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So, I noticed I had an elongated upper lip after...
ArtesslanycNovember 17, 2014
$3,500
So, I noticed I had an elongated upper lip after rhinoplasties. I am in my late 20s, so am a younger than average lip lift patient. I don't really want to go too deep into a review right now but I am posting my photos for feedback/review. This was a skin-only lip lift, done with a subnasal approach, internal dissovable stitches and external removable stitches. 5 mm was removed from the center and I believe 6 or so from the sides. I wanted the results to be conservative.
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November 17, 2014
U became younger ... I liked ur result
U must be happy
November 26, 2014
Hi girl! I'm considering going to your dr for the lip lift procedure as well. How are your lips now? any update?
May 19, 2018
Where are your pics? Im having it done it June and would really like to see your results.
UPDATED FROM Artesslanyc
6 days post
Day 5/6
ArtesslanycNovember 19, 2014
Swelling is way down and stitches removed. Nose is getting nearly back to normal. I think it will be a conservative but good change on my face. My doctor said when the swelling goes down more my lip will go up a bit more. Just looking forward now to being able to smile normally again!
Here are some tips for anyone undergoing the lip lift, since I got a few messages with questions
I traveled across the US alone to undergo this procedure and so my consult/surgery were pretty much done at the same time.
-fill your pain script and antibiotics script before the surgery. You won't want to have to stop by CVS and wait 30 min after getting your face cut like I did.
-supplements I took: arnica, bromelain, MSM with Tumeric, serrapeptase for internal scar tissue (google it), and papaya enzymes. Sleep meds are handy as well. I was pretty much resting days 1-3.
-I only took the Vicodin on day 1 and 2.
-I taped my nose immediately after the surgery as if I had just gotten a rhinoplasty with tan 3m micropore tape. 1/2 inch wide. If you've never had a rhino google it. I think it made a big diff in my nose swelling, which was pretty bad days 1 and 2.
-I'm using inesscents healing tincture from whole foods, organic rose hip oil and aquaphor on my incision area. It's looking good. Don't forget sunblock. Simply saline is good to clear your nose out too.
- lastly and most importantly, do your homework on surgeons and trust your gut
That's about it. I'll update in another week or so!
Here are some tips for anyone undergoing the lip lift, since I got a few messages with questions
I traveled across the US alone to undergo this procedure and so my consult/surgery were pretty much done at the same time.
-fill your pain script and antibiotics script before the surgery. You won't want to have to stop by CVS and wait 30 min after getting your face cut like I did.
-supplements I took: arnica, bromelain, MSM with Tumeric, serrapeptase for internal scar tissue (google it), and papaya enzymes. Sleep meds are handy as well. I was pretty much resting days 1-3.
-I only took the Vicodin on day 1 and 2.
-I taped my nose immediately after the surgery as if I had just gotten a rhinoplasty with tan 3m micropore tape. 1/2 inch wide. If you've never had a rhino google it. I think it made a big diff in my nose swelling, which was pretty bad days 1 and 2.
-I'm using inesscents healing tincture from whole foods, organic rose hip oil and aquaphor on my incision area. It's looking good. Don't forget sunblock. Simply saline is good to clear your nose out too.
- lastly and most importantly, do your homework on surgeons and trust your gut
That's about it. I'll update in another week or so!
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November 19, 2014
U look sexy now
Can i ask u! It was local or general Anesthetic؟
November 19, 2014
Thanks! It was local. It was only like 40 min long. I think general would be overkill for a lip lift. Local is fine and barely any pain. It hurt after though, the first night, but not too bad.
November 23, 2014
Do u face any problem in talking or eating or drinking! Because i have kids and i must teach them and talk to them all the day .. So should i stop talking in the same day of my procedure!?
November 19, 2014
Looks so good !!! I am thinking of doing a lip lift also . Exactly how long did you need to wait after the revsion rhino ? Who in nyc do you use for filler ? Looks really pretty .
November 19, 2014
Thanks! I actually get my filler done in LA but it's been 6 months. I was having an RN do it though, she's good and it's only like $330. I'll PM her info to you or anyone privately if they want her info
November 19, 2014
I will probably see your lip lift dr in a few months . Did the 3500 include evreything ?
November 19, 2014
Yup everything. Well except the prescriptions u have to get filled. Good luck!
November 19, 2014
WOW!!! I am more and more impressed with your doctors skill every day. You really did your research and picked the right surgeon. He does exquisite work. You got very sexy tool show without getting a joker look.
November 19, 2014
Did u measure ur lips now !
The perfect is 1.1cm
November 19, 2014
No i didn't and I don't subscribe to notions that there is a one size fits all measurement for a part of someone's face. To me it's more about balancing out what you've got. That's why it's important to let your doctor decide the measurement instead of overly stressing about numbers.
November 28, 2014
1.1 cm is certainly not perfect for everyone. If my upper lip was that length I'd be looking like a crazy beaver. It's all about proportions. Artesslanyc, you look stunning!
December 5, 2014
Hi :) your Lips look beautiful! I live on the east coast in Ohio so New Jersey would be ok for me. I, too, would be traveling alone, etc. Do you recommend this surgeon? I'm down to Dr. Hordenski in Texas, Rodriguez in Maryland song your Doctor. How was your experience? Thanks so much!!
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