Obsessed with upper & corner lip lift results - 3 days post-op

I have included a “BEFORE” Photo so you can see the difference this surgery made

One year post op and I am so so so happy I decided to have this surgery! My lips now have balanced proportions on my face and I feel so rejuvenated!

I continue to get 1/2 a vile of Kisse HLA filler injected into my lips around every 4-6 months (have had filler twice since surgery)

I also do a Botox lip flip every 2-3 months, and continue to have Botox injected into the depressor muscles of the bottom lip at the same time, to keep those muscles from pulling mouth corners down that were moved up during original surgery

My scars are BARELY visible IF you know what to look for and if I’m not wearing any makeup
I do not have to use any type of concealer to cover them The girl who does my injections is amazed by how well the incisions healed, she comments on each visit how talented Dr Mascaro is with his stitching She has said ona few occasions already, “Oh man he is good! I cannot see that you had any work done at all”

I did use the scar gel that the Dr recommended, every night, for a full year
And I was EXTREMELY careful to follow post op instructions to the letter

Dr Mascaro knocked it out of the park with this surgery
If you are hesitant DONT BE JUST DO IT
It’s such a small thing and it makes such an enormous difference!

I’ve included a profile view of my lips because I love the way my top lip projects up a bit now post surgery

I remain over the moon happy with my results !
Six months post op, and I love my lips :-D

(I recently had lip filler for the first time in a year)

I now have completely normal movement back and zero tightness

Everyone tells me I look “fresh” “glowy” “youthful” -but literally no one gives me funny looks or a sideways glances; No one can tell that I had surgery because the result is subtle and natural, and the scars are not noticeable at all

In fact, The scars are actually more visible in these photos than they are in person, due to the shadow my nose casts on the area With makeup on, the scars are completely invisible

I have marked with red arrows in one photo where wrinkles are visible in the area where the corners of my mouth used to turn down
I asked the technician who did my lip filler if she could fill them but she said it would look strange and suggested microneedling instead/I definitely will be starting that soon

The other photo has an arrow pointing to a small bump right above my scar under my nose This is not hyperteophy of the scar itself, but likely just congestion/blocked pore that has been there since about 10 days post surgery A few different medical professionals that I know personally have advised me to leave it alone, saying it will disappear on its own It has definitely gotten smaller over time and I have faith it will go away completely within the year

Overall I love my results and I loved Dr Mascaro-his bedside manner is so caring and personable; he really treats you like he’s known you all your life ! I am so happy I went thru with these procedures and I know that when I am ready for a face/neck lift, I will be seeing Dr Mascaro again

I am now 15 weeks post op, bullhorn liplift and corner liplift with Dr Mascaro -the Magic Man. Scars are still pinkish/I do tend to hyperpigment for longer than average for someone with my Fitzpatrick score. They are easily covered with concealer and do not bother me in the slightest. Still wearing the scar gel the dr gave me at night. I am confident they will eventually lose the pigmentation and become invisible. I have zero hypertrophy on any of the three scars.
At this point, most of the tightness is gone and I am able to smile broadly again without issue. Sometimes I will still have some random tightness or tingling in the area, but it is fleeting and rare. Another suture surfaced just last night/it resolved quickly with no pain or scabbing.
I am so so so so so happy with my results! I am told on the daily how fresh I look, that I look younger, that I am “looking amazing” :-D People notice something has changed, but they can’t quite put their finger on what. I am very excited to have a little bit of filler in a month or so, I haven’t had filler in my lips in over a year. I had Dysport placed in the Cupid’s bow of my top lip and in the depressor muscles that pull the mouth corners down about a month ago, and I will continue this into the future, preventatively.

My teenagers love to take pictures of me when I’m not aware of the fact that they’re taking pictures. I have always been apalled by the nasty resting bitch face that i would see in those “funny” “candid” shots. I don’t FEEL old and angry, so I defiantly don’t want to LOOK that way!
Dr. mascaro fixed that for me in an hour and a half ! With minimal downtime! I am so grateful!
I work in the beauty industry, front facing with clients on a daily basis. My looks really do have a big influence on my bottom line. This surgery has made me feel so much more confident, not only in my personal life, but in my professional life as well. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself, and I feel blessed to be able to have the most renowned doctor in the country as my surgeon. If you are on the fence about having a procedure like this, my advice would be to choose your surgeon carefully and then GO FOR IT!