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Fat transfer to lips — I feel pretty confident and happy with how this procedure went.
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Fat Transfer to Lips
littlesharkpupJuly 3, 2019
WORTH IT$5,000
I got 2.9 cc's of fat from my tummy transferred to my lips and about 0.8 also put into my smile lines. I got tired of paying for Juvederm, I wanted a more permanent option for voluminous lips. Heard too many horrorific stories about the implants, and Dr. Ridgway suggested the fat grafting instead. So, I saved my coins, and got it done today.
This will be a post in progress; I'll make an effort to update it with pictures.
The procedure was uncomfortable but bearable - Dr. Ridgway asked me periodically if I was OK and I felt comfortable telling her if I was in too much pain, and if I was, she would immediately stop and try a different area for the fat collection which I really appreciated since I'm apparently prone to fainting. She has a very comforting presence, I felt comfortable enough to joke around just a little but at the same time I knew that she knew exactly what she was doing, which I think is an ideal combo of qualities for who you're trusting with your face and features! Dr. Ridgway maintains a great balance of bedside manner with precise expertise.
So, I will post more pictures of the swelling over the next few days then update this a little less frequently as the fat settles into my lips. Even though my lips are crazy swollen right now, it's just a part of the process and right now I feel pretty confident and happy with how this procedure went.
This will be a post in progress; I'll make an effort to update it with pictures.
The procedure was uncomfortable but bearable - Dr. Ridgway asked me periodically if I was OK and I felt comfortable telling her if I was in too much pain, and if I was, she would immediately stop and try a different area for the fat collection which I really appreciated since I'm apparently prone to fainting. She has a very comforting presence, I felt comfortable enough to joke around just a little but at the same time I knew that she knew exactly what she was doing, which I think is an ideal combo of qualities for who you're trusting with your face and features! Dr. Ridgway maintains a great balance of bedside manner with precise expertise.
So, I will post more pictures of the swelling over the next few days then update this a little less frequently as the fat settles into my lips. Even though my lips are crazy swollen right now, it's just a part of the process and right now I feel pretty confident and happy with how this procedure went.
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Replies (4)
July 6, 2019
I LOVE IT. How much did this cost? I think in the long run it would be cheaper than constantly paying thousands for fillers. You look amazing. I’m so jealous!!
July 8, 2019
Thank you for the sweet comment!! It is definitely cost-effective, that was my #1 reason for getting it done :). It was $2500 and is supposed to last for 7 years minimum. 7 years of fillers would cost me 4 times that much.
January 28, 2025
Hello! just wanted to ask if 5000$ was the total for the two rounds or one? thank you and u look amazing :)
UPDATED FROM littlesharkpup
1 day post
Day after
littlesharkpupJuly 4, 2019
Slept with my head elevated for the first night but didn't ice my lips at all since that affects the fat's ability to "take". My tummy, where they took the fat from, is bruised and horribly achy, that does require frequent icing for pain relief. On the bright side, lips are less swollen today! Feel super silly being seen in public but I also prepared myself for that.
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August 2, 2019
Your lips look gorgeous!!
UPDATED FROM littlesharkpup
2 days post
Day 3
littlesharkpupJuly 5, 2019
Much less swollen today which is great! Tummy only hurts when I'm in a certain position. With how swollen I've been the last couple days I'd say it's really important to take some time off work to let yourself heal.
Thanks for staring a review and sharing all of your photos. I can't wait to see you final results, keep us posted!