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Lip Lift. Not Sure I See a Change? - Healdsburg, CA

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Recieved a lip lift yesterday, so t's only been 24...

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JL723November 17, 2016
$2,000
Recieved a lip lift yesterday, so t's only been 24 hours, so I know I need to be patient. But I was expecting immediate results. (As I was told). I'm not even swollen. Which I shouldn't be complaining about, but it seems weird to me that I'm not. And if there is slight swelling, that's disappointing because the swelling will subside, which will make my lip look smaller. I already know I want a revision. I am very disappointed. I really don't see any change. Except the stitches, obviously. lol

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gingergal
November 17, 2016
How much did you have removed?
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frenchdressing
November 17, 2016
Swelling usually peaks around day 2-5 from what I've read. The doctor may have given you cortisone (shot/tablet), so that he could operate without the swelling interfering with his work to predict the end result more accurately. Asymetries are also not unusual st this point. It does look like he took a conservative approach (4 mm?). Let us know how you're doing in a few days and get back to your surgeon if you feel unsure about anything. All the best!
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JL723
November 17, 2016
Thank you! And honestly, I'm not sure how much. I was 11mm and when I measured I think I'm at 9mm. So not very much. I asked to see it afterwards (the skin), but he said that he already threw it away, which was fine. I just feel super depressed about it. I have already talked to him about my concerns and he said we can meet back up in January and discussed a revision. I mentioned to him that I know I want one, so why not do it now? Or is that asking too much?
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frenchdressing
November 17, 2016
You can't do a revision for another two months at least as the blood supply to the skin will be compromised if another incision is made to early, this could cause bad scarring and increases your infection risk. The reason he probably took to little skin is that you were already at an aethetically ideal philtrum length with 11 mm. I would advise to wait it out and see if you can increase your lip volume with a little bit of filler. If he cuts more skin out, it may start to look unnatural. Try to be patient, all the best - and you do look great! xo
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JL723
November 18, 2016
Hey, thank you so much for all the info! I really appreciate it. The reason I wanted to do this thou was to stay away from fillers. I thought I'd spend the 2,000 to never have to get fillers again. My PS and nurse said that he would never make me look unnatural and they both want me happy. I have an appt with him in January to see if I'm still not where I want to be. And if I'm not, he'll do it again. :). So, now, the waiting game! I hate this part. lol thanks again!! ❤️
ATexasgirlRN
November 23, 2016
Is he going to charge you for a revision? If so how much?
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JL723
November 23, 2016
Yes! Got my stitches out today. And am scheduled for January 23 for my revision! Can't wait
benzo22
November 18, 2016
I was in the same boat as you. My doctor told me up front that he was only going to remove 6mm (hes conservative) when my philtrum was a whopping 21mm to start with. Before my first surgery he told me it's better to be safe than sorry because you cant revise it by adding more. I was disappointed with my results so I went back 3 months later for my revision. He removed 4mm more and OMG I love it! I hated going through all the shots and recovery again but it was totally worth it the second time around. Don't stress over it, ull be happy when you get your revision, I guarantee it.
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JL723
November 18, 2016
Thank you for giving me hope! You're sweet for replying. You went to the same doc? And how much did he charge for a revision?
benzo22
November 18, 2016
No, not the same doctor. The revision was free but I had to pay a facility fee of $300, it was worth it!
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JL723
November 18, 2016
WOW really?
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JL723
November 18, 2016
Why did they do it for free? I can handle $300 bucks. LOL. Just not another 2,800
benzo22
November 18, 2016
My surgery was $2300. I've heard of other doctors on here doing revision for free too. Have you asked your doctor? During my consultation I had asked about a revision and thats when they told me there would be no charge.
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JL723
November 18, 2016
I didn't ask. But his nurse did say they typically don't charge for revisions. I want to schedule my surgery with him now for a later date so I know it's secured. But my doc hasn't gotten back to me about that. Im super anxious. Did your doc tell you to leave your incision dry? No ointment?
1sassygirl
November 20, 2016
ME TOO!!!!!
1sassygirl
November 20, 2016
TRUST ME--Better too little the fist time than too much. I love my doctor--he is conservative--BUT--I had to do again--BE DIRECT--TAKE a PHOTO of exactly what you want and be Firm..I was thrilled the last time!
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JL723
November 20, 2016
I did show him a picture. :-( and what's frustrating on my part, is he showed me what it looked like after putting only a few stitches in, so at that point, he would of taken more off if I had said. I was laying down when he showed me, and I think the angle threw me off because they looked good, and full. But once I got in my car and looked at it straight on, I couldn't see a difference, at all. He already knows o want a revision. Now it's just a matter of finding out how much, and how long I have to wait.
1sassygirl
November 20, 2016
My doctor showed me too...but I was sedated and I could not tell--NOT his fault he did not want me mad if he took too much--BUT he did a beautiful job. I hope he does not charge you because you should be happy----thrilled...I am just happy no injections---sometimes some do want a little--but the lift just does so much! I am sure you will be happy the 2nd time--but---be firm.
1sassygirl
November 20, 2016
DO NOT WORRY...I went through it again.
Totallyme01
November 20, 2016
Looking great so far!!
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JL723
November 20, 2016
REALLY???? You think so????? I do not see any change. What so ever.
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JL723
November 19, 2016
Very disappointed. I don't see ANY change!
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