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Liking my Results So Far!
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Liking my Results So Far!
Optimistic497841September 8, 2020
WORTH IT$4,000
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.
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.
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UPDATED FROM Optimistic497841
8 days post
Day 8: Stitches Out!
Optimistic497841September 9, 2020
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.
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March 25, 2021
looks great so far!! Honestly the stitches don't even look bad, it just looks like you've had a runny nose or somethin. Happy for you and happy that you love your results!
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13 days post
Update on Healing
Optimistic497841September 15, 2020
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.
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September 15, 2020
Hello! If you are worried about a raised scar, I recommend you consider a silicone ointment (or silicone sheet but imagine placement will be difficult). I am using biocorneum (it’s a silicone ointment with spf) but there are loads of other silicone creams with great reviews. Also, if you’re not doing so, make sure you’re protecting it from the sun, as UV rays can permanentize the scar. And don’t worry too much, day 13 is still early:). Oh, and congrats on the new job.
September 16, 2020
Thank you, I appreciate your words of encouragement! It helps me feel more optimistic to think of how little time has passed. I have purchased some Bio-Oil so hopefully, that will help. I think that the reason that one side is taking so long to heal is that I had a small vein lanced in my nose a few weeks prior. Reopening that area may have caused scabbing/ messy healing.
December 29, 2022
If you see this, can you give an update if you have time? I will be seeing this doctor soon and want to know if you’re happy overall?
March 23, 2021
Can you please update your review now that it has been 6 mos?? Are you happy with how you have healed, and how your lips look??
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