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Lip Lift and Lower VY with Dr.Haworth. Looking Great, Still in the Healing Process. - Beverly Hills, CA
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I was really nervous to get the lip lift since I...
lavitaebella11September 22, 2015
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I was really nervous to get the lip lift since I had already had a bad experience with my lips by another doctor in Indy when I was younger. I did a lot of research and I wanted lasting results so I went with Dr. Haworth. The healing process is long but I am looking good. My upper lip movement is limited, but I am told that is part of the healing process and takes time. I will post pics soon.
Dr. Haworth took his time in my consults listening to me and was very understanding of me wanting to look natural and even finances.
He gave me options and talked about every step of the process including what to expect while I recovery. His staff has checked on me regularly even at almost 4 weeks post op now and answer every call and email I have made including the ones where I am freaking out a little about the swelling or numbness I am experiencing.
So far all I can say at 3 1/2 weeks post op is that I am looking good, my husband and even my family says so and that is reassuring considering I have one of those brutally honest families that doesn't sugar coat a thing.
I truly am receiving some of the most attentive and caring medical care I have ever recieved.
From a previous attempt at a lip lift and lower vy, I was left with a scar beneath my nose that was too low I was always covering up with makeup, and my lower lip was long and in the middle the tissue was very thin and tissue had been seperated...it felt like thin skin in the middle and a ball of flesh on each end of my lower lip.
Anyway, currently I am 3 1/2 weeks post op from a revisoin lip lift and revision lower VY.
I hate the numbness I am having right now, not being able to fully smile, my top lip not moving right, very stiff. Also the lower lip feels so thick in the middle almost like a soft little gumball of flesh..yet I know him bringing my tissues back together in the middle means its gonna be swollen for a while.
I knew this was part of the process and I still have several weeks of recovery to go, yet it's still hard dealing with and I feel a little freakish right now. I am not too worried since the office and doc are checking on me to make sure I am doing okay and have let me know they want to make sure I am happy with the end result. It was recommended I get Fraxel on my scar/incision line at 4-6 weeks so I plan to make an appt for that next week. more pics to come.
Dr. Haworth took his time in my consults listening to me and was very understanding of me wanting to look natural and even finances.
He gave me options and talked about every step of the process including what to expect while I recovery. His staff has checked on me regularly even at almost 4 weeks post op now and answer every call and email I have made including the ones where I am freaking out a little about the swelling or numbness I am experiencing.
So far all I can say at 3 1/2 weeks post op is that I am looking good, my husband and even my family says so and that is reassuring considering I have one of those brutally honest families that doesn't sugar coat a thing.
I truly am receiving some of the most attentive and caring medical care I have ever recieved.
From a previous attempt at a lip lift and lower vy, I was left with a scar beneath my nose that was too low I was always covering up with makeup, and my lower lip was long and in the middle the tissue was very thin and tissue had been seperated...it felt like thin skin in the middle and a ball of flesh on each end of my lower lip.
Anyway, currently I am 3 1/2 weeks post op from a revisoin lip lift and revision lower VY.
I hate the numbness I am having right now, not being able to fully smile, my top lip not moving right, very stiff. Also the lower lip feels so thick in the middle almost like a soft little gumball of flesh..yet I know him bringing my tissues back together in the middle means its gonna be swollen for a while.
I knew this was part of the process and I still have several weeks of recovery to go, yet it's still hard dealing with and I feel a little freakish right now. I am not too worried since the office and doc are checking on me to make sure I am doing okay and have let me know they want to make sure I am happy with the end result. It was recommended I get Fraxel on my scar/incision line at 4-6 weeks so I plan to make an appt for that next week. more pics to come.
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Replies (38)
September 23, 2015
Good luck. I know how emotional the recovery process can be. Hang in there.
September 23, 2015
Yes it sucks!!! thank you so much @Becoming Stronger. I laugh and smile a lot so this stiff face thing is for the birds! ...I will smile even more when i see i don't have to cake on makeup everyday for the scar beneath my nose and my bottom lip is finally healed:D
September 23, 2015
You look so great for 3/1/2 weeks post op! Your lips look just WOW! I experienced similar post op things you wrote about but they all did resolved in time. I completely understand how you are feeling like you look odd now but once the swelling resolves a bit more I am sure you are going to be absolutely thrilled with your results. You made a great choice and in my opinion Dr Haworth is the best surgeon in the world for lip lifts.
