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Lip Implants

UPDATED FROM Jlangs
2 months post

BOTH LIP IMPLANTS ARE LOPSIDED :(((((((

Jlangs
$2,400
So, alot has changed since I last posted. Once the swelling had completely subsided, I realized that my top implant had shifted completely to the left and the bottom had shifted completely to the right. I looked completely lopsided. I brought this to the Dr's attn and he questioned me quite a bit. Said they "looked good" and that what really mattered was how they looked, not where the implant was. I could not disagree more. The implants are to be centered, unless you have some kind of an agreement prior to the surgery. He redid the top lip on 11/19, but I was his last patient before the Thanksgiving holiday so we didn't do the bottom at that time. I had to wait for him to return, so the bottom was redone on 12/20. Today, both implants are all the way to the left and right, just as they were prior to the second surgeries. I am so frustrated. The top actually looks fairly decent. I can feel the implant when I touch it, but it doesn't bother me on a regular basis. The bottom, however, is actually uncomfortable and looks lopsided. I also think it was put in too low, as it feels that it is below my lip line inside my mouth. I cannot stand the thought of surgery again- I deal face to face with clients 8 hours a day in a very small office, I cannot take time off and for each surgery I looked like a monster for about 7-10 days. He and his staff have always been very responsive, so I need to call him and let him know, I am just so tired of dealing with this. It's been over 2 months, 4 seperate surgeries and at least 6 visits. I am trying to be reasonable, but this is not what I was expecting. Any suggestions on how to move forward. I'm feeling like I want to have the bottom redone in 6 months, by someone else :(. Ugh.
**note in photo the bottom lip is pushed out on one side.

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Dr. William Chen

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Excellent. He and staff are amazing. Very professional, thorough and kind.

Replies (5)

January 17, 2014
i know im not seeing you in person but from your picture your lips look full, sexy & totally even...i thought if the length was correct it couldn't really shift since it wouldn't have anywhere to shift to? we are our own worst enemy when it comes to looking like our perfect selves so take another photo and try to dissuade me, cuz right now my eyes think you look beautiful!
January 20, 2014
your lips look lovely! smile on~whoohoo 40! (i'm right behind you;) You seem to have gotten very lucky with no bruising. As far as the bottom lip, It sounds like a good idea to have another surgeon take a look and give you his opinion.
February 20, 2014
I'm looking to have my lips done however, I don't want to go through what you're having to deal with. Just keep doing what you feel you have to do to get the results you want. I come from the medical field and sometimes the doctors get tired of fixing their mess ups it like a blow to their ego. Don't get discouraged and if need be go to another doctor. However, your lips still look good but they could look great and that's what you want for your final outcome. It will be ok. You'll get them perfect. Just look for a doctor that is known for his/her lip augmentations. You can do it! I will pray for you. XOXOX
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March 14, 2014
what size did u get?
April 28, 2014
I think your lips look gorgeous ! I am having a procedure may 20th (read my review)
UPDATED FROM Jlangs
22 days post

Pics 4 weeks after surgery

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December 24, 2013
I had mine done the end of November - Wednesday will be four weeks. The top implant feels like it's moved outside of my lip line into my mustache area, and it's giving me a ducky look on each side. I noticed that you talked a lot about centering the implant - does that mean that your surgeon cut off the ends, causing only the middle to plump up? Other than that I absolutely love them! I have an appointment on Friday to try to correct this - I'm wondering if he'll cut the ends of the implant and leave me with a center like I'm envisioning yours to be. Love your pics! Very pretty!
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January 1, 2014
HEllo girl ur lips look fabulous! Just wondering how long after u got the implant can u put the monrow piecing back in? I get my lip implants in 5 days and im worried that my piecing will close. THanks :)
UPDATED FROM Jlangs
17 days post

DAY 19

Jlangs
Love love love my lips. On Day 11 I noticed that my top implant was positioning itself all the way to the left and would not stay when I squeezed it to the center. I contacted Dr.Chen's office. They took me in the same day, he refid my top lip and put in an internal stitch to keep implant in position. Had swelling gor just a couple days. My lips are now perfect for me. They are exactly what I wanted. I cannot say enough about Dr.C and staff. Just a really great experience and result.

Replies (2)

November 30, 2013
Thanks so much for your great review. You lips look amazing! What size did you get?
November 30, 2013
Jess, I did 5mm top and bottom. If there was a 6mm Id have gone bigger on the bottom. Because the implant is deep in the lip, you don't actually get the full 5mm in fullness. I've seen 3's and 4's and I hardly notice a difference after the swelling subsides. I'm 4 weeks out now, so this is the size they will stay, which I think looks natural. I really could have gone bigger, I wanted a full glamourous look, but hubby would have hated it. He's still uncomfortable with my changed appearance, but I LOVE them. An unexpected bonus- the fullness in my lips pulled out the wrinkles that were above my lips, yeah! Getting rid of those would have cost at least $1500, so I feel like I got a freebie!!
February 25, 2015
They look awesome!