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They said It couldn't be done! My botched lip lift was fixed.
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They Said It Couldn't Be Done! My Botched Lip Lift Was Fixed.
Four months ago, I had a disastrous lip lift. Too much skin was removed from the philtrum, making me look deformed. I felt so ashamed at what I had chosen to do to myself and so self-conscious, that I lived in near total isolation for about three months. I contacted, either in person or by phone, over twenty doctors. They all said they couldn't help me. I felt desperate to look normal again.
Finally I found Dr. George Varkarakis in Miami. He looked at my pictures and talked to me by face time. He said he was sure he could help me. I immediately flew to Miami to see him. Dr. Varkarakis and his staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. He was supportive and understanding of the emotional toll the ordeal had taken on me.
Dr. Varkarakis was able to lengthen the philtrum using skin flaps and grafts. I'm ecstatic with the results. I still have some swelling and scabbing that are gradually lessening. They're nearly gone now. The important thing is that I look very much like my “old self”, which is exactly what I wanted. I've been able to rejoin the world and get on with my social life.
For both his expertise and his amazing bedside manner, I highly recommend Dr. Varkarakis for any cosmetic procedure.
Finally I found Dr. George Varkarakis in Miami. He looked at my pictures and talked to me by face time. He said he was sure he could help me. I immediately flew to Miami to see him. Dr. Varkarakis and his staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. He was supportive and understanding of the emotional toll the ordeal had taken on me.
Dr. Varkarakis was able to lengthen the philtrum using skin flaps and grafts. I'm ecstatic with the results. I still have some swelling and scabbing that are gradually lessening. They're nearly gone now. The important thing is that I look very much like my “old self”, which is exactly what I wanted. I've been able to rejoin the world and get on with my social life.
For both his expertise and his amazing bedside manner, I highly recommend Dr. Varkarakis for any cosmetic procedure.
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I know people would like to see pictures, but I'm still too embarrassed and traumatized by the experience to post any. Like other people, I've been through a lot of hard times in my life. But, because of the shame and isolation and fear that I would never have a normal life again, this has been the worst. I'm so happy with the results, but I still feel disconnected to the world. I'm moving on and being active again. But my heart is not in it as before. I think this will pass in time. But the negative feelings don't just go away when the problem is solved. I'll stay active and social and hopefully I'll feel like myself again soon.
I had the revision done by Dr V a few months ago. I am happy with the results but as you mentioned it takes time for the negative feelings to go away. I also feel “disconnected” from things. That’s a perfect way to describe it. I have good days and bad days and I realize I have to heal emotionally from the traumatic experience of the original unsuccessful lip lift. When I feel down and regretful I try to focus on how happy I am that I found Dr V (thanks to your post!) I can’t imagine how depressed I would be at this point if I had to live with that original botched lip lift and all the facial distortion. I’m just glad there are doctors like Dr Varkarakis, otherwise I might still be living in isolation. Thanks again for posting about him! You helped me so much.
Hi there, do it know what the procedure was called exactly? Was it the v-y? Also with the skin graft- did he add more skin right under your nose? Trying to picture what he did to lengthen your philtrum.
He did add more skin to lengthen the philtrum. I don't know if the procedure has a specific name. He looked at me and figured out what to do.
Great to hear! I wish you well as you continue to heal. Will you be sharing any before and progress photos with the community?