Lip Implants

So, I'd had lip filler injections twice before and loved the look, but it seriously only latest 30-45 days. For $450?? I knew I could not afford to continue doing that and at 40 I have several issues with my lips : they have lost volume and look wrinkly, although I have never smoked I have the appearance of smokers lines on the skin just above my top lip, and my top lip is slightly higher on one side that the other. After much consideration and research, I decided on implants. The cost of $2400 is equivalent to less than 2 years of injections considering how quickly my body reabsorbs the injections. I had 3 consultations and choose Dr. William Chen in Fairfield. I had the surgery yesterday and my experience was EXCELLENT. Dr. C was very through, explained everything. His staff was so genuinely kind, I am so so thankful for them. One of the nurses held my hand in the middle of the procedure, totally helped me relax. It actually made me cry, it was just so sweet and I was a nervous wreck.
The actual procedure was completely painless, and I am a big wimp. I didn't feel the injections to numb my mouth, or any of the procedure after. I had 10m valium prior to procedure for nerves. I had read ALOT about getting implants and was prepared for the worst. It was SIMPLE.
About an hour later, when the numbing wore off... OH MY GOSH!!!! I took the Tylenol 3 pills that were prescribed and they didn't even take the edge off the pain. I was home alone, hubby had to work, and I was seriously blacking out from the pain. I took the max dose of pain meds and 30 mins later was vomiting uncontrollably. Turns out I am allergic to codeine, I had no idea. Switched to regular otc tylenol and everything is much better, but for about 4 hours I just wanted to die. Hubby got home, pain subsided, all good. This is day 2.. I have ZERO pain, but my lips are so swollen its comical. They are about 3/4 of an inch each. I will attempt to post pics before, day of and today, day 2. Other than the 4 hours of pain and sickness due to bad med reaction, this is the easiest thing I've ever done. Can't wait to see final results. Will update daily. :)-

I have no pain. Lips are still super swollen, it's actually more funny than anything else. I guess they are a little uncomfortable due to being stretched from the swelling, but they just feel tight. Not taking any pain meds and I'm fine. I thought my office was closed tomorrow and I would be returning to work on Tuesday, a full 4 days after surgery, but that is not the case. I'm back tomorrow. I'll just try not to talk and do as much paperwork as possible. Super embarrassed for anyone to see me like this, but it is what it is. I feel fine, just look ugly :)-

I still feel great. Swelling has reduced greatly- or at least it feels like it because they were so big before. Still no pain meds, just continuing anti biotic and keep lips drenched in neosporin. Talking the least possible. Back to work, just doing paperwork in a back room (thank you boss!)
Feeling great! Can't wait to see final results!