finally!!! - Beverly Hills, CA

"It has happened to me right in front of my face, my two lips can't describe it!" To quote CeCe, yes, I finally made the move after five years of wonder, and 2 years of looking on Real Self for the right Doctor.
Upon scrutinizing review, I chose Dr. Nima Shemarani and already know I made the smart move! From super sweet Taylor at the front, to the thorough and soft yet informative Director of Ops, Neda, I felt warm reception and a genuinely comfortable atmosphere.
I had assumed to charge it to my Care Credit account, and found that there is an additional $100 charge for injectables which ultimately is a drop in the bucket so I didn't mind. I tend to keep my checking low and transfer from savings at a separate bank which takes 2 days. And I wasn't about to wait. All good, will know next time.
So I applied numbing cream but somehow swallowed the inner section of lips portion, so be careful if you rub your lips to absorb, I would use a pinky finger next one. Because I could feel it, Dr. S added more cream and let me rest.
He did both sides, had me sit up, studied me and was so articulate, I couldn't wait to see. He was so easy to talk to, kind and had a great energy. Very pleased with his hand. Considering my hiccup with numbing, he was very skilled in that I didn't cry. Haha I am such a pansy when it comes to ear, nose, throat, so I expected sensitivity.
This procedure was more painful than I expected but only due to my ill-preparations. Afterwords however, I felt like a total babe and expect to be better by Friday (today is Monday).
I will update as time passes but have a before/after pic, as well as a few in car directly after, followed by a couple at home hours after.

Bottom line, SO GLAD I WAITED AND SEARCHED FOR THE BEST. I will be back to maintain and couldn't have asked for a better experience today. THANK YOU EVERYONE AT EOS!

I awoke with plans to relax and ice all day, but remembered an appt I had and couldn't cancel. So I put on my most pigmented peach shade and went for it. I mentioned to two girls at my appt I had seen Dr. Shemirani the day before and they literally were shocked considering day 2/3 are supposed to be the worst. After the warm reception there, I felt confident enough to go to Sephora immediately after.
I had a sales girl help me find a shade of powder which she applied directly to both sides of my jaw, and I watched her eyes just to see if she would make a face at my lips. Nothing.
Okay, this is day 2!!!! I'm stunned. So I decided to go to work early (on day 4). My coworkers haven't seen me for over 6 mths for the most part. I can't wait to pretend I just lost weight and that's why I look so good. JAJAJAJA.
ALSO Dr. Shemirani reached out to me personally which is a glimmering example of his genuine personality. LOVE HIM!

Ended up being asked to work on Day 3, and I nervously accepted due to generosity of funds from management. My upper lip felt swollen and somewhat lumpy, this was the most I felt a projecting "duck" effect as the Dr. explained I should anticipate.
However, the couple of coworkers I shared my information with were SHOCKED it was only day 3. And although I felt wonky and a bit stiff on the top, I couldnt believe I was already at em too. This is why I obsessively searched for the BEST.