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Silikon for thin lips? - Clearwater, FL

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The positive thing is that the results are...

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chellamiaJanuary 24, 2010
$750

The positive thing is that the results are permanent and the disadvantage is that I did not research it enough to feel confident that it is safe and because I had a guest coming for the holidays, I let the doctor talk me into it because I was anxious to look good. They said I might be happy with one injection but that many people have up to 5 or 6 so I am thinking about having one more treatment at least to my upper lip.

I have a follow-up visit this week so hope that someone can comment on their experience. He also does Artefill which is a permanent filler which I see is also controversial. Help!

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Dr. Karl Swanson, Clearwater

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History: 1996, When I was 48, my eye was drooping and developing a little loose neck skin so per recommendation of nurse and husband had a facelift in Costa Rica by Dr. Lev and it changed my life for the better as I also got liposuction as well; price was unbelievable and he was wonderful caring doctor and he did have to do some corrective the next year on my ears but I didn't mind as it was at no charge and I got to go on another trip to Costa Rica. I didn't do anything special in the following years in terms of cremes and facials but in 2009 saw an ad somewhere for a free consultation for something I don't remember and the charming Dr. Karl Swanson talked me into the silikon lip injections and IPL on my hands which was very expensive but I did it because someone was coming and I wanted to look extra special. He didn't explain the risk and afterwards I became terrified reading about it but after three years, I have had no problem with migration but I feel I just threw away that money and if I had researched him online, I would have been warned so do your homework. As you can see there was no difference and he led me to believe that although some people get more than one tx, I would be happy with one treatment on both hands and eyes and I was so disappointed and he and his staff were very rude in the follow up. Later, through a friend I found Dr. Coundouriotis who did IPL on my hands for $150, less than half of the original and didn't make a big deal about doing a brown spot on my neck and I still had to go for a third tx the next year probably from not wearing sunscreen. Dr. C is honest, has integrity and very thorough with all his follow-up at no charge and the staff are really nice and helpful.

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jefffriend
April 26, 2015
it looks like you have lost collagen on your face. If the filler is permanent then you did not think ahead as to "what will happen in a few yrs?"
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chellamia
May 2, 2015
Jeffnyc, I'm not sure what your meaning is. I only had tiny bit of silicon in my lips in 2009 and it has been a few years and nothing bad has happened and while I didn't think there was any change, as time has gone by, my lips seem to be fine..... As you say, I have a loss of volumn in my face and in 2013 I once had some juvaderm and restylyne (SP?) but it's too expensive for me to keep up and doesn't last. I'm impressed with results I've seen from fat transfer but you need an experienced doctor and I haven't found anyone locally in Florida that I'm crazy about.
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A1southernbelle Louisville
October 30, 2016
I do know if you have done the fillers and been happy you can then do cheek implants and they also are permanent. You could also do the slikon knowing how it has not gone down but gradually grown so in your later years rather than get sunken in you will plump?
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A1southernbelle Louisville
October 30, 2016
I would take that over mine. I am having a lip lift when I go get my face neck and eye lift and I want silikon but he does not do it. I can have my boyfriend do it after I heal. as this post was 2010. How do your lips look today?
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On Dec 11, 2009, I had silikon injection in my...

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chellamiaFebruary 23, 2010
On Dec 11, 2009, I had silikon injection in my lips which cost $750 and I see little, if any change. The doctor insisted this is NOT silicone and that this is safe; however, I see little discussion of silikon and wonder if it is truly different from silicone. I will share before and after pictures and the name of the doctor after I hear some comments and see what happens at the follow-up visit.

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chellamia
February 24, 2010
I would like to share the before and after pictures but don't see any way to do so. I don't see any difference in my lips after two months.
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Sharon at RealSelf
February 24, 2010

Hi chellamia,

You can share photos in your review. Log into your account and then click the "Edit" button. There's a photo upload box towards the bottom of the form. Click "Submit" when you're done.

(Note: it takes up to 24 hours for updates to show up on the site)

Hope this helps!
--Sharon

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chellamia
January 21, 2013
Sharon, is there anyway I can condense these updates as it seems too long and way too repetitive. I am sorry took so long to upload pictures but I have lot of computer problems and it is complicated to explain but this is too long to get to the point.
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lgkass
April 25, 2010
I am a big fan of Silikon 1000 injections for lip augmentation. If you are disappointed, you may not have had enough injected the 1st time. Certainly, you could have injections with a different filler such as Juvederm which might have given you more volume, perhaps for less money. But the results would have only lasted 6-12 months, compared with Silikon 1000 where the results are PERMANENT. It often require a few injections with Silikon 1000 to achieve he results you want. Another alternative is the Perma Facial Implant, the results of which are also permanent. I have had a number of happy patients after this procedure too.
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chellamia
January 18, 2013
Hi Dr. Kass, I was very new to all this when I posted here. I just saw your comments today and a friend and I have made an appointment to see you in February. See the new pictures I finally shared and the comments . I'm e-mailing others that show the neck and eyes better as I really need your help!
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lgkass
January 18, 2013
Dear Chellamia, Thank you for coming in with your friend and making appointments. I look forward to seeing you both. I remember feeling badly for you a few years ago because I understand how frustrating it can be to pay your hard earned money and not see the results that you wanted. As I mentioned back then, I use Silikon 1000 very frequently for lip enhancement but it has to be explained to the patient that multiple treatments may be necessary. That way, the patient understands the total expenditure and can decide for themselves whether it is right for them. I do promise you that I will spend time with you and with your friend and will go over your options with you. I try hard to give patients the results they are seeking within a budget that they can afford. I look forward to seeing you next month. Best wishes until then.
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Kenya123
July 22, 2011
Hi Chellamia, I was wondering how everything is going? Did you go back for more silikon treatments? I'm also considering this procedure and would love to hear more about your experience. I'm considering it for my nose and lips. Anything you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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chellamia
January 18, 2013
Hi Kenya, I am sorry it took me so long to get pictures that would show anything significant. Wish I could edit my comments at bit but I did add some pictures and update my experience when you hold on the pictures. I would recommend it but with a reputable doctor who has been using this technique a long time; preferably a specialist in the face; IMO I am still considering a lower facelift and some artfill for the paragraphs around the mouth....good luck
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I just spent half an hour writing an update and...

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chellamiaJuly 26, 2012
I just spent half an hour writing an update and getting ready to post many pictures as I just learned how to crop them. I minimized the page to find these two links to share and lost the whole thing and now I don't have time to redo it again; in the meantime, you can look at pictures I've posted about the issue of the puff pads and loose neck and you can see my lips there but I'm not computer tech and so frustrated as it is a very long story of what I have done with Matrix, skin tightening (little change) and recently some great positive change with microcurrent tx. I have a lot of specific photos I will come back later when I have time to share about my lips but meanwhile maybe the pictures you will find at these questions listed below and all the helpful replies from the doctors will help. I really am not sure about the silicon 1000, my mouth does look fuller after three years but it is still crooked and most of all, and my MAJOR CONCERN TODAY is I look so sad and mad when I am not smiling and don't know what to do. Who can smile 24/7 and this is what I see in the mirror and it makes me feel sad as it doesn't reflect how I feel. There is a technique the esthetician saw on TV that makes a little cut with one stitch on each side but no one has addressed that but I guess I will have to publish more pictures of my lips to show exactly what I'm talking about. Hope this helps for the moment. M

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