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Lip Lift/corner Lift/lip Reduction
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Lip Lift/corner Lift/lip Reduction
MLL117September 29, 2020
$5,201
Hello, I have been roaming these reviews and thought it was time to share my experience. On 09/09, I had a lip lift with corner lift and lip reduction. I know it’s an odd combination, but I had a fairly short philtrum to begin with, and my goal was to have more teeth show.
I will be three weeks post and here are my thoughts/highlights so far:
Day 1-5 : Oh my god, the swelling. After surgery, my face just looked...distorted. The swelling was beyond anything I’ve ever experienced before (remember, I had a reduction too). The pain wasn’t too bad post surgery, with the pain peaking maybe 6 hours post. I took one pill for pain and that was all I needed.
Day 5: On day 5, I had my stitches removed.
Day 7: By day 7, my swelling was reduced and not really as offensive. I felt almost presentable.
Current status: I am definitely still tight at the nose, corners, and at the wet/dry border. I cannot smile fully which is frustrating. Most of my swelling appears to be gone but my lip is pretty hard and lumpy at the reduction incision. My scars are still there but definitely hard to see if you’re not looking. I’m about to see a friend I’ve know for years; the real test will be to see if he’ll notice.
Highlights:
1. You will swell. I took pictures almost daily at the start but I’m not sure that’s a good idea. At the very least, I would not obsess over how it looks initially as it will surely change and evolve over time.
2. The scars will have good days and bad days. Per my doctor’s recommendation, I started to use a silicone ointment as soon as my stitches were removed. I think it’s very important to intervene early on and to remember your scar will evolve over a year plus. Right after my stitch removal, my scar looked perfect. Currently however, it’s gotten bumpy. This is completely normal for it to change. So I guess my advice is, even if your scar looks great initially, be sure to manage your scar for an extended period of time as your scar will continue to remodel for 12 months+.
Smiling: Not being able to laugh or smile is the real bummer for me. When my hilarious friend tells me a joke, I want to laugh untrammeled. I am not trying to equate what I feel at all close to depression, but it almost seems like the inability to express has muted my emotions. If you are a smiley, laughy person, expect to feel a bit “unsettled.” Laughing and smiling constitutes a huge part of my personality, and right now, I can’t be fully me.
I’m voting “not sure” as it’s still early. However my doctor is FANTASTIC. I think he did everything right for me to have a fantastic experience, now let’s see how my body responds.
I will be three weeks post and here are my thoughts/highlights so far:
Day 1-5 : Oh my god, the swelling. After surgery, my face just looked...distorted. The swelling was beyond anything I’ve ever experienced before (remember, I had a reduction too). The pain wasn’t too bad post surgery, with the pain peaking maybe 6 hours post. I took one pill for pain and that was all I needed.
Day 5: On day 5, I had my stitches removed.
Day 7: By day 7, my swelling was reduced and not really as offensive. I felt almost presentable.
Current status: I am definitely still tight at the nose, corners, and at the wet/dry border. I cannot smile fully which is frustrating. Most of my swelling appears to be gone but my lip is pretty hard and lumpy at the reduction incision. My scars are still there but definitely hard to see if you’re not looking. I’m about to see a friend I’ve know for years; the real test will be to see if he’ll notice.
Highlights:
1. You will swell. I took pictures almost daily at the start but I’m not sure that’s a good idea. At the very least, I would not obsess over how it looks initially as it will surely change and evolve over time.
2. The scars will have good days and bad days. Per my doctor’s recommendation, I started to use a silicone ointment as soon as my stitches were removed. I think it’s very important to intervene early on and to remember your scar will evolve over a year plus. Right after my stitch removal, my scar looked perfect. Currently however, it’s gotten bumpy. This is completely normal for it to change. So I guess my advice is, even if your scar looks great initially, be sure to manage your scar for an extended period of time as your scar will continue to remodel for 12 months+.
Smiling: Not being able to laugh or smile is the real bummer for me. When my hilarious friend tells me a joke, I want to laugh untrammeled. I am not trying to equate what I feel at all close to depression, but it almost seems like the inability to express has muted my emotions. If you are a smiley, laughy person, expect to feel a bit “unsettled.” Laughing and smiling constitutes a huge part of my personality, and right now, I can’t be fully me.
I’m voting “not sure” as it’s still early. However my doctor is FANTASTIC. I think he did everything right for me to have a fantastic experience, now let’s see how my body responds.
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UPDATED FROM MLL117
21 days post
Pictures of lift lift/corner/reduction
MLL117September 30, 2020
I am terrible at pictures, I know! But here’s my progress thus far of my lip lift/corner/reduction. Attached are some pictures from Day 1 post to Day 19. I’ll continue to post more as I heal. I’ll try to capture my scars better in future pictures.
Replies (4)
October 1, 2020
You look AWESOME!!! Usually the corners show soooo badly for quite awhile but yours, OMG, wonderful!! Would you mind sharing what is the name of the silicone gel you used? Thank you for the pics, I want one but scarrrred...if I knew I would be like you, would do it!
October 1, 2020
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. I’m really hoping it heals well - fingers crossed over :)
And I am using Biocorneum with SPF, largely based on recommendations I found on this site. I think it’s best to buy directly from your doctor to ensure it’s authentic but I was able to find it on DermWarehouse and so far so good.
And I am using Biocorneum with SPF, largely based on recommendations I found on this site. I think it’s best to buy directly from your doctor to ensure it’s authentic but I was able to find it on DermWarehouse and so far so good.
October 2, 2020
Oh, thank you!! Going to the site you recommend. I am sure you know to take Vitamin E to speed up healing and drink lots of fresh o.j., grapefruit juice, all citrus fruit, bananas, bone broth if you can stomach that, grape tomatoes, leafy greens including avocado, nuts and seeds when you can eat the solids....they all have hyraluronic acid in them (for getting very supple skin but also for scars, if you can take pills at the first part of healing, do so. This will not include you cause you have beautiful fast healing incisions but for those that are reading this, if you know you make too much scar tissue, take Serrapeptase to break down the scar tissue, start at the 2 week mark and take for a few months. MLL, thanks again, and for responding sooo fast! Happy healing!
UPDATED FROM MLL117
21 days post
3 week post pictures
MLL117October 1, 2020
3 weeks posts today. Still a hard time smiling and there’s tightness under my nose and the corners. The incision of my lip reduction is also a bit tight and lumpy. My scars are there but I don’t think they are too noticeable (without makeup).
Replies (6)
October 30, 2020
I think you look great! Especially at 3 weeks. I am at 12 weeks and still healing. It's a haul of a journey. The one blessing of the pandemic - masks! Just be patient. You will be fine.
February 1, 2021
Looks like a beautiful result. Please keep us updated on your progress.
September 20, 2021
It looks like you are healing very well, but in my humble opinion your lips were already perfect before.
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