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Lip Lift with Dr. Horndeski-Sugar Land, TX***Not worth it***
UPDATED FROM mever
A before pic
Not a lot of head on pictures to choose from. This was one week before procedure.
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UPDATED FROM mever
11 weeks out
Kind of feeling like this may be my last update on the lip lift. My feelings about it are mixed. I feel now that he pulled one side up farther than the other. I know for awhile I was hoping that it was left over filler that was making the difference, but I did go a couple of weeks ago to get some juvederm in the hopes that it would even it out. It did a little bit but I still notice a difference. Honestly, I see it more in pictures than I do when I look in the mirror. I think our brains even everything out when we look in the mirror so when I see certain pictures I'm shocked with how lopsided my lips look. Also there is still a little bit of nasal distortion. I try not to take too many pictures and then I am happy with my results, lol. I think maybe in a year or so I may go back for a revision. Take off another 4mm and have them even it up. Not sure if I would go back to Horndeski though. I am going to post two full face pictures but will take them down soon. I can easily fix the lopsidedness with lipstick/lipliner. My measurement is still holding at 14mm and I am happy with that. I remember during my consultation, Dr. Horndeski said not to expect perfection....well, that was good advice. I feel like it was a trade off. Some things gained, some things lost.
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M
January 23, 2016
I see a very pretty and very natural result. You should be pleased! Thank you for the detailed posts and updates.
K
January 23, 2016
Thank you for the update and photos.
I thought it was a picture of the actress Robin Wright, you look like her twin :) Amazing!
I understand your concerns, but I still like your results.
Reducing the distance between nose and upper lip seems to improve the facial balance .
Analyzing the photo with surgical markings, you can see some asymmetry between the corner lip lift markings which could explain some of the asymmetry.
What I don't like is that almost every single lip lift patient of Dr Horndeski considers or undergoes revision. I think going thru one LL procedure is stressful enough!!!
Do you have doctor in mind if you decide to go for revision?
Have you had any issues of the internal stitches coming out like some other mentioned?
Do you mind posting a close up photo of your incision?
Are you ok with the scar?
Thanks again for your update!
I thought it was a picture of the actress Robin Wright, you look like her twin :) Amazing!
I understand your concerns, but I still like your results.
Reducing the distance between nose and upper lip seems to improve the facial balance .
Analyzing the photo with surgical markings, you can see some asymmetry between the corner lip lift markings which could explain some of the asymmetry.
What I don't like is that almost every single lip lift patient of Dr Horndeski considers or undergoes revision. I think going thru one LL procedure is stressful enough!!!
Do you have doctor in mind if you decide to go for revision?
Have you had any issues of the internal stitches coming out like some other mentioned?
Do you mind posting a close up photo of your incision?
Are you ok with the scar?
Thanks again for your update!
M
January 23, 2016
Thank you! I agree, going through one IS stressful enough (and expensive). The scar is doing ok, still red but covers well with make up. I will post a pic of it soon.
M
A
January 23, 2016
Wow . You look beautiful. Very natural looking outcome. Perhaps one side has been pulled asymmetrically but I honestly can not tell. A revision is definitely not necessary but I suppose a well planned one could still improve your mouth area. It would be great if you could temporarily post a full face pic from before the lip lift for comparison. Ofcourse , only if you are comfortable with it. Good luck!
M
BS
January 24, 2016
Beautiful. I see what you mean about there being a minor distortion. It probably isn't noticeable to folks as it is to you. At least I hope that is the case. I think overall the tradeoff seems to have been worth it.
BS
January 24, 2016
Oh, I wonder if you would come back 1 year post operation to this website and update it. All doctors say healing is fully realized at one year post and it would be good to see if anything changed
M
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K
December 21, 2015
Thank you for the photos!
You are healing so well, the scar looks great and it's only 6 wks.
Have you applied any special cream or ointment to the area?
Have you experienced any of the internal sutures coming out?
It's wonderful to see such great results !
You are healing so well, the scar looks great and it's only 6 wks.
Have you applied any special cream or ointment to the area?
Have you experienced any of the internal sutures coming out?
It's wonderful to see such great results !
M
December 21, 2015
Thanks! It's still a little red but covers up nicely with makeup. I haven't put anything on it. Dr Horndeski's office doesn't recommend it.
T
January 5, 2016
How are you doing? Haven't seen an update from you in a while? Are you feeling better about how it's settling? Are you still thinking about getting filler? I want to get filler too, just not sure how long I should wait before I do.
M
January 6, 2016
Funny you ask because I am going today for the fillers. I will update with a pic soon!
T
January 6, 2016
Yay! So excited for you. Just try to do it in small increments, since you an always add more. Keep us posted!
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The surgery seems to have made that difference more prominent. Now you are correcting it with liner but in the befores you leave it as is and I t's charming. When we have ps we tend to obsess on the body part in question but I think you have your "before mouth" with a fuller upper lip. And you look great.