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Lip Lift at 58: Things Are Looking Up
UPDATED FROM teafortwo
3 months post
Side by side before & after photo
WORTH IT$3,600
It's been 10 weeks since my lip lift. The bumpiness is still there but fortunately isn't noticeable to anyone else. I've started to get more aggressive with scar massage (and more diligent) so I'm hopeful the bumpiness will smooth out over time.
I want to mention again for anyone considering this procedure not to get hung up on a certain number of mm's to remove. It's totally individual. My 6mm reduction is modest by RealSelf standards yet I feel the result suits my face shape and my age. It's not a one-size-fits-all situation. So choose a great surgeon who does many lip lifts, asks you questions and really listens to your answers. Enough said. :-)
I want to mention again for anyone considering this procedure not to get hung up on a certain number of mm's to remove. It's totally individual. My 6mm reduction is modest by RealSelf standards yet I feel the result suits my face shape and my age. It's not a one-size-fits-all situation. So choose a great surgeon who does many lip lifts, asks you questions and really listens to your answers. Enough said. :-)
UPDATED FROM teafortwo
2 months post
6 week photos
After 6 weeks the numbness under my nose is wearing off and the sensation is getting close to normal. The scar feels very firm and I continue to massage it daily. I still have bumpiness and started using RX Scar Guard. The intense nail polish smell of this stuff painted right under my nose is super stinky but fortunately fades quickly. I understand it's not as effective on the face but figure it couldn't hurt to try.
Last week at the dentist I had my front two teeth shortened. The cost was reasonable and it only took 10 minutes. The difference is subtle and my husband didn't notice until I told him! I like my smile better now and still have enough tooth show to suit me. Just less of a bunny look.
Will try to post photos every few weeks if life doesn't get in the way!
Last week at the dentist I had my front two teeth shortened. The cost was reasonable and it only took 10 minutes. The difference is subtle and my husband didn't notice until I told him! I like my smile better now and still have enough tooth show to suit me. Just less of a bunny look.
Will try to post photos every few weeks if life doesn't get in the way!
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You look really good! My smile looks really toothy now - I am considering getting my front two teeth shortened too- I will wait till my lip falls all the way though as I still have some residual swelling. I find wearing scar strips at night helps with the bumpiness.
Thanks, carolmac. I should've shortened my front two teeth before the lip lift but I didn't even think of it! I'm glad it didn't mess with my result too much. So it's smart to wait till your swelling goes down. Would love to know what brand of scar strips you're using. Do they help with the hardness too?
I just looked at your pics I see redness at the bottom of the upper lip? I wondered if when they or he lifts the lip, does the wet part that is inside the mouth, that part of the lip formerly under, now face out a little because of the lifting? How does your lip feel? Do you have any pics with teeth showing?
I definitely have more upper lip showing after the lift. I've heard it described as "lip roll." My lips get super dry which makes sense since that part of my lip is now exposed to air. It feels fine though. Aquaphor helps. A few of my pics show teeth.
Hi! I live in Canada , the scar strips I use are called scar away. They help smooth the scar - tension on a scar helps to flatten it somehow. My scars are so, so much better! Any silicone scar strips will do. The hardness I have is in my lip muscle so it is not helping with that. It is slowly going away.
Hi carolmac! I've heard of scar away strips and wondered about them. Your scar looks very good at this point so I'll definitely try them. Has your swelling gone down since your last update? You're so close to a fabulous result!
You look very nice and natural .
Thank you so much! I was going for natural. :-)
You are looking awesome!! The scar guard is definitely effective on your scar. You are a great healer. I love your smile and the way your top lip looks from a side view. So you had the dentist shorten your front teeth?! Your smile is perfect, and I love your tooth show...before and after!!! It's a coveted smile!!!
Somehow it took a while for me to notice my long front teeth! The dentist took off less than a mm so it's subtle. Apparently there's a guideline for that - the front two teeth just slightly longer than their neighbors. That was news to me. Glad I didn't lose all my tooth show!
Thank goodness for dentists and their knowledge of proper tooth show. You definitely don't want those front teeth shorter than their neighbors. :-). Nothing like a pretty smile and girlfriend, you got it going on!!
Thanks Ms R!
You look amazing!
You're so sweet! Thank you!
The form/ shape of your lips/ mouth is amazing!!
Thank you so much! The lift really made a difference in the fullness of my upper lip. I'm so happy I chose Dr. Pearson for my procedure.
UPDATED FROM teafortwo
1 month post
4 week photos and test results
One of my main concerns about getting a lip lift was having it look unnatural. So this weekend I put it to the test again when I met separately with my cousin and a friend. We sat across from each other, eating and talking. Happy to report my makeup-concealed scar was not noticed or any comments made about looking different. Exactly what I'd hoped for! I'm conscious of the change when I look in the mirror but am glad it's not obvious to anyone else.
At this point the scar hides very well with makeup though there is bumpiness I can feel. It's not visible in photos or in person either, apparently. Still happy with the result after one month.
At this point the scar hides very well with makeup though there is bumpiness I can feel. It's not visible in photos or in person either, apparently. Still happy with the result after one month.
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Well you certainly put your lips to the highest test....family members are definitely the most conscious of your appearance, :-). Exactly what you (and myself) hope for. You don't want to look altered just more natural. I love your natural sexy curl of your upper lip. It adds a "spark" to your lips! BTW your incision is not at all noticeable.
BTW... your Cupid's bow looks awesome!!!
Yes, I can relax about the scar now especially with concealer on it. Progress!
I had forgotten I even had one - glad it's back!
Fantastic! Dr Pearson did a fabulous job!
He really did. Thanks, katto!
You look great! You are fortunate your surgery is not noticeable- but I am sure people notice your face and smile is much brighter :)
Aw, thanks carolmac. I do think I'm smiling more! :-)
Having tooth show with a relaxed mouth truly makes a lovely difference. Congratulations to you!
I'm surprised at the difference a little tooth show will make. It's a nice bonus to get with a shorter philtrum! Thanks, gingergal. :-)
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My smile looks the same to me. It also didn't revert back to gummy. Did yours change? Your result took years off your face, too! It boggles my mind the difference a LL can make.