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Devastated - Disability to Close Mouth After Lip Lift
UPDATED FROM Independent502381
3 months post
Update
Many of you asked me whether I've noticed any improvements since my last update. Unfortunately, I'm still not able to close my mouth. I think my upper lip has dropped but it didn't help much. It's very uncomfortable to close my lips and my jaw hurts when doing so. I'll try botox for this problem. I've seen many other physicians who were shocked to see me like this. In Germany, it is not a very common procedure, and they said that this is one of the reasons why. It's just not very safe because there are too many factors one can't control.
The sad thing about this is that I like the shorter philtrum, and it fits my whole face so much better. I'm disappointed it seems that I'm not the right person for this procedure because I also don't want to have such a long philtrum like before.
The sad thing about this is that I like the shorter philtrum, and it fits my whole face so much better. I'm disappointed it seems that I'm not the right person for this procedure because I also don't want to have such a long philtrum like before.
UPDATED FROM Independent502381
1 month post
I need help :(
It's 6 weeks post-op, but I still can't see any improvement. I've seen my surgeon today because some of the sutures were coming out. He removed them, but the area is still very red and inflamed. It was very depressing to talk to him. He also does not understand why I'm still not able to close my mouth. He has never had any patients with the same problem after getting this procedure. All of them were able to close their mouth after all swelling went down. He didn't recommend any procedure to get my problem fixed. I feel left in the lurch.
This all seems like a nightmare to me. A few days ago I've visited my father for the first time after my lip lift. He was shocked and asked what I've had done to my face. I couldn't tell him and just lied, but I know he doesn't believe me. I don't know what to do. Could fillers or botox help me to close my mouth?
This all seems like a nightmare to me. A few days ago I've visited my father for the first time after my lip lift. He was shocked and asked what I've had done to my face. I couldn't tell him and just lied, but I know he doesn't believe me. I don't know what to do. Could fillers or botox help me to close my mouth?
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Botox is an option to cover your teeth. I have a friend that couldn’t close her mouth for a while either. Try to stay patient. Don’t strain you mouth too much because you don’t want to stretch the scar. I am looking to do filler because I have too much tooth show after my LL. I can let you know how it goes for me. Please don’t beat yourself up. I truly think you just need time. It can take 5-6 months to drop.
Thank you for your nice comment! When do you get your fillers? Yes, please keep me updated! :)
Thursday next week! I will post it on my review as well. Let’s stay in touch. Try to breath. Everything will be okay!
It took me a long time to be able to fully shut my mouth, I had mine done in last August. I still have slight bunny teeth but I don't mind it and think it's cute but can imagine it's devastating if it's something you did not want. It will improve in time, and I do think botox is an option. I'm so sorry you're going through this
Hello, thank you for your answer. :) I still can't see any improvement. Only talking has become easier. How long did it take until you were finally able to close your mouth again?
How are you dear? Hope you're seeing improvements. I'm 17 days post op and having the same issues..
Hi, I'm 6 days PO and having the same issue. I can't close my mouth and look like a freaky bunny. I'm so upset and worried. Has your mouth improved at all since this post?
UPDATED FROM Independent502381
28 days post
Still no improvement
Hey! I'm 29 days post-op but I still can't see any improvement. I haven't seen my family or any friends, because I don't want them to know. I've read so many reviews before doing this lip lift, and most women said no one noticed but if people did they just assumed fillers. I wasn't expecting that it'll be that obvious.
I also called my surgeon who said I need to be patient and that it'll get better.
I also called my surgeon who said I need to be patient and that it'll get better.
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I really think it's because the muscle was cut. That is a much longer recovery time. But I know there are people who have been commenting who have gone through that and are now very happy. But it may take a few months yet.
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