September 23, 2015
looks great thank you for sharing ;)
September 23, 2015
Did you get the corners done in any way? If so, which procedure, since he has a few different corner procedures.
September 24, 2015
No I did not get the corners done ... i could not afford to do that or other things that were suggested. I only did what I needed most, the repair of scar under nose and damaged lower lip. If I can afford any more beauty treatments or procedures one day, he will definitely be the one I go back to!
September 24, 2015
Understood. He is terribly, terribly expensive. He suggested multiple things for me (lip lift, VYplasty, corner lip lift, fat transfer) which totaled about 25K or something like that. I can't afford that at all.
UPDATED FROM lavitaebella11
1 year post
long overdue update....Lip lift/vy revision needed
lavitaebella11April 1, 2017
I wanted to post a long overdue update on my VYplasty and lip lift with Dr.Haworth. I am still very happy with Dr.Haworth, but it's become very aware that those slight risks and complications with any surgery. I developed a hard knot-like scar on the inside of my lip that required a few careful small excisions. Since I was a revision case, this contributed I am sure. I also healed and ended up having some small little icepick scars around the edges of my nose and one little webbed spot on the edge of my nose ...I guess it's just how i heal. I will post pictures soon of this revision, both before and after. The reason why this all has taken so long and been ongoing is I live all the way across the country, am a full-time student, mother, and work, so getting away for travel is hard and it was beyond my current budget in the first place. So, to see him means more money and lots of it. I commend Dr.Haworth for not being annoyed, nor his staff. They have been extremely understanding and accommodating. I think when we are going through post op surgery problems, especially ongoing ones, it can be so frustrating and drive us so crazy we can come across like the crazy client lol...but a truly good surgeon understands this and doesn't just dump you after surgery, especially if they want to have your business in the future. Once this situation is resolved, (FINALLY) I will be going to him for future procedures like the lip lift, fat injections to lips and face, chin and jaw refinement, etc etc. He is truly the best, with great bedside manner, and he also picks very understanding professional staff. I go in April for the revision. photos to come.
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April 1, 2017
I am lucky I only live a few hours away from his office. I do know a lot of the small post op things that some need like helping a scar with a laser are included with his procedures, but when you live far it may be difficult to get back to him to make minor corrections. I wish you good luck with everything in April. I am glad you updated because I was wondering how you were doing. Your pictures above look really good.
January 26, 2018
yes, you are lucky bc that is my biggest dilemma with him. he is too far away. I travel a lot, but not necessarily CA. I have had some very heavy wait time when I do go see Dr.Haworth bc he sees me last knowing I came from far away and to give me all the procedural time I need. One time I waited several hours, it was awful....but I am okay with it and just accept it if he is going to give me great care once I get in with him. You may have a better experience by being local he will get you right in and out and know that he can follow up with you with ease. My follow-ups are more via email unless there is a real problem then i have to go back,
April 4, 2017
Thanks for the update. Can you take a photo of what the issues were and the steps taken to resolve it? Great that he was attentive to the process and willing to tweek.
January 26, 2018
Hmmm. I should have you are right. I am not sure if I have any pics left or not. I will try to dig up the ones I sent to him in an email while having the problem.
August 13, 2017
Thanks for the update. Do you have any recent photographs?
January 26, 2018
Not currently but looks much the same. i would like to have a little more fat added to top outer 3rds and maybe a little more on bottom lip in late may. So, I will try to post some new pics soon when not in the thick of studies. :)
October 5, 2017
The change in your lips is amazing, did you have any lip implants or fat transfer when you had the lip lift
January 26, 2018
no implants when i had the lip lift. I wanted all my own tissue and fat, for longevity purposes.
January 26, 2018
yes, you are lucky bc that is my biggest dilemma with him. he is too far away. I travel a lot, but not necessarily CA. I have had some very heavy wait time when I do go see Dr.Haworth bc he sees me last knowing I came from far away and to give me all the procedural time I need. One time I waited several hours, it was awful....but I am okay with it and just accept it if he is going to give me great care once I get in with him. You may have a better experience by being local he will get you right in and out and know that he can follow up with you with ease. My follow-ups are more via email unless there is a real problem then i have to go back,
You mentioned doing extensive research on LL.
What made you decide to go with Dr Haworth for this procedure?