Lip Lift at 58: Things Are Looking Up

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James M. Pearson, MD, FACS
James M. Pearson, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Side by side before & after photo

  • 8 Apr 2017
  • 3 months post
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. :-)

6 week photos

  • 13 Mar 2017
  • 2 months post
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!

4 week photos and test results

  • 25 Feb 2017
  • 1 month post
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.

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James M. Pearson, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
9735 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California
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  • 25 Jan 2017

I researched for several months before deciding to see Dr. Pearson for my lip lift. I emailed him photos and after our phone consultation I knew he was the right surgeon for my procedure. The combination of before-and-after pictures on his website, patient reviews, and his compassionate attentiveness on the phone convinced me. It meant a 2-hr flight from where I live but I felt confident I would get a good result. Instead I got a great result! It's been almost three weeks since my surgery and I couldn't be happier. He took the time to carefully assess what degree of skin reduction would suit my face and my expectation and offered a revision at no charge if I wasn't satisfied. My whole experience was positive from the consult to the after care. Dr. Pearson continues to check in to make sure I'm healing properly. I didn't expect this level of long distance care and it's reassuring to know he cares as much as I do about my result.