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So, I noticed I had an elongated upper lip after...
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.
Pictures
Day 5/6
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!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
101 Madison Ave., Morristown, New Jersey
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