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Lip lift

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After my face refresher I was left with a very...

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cworchidAugust 4, 2015
After my face refresher I was left with a very ugly mouth my original Dr. ,Drehsen in SP FL, told me the only way to fix it was to get a lip lift, so I got the lip lift with no improvements what so ever!!! He didn't lift enough and I was devasted !!! It made me feel very self conscious .I was determent to find a solution. That's when I fould Dr. Rodriguez on line he is in Baltimore,and I immedially knew he was the one.I had a phone consult,and schedule my surgery. He did my PO on sunday surgery on monday. I went thinking that if I got a lip implant and fat injections will resolve the problem.But Dr. Rodriguez was very pacient and explain over and over again I was trying to fix the problem the wrong way, but if thats is what I wanted he would do it.But I fanally realized he was right (.My original surgeon really scared me about corner lift.)and just a few minutes before surgery, because I really wanted a lip implant, but I wanted a normal looking lips more,as soon I'm recoverd I will get my lips implants.I was vey calm and certain that is it ! That I was finally in good hands. Dr. Rodriguez have a surgical center right at he's office wich by the way very beautiful ,very clean.The nurse that prep me is WONDERFUL so is the anesthesiologist and all the staff I had my procedure under ivy sedation it was the first time for me and I tell you I rather NEVER use regular anesthesia AGAIN !!! IT was like waking from a good night sleep no after effects what so ever ,that was wonderful. The surgery went very well wich by the way was july,20. I only took 4 pain killer after that I didn't need any more, the scar are healing beautifully, recovery has been a breeze, I already love my results .TOTALLY different story from my first lip lift, the surgeon is the key,Dr. Rodrigues is the best!!! I felt like I was talking to a friend that was helping me find a solution to a problem Dr. Rodriguez is a gem. He took the time to talk to me, no rush, very honest and he truly had my best interest at heart, I'm forever thankful for that. I will continue to travel to him for future needs and wants LOL.

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Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Donna1958
August 4, 2015
The lips look great! Where did he put the fat and does he inject it?
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cworchid
August 4, 2015
Thank you ! I got it in my face and lips,yes it is injected, Dr. Rodriguez did my lip because I asked too he normally don't do it on lips because the chance of survival of cells is very low that was just to hold me up untill i get my lip implants
Becoming Stronger
August 5, 2015
Did you have several options in terms of anesthetic? In other reviews, the patients are injected in the face with some kind of numbing solution. You have an ivy sedation with a separate anesthesiologist, correct? How much more did that cost, assuming it did.
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cworchid
August 5, 2015
Dr. Rodrigues uses ivy sedation, it works just like general anesthesia he all so have general anesthesia as a option I experience both the ivy is so nice, you don't feel all drug up after no nausea , but all so can bedone just with a local its your choice.Maybe this people had numbing first because they wore doing just with a local. Yes he has a wonderful anesthesiologist she the one that puts you to sleep .Anesthesia is based in how many hours the procedure will take and all so the facility fee. For me was estimated in 5 hrs for the lip corner lift and fat transfer to face it was for anesthesia and facility fee together 2700.00 ok fell free if you have any more questions
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cworchid
August 5, 2015
What are you interested in lip lift with a corner lift or fat transfer to the face? I'm just curious
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loska
August 6, 2015
I have the same procedure in two weeks and I am concerned that dr will not lift my lips enough. He told me he will lift 5 mm. Your new lips look awesome. Can you share how much they lifted before, when you didnt see enough change? And how many mm was lifted with your last doctor ?
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cworchid
August 6, 2015
I didn't ask Dr. Rodrigues I will , I'm curius myself. I trusted him ! The first surge he did 3. I honestly recommend Dr R its not too far. But clearly tell your surgeon what you would like , pay attention to see if he is REALLY LISTENING , pick from his pacient photo a result that you like your to look like, Who is your Dr.? Thanks, I really love my results too but I think is well deserved I had my first lip lift in april and was unhappy got this one july 20 not fun. You and surgeon have to be in full understating and in agreement what the end result should be, Good luck. Happy surgery, Feel free if you have any other question
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loska
August 7, 2015
My doctor is dr. Fezza. I trust him, because he did my upper eyelid surgery and everything went great and the results were awesome. I like the conservative approach and rather remove too little than too much. But then again, I want to have noticeable results. I will call him and ask for additiona consult. BTW - I am going under the knife on 18th, sooner than you. Will definitely post my relation.
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loska
August 7, 2015
sorry, i know the last lines about dates are weird and confusing :))) this was meant for someone else .
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cworchid
August 7, 2015
Oh, yes I heard good things about him, you all set then. Good luck
MissPittore
August 8, 2015
What areas of your face did you get fat transfered to ?
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cworchid
August 8, 2015
Cheeks, under the eyes, temples and sides of chin
UPDATED FROM cworchid
15 days post

Photos of before any work done first lip lift and final second lip and corner lift HAPPY CAMPER

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cworchidAugust 4, 2015
When I was looking to get this dane it was so helpful when pictures was added so I want to do the same, I will post more as I recover GOOD LUCK to ALL I hope this helps

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Becoming Stronger
August 4, 2015
I have a consult with Dr R next week. Hope he can help me. I am following your report with great interest. Can you tell us what your upper lip measurements were prior to the first lip lift and prior to the second lip lift and how many mm Dr R took off?
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cworchid
August 4, 2015
Hi, before any lift I really don't know but very long I will post a picture for you. My first lift Dr. Rodriguez measured me he sad 1.7 wich is very long , he likes to make them at 1.3 not necessary for every one. I 'm not sure the length now will email the office and ask because I was curious too.
prestonhollowdiva
August 4, 2015
I love the way your top lip has a turned up pouty shape now. Please keep posting updated pictures as your recovery progresses.
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cworchid
August 4, 2015
Thanks, I will
Lola1511
August 4, 2015
Beautiful work! You must be so happy!
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cworchid
August 4, 2015
Yes I'm but can't wait for final result. Thank you
forever00
August 4, 2015
could you please tell me the cost of the lip lift itself and also how much was a fat transfer thank you
forever00
August 4, 2015
sorry about that I just saw that it was 4100 in the post... Is that for the lip lift and fat injections..thank you
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cworchid
August 4, 2015
Yes just lips, the fat transfer it was 5000.Dr. R did my lip because i asked he doesn't do normally has a very low chance of cell survival i will get lip implants, He could 't do all together too much trauma to the lips
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cworchid
August 4, 2015
Check out my review on my fat transfer
Lostbeauty
August 5, 2015
Wow I am speechless!! Amazing Beautiful!!
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cworchid
August 5, 2015
Thanks, Dr. Rodrigues did a miracle , and I thought I had to live with that forever, Thanks again
UPDATED FROM cworchid
15 days post

Picture before any lift

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cworchidAugust 4, 2015

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Becoming Stronger
August 5, 2015
Thanks for posting
HeyJani
August 8, 2015
This doctor is amazing and you look beautiful! He gets the lip lift done right, the first time.
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cworchid
August 8, 2015
Thanks
Lostbeauty
August 10, 2015
Omg the best results. You look so sexy!!
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cworchid
August 16, 2015
wow Thanks
Agirl61
August 10, 2015
Is this after?? Your post says before any lip lift. Can you post an after after all swellimg has gone down?
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cworchid
August 10, 2015
Hi, I had two lip lifts one in april and just had my second one in wich i post a few pictures I will post more i recover. On the pictures is says before first lip lift after first lip lift and then the second lip lift and after. The before any lift is because someone ask me too.
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cworchid
August 10, 2015
Yeah you're right i fix it . thanks
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