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Liplift with Dr. Ben Talei - Beverly Hills, CA

UPDATED FROM laura1003
1 day pre

Veneer modelling

laura1003October 12, 2016
$4,500
Hey all, so today I had an appointment for veneers. My dentist made plastic sample veneers to show me what they will look like (more or less). However, these are just made out of plastic so they still aren't fully representative of the final, porcelain version. I LOOOVE the, what do you guys think?

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Ben Talei, MD

Ben Talei, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Anonymous35921
October 12, 2016
How many veneers are you getting? Have they done anything permanent to your teeth (reducing surface) yet. Once you do this it's for a lifetime so did they tell you how long they last. My husband has had 2 veneers and they have popped off a time or 2. Luckily he didn't have to replace them, only had to "reglue" them.
lilacfawn
October 14, 2016
I feel 50/50 on mine. I noticed that they require a lot of upkeep and it's costly. (I don't eat foods that would cause chipping either and they're done by a reputable doctor.) Yeah, I have to "reglue" too. It's so embarrassing when one pops off and you can't go in to fix it the next day and have to wait a week or even a month!
DblSun
October 14, 2016
The veneers look great. Are u postponing the lip lift?
Littlefluffyclouds
October 14, 2016
They look great, they make a huge difference!
laura1003
October 14, 2016
Thank you! I dont think I Will be getting them any longer
aluicious
October 14, 2016
You're not getting the veneers? Probably a good idea; they sound problematic because you do have to shave your teeth down and need maintenance. You could try using Crest whitening strips and see how much better your smile looks when using them only a few times. Much cheaper than veneers.
laura1003
October 14, 2016
No, I am not getting any longer a lip lift. I will, in fact, be getting veneers. I don't know why the veneers sound problematic... The fact that I don't have to shave my teeth down is actually a good thing, as I will keep my natural teeth.
laura1003
October 14, 2016
Thank you so much!
Anonymous35921
October 14, 2016
You won't have to permanently alter your tooth surface for veneers? Never heard of that. In fact the tooth enamel surface is altered, in every case I know of, to the point that you can never go back to your original teeth~ they would need veneers, crown, lumineers or Something to cover up the surface damage. If this isn't the case with yours what type are they?
laura1003
October 14, 2016
With no-prep cases, you could conceivably remove the veneers, polish your teeth back to the before status -- but only if your teeth do not require preparation
lilacfawn
October 15, 2016
Wow! I've never heard of that type of veneer? Do you know what it's called? Wish they had it a year ago before I had to change the surface of mine.
Anonymous35921
October 15, 2016
Yes.....would love to know the name of that the type of veneer that doesn't require surface prep or does so in a way that it can be polished back to original enamel. Sounds truly wonderful and probably would be exactly what most people would want!
laura1003
October 17, 2016
thank you so much!
CArunner
October 20, 2016
The veneers look amazing!! So happy that you decided against the lip lift, you're so pretty to begin with and after the veneers you'll be even prettier!!
laura1003
October 26, 2016
It's called non-preparation veneers, some dentist still do some prepping but my dentist literally doesn't take off the tiniest bit of tooth
dominicanmade1986
July 10, 2017
They are called Lumineers aka non-prep veneers. A quick Youtube search would have solved this.
laura1003
October 14, 2016
I will be getting 8 veneers. They haven't done anything permanent to my teeth yet, but neither are they planning to shave them down... I will be getting non-preparation porcelain veneers, which allows me to preserve my natural teeth
Juliana333
October 17, 2016
Fabulous- thank God u did not have an unneeded surgery-
I guess the Doc needs the money!
lilacfawn
October 18, 2016
Where/who are you getting your veneers with?
laura1003
October 18, 2016
At ClinicOne in the Netherlands
UPDATED FROM laura1003
8 days pre

plans changed

laura1003October 5, 2016
Dear followers,

I would like to thank you for your honest advice and comments, I really really appreciate it! To my surprise, many people on this forum started telling me I don't need a lip lift — this got me thinking...

Today, I visited one of the Netherlands' best cosmetic dentists, and she, indeed, told me that my problem does not have that much to do with my lips, nor with my lip-mouth distance. Instead, my 'problem' is the position of my upper teeth and lower jaw. She recommended me that if I wanted to change the appearance of my lower face, I should put heighten my lower molars and lengthen my front teeth. This will cost me around 6000 euros, but I am quite sure it is worth it! I will open a new review for those that are interested in following my veneer journey.

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aluicious
October 5, 2016
I think that is a better way to go. Veneers are expensive but I think this makes more sense. I hope you didn't send a down payment to the lip lift doctor, or if you did, you can get the money back. I am glad you changed your mind!
laura1003
October 5, 2016
Thank you very much for helping me make this decision. No I didn't Pay anything in advance
laura1003
October 5, 2016
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lilacfawn
October 6, 2016
Honestly, I don't think you need a lip lift. Your distance is perfect and looks feminine. Anything shorter will look like your upper lip was attached to your nose. Also, please reconsider getting veneers. Of course the cosmetic dentist is going to try and sell you her services... I know so many people who have regretted veneers (myself included). It might be great at first but, it's not good in the long run and does more damage to the natural teeth. Maintenance can be tricky too(and costly...). The tooth showing looks within normal range too. I feel that lengthening it will give a "horse face" appearance. You look like an attractive girl. Don't fret over little things and save your money<3
rush1116
October 9, 2016
U have such amazing lips smile n mouth! Thank heavens u didn't go ahead with the procedure!
Girlart
October 27, 2016
Girl, you do NOT NEED a lip lift. For heavens sakes! Most women would LOVE to have mouth like yours. Don't be silly sweetie. You are beautiful and you need NOTHING done to your full, beautiful lips and face. Invest your money and plan for a face lift when you are 60 years old.! By then everyone can use a little nip/tuck. Save your money or help someone truly disfigured! You'll be happy inside! :-D
Manukah0ney208
October 27, 2016
I think the veneers is better way to go then a lip lift. You def don't need a lip lift!
UPDATED FROM laura1003
15 days pre

current state of affairs (pre-liplift)

laura1003September 28, 2016
For those who are interested what my lip looks like ATM. I don't dislike the shape of my lips, but I hate the fact that you cannot see my teeth when I open my mouth nor when I smile.

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unconventionalbeauty
September 28, 2016
You have a nice lip shape. I'm excited to see your results. I'm sure they will be beautiful!
Ritamc
September 30, 2016
Honestly, I think you look great and don't need it but I totally get it if it's something that bothers you.
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NewImprovedMe
September 30, 2016
You look proportional right now , I think doing lip lift is a big mistake . Think twice. You space between your upper lip and nose is not big , at all
Yellowchic
September 30, 2016
The space between your lip and nose is not large at all. You look great! I really think you'll regret shortening it. I have a 21mm space which is a lot, but my teeth still show when I open my mouth. So just going by whether your teeth show or not is not a good test. Have you sent the doctor a picture of yourself yet?
NeonNoNo
September 30, 2016
Thanks so much for this review, I can't wait to see your results! I can't believe he doesn't have more reviews here when he does so many lip lifts and the results are (to me) far better than any other Dr. He's the only surgeon I'm considering for this procedure. I'm sure you are going to look striking and beautiful when it's all done!!

xx
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