I researched this procedure for about two years and have seen at least a hundred photos taken right after stitches were removed. I have never seen a photo of an incision that slanted down on one side, they (the incisions) all tucked under the nostrils. My surgeon is excellent, with a great reputation, but wants me to wait at least 6 months, I would prefer to get it done and over with because it just doesn't look right. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Updated on 19 Apr 2018:
I spoke with my surgeon this morning and understand that the swelling needs to subside more... What concerns me is that that the surgeon won't even acknowledge that the incision is uneven. I've sent several photos and was told by the surgeon that they don't need to look at them, and said it's all in my head. I would feel much better if there was at least some acknowledgment from the surgeon as to what I'm talking about and serious assurance that it can and will be fixed (with no additional charges). I had some cosmetic surgery 15 years ago and there was an issue... The surgeon acknowledged the problem and offered to fix it for free. He did fix it and everything turned out great! I saw him a few years ago for a septoplasty and he did a little rhinoplasty as well. We have a great relationship and the only reason I didn't see him, for this is that he didn't have any experience in doing lip lifts. I understand that mistakes are made, but would like assurance that the surgeon understands and sees what I'm talking about (at least look at my photos), is that too much to ask?
Updated on 19 Apr 2018:
Sorry, poor grammar! "and said it's all in my head." correction, "The surgeon told me that it's all in my head."
Updated on 20 Apr 2018:
The left side incision still drops down 3mm, while the right side looks fine.
The fact that the surgeon is gaslighting me (trying to convince me that I'm imagining the uneven incision), frightens me. I'm afraid that it's so messed up and not repairable that they're pretending there's nothing wrong...
The plan was to take 6mm off the left side and 5mm off the right side to improve the symmetry. It's now much more asymmetrical than before.
Thank you all for your comments!
Updated on 26 Apr 2018:
Dear kind, supportive ladies (yes, you two :-),
My plastic surgeon really came through for me! I sent her more photos, asking about when I could use makeup to cover up the scars on the left side and as soon as she saw those photos, she understood exactly what I was talking about! That was Monday, and she had me come in the very next day and said, “Yes, this isn’t about swelling so we can do a revision sooner rather than later…”. She said that the swelling wouldn't be a problem and would have no effect on the revision. She was very kind, caring, and acknowledged that it wasn’t all in my head. She wanted to revise it at no charge, and truly does want everything to be set right, and her patients to be happy. She did the revision, and it already looks much better even though I’m still swollen (it’s only been two days) on that side. Her staff is awesome too, Stephanie and especially Maggie, who listened to me cry on the phone (for about a half an hour) and was very empathetic and supportive. So, I’m now giving it a thumbs up!
Thank you for all your caring support and encouragement!!!
Updated on 26 Apr 2018:
This is a before photo. I'll show better after photos once the swelling goes down.