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Why did I wait so long for my perfect lips? Juvederm XC Ultra
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I had lips and first Kybella session done this...
Mel8614October 23, 2016
WORTH IT$479
I had lips and first Kybella session done this past week (more to come on Kybella.)
I have also been on the hunt for a product that makes my lips more proportional to my other facial features. I have very large eyes, a round button nose, and very dramatic features (long eyelashes, strong brow) so I wanted to balance out my face with larger lips. I love my natural shape which i would describe as traditional lip shape (although I love unique shapes on other people.) I have a larger bottom lip than top. Anyways, after perusing every site I could to figure out what really works for bigger lips I finally considered lip injections. I booked an appointment, hastily, as I though I might feel weird about having something "fake" on my face. But then I though about make-up and fake lashes, push-up bras, spanx; and realized lip injections weren't much different than that. I treated myself to an appointment after doing extensive research on options in my city (Columbus, OH) and I settled on Juvly, it was a wonderful and pretty painless experience for lips (minor pain the first night after AMAZING numbing cream wore off.) And OMG IF MY LIPS DONT LOOK AMAZING. Seriously, these are the lips I was supposed to be born with. The lips I spent thousands of dollars to try to emulate with makeup and tingly lip glosses. The only question I have is why did I wait so long?
Note: I had assumed they would use Juvederm on me but I let her choose which option. She chose Juvederm Ultra and I love the results.
Reaction: When she Injected my top lip I bruised almost immediately on the right side. She mentioned that I would definitely have a bruise and swelling afterward. I purposely took Friday off work (+ weekend) to prepare for that reaction as I bruise very easily and have sensitive skin. She texted me after I left to make sure I was doing okay because she doesn't see people bruise that quickly. I responded with photo and she reassured me it was fine and it was! About 24 hours later bruising and swelling was minimal. 48 hours later and it's gone. I'm in love with my lips!
I have also been on the hunt for a product that makes my lips more proportional to my other facial features. I have very large eyes, a round button nose, and very dramatic features (long eyelashes, strong brow) so I wanted to balance out my face with larger lips. I love my natural shape which i would describe as traditional lip shape (although I love unique shapes on other people.) I have a larger bottom lip than top. Anyways, after perusing every site I could to figure out what really works for bigger lips I finally considered lip injections. I booked an appointment, hastily, as I though I might feel weird about having something "fake" on my face. But then I though about make-up and fake lashes, push-up bras, spanx; and realized lip injections weren't much different than that. I treated myself to an appointment after doing extensive research on options in my city (Columbus, OH) and I settled on Juvly, it was a wonderful and pretty painless experience for lips (minor pain the first night after AMAZING numbing cream wore off.) And OMG IF MY LIPS DONT LOOK AMAZING. Seriously, these are the lips I was supposed to be born with. The lips I spent thousands of dollars to try to emulate with makeup and tingly lip glosses. The only question I have is why did I wait so long?
Note: I had assumed they would use Juvederm on me but I let her choose which option. She chose Juvederm Ultra and I love the results.
Reaction: When she Injected my top lip I bruised almost immediately on the right side. She mentioned that I would definitely have a bruise and swelling afterward. I purposely took Friday off work (+ weekend) to prepare for that reaction as I bruise very easily and have sensitive skin. She texted me after I left to make sure I was doing okay because she doesn't see people bruise that quickly. I responded with photo and she reassured me it was fine and it was! About 24 hours later bruising and swelling was minimal. 48 hours later and it's gone. I'm in love with my lips!
Mel8614's provider
UPDATED FROM Mel8614
5 days post
Update- bruising mostly gone one tiny swollen bump -Nonetheless love them!
Mel8614October 26, 2016
Sorry for potato quality but I love my lips! No duck lips or weird outward pockets of filler on profile. I will post a before and after smile photo and profile photo too when I have some makeup on so it's more in sync with before. They look so natural not a single person (even close family) has noticed. For the first two days back to work I took opportunity to try fun lipstick colors! Now no need because bruising is gone.
Ignore the post glycolic peel redness face (on treatments for hyperpigmentatio now cystic acne) and Kybella swelling compression garment I'm trying in the photo.
Ignore the post glycolic peel redness face (on treatments for hyperpigmentatio now cystic acne) and Kybella swelling compression garment I'm trying in the photo.
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October 29, 2016
Amazing results!!!! Beautiful! I'm doing this next month. Anything I should be prepared for?
October 29, 2016
My service provider really helped set the expectations but I read a couple things online recently that could have helped had I known beforehand.
1. Avoid taking Aspirin or Ibuprofen or anything that may thin your blood a few days before your visit. This may cause extra bruising.
2. Have petroleum jelly on hand for post-procedure (really recommended) and if your provider does not provide an icepack (mine did) then grab a small portable one for the day after.
3. Have fun lipstick colors ready for you in case you bruise. Luckily, I did not have to go out in the public for 48 hours after my procedure so it was not a big deal for me. After 48 hours I was fine (your mileage may vary!)
4. Go smaller at first! Better safe than sorry. You can always add more later but it is hard to take away.
I cannot wait to see your results!
1. Avoid taking Aspirin or Ibuprofen or anything that may thin your blood a few days before your visit. This may cause extra bruising.
2. Have petroleum jelly on hand for post-procedure (really recommended) and if your provider does not provide an icepack (mine did) then grab a small portable one for the day after.
3. Have fun lipstick colors ready for you in case you bruise. Luckily, I did not have to go out in the public for 48 hours after my procedure so it was not a big deal for me. After 48 hours I was fine (your mileage may vary!)
4. Go smaller at first! Better safe than sorry. You can always add more later but it is hard to take away.
I cannot wait to see your results!
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