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External Medialized Corner Lip Lift Journey - Beverly Hills, CA
UPDATED FROM Becoming Stronger
11 months post
One Marionette Line Returns
Becoming StrongerFebruary 19, 2017
WORTH IT$7,000
I think it is important that people continue to update for a year post op. Things can change. In my case, one of my marionette lines has returned to it previous appearance, but the other side has so far managed to stay marionette line free.
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UPDATED FROM Becoming Stronger
9 months post
Close Up Photos Final Result
Becoming StrongerDecember 7, 2016
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December 30, 2016
Can that scar be filled in ? ( using fillers?)
December 31, 2016
I am going to look into it. I am getting a second lip lift Feb 15th and will ask the doctor about it. (Going to Spiegel.)
January 1, 2017
You have really healed beautifully, what is your reason for using another surgeon (Spiegel) instead of Haworth (i.e. proximity to home, etc.)?
January 2, 2017
I would love to go to Haworth. But I can't afford what he is now charging for a lip lift. If I recall, he is now 30K.
January 14, 2017
Yikes! That is an excessive fee! Thank goodness you have done the necessary research to aid you with an alternative. You are so brave and I thank you for your honesty, combined with your willingness to share the surgical process ahead.
August 21, 2018
We tried that, didn't work. Even had fat from my tummy transferred. I've been to 4 different dr's..2 ps and 2 dems. None could correct the issue.
November 7, 2018
My surgeon placed a syringe of filler in the corners of my mouth to expedite healing; the improvement was drastic.
January 5, 2017
Hello, thanks for sharing. Everything came out amazing. I too am considering lip procedure with Haworth. In your opinion, has the surgery made any change to your smile, can you still smile big? I am fearful my smile not be as big and wide if I undergo LL. Thanks again for sharing, very informative and you look GREAT!
January 6, 2017
I think the smile is as wide but my upper lip area puffs up when I smile as if there isnt enough space.
November 7, 2018
I think your lips look quite beautiful. I had a corner lip lift around 3-4 weeks ago, and the corners of my mouth are still quite sore and ridged. At age 48, my mouth was beginning to droop; perhaps some slight scarring is to be expected as a trade-off. Many of us are perplexed as to how to permanently eradicate marionette lines.
UPDATED FROM Becoming Stronger
8 months post
Virtually No Scar
Becoming StrongerNovember 23, 2016
Here is the latest. Basically, I have a very minor scar easily covered by makeup. I am happy with the conservative result. The difference this minor procedure has made in my appearance has been huge. I look 15 years younger and it has moved the needle a little toward the Pretty side of the scale.
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November 23, 2016
I am amazed by this particular surgery! Who would have thought such a drastic change would occur from a procedure like this and you are right in that as we age, this particular area in question is elongated over time. I have learned a great deal from your experience and thank you for sharing your before/after photos with the masses out here on RS!
November 24, 2016
Glad to help others navigate these scary waters. I've long struggled philosophically with the idea of plastic surgery. In this era of age discrimination, it has helped me feel more confident and has allowed me to feel a little younger than I actually am.
November 25, 2016
Hi there! Like everyone else has said, you look amazing. I'm curious about the 7g cost you listed. Does that factor in all of the laser treatments you had to help speed the scars along? If not could you give a ballpark for how much you spent over all? Thanks!
November 25, 2016
Haworth's team will do laser treatments on the scar afterwards as part of the cost. But I don't live in CA. I had a couple of treatments with him in the week following my surgery but all the other treatments were with a top dermatologist in DC. The treatment that most helped my raised scars was not the laser but aggressive microneedling. I think I spent two thousand dollars on scar treatments.
December 7, 2016
You look great! At what point of the healing process did you begin with the aggressive microneedling treatments?
August 3, 2017
Dr Tina ALster recommends doing this immediately. She is a well known dermatologist. Other doctors recommend waiting.
October 20, 2017
You look fantastic. You have beautiful lips that look very natural. You have been an inspiration for me,,going through two surgeries and many months of healing. A sideline question,,,did you wear a mask on the airplane? Thank you for posting your the timeline of your recovery. It helps to know what to expect.
October 21, 2017
Hi Saltwater. After this corner lip lift, I actually had Dr Haworth do it a second time plus a VY-Plasty, which is a procedure to give a little bit of a pout to the lower lip. I am waiting another 4 months to post my review. The bottom line, I took this process one step at a time, which prolonged the recovery time and the cost. But I think in the end, I got a very good outcome. If you want a preview, go to Dr Haworth's instagram page. There is a little video which shows a before and after lip lift with the title, "10 Days Later". That video is of my lips after all the work was done.
October 21, 2017
I did not wear a mask on the airplane. I just decided to look horrible. What I have found is that people quickly look away when you look as if you have had an operation. Except the kids. They can stare.
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