I've always been self conscious about my small lips. Two years ago, I broke my jaw in top places and my face healed wider than it was and it felt like my lips healed smaller than they were. Every time I look in the mirror, I focus on my lips. At 28, I've been insecure about this for at least 20 years, why not just get rid of it?
I didn't want to do go with injections because I didn't want the potential side effects. I did a lot of research and decided I set up a consultation. After meeting with the doctor, I was sold. We decided to do 5mm implants top and bottom.
Her office already called in the prescriptions I needed to bring with me so I have to do now it wait!!
Updated on 17 Apr 2017:
My 5mm Permalip implants where put in this morning!! I am so loopy from all the medicine they put me on and they decided to 'put me out' for the procedure so I don't remember much but the needle going in and the doctor being sweet and playing with my hair. I woke up in my bed and have no recollection of coming to, the ride to the pharmacy, or getting into my house. I'm in a LOT of pain, but I could almost cry, they already look so amazing. I'm so incredibly happy! I've managed to eat drink a fruit protein smoothie and croissant my mom made me.
Updated on 17 Apr 2017:
I've slept the majority of today. I had a Chobani yogurt drink for "lunch" and chicken broth and a croissant mashed in tiny pieces for "dinner". I expected to be able to use a straw, but that's a firm no.
I'm so thankful my doctor decided to put me under, I'd made myself sick with worry.
My lips are definitely swelling, but I'm not noticing anything abnormal. It could be the Vicodin and Norco, but I can't even feel the implants in my lips.
I'm thankful I have a Waterpik so I don't have to try to brush.
I think I'm going to try to get to work in the morning. The doctor's office said most women miss work because they want to be discreet. Everyone had my job knows I broke my jaw and have been uphappy with my his lips healed, so I'm not worried. I sit in an office and type all day at work, I would not recommend going back to work if you have to move much.
Planning to taking with me:
2 ice packs
Chobani yogurt drink (breakfast)
Protein shake (lunch)
Vaseline
Q-tips
Neosporin
I have an appointment to see my doctor Thursday at 1 to remove the stitches, which feel like fishing wire.
Updated on 18 Apr 2017:
Going to work this morning was a mistake. I was incoherent, couldn't speak sentences, and our office coordinator found me asleep at my desk. Obviously I came home early. I took the last prescribed Vicodin and am now taking only Norco, which I am used to.
Wearing the mask sucks, I don't like being the center of attention and I felt like I was being stared at by everyone today.
My lips really hurt, I can't emphasize that enough. I have a high pain tolerance and they hurt.
I feel like I can't keep them moisturized, but I'm expecting the top layer of skin to peel. I have a bruise all around my lips that looks like a creeper mustache.
I can tell I'm going to love them once the swelling has gone down. I don't think Permalip is for someone who wants fake looking lips, I think this product is for someone who wants larger, but still natural looking lips.
Updated on 19 Apr 2017:
The stitches are coming out tomorrow which is great because I'm able to move them more but the stitches are pulling and it's uncomfortable. Almost all bruising is gone. I do hope they go down a bit more, I feel like they still look a little silly. I feel like I'm recovering really fast.
Updated on 21 Apr 2017:
I met with the surgeon yesterday who said she wants the stitches to come out naturally, but said I was healing up great. The swelling has gone down a lot and she said that this should be about where they stay, which is awesome because I think they're perfect this size.
Today I went out without a medical mask on and was stopped at least 5 times asking what I'd had done to my lips because they looked great. It's weird because I feel like it's such a minor difference.
I also stopped drinking only liquids and switched to soft foods today and my mouth is extremely sore.
I'm hoping these stitches will start coming out this weekend because they're driving me insane!!
I brushed my teeth for the first time today with my electric toothbrush. I would say anyone considering getting lip implants owes it to themselves to buy a Waterpik.