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Lip Lift!

UPDATED FROM Artesslanyc
3 years post

Update 3 years later

$3,500
Guess what guys.. so the scar has only gotten worse. White and raised. I'm seeing this keloid Dr in LA everyone is raving about. I can't believe the scar is STILL RAISED. and white.

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Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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i don't like leaving negative reviews and i don't think this surgeon should be totally discounted but ask for photos and just trust your gut when selecting a surgeon- i have been told my wound was not properly everted in this case- it is a shame, one side is nice but i am also disappointed with the change to my nose that occurred after i expressed concern about this

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Not sure if you have seen the LA doctor yet, do some research on a product called Epifix and/or Amniofix by Mimedx company and see if he would use it IF he has to go in and cut. This product is made of placenta (not the fake stuff) and it works miracles on several kinds of issues (burns, diabetic sores that will not heal, it helps grow hair, it is supposed to replace what RPR does). Have way too much scar tissue on platysma muscle under skin and trying to find a doctor to TRY it on me. Have found most plastic surgeons have not even heard of this stuff and they run the other direction. If you look at photos of what this product has done for people, you will be so amazed! Thank you for keeping all of us posted, we all hope you can find a solution!!!
What doctor are you going to see in LA?
I have similar complications after my lip lip (over a year ago) My scar is atrophic (indented) which is worse. I, too, have spent thousands on IPL, Fraxel, CO2, micro needling with PRP. Nothing works. Like you, one side healed well but the other side was done very poorly, scar dips BELOW my left nostril, theres a "gouge" mark, and the scar along the side of my nostril is wide. Unfortunately too much was taken during the lip lift so theres no way I would go through a revision- don't want my philtrum shortened any more
I have this problem too, I have these indented scars that loop very unnaturally under each nostril (if not so low would be acceptable) what worked best for your indented scars? I also have tightness/nerve damage which hasn't improved at 6 months, did anyone have this?
how are you doing?
Who was your doctor??
Who was the doctor
UPDATED FROM Artesslanyc
9 months post

PIC OF SCAR

decided to upload this for you guys. from this shot you can't see the part under my nostril that is raised... just the side that looks weird. so yeah... awesome!

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From the pic it looks white , can it be blended into your skin with beige make up ?
I'm sure you tried make up there is camaflouge tattoooing . Possibly see if theu can tattoo it to match
i still want to work out the texture problem and get it at the same level as my skin first before i mess with the tattooing
I had the same experience with a lip lift. The white line has happened because of wound spreading. Your surgeon did not evert the wound enough. I had to have my revised by a more skilled surgeon and was very happy
i'm scared to have it re-stitched :/ who revised yours?
Hey girl, I think I remember your photos and thinking how pretty you are. I thought your lip lift looked good but I see what your saying about that scar. I am so so sorry it's been a negative journey. Thank you for the nose taping tip. I taped my nose after my rhino too and I am also in my late twenties. Thank you for your honest experience.
Were you using silicon scar gel in the healing process ? I've heard mixed things about it some feel it makes scars worse others swear by it . Have seeked out a second opinion if there's a, way to revise ut ?
I have been here. You will need to get another alarplasty to fix this. I spent thousands on scar correction lasers, pens, everything, I needed to correct the shape of the scar, not the scar itself.
UPDATED FROM Artesslanyc
9 months post

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Sorry, they were a little too identifying. Might post some later that are smaller. I continue to struggle with the raised and rough scar under and wrapped around my right nostril and am going in for a Dermapen treatment on Monday.

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You can buy dermapen on ebay for cheap or search for derma stamp.