POSTED UNDER Lip Lift REVIEWS
Lip lift + revision
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Subtle and Beautiful Change So Far
Dazzling5040April 18, 2019
WORTH IT
Hello !
I'm only posting because this platform has been incredibly helpful for me and I feel it's now my turn to give a little of insights for those who might be tempted !I went for a lip lift because my upper lip is almost inexistent and I felt that it gave me a severe look when I was not wearing lipstick. I covered my lip for as long as I can remember but got tired of it and needed to move on with a real lip !I explained everything in details to my surgeon. I wanted a significant change but that would go along with my face (I have a thin and long face with sharp eyes and oriental long nose :)Today, I had the surgery. As a whole experience, it went pretty well :) The needles part was the worst, and let me tell you : it does hurt, a lot ! But not for long. 5 minutes max. I tried my best not to cry, but tears rolled immediately after the second injection...That's really the only pain I got. Just after that, the procedure went fast. It was easy (maybe 30 minutes). The first look I took in the mirror chocked me because I couldn't notice a noticeable difference. I wasn't swollen at all ! Within two hours, the changes were there : teeth now show for the first time of my life (and quite a lot !), I have a fuller upper lip, it's subtle and beautiful. I'm very excited about what's expecting me next !Will update soon !
I'm only posting because this platform has been incredibly helpful for me and I feel it's now my turn to give a little of insights for those who might be tempted !I went for a lip lift because my upper lip is almost inexistent and I felt that it gave me a severe look when I was not wearing lipstick. I covered my lip for as long as I can remember but got tired of it and needed to move on with a real lip !I explained everything in details to my surgeon. I wanted a significant change but that would go along with my face (I have a thin and long face with sharp eyes and oriental long nose :)Today, I had the surgery. As a whole experience, it went pretty well :) The needles part was the worst, and let me tell you : it does hurt, a lot ! But not for long. 5 minutes max. I tried my best not to cry, but tears rolled immediately after the second injection...That's really the only pain I got. Just after that, the procedure went fast. It was easy (maybe 30 minutes). The first look I took in the mirror chocked me because I couldn't notice a noticeable difference. I wasn't swollen at all ! Within two hours, the changes were there : teeth now show for the first time of my life (and quite a lot !), I have a fuller upper lip, it's subtle and beautiful. I'm very excited about what's expecting me next !Will update soon !
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Replies (11)
April 18, 2019
Wow! Looks like this will turn out amazing. Keep us posted
April 20, 2019
Will you do a before and after pic side by side to compare? I too have a small top lip and was considering a lip injection filler. What is the difference between the sx you got and the filler injections? Haven't looked too much into this yet because I am scheduled to go for another surgery this August (8/28/19), but after I want to do a breast lift and lip injection or the surgery you got. Before and after pics to compare will be very helpful.
April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019
Sorry I was trying to send a pic but didn't work. I will put an update with before/after in one pic. This is a surgery and it narrows the space between your nose and lip and gives you a fuller lip. I don't know you but I think it's a more long lasting procedure than fillers. I encourage you to read other people reviews (many went through fillers and opted out when they discovered the lip lift).
UPDATED FROM Dazzling5040
Day of treatment
Day 1
Dazzling5040April 19, 2019
Day post op 1
I slept well, didn't feel pain or discomfort but could sense that my lip was getting swollen.
I woke up with the lip slightly more swollen than yesterday but it was expected. Nothing really flashy. I'm taking medications and resting. I brush my teeth with a baby toothbrush, it helps a lot since the upper area is tight and it's difficult to open the mouth wide. That's it for the moment. So far, all good :)
I slept well, didn't feel pain or discomfort but could sense that my lip was getting swollen.
I woke up with the lip slightly more swollen than yesterday but it was expected. Nothing really flashy. I'm taking medications and resting. I brush my teeth with a baby toothbrush, it helps a lot since the upper area is tight and it's difficult to open the mouth wide. That's it for the moment. So far, all good :)
UPDATED FROM Dazzling5040
2 days post
Day 3
Dazzling5040April 20, 2019
Day 2 is probably the hardest as the face feels a bit deformed with swollen lips. Its difficult to laugh and eat big bites. I took it easy and rest. I could feel my lip was getting less and less swollen as the day went by. I feel very blessed as things are getting back to normal in no time. I though it would take more for the lip to go back to normal but on day I was familiar with my face again :)
I still feel tightness in the upper area - very bearable so far and can't wait to get rid of the stitches. I'm very surprised with how fast I'm healing (fingers crossed). I went out this morning unnoticed: my lips almost look normal.
It's the first time in years that I go out without make up on my. lip. It felt so liberating and satisfying :))
The shape for now is beautiful and in harmony with my face. I'll keep posting pictures about the progress.
I still feel tightness in the upper area - very bearable so far and can't wait to get rid of the stitches. I'm very surprised with how fast I'm healing (fingers crossed). I went out this morning unnoticed: my lips almost look normal.
It's the first time in years that I go out without make up on my. lip. It felt so liberating and satisfying :))
The shape for now is beautiful and in harmony with my face. I'll keep posting pictures about the progress.
Oh wow, looks great already —I can't wait to see your final results.