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Love my Lip Lift! Hermosa Beach, CA

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I went for a consult with Dr. Pearson in November...

tewwy
WORTH IT$2,050
I went for a consult with Dr. Pearson in November 2015. It took me a few months to coordinate time off work,but finally went in for the procedure on February 8,2016. The entire process was painless from start to finish. The dreaded dental blocks,to me,felt no worse than a shot given by a dentist for a cavity fill. The numbing was immediate and I truly felt nothing....no cutting or stitching. I ended up taking only two pain pills total and that was as a precaution in case it started hurting once the numbness subsided.
The recovery for me was a bit more difficult. Again,no pain,but the swelling was crazy huge! I wasn't prepared that the swelling would be as full and last as long as it did,but Dr. Pearson was very calming and reassured me that this is part of the procedure. As it came down.....wow! What a beautiful job he did! Healed great and a subtle,yet awesome improvement. The before and after pictures say it all!

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James M. Pearson, MD, FACS

James M. Pearson, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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July 2, 2016
Love it!
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July 2, 2016
very nice
July 6, 2016
Thank you so much!
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July 3, 2016

Thank you for sharing your experience and your pics here on RealSelf! 

How long did the swelling last for you?

July 3, 2016
The swelling lasted longer for me ,about 31/2 months. But,to clarify,not to the point of not leaving your house! I think I was slightly more sensitive to people noticing than they really did! Everyone is different as far as healing goes,and again,I am so glad I did it! Hope this helps.
July 5, 2016
I do not understand. Your lips were beautiful in the first p,ace, just saying
July 5, 2016
Thank you for your compliment! The reason I wanted this done was to shorten the area between my lips and nose. As I aged,it was something that bothered me and after much research,this was the answer!
July 8, 2016
Hi again. Maybe I missed it, but what type of lip procedure did you have done, i.e. Implants, fat, fillers?
Thank you.
July 8, 2016
I had a lip lift.
July 8, 2016
Ok. I have been reading about this procedure. Is your scar directly under your nose? If so, then this all makes sense. Beautiful job! Ty
July 9, 2016
Yes....just beneath the center of my nose. Most of the stitches were placed inside the nostril so the scarring is really hidden and minimal. He is a really talented doctor!
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July 6, 2016
hi, how do you feel about the scarring now, i din't see much from your photo. Did the swelling extend to your nose too? Very nice by the way.
July 6, 2016
Hi! The scarring is minimal and can be easily covered with a little concealer and foundation. I also feel comfortable going out with no make up at all. This, too, was a process as the scarring and redness get better as time goes by. My right nostril seemed to swell more as there always seems to be uneven swelling for me. My nostrils weren't completely symmetric to begin with,but they are pretty even now. And,thanks for the compliment!