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Botched Lip Reduction. I can't close my lips normally

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Botched Lip Reduction

Generous740523
I came in February to Marc Pacifico for permenant filler removal from the lips and to fix the symmetry, he explained that he will make them better! But he ruined them, the symmetry is worse and I don't have lips anymore, he cut more than he should now not just they look horrible but also I can't close my lips normally, it's always open and even my teeth are exposed and look unormal more than that the stitches made lines in my lips they should be inside the lip but he made but that's not what he did. I'm now in a bad mental health and since the surgery I don't go outside the house (six months) I tried filler to fix them but the filler migrated because there is no place for the filled to stay. I saw an experienced plastic surgery and he said there is no sulution for my lip just try more filler. I wish I die!!!!!!

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Marc Pacifico, MD, FRCS(Plast)

Marc Pacifico, MD, FRCS(Plast)

Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon

5.0 | 188 Reviews
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February 23, 2022
So sorry to hear. You should not have itched ur lips. The dr should have known
May 12, 2022
Thank you, if time goes back I wouldn't do it or had to choose another doctor that is specialised in lip reduction surgery because many things bother me now not only of how bad they look compared to before picture but also I got problems with talking and closing the lip normally and that's because Mr pacifico removed most of my lip tissues.
July 25, 2023
if u found any fix please update here i am also victim of this lip reduction procedure
October 12, 2023
Hi have you found a solution, is lip transfer a alternative. I'm in the same bort.
UPDATED FROM Generous740523
6 months post

Botched Lip Reduction

Generous740523

Very bad experience, my lips looks very bad. He supposed to fix the asymmetry and remover the permenant filler from the lips bit he removed more tissues than filler.

-They look very bad, before they've look better

- All the front teeth are exposed.

- Problems with closing the mouth.

- Can't smile anymore because I got gummy smile due to there is no lips to hide the gum.

-Very bad mental health made me seeking psychologist.

- lips I can't show to public.

- wishing I chosed another surgeon that know what he is doing.

DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN BECAUSE HE WILL PROMISE YOU WITH VERY GOOD RESULT AND IF SOMETHING GONE WRONG HE WILL NOT HELP!

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September 1, 2021
Hey gurl,

I hope you are in a much better state of mind as of now. Have you managed to find a solution ??

I am also seeking a surgeon for the same procedure.

I hope everything goes well for you.
October 6, 2021
Hi, no not yet I'm considering lip lift bit it will show further teeth and not fix the symmetry I'm still lost and keep blaming my self that I choosed this doctor.
February 6, 2024
Things will get better for you I promise. You are still pretty and nothing will ever change that. I posted another comment before but I'll explain it again. You can try and stretch the skin below your bottom lip so that your mouth will stay closed. You can roll up cotton wool pads and place them in your mouth under your bottom lip and put your bottom lip between your teeth and gently bite for a better stretch. Try and maintain position for a few hours daily. I wouldn't recommend sleeping with it in incase you accidentally choke. You should also get in contact with a lawyer. You are entitled to compensation for this. If you don't have the money for it you could find a no win no fee soliciter if available so you won't have to pay. If you get a lot from it you could perhaps find a south korean doctor to help you since they have the best cosmetic surgery over there
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8 months review

Generous740523
I contacted Mr Pacifico to book an appointment in hope to fix the BOTCHED lip reduction that he did but he refused with not making sense excuses than I asked for the surgery fee to be returned back to me but he ignored my emails then I sent him an email saying that I will take this to the court and I'm sure I will win this. After less than hour he sent an email accepting to return my money! What I a doctor to deal with?? This review is to everyone consider this doctor be CAREFUL!!! as he will make things worse.

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October 24, 2021
Hi generous.. I am the lady that had the derma fat graft to lips. I believe that you need to find a doctor that does 2 things. First is to get a piece of skin to replaced the skin that was taken out or cut from your lips. I know that the skin of the líps is of a diferent texture than the texture of the regular body skin, or if you can get cadaver lip skin that will be even better. Once that skin has healed on your lips,. don't worry about the scarring for now, them do the derma fat skin graft to fill out your lips. After you get these 2 procedures done you can have a bit of laser on your lips to smooth out your scars if you have any. Keep looking for doctors that are innovative.. those ones that pushed the envelope I am sure that specially in England you will find somebody... talk to doctors that specializes in burning patients these doctors are the most used to deal with skin graft for their burned patients and I am sure that they be willing to help you sweetheart.
January 24, 2023
I feel really bad for her
September 9, 2023
I’m so sorry to read about your experience. I *really* hope you can find a surgeon who can fix you.
I live in Kent and was on the verge of booking a consultation at Purity Bridge. I will now make the little extra effort to get my procedure carried out in London by a better surgeon.
Thank you; you’ve helped me dodge a bullet.