Just turned 40 and finally got my lip lift.

Oh my gosh, yes! It was SO worth it. I really wish that I had done it sooner. I'm only a little over 2 weeks post op and I'm buying lipstick like it was some new makeup product. So much fun. I haven't worn lipstick since high school. On top of that my lip is not hanging in my mouth space anymore so I'm much more comfortable. I didn't realize how bad it was. And in my opinion, I think that Dr. Pearson is definitely worth the travel. I've had some other work over the years and he is by far the best doctor I've ever dealt with. He's amazing!

I was rereading this and I realized that I also started my comment with "Oh my gosh". I hope that you did not think that I was making fun or being snarky to you, since this was how you started your question. I was just very excited to hear that you were considering
Dr. Pearson. Sorry if I hurt your feelings.

You are just so sweet! and no I didn't take it that way at all!!!! I really appreciate you getting back to me. I have a skype consult with him on March 15 (he has been away on a medical mission trip so that's the earliest I could get). I am really in between 3 doctors....Pearson, Mascaro (in FL) and Spiegel in Boston. Really tough call. I have my consult with Spiegel next week and I'm going to see if they all have similar feedback as to what they think would be best. thanks again for taking the time to reply and congrats on you amazing results!!!

Thank you so much! I'm sure that you will make a great decision. Just trust your gut.

My advice is to become an expert on your face. Know where you want your lips to be, what kind of proportion of top to bottom, where you want your side and cupid's bow, how you want it proportioned, what your lips' quirks are, and understand your own natural assymetries (nose and lips) and ask the doctor to give his assessment to see if he comes to the same conclusions and if he sees what you see. If he doesn't see what you see, be prepared to potentially be unhappy with his result. I knew I wanted more lift from the sides of my lips and I didn't assert myself more and paid the price. Definitely ask them if they have long term contact with their lip lift patients and what they have learned happens one year out.

Look forward to your review and hearing what made you decide on which doctor -- if any.

Thank you! I will try and load some new pics soon. Dr. Pearson is amazing. You will love him.

Dear Vgsantone have you noticed your nose has changed or not ?

Hi Alexandrast,
No, my nose has not changed. In the beginning I was definitely freaking out about how swollen it was and that my nostrils looked so different. But now it looks fine. All of my nose is very firm and what they call "structured", so it would be hard to change it's shape. My doctor said that most of the time, if there are any changes to a nose at all, it would be to a nose and nostrils that were less structured.

Thanks @teafortwo! You are looking wonderful! I'll share some more pics later as I get my stitches out today. :)

We both chose the same awesome PS! You'll be so happy to get those stitches out today. I look forward to more pics!

Thank you! I'll be posting some more pics this evening

Thank you!

I was taking arnica to combat the swelling and brusing. I took the tablets and also used the cream all around my face.

Thank you. I got busy and didn't update for a few days but it is up now. :)