Hello !
I'm only posting because this platform has been incredibly helpful for me and I feel it's now my turn to give a little of insights for those who might be tempted !I went for a lip lift because my upper lip is almost inexistent and I felt that it gave me a severe look when I was not wearing lipstick. I covered my lip for as long as I can remember but got tired of it and needed to move on with a real lip !I explained everything in details to my surgeon. I wanted a significant change but that would go along with my face (I have a thin and long face with sharp eyes and oriental long nose :)Today, I had the surgery. As a whole experience, it went pretty well :) The needles part was the worst, and let me tell you : it does hurt, a lot ! But not for long. 5 minutes max. I tried my best not to cry, but tears rolled immediately after the second injection...That's really the only pain I got. Just after that, the procedure went fast. It was easy (maybe 30 minutes). The first look I took in the mirror chocked me because I couldn't notice a noticeable difference. I wasn't swollen at all ! Within two hours, the changes were there : teeth now show for the first time of my life (and quite a lot !), I have a fuller upper lip, it's subtle and beautiful. I'm very excited about what's expecting me next !Will update soon !
Updated on 18 Apr 2019:
Day post op 1
I slept well, didn't feel pain or discomfort but could sense that my lip was getting swollen.
I woke up with the lip slightly more swollen than yesterday but it was expected. Nothing really flashy. I'm taking medications and resting. I brush my teeth with a baby toothbrush, it helps a lot since the upper area is tight and it's difficult to open the mouth wide. That's it for the moment. So far, all good :)
Updated on 20 Apr 2019:
Day 2 is probably the hardest as the face feels a bit deformed with swollen lips. Its difficult to laugh and eat big bites. I took it easy and rest. I could feel my lip was getting less and less swollen as the day went by. I feel very blessed as things are getting back to normal in no time. I though it would take more for the lip to go back to normal but on day I was familiar with my face again :)
I still feel tightness in the upper area - very bearable so far and can't wait to get rid of the stitches. I'm very surprised with how fast I'm healing (fingers crossed). I went out this morning unnoticed: my lips almost look normal.
It's the first time in years that I go out without make up on my. lip. It felt so liberating and satisfying :))
The shape for now is beautiful and in harmony with my face. I'll keep posting pictures about the progress.
Updated on 21 Apr 2019:
I woke up this morning with the lip a little bit higher and I think that it's because it's less swollen. It looks more and more like cute lips in harmony with my face.
By day 5 I can already say that every day there's a small change and it can get better ! When I finished surgery I could see the result but the lip was not as full as it is now.
When it was swollen the lip dropped a bit.
Now it's just perfect !
I feel more tightness in my philtrum. It's not painful but very very tight. I indulged a bit of lipstick (not to do) but couldn't wait to see...I removed it very slowly ...
Removing the stitches on Thursday.
Will update more !
Updated on 8 Oct 2019:
I'm doing a revision for my lip lift next week.
I loved my first lip lift but feel I need more skin removed to have more teeth show and a fuller lip.
If anyone went through revision and has tips to give, I'm all ears. I'm very excited and can't wait to see the result.
Updated on 15 Oct 2019:
So today.i underwent my second lip lift.
Curiously enough, the anesthesia went really well and barely hurt.
I told my physician that I wanted a sensible change.
First lip lift my philtrum was 1.8, we removed 0.5
Today we removed 0.6 as well so my philtrum is now 0.7
I noticed that it hurts more this time for some reason. Took antibiotics and pain killer.
Very happy with the results for now. can't wait to see hoe it will look in a few days
Updated on 15 Oct 2019:
Second lip lift definitely hurts more.
I almost felt nothing for the first one. This time more swelling and more pain. At rest I have a lot of teeth show, rabbit style but I like it, looks cute.
I've been taking pain killers and barely eating as it hurts the stitches.
More tomorrow but I'm so excited :) :)
Updated on 16 Oct 2019:
The lip is now very swollen. Pain is minimal. I experienced a little bit of bleeding yesterday out of the stitches so careful with talking and eating.
For now, I'm very happy I went for revision. I think that if you feel you need to remove more skin, you should do it.
Updated on 17 Oct 2019:
Lip Still swollen
tightens around the philtrum area
I can feel the lip is lifting a little bit
no pain at all but overall tiredness
The result is not clear yet but I think the amount of skin removed now makes more sense. The change is more noticeable than the first time.
Will post before/after Lip lift one and two.