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47 Y.o. in Need of Lip Volume - Hermosa Beach, CA
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I am seriously contemplating having 5 mm Permalip...
WORTH IT$3,000
I am seriously contemplating having 5 mm Permalip implants upper and lower. I met with Dr. Pearson of Hermosa Beach and he said I am a good candidate.
I even like the "trout pout"; I feel it would balance my big nose. What do you guys think?
I am a bit nervous about a permanent procedure on the face - what if it doesn't turn out right...? What if it looks funny as the years go by? Can you really take them out without any repercussions?
I even like the "trout pout"; I feel it would balance my big nose. What do you guys think?
I am a bit nervous about a permanent procedure on the face - what if it doesn't turn out right...? What if it looks funny as the years go by? Can you really take them out without any repercussions?
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UPDATED FROM Lonewoolfe
8 days pre
Still contemplating permalip implants....
I will be getting another opinion on 5/17 from Dr. Harisson Lee in Beverly Hills, then I will make the big decision.
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May 18, 2016
I've had several types of lip implants throughout the years. All have gone wrong. For the amount of money I've put into my lips they should be amazing. Unfortunately that's far from the case. I wish I had my old lips back! I had my last set removed around 4 mths ago. Due to the scar tissue and possibly the trama my lips endure they are a lot worse than before. I'm not sure if it's possible but if I could forward photos to you I will. With the exception from one procedure I loved my lips initially but as time passed they got worse. You have nice lips. I don't think it's worth the risk!
May 18, 2016
If you've never had lip fillers, I think that would be the best place to start. I would recommend that you get fillers first to get an idea of how full you would like them to be. You could start with a half of syringe of Juvéderm in ad from there until you got the fullness that you felt was most attractive. After trying fillers you will have a much better idea of how full you want to go and then you could move on to something more permanent. If you didn't care for the luck it would not cause you any problems because it wears off in 3 to 6 months. Just a suggestion
May 19, 2016
Actually I did fillers a couple of times, liked them, but didn't care for three repeated pain and costs. I think this would be less painful overall.....
Thank you though.
Thank you though.
May 19, 2016
I did not have Permalip. Verifil saline implants were the ones I chose, they were out the same time as Permalip. They were softer almost smushy. Verifil were my favorite by far if only they stayed in place! After some time my upper lip did the Elvis bump up near the corner which is very common with all lip implants. Top and bottom ends want to pop out eventually. I had a revision with no success and planned on having it replaced with another verifil. After scheduling surgery I found out my Dr was unable to get the implant. (The company had financial problems) I kept them hoping Verifil would be available at some point.
I had a face lift and at this point the corner of the implant seemed to be closer to popping through my skin so I decided to have them removed. I no longer care about the fullness. I just wanted normal looking lips. There was no way to know what my lips would look like after removal.
I now have some areas that are firm, slightly raised from scar tissue, some flattened areas, and one dent. They look better than with all the issues other implants caused but it saddens me I will no longer have my lips back.
The numbers are very high of people, even those who were originally satisfied with their lip implants that were dissatisfied down the road leading to removal. I wish you the best of luck!
I had a face lift and at this point the corner of the implant seemed to be closer to popping through my skin so I decided to have them removed. I no longer care about the fullness. I just wanted normal looking lips. There was no way to know what my lips would look like after removal.
I now have some areas that are firm, slightly raised from scar tissue, some flattened areas, and one dent. They look better than with all the issues other implants caused but it saddens me I will no longer have my lips back.
The numbers are very high of people, even those who were originally satisfied with their lip implants that were dissatisfied down the road leading to removal. I wish you the best of luck!
May 18, 2016
I did see dr. Lee and he sold me on them. The price is slightly lower than dr. Pearson, but he will medicate me better during the procedure. I decided to get it done this Friday (2 days from now!)
UPDATED FROM Lonewoolfe
1 day post
The night before
I am so nervous I cannot sleep. No food or water after midnight "just in case".
I hope I am not starting a problem for myself... This is what a few people warned me against.
So far, the decision is to get it done. According to everything I read and heard, the Permalips can be pulled out without deforming the lips. I tell myself I am only gambling money (and some pain). On the other hand, the gamble could pay off.
All right, can't wait to see the post surgery lips!
I hope I am not starting a problem for myself... This is what a few people warned me against.
So far, the decision is to get it done. According to everything I read and heard, the Permalips can be pulled out without deforming the lips. I tell myself I am only gambling money (and some pain). On the other hand, the gamble could pay off.
All right, can't wait to see the post surgery lips!
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