Liking my Results So Far!

Day 13: I started a new job today. I wasn't able to cover my scar with makeup because on one side it is too large and indented. I feel very down about it. I am hoping that the indentation is temporary as the doctor said.

Day 8: Stitches finally out! Still like my lips. It's easier to see the difference in photos and video than in the mirror. My therapist said I look more "defined". The only problem is, half of my stitching marks look raised, inflamed, and Frankinsteinish. I emailed Dr. Lamperti about it and he responded right away, telling me that it's normal to have a raised stitching 'line' at first and it will go down. He also said I can't wear makeup for another week, and I doubt makeup would camouflage this anyway. A warning to people who think that this procedure has only 1-week downtime. Though I suppose wearing a mask would help. I'm using Bio-Oil and sealing with Vaseline for good measure. Will update the healing procedure.

I am writing this 6 days after my Lip Lift procedure and so far I am very happy with my results. Dr. Lamperti and his staff were very attentive and quick to respond to my questions. I wanted to give a little information about how things went.
I started with a 21 mm philtrum and we decided on taking 6 mm off. I was conservative because I did not want to end up with an unnatural look. The procedure itself took 1.5 hours including time to numb you. The only difficult part is the needle for the nerve-blocking shot. Three very large sticks and a burning sensation, but after that, I was practically daydreaming.
Day 1: Cartoonish amount of swelling in my lips, nose and face. After the nerve blocker wears off there is a burning sensation. I took an Oxycodone and slept.
Day 2 - 3: Nose, lips, and face still swollen. Tylenol and ice suffice for pain.
Day 4-5: Nose and philtrum swelling way down. My lips look beautiful! Tylenol for the discomfort (pain isn't the right word).
Day 6: Aww my lips don't look as 'fresh off the factory floor' as the day before, but I still like them. They are cute and are more symmetrical with my eyes and cheeks. I'm inspired to lose weight to help them really pop. I really want my stitches out because they are irritating/itchy. Two more days until removal.