Wanted Slightly Fuller Lips, but Mostly Wanted to Reduce the Area of Skin Between my Nose and Upper Lip - Sugar Land, TX

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Before in Aug 2014 and After, Dec 2015

  • 27 Nov 2015
  • 1 year post
Although my upper lip is not really fuller than originally, the distance between it and my nose is shorter, and I think looks nice. Overall, one year post, I'm very happy and would do it again

Likely my last photo for RealSelf-unless something drastic changes.

  • 25 Oct 2014
  • 2 months post
Overall, I feel this was worth the effort as the space between my nose and upper lip is less. My lips are not fuller, and my nose is still slightly numb, but the swelling is almost gone and my nostrils look more & more even each day. The scar remains, but is also less visible with each passing day.

Wanted Slightly fuller upper lips - Update two months post surgery

  • 8 Oct 2014
  • 2 months post
This photo is 2 months after my surgery. I still find my nose is plump on the end, but am hoping this will recede as doc says within the 6 months out date. NOTE: My upper lip was injected with 1/4 syringe of Juvederm on Sept 30th as it remains thinner than I want. I will not be undergoing a revision as recovery is too long, my scar is still visible (slowly fading each week), one nostril is V shaped now, and my lower nose remains numb. I cannot scrunch my nose yet, and my smile is not yet natural due to the numbness in that upper area. My friend who saw me last week for the first time since before my procedure, agrees that my nose looks quite plump.
I think in the long haul, this is a good procedure and I'll be happier with results once I can fully smile again. All best to those undergoing the upper lip lift. Please note it is a 4 to 6 month recovery.

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
14887 SW. Fwy., Sugar Land, Texas
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  • 15 Aug 2014

Dr. Gary Horndeski was courteous and straight forward. I wasn't sure exactly how much I wanted taken off, so he was conservative with me. The procedure went superbly and I felt confident he knew what he was doing. My roscea flared immediately so these post pix look awful. I will return and post one with makeup in a week - just wanted everyone to see up close pix to get the gist of swelling, uneven nostrils, and scar. The nostrils improve daily, swelling is now minimal and albeit my scar is visible, I'm only 9 days out. Nose still feels numbish, but the swelling continues to dissipate daily, helping the nostrils look normal again. In 2 more weeks, I'm hoping to look much better. Please use sunscreen - as even a few minutes in the sun can intensify your scar.