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My Bariatric Life Filler is Amazing with Dr. Catherine Winslow (Triste). My Lips Are So Kissable! My St. Bernard's Face is Gone!

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Even after all the plastic surgeries I had had...

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Even after all the plastic surgeries I had had done to my body and I was against getting filler when I had my facial plastic surgery done. I just did not like the idea of putting a foreign substance into my body. But after hearing about the safety profile of Juvaderm , and learning that it was the only way to get rid of the marionette lines and nasal labial folds that made me look like I had a St. Bernard's hanging jowels, I decided to get filler when I had my facial plastic surgery with Dr. Winslow.

Women warned me that I would love filler. And I dare say that I have fallen in love. It is miraculous what Juvaderm does as far as making the face look youthful. So... fast forward a few months out from my facial plastic surgery and I am asking for filler to my lips.

I had had a lip lift with my facial plastic surgery and really liked the result while my lips were swollen from surgery. After that faded my lips just did not look as kissable or as youthful. So Triste the Nurse, who is awesome with filler, injected me today in the lips and a little around the area to keep the corners of my mouth from turning down into a slight frown.

The injections hurt but the pain subsided very quickly. Triste numbed my lips with a topical cream and injected the Juvaderm, which had lidocaine (local anesthesia) in it. I immediately loved the result.

Now I am out looking for a frog to kiss and turn into my handsome prince.

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Catherine Winslow, MD

Catherine Winslow, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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May 31, 2014
Thanks for sharing!  Did your lips stay the size you wanted after the initial swelling?  
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June 1, 2014
I just had them done a few days ago so it is too soon to tell. I sure hope that they stay the size they are now. I do not want them any smaller.
June 2, 2014
Keep us posted!
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July 4, 2014
They are smaller than I would like :-( I keep having that problem with the lip filler. As I understand it, your body absorbs it but that as you get more filler your body eventually stops absorbing so much. I still love filler!
July 6, 2014
You could try one of the more permanent fillers- like juvaderm voluma, radiesse, etc.  
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July 6, 2014
I asked my body contouring plastic surgeon to do my lips when I was in his office because he uses Juvaderm and I wanted to see the difference. But he would not do them. I don't think Dr. Winslow uses anything else but I will ask.
July 7, 2014
It is always a good idea to try one of the more temporary fillers first just to make sure you like the results, but you should definitely ask.  Some doctors prefer to stick with the more temporary fillers (which are also dissolvable should there be a problem).  Lower risk but you have to get it injected more.  Either way, I'm glad you like your results!
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July 8, 2014
Oy, I think I am getting my products mixed up. I am pretty sure that Dr. Winslow uses Juvaderm and that is what I got, wheres my body PS uses restalyn. I see Dr. Winslow on Wednesday and will try to remember to ask about other products. Thanks!
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July 8, 2014
Juvaderm Voluma and Radiesse are not indicated for use in the lips. In the US I believe the fillers indicated for lip enhancement are Juvederm and Restylane. The 2 products are equal (different manufacturer). Radiesse is a synthetic calcium hydroxyapatite filler. Calcium hydroxyapatite is the stuff that makes up your bone. The Radiesse people have made a synthetic version of this compound that is injected as a gel. It is not a HA product and is prone to lumps, it also can not be dissolved.
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July 8, 2014
Ewww, Radiesse does not sound so good. Any advice on having my filler last longer, particularly the lips? Thanks a bunch!!!
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July 8, 2014
It is good for deep creases, and it is longer lasting, but NOT for lips! Sadly filler is like "crack" the more you have the more you want...and the results NEVER last long enough! I typically get "filled" every 4 months.
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July 8, 2014
Do you use Radiesse on your creases? How long does it last? I agree totally, I am hooked! I was amazed last time to see myself instantly younger after Triste injected me. LOVE filler.
July 9, 2014
I was having a major brain fart- like lferraro said juvaderm and restylane are the only injectables for the lips.  The only other option for the lips would be an implant, which is obviously higher risk than the temporary fillers.  Sorry for any confusion- sometimes I am online too late at night :)
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July 10, 2014
I spoke with Triste the nurse today, my injector extraordinare, and she will try restylane on me next time as she doesn't like the way my body is absorbing the Juvaderm. Apparently they have many different brands of fillers that they use, which is fabulous!
July 10, 2014
Awesome!  There are so many fillers it is hard to keep track of each one and what it is for, plus a lot of them are used "off-label" which further confuses things.  And me ;)  Let us know how the resty goes and if you like it better or not.
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July 10, 2014
Will do!
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July 10, 2014
I could have had the SMAS added to my lips during the facelift but opted to have that put under my eyes. It did help mitigate the hollows there but not totally. That is why Triste is going to try Voluma there. I am hoping for a great result. The hollows beneath the eyes are sooooo aging! As far as implant to the lips, it is worth considering.
July 24, 2014
It's been two and a half weeks for me and my lips are just as full, just looking more natural
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July 24, 2014
What a beautiful avatar name you have! My lips are very full but still look real. I love them. I expect they will get a little less full as my swelling subsides but will still look nice. Those injections in the lips hurt! But they are worth it to me. I love my lips now. I never could say that before my facial plastics.
July 25, 2014
Isn't that the truth about finally loving your lips! I was out at the mall today and saw a pretty lady with nice lips and I thought to myself, does she have filler? I looked at other lady's lips and decided that she did, because of a certain angle her lips had. Strangely enough, I really liked the angle and found it sexy looking. My sister in law thinks that implants look a lot prettier than natural breasts, and with an exception for really young breasts, I think she is often right. Implants are so round and weighted and definite. I have an appreciation for body plastics now that I didn't before. I could probably say even more, but I don't want to be too tacky, lol!
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July 25, 2014
I am laughing because at the Jersey shore I kept looking at people's bodies and thinking to myself... You would look great with a tummy tuck.... Oh, you need a breast lift... Etc... Until I see the beautiful twenty year old and say YOU are perfection... LOL, I am so serious!
September 24, 2014
Well, you look amazing! I sure wish I had the funds to get all that done! I'd love to look as great as you!!!
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