32 YO, Female - Houston, TX

Had my permalip procedure literally 30 minutes ago. It was done in the office. I was nervous as heck! I went to the room, I laid down in the chair. It reminded me of going to the dentist. It was time for the dental blocks. He put about 15 shots around my mouth, a few close to my cheekbones. It wasn't very painful, just the regular feeling of a shot. I guess it was how many shots I got was more nerve wrecking. The procedure took about 30 minutes. Longest 30 minutes of my life! Occasionally I could feel a tiny bit of discomfort as he would pull my lips and when he did the stitches. But nothing horrible. I stayed in the room around an hour so they can observe me. Which was nice since I have freshly done stitches around my mouth. The numbing medicine is starting to wear off. I'm starting to feel like my lips are very stretched out, can't really talk and I feel like I've been beat up!!! I have ice packs over my lips. I'll keep you updated on a daily basis. Hoping for a fast and great recovery!

It's the next morning of my procedure. I don't feel any pain. Lips feel very tight and they are more swollen than yesterday. I hope the swelling goes down quick. I haven't eaten anything, I've just been drinking water and taking my prescribed medicine. I didn't sleep too well, I had to sleep propped up in the bed. I'm going to have several restless nights ahead of me. Hope it was worth it. Be aware that your lips are very tight and stretched that your mouth gets dry. Sort of a challenge to pass your saliva. But as of now, only more swelling. No pain. I've been using ziplock bags with ice on and off to help with swelling. I noticed it helped with any pain or discomfort. It numbs the lips. Hope it helps with the swelling soon!!! I keep applying neosporin over my incisions and Carmex over my lips to keep them moisturized.