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Upper Lip Remodeled - McLean, VA
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After years of "bird lips" and unhappy injection...
Kashmiri11October 14, 2015
WORTH IT$3,000
After years of "bird lips" and unhappy injection outcomes, I finally have the change I sought!
Dr. Baker did my procedure with Lidocaine injections, and I felt nothing -- we chatted all through the 30-minute procedure, and when I asked for music, he brought in his I-Pad -- my every wish was accommodated. =D I took two doses of pain medication during the balance of the day, and I kept ice packs on my top lip for a couple of hours, off-and-on. I took Tylenol II the next day, and went to work.
My pain has been nothing to speak of -- a little sore, but nothing with which I can't deal. Each morning, my nose and top lip are quite large, so I use small ice packs for an hour while I wake up to reduce them, and with a creative make-up application, I go right on to work. My excitement outweighs any discomfort!
Dr. Baker did my procedure with Lidocaine injections, and I felt nothing -- we chatted all through the 30-minute procedure, and when I asked for music, he brought in his I-Pad -- my every wish was accommodated. =D I took two doses of pain medication during the balance of the day, and I kept ice packs on my top lip for a couple of hours, off-and-on. I took Tylenol II the next day, and went to work.
My pain has been nothing to speak of -- a little sore, but nothing with which I can't deal. Each morning, my nose and top lip are quite large, so I use small ice packs for an hour while I wake up to reduce them, and with a creative make-up application, I go right on to work. My excitement outweighs any discomfort!
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October 16, 2015
Are you back at work already, on day 3???
October 16, 2015
I went back to work the day after my surgery. I had very little pain, just a little sore
UPDATED FROM Kashmiri11
3 days post
No Make-up, 3 Days Post Lip Lift
Kashmiri11October 15, 2015
Here my stitches are [barely] visible; Dr. Baker put a waterproof surgical glue over the stitches, which can be seen a bit. When I wear make-up, the stitches and glue are hardly noticed. =D
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October 16, 2015
Remember...don't pick at the glue like I did!
What was the length of your upper lip prior to the surgery, how many mm did he remove? Did you discuss a corner lip lift with him? My lip swelling is getting better and things are calming down.
What was the length of your upper lip prior to the surgery, how many mm did he remove? Did you discuss a corner lip lift with him? My lip swelling is getting better and things are calming down.
October 16, 2015
I told Dr. Baker I wanted as much removed as you had done (8mm), and he agreed, but then decided on removing 6mm, which suits me well!
October 16, 2015
Ah. I may get another lip lift with him later once this settles down. I am 14 but think 11mm might be better, if I can get a corner lip lift as well. Otherwise, I might get too triangular of a result, given how curled under my corners are with no visible vermillion. Glad you liked him.
October 16, 2015
I don't see any swelling! is your lip swollen at all? I'm so glad you are happy - that gives me confidence- you have a sexier look. Enjoy them in good health! p.s. be careful with the make up, i would hate to see your incisions get infected. Happy healing. Can't wait to see future photos.
October 16, 2015
Like my friend, "Becoming Stronger", I had swelling each morning for the first 3 days when I first woke up, but, I put a small ice pack on my nose/top lip area for a hour to resolve that. I understand that things will "settle" over the coming weeks, so I'll continue to post photos of the changes. No crazy swelling, though! =D
October 30, 2015
Please don't be offended by this question. I am considering this procedure. I was born with a cleft lip and so my nose is already a little crooked. in your after photo, your columella looks pushed to your right side. was your nose like that before? did the doctor maybe say that was due to swelling? thank you!
October 30, 2015
I am just so worried that this procedure might make it worse. but its one of the reasons I was thinking about Baker since he does a lot of cleft lip work.
October 30, 2015
its been almost two weeks...I would love it if you could post your most recent pics. are you happy with the result?
October 31, 2015
Hi! Your question is an excellent one! Yes, my left nostril did swell for a few days after my lip lift a bit so that one side looked different than the other when looking upward (nobody else noticed, though). Everything's even now. If you're still seeking a doctor, Dr. Baker does MIRACLES on cleft palates! =D
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I just asked for as little space between my lip and nose as possible within reason, and I'm very pleased!