filler procedures, so financially it is definitely worth it to me. The swelling took about a week to completely subside and I'am quite happy with the results. There is still some numbness and tingling,but that takes a couple months to go away. I can feel the implants but they feel natural, just a little firm. Overall, so far so good. I have posted pictures below.... Let me know what you think! :)

Whew! So It has been 7 weeks since surgery and...

  • 14 Apr 2013
Whew! So It has been 7 weeks since surgery and I've finally gained full mobility back in both lips. They were chapping and peeling badly too so I've been using Blistex like every couple hours. Other than those two issues, I love my results and totally satisfied with my lips!!! I've been getting compliments on a daily basis. People can't tell they've been enhanced either! ...hehehe I'm sneaky. I love not having to wonder when my filler is going to dissolve and slowly watch my pucker deflate. Finally found permanent solution and over the long run the procedure is definitely worth the investment! I highly recommend my surgeon and Permalip to anyone considering implants.

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My Doctor: Dr. Charles Perry

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These look great. I have been doing Juvederm and I really want something permanent. I was just wondering, how long did it take for you to recover? Were you able to do things the next week or no? I just want to know how long I'll have to take off work, especially before swelling goes down!
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Does anyone feel the implant easily when touching your lips?
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No it's very natural feeling. Even if I'm kissing someone deep they can't feel it... And haven't mentioned anything to me.
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Hello. You look great! I'm thinking of getting the implants but have a couple concerns. I was just wondering if you lost any sensation in your lips at all? Or if it changed the way you talk? Thanks :)
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Wondering if you feel that you've lost upper tooth show because of the implant?
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That was actually something I was worried about, but willing to take the risk. I'm happy to report no loss of tooth show at all. The amount of teeth showing when smiling is exactly the same. The upper lip just looks much fuller, of course.
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your lips look great and they're actually not "duck like". really nice :-) where did you get it done? i think it's the cheapest that I've seen here, did you get a special of some sort?
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Love your results! I think I'm def. leaning more towards the permalip now opposed to the verafil. Did you ever contemplate other implants other than permalip? Anyhow, keep us updated! p.s. can you give the name of your surgeon? thanks!
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Thanks, I decided on Permalip because it's supposedly the most natural feeling and looking. I also saw three different surgeons for consultations, and they all recommended Permalip for me. Didn't really contemplate other brands. My surgeons name is Charles Perry, he works out of Chrysallis cosmetics in Sacramento.
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hey, they look really good, but i do see one lower side being bigger than the other, and that is what really scares me. Did you doctor explain you how this can happen? I mean, after all, the implant is the same as on the other side :///. I would hate to have asymmetrical lips ... Are they getting softer now? C
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Everything's good now. I had filler underneath implant which was causing the bump. Doc gave me a shot of hydrochloric acid which dissolved filler and it looks great now. They are feeling better...it has been almost 3 weeks and I still have trouble drinking and can't whistle. So hopefully I'll continue to heal and gain more mobility back shortly.
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oh, excellent, good to know (six months at least from last filler before op) :). Let us know how it goes please . C
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You are a brave soul to do it awake :) lips look awesome :) how is your bottom lip doing...was it just swollen
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Thx. Bottom lip is even now. Doc said the cause of that bump was the filler underneath was pushing implant up, so he gave me a shot of hydrochloric acid and everything's normal now. Whew!!!
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Hi what size did you get for both? They look great!
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Thanks Morgan. I'm not sure on the exact size. My doctor gave me three options: small, medium, large. I chose large for both upper and lower.
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Wow, it really makes a difference! You look great. What was the procedure like for you?

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Thanks, yeah it definitely does! I was a little nervous going into surgery, it's considered minor so you arent put under. You're awake through everything! It took about an hour and I felt a little sick to my stomach. My advice is to just keep your eyes closed!
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Oh my god!! I was just barely under not a regular sedation so I went to sleep and woke up and was done! I could not have done this awake!! Has you swelling gone down all te way yet? I'm almost a week out since I had mine and the top is still a bit swollen.
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Yes and it was horrible!! I should've gone under, all the numbing shots were super stressful and painful. Whereas, if I had gone uder all that could've been avoided! You did it right! It has been 15 days and swelling is completely gone. Give it another couple days :) my swelling was gone by day 11. Yours look great so far! what size did you go with? Im kinda nervous cause my bottom left is sticking out a bit. :(
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Thanks!! I got 5mm on top on 4mm on bottom since my bottom was bigger already. 65mm length for both since I guess I have a wide mouth. Do you think the bottom moved or something? Can you push it over or anything?? What did the dr say when you went to your 1 week appt. checkup??i see you got hours done in sac, I actually drove to sac to get mine done. Not a lot of drs seem to wanna do permalip around sf where I live in the bay
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