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44 Year Old Not Happy with Distance Btw. Lip and Nose - Baltimore, MD
UPDATED FROM JJM3038
17 days post
Out in Public
WORTH IT$2,200
I went back to work on day 13. Went to a wedding on day 12. They say you can go back sooner, but I don't recommend it. When I picked my daughter up from school on Day 5, people were horrified. I had to tell them the truth...that I opted to have selective surgery done. Was thinking about lying and saying that I fell on my nose, but just couldn't do it. At that point I really didn't care because I was so pleased with the results. I could have tactfully said, " mind your business" but I just told the truth. I'm single mom so the softball games,etc., life goes on. I couldn't stay hidden for long. But I most definitely could NOT have gone back to work. I deal with the public.
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UPDATED FROM JJM3038
17 days post
MEASUREMENTS
My starting distance was 1.8
After surgery 1.3
Initially, Dr. Rodriguez and I discussed final measurement at 1.1......I am glad he talked me out of that. I feel that would have been to short. So Basically, he removed .5 total. Also, Dr. Rodriguez STRESSED- "Its not how much I remove, but rather how much I leave" ! And I think it probably varies patient to patient. Thanks for all the support out there. I had a syringe of restylane injected 2 weeks after the surgery. In the deep wrinkle that was noticeable in some previous pictures. I confirmed with Dr. that this was OK. When the swelling and bruising is gone from the restylane, I will post a final result picture.
After surgery 1.3
Initially, Dr. Rodriguez and I discussed final measurement at 1.1......I am glad he talked me out of that. I feel that would have been to short. So Basically, he removed .5 total. Also, Dr. Rodriguez STRESSED- "Its not how much I remove, but rather how much I leave" ! And I think it probably varies patient to patient. Thanks for all the support out there. I had a syringe of restylane injected 2 weeks after the surgery. In the deep wrinkle that was noticeable in some previous pictures. I confirmed with Dr. that this was OK. When the swelling and bruising is gone from the restylane, I will post a final result picture.
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Thank you for all your updates. He was so right stressing how much you leave! You can always take more but cannot put back. I know of someone who had too much removed with a muscle hemming lip
Lift and she had to have skin grafts just to be able to close her mouth and eat normally. Unfortunately she is left with the skin that was grafted being a totally different texture and color. So so sad. You look great!!
Would you be willing to post both close up and full face shots (that are comparable to your "before" shots) for your "after" pics?
when I see Dr. Rodriguez for my 1 month pictures and follow-up, I will have him forward pics to me for the comparison with same camera/ angle.
I can't wait to see your pictures at 1 month!
UPDATED FROM JJM3038
14 days post
Day 13
Went back to work today. Some people stared at my nose but didn't say anything. The ladies that I told said it looked "cute" Two people used that expression. I think It looks better without makeup. Still some numbness and stiffness.
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Ur lips sexy now .. Can i ask u how is the swelling in ur nose is it better and did it go down?
the swelling was gone after about a week! the septum is still numb. I was getting worried about the stiffness....couldn't open real wide, smiling was difficult, this has improved a great deal. Rubbing lips together after applying chapstick is still difficult but slowly improving.
ALSO THANKS FOR USING THE WORD SEXY BECAUSE THATS THE LOOK I WAS GOING FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The lip lift makes you look 7-10 yrs younger. Congratulations! I look forward to your updates!
Did you get your measurements for pre and post distance?
See the new post below. I updated the measurements
I went back to work on day 13. Went to a wedding on day 12. they say you can go back sooner, but I don't recommend it. When I picked my daughter up from school on Day 5, people were horrified. I had to tell them the truth...that I opted to have selective surgery done. Was thinking about lying and saying that I fell on my nose, but just couldn't do it. At that point I really didnt care because I was so pleased with the results. I could have tactfully said, " mind your business" but I just told the truth. I'm single mom so the softball games,etc., life goes on. I couldn't stay hidden for long. But I most definitely could NOT have gone back to work. I deal with the public.
How is your healing going? Are you still swollen? Has the scar diminished?
Its been a month as of today. Scar looks great. Stopped using bio oil because it was way to greasy for me and I was breaking out, but I feel like I really don't even need any scar cream since its healing so well. The swelling went down after about 1.5 weeks. I will be posting my final pics after my 1 month follow-up with Dr. Rodriguez. Thanks
Thank you for your post and updates you look great! I have been wanting a lip lift from Dr Rodrigues since reading his blog. I also live in Maryland.
Really impressed so far. Does Dr. R offer lasering of the scar as part of the treatment? Can't wait to see your 1 month mark pictures!
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I recently had a LL performed by Dr. R on 9/29/17. (I don't live in the area, but traveled.) Your pictures mimic my current experience where some swelling lingered in the middle of the philtrum. I'm really interested in knowing and seeing your post one month progress in this area, please. Other people's photos are great but don't reflect my current experience...and I really understand that everyone and every experience is different. Yet I could use some encouragement right now as I am tired of seeing this concentrated swelling in this area. :-/
I plan to buy some fresh, organic pineapple today. (I've been taking bromelain and arnica supplements for the past 5 days and 1 month, respectively.)
Thanks in advance! Your results at 1 month looked great!!! Congrats! :-)