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I got the 5mm in my too and bottom lip. I still don't feel that they are big enough. I had people ask me if I even had them done several months later after the swelling went down. If I could do it all over again I would probably get fat injections on something were I could control the size. Also u can feel the implant in the lip which you get use to but it does feel unnatural. Hope that helps and you have any other questions please feel free to ask.

Thank you so much for the kind words! Thank you also for running such a fabulous forum!

Thank you so much! I am going to make sure to post at my one week mark. The swelling and bruising is still present. I am on day 5 now and I can not wait to wear some bright red lipstick lol..They are the large. My surgeon said that he doesnt implant the Medium because people always come back for the large and also since there isnt much of a difference between the two. Okay I will keep you posted on the results, Any other questions just ask =) My sister is getting hers done in a week. I will be posting hers also lol its become a family affair

Thank you for the compliment! Well I am just starting to smile somewhat today on day 7. I couldnt prior because of the stitches which are just beginning to disolve today. I have my post op check up tomorrow. I know it takes about 2 months for some people to get full mobility back. Its a kinda tightness I guess would be the best word to describe it. Im sure this is from the skin stretching. The secretaries at the surgeons office had them and I would have never known that they had implants. Im pretty confident that they will spread like natural lips because the implant itself is really flexible. I am still unable to kiss or even make a complete kissy lip lol but I dont think anyone would feel it because the implant is not really at the front of the lip if that makes sense. Well I am hoping for the rest of the swelling to completely subside by the end of this week. I will keep you guys updated! Any more questions ill try my best to answer =)

Thank you. I really appreciate the info. :-)

Congrats!!! Its so funny when we talk about them because its like were talking about buying a new dress or something Small Medium or Large lol . I think my worse day was like my 2nd or 3rd I think because of the chapping. I thought about it because I overthink everything just to cause anxiety lol and I think its almost like you have to form a new wet/dry line on your lips. Im at two weeks and they still need the Aquaphor for the dryness and chapping. My sister just did hers and I am posting photos tonight. I dont think theyre was too much of a size difference between the medium and large... and I think it was good that you played it safe and like he said itd be no problem to go bigger... I checked out your photos and they look great! Very natural looking and they have such a pretty pout =)

Thanks!! ha ha...yes, our lip purchase is a bit over the top when discussing!! :) Your lips look great and your sisters too, I check out the pictures!! I am now 7 days post op and will post a pic later...the bruising is way down, still chapped (I understand how you feel, the peeling is a bit annoying, but they are healing) and a bit swollen still...I am doing a lot of lip pursing and stretching to get the feel of the lips..I actually took out my own stitches last night as I could not open my mouth wide and I am a presenter today on a Webinar...:) No it didn't hurt, they were almost out anyway...I think 1 month out and we will feel and look so much better. I saw a gal on here 1 year out and she said she didn't even notice them anymore but that she loved her lips and they still look fantastic!! Yippy! I do not regret at all, I love them so far, just want the full abilities back now!!

Hello Paula! Thank you lots for the comment. I am so sorry, I meant to update sooner but my sister just has the procedure done also lol yes its been a family affair! So at Two weeks, My lips look natural enough to go in public and feel confident that no one is thinking I am Big Angs long lost twin sister =) I can smile openly and laugh with ease. The only thing is I cant make kissing lips yet. I am posting a photo that shows my attempt at it but its just not there yet. I know I read on the forums that for a lot of others it took about 7 weeks to get full mobility. They are still pretty dry and I need to keep the aquaphor on them. They feel a little firmer...the implant sits towards your teeth kinda so you can feel them with your tongue. I dont think any one else would be able to notice because when I touch the front it feels soft. What were you scared about? The procedure or the results or more than likely both lol.. I was nervous too because its such an intimate part of oneself. I watched the Youtube video and was scared to death. I am not going to lie the nerve blocking injections hurt but they are done super fast. I just kept thinking labor is deff worse so I can do it lol but after that you dont feel a thing. I mean maybe some tugging but no pain. I think my wisdom teeth were worse. Post op I wasn't exactly in pain and I only took the pain meds once on the day of the surgery because strong pain meds make me nauseous and to me thats worse. Eating and sleeping isnt painful, its just uncomfortable for the first few days ( 3 or 4 ).. Day 7 I was still ducky but no more discomfort really. The stitches dissolved right about then too. As far as the results... I had my scared of omg are they crooked or ducky when I smile but they're not and I forget theyre there a lot of the times. I splurged and bought a few new Mac lipstick and really say they were worth it because I love lipstick but never thought it looked good on me because of my thin top lip. It added a lot to the sides of the top which prior was just skin. I mean I still cant stand up to Scarlett Johansson or Angelina but it feels good to feel more feminine. I actually never and still havent told certain family members and when they saw me all they said was I look different and asked if it was pregnancy ( I tried to take it as a compliment lol ) but they couldnt pin point what was exactly different. Id say keep reading peoples experiences as it does seem to be becoming more popular and really take your time to think it over and find the right surgeon. Well I hope my novel helped =) I just know I was really scared to do it also and wanted every bit of information and experience. KK Good Luck!