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love my lips so much - New York

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I had never had filler injections before so I was...

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I had never had filler injections before so I was nervous about having the procedure done. I work in the entertainment field and it's not uncommon to see cases of the dreaded "duck lips." The thought of having overly plumped lips petrified me so I did my research, read reviews and considered whether I really wanted to take the chance. I was lucky enough to find Real Self and I began to follow Dr. Westreich's page for a full year before I decided to bite the bullet. And I'm so glad I did. I love, love my lips. I used to have fuller lips but as I got older they began to lose volume and putting on my red lipstick wasn't the same! Now I feel amazing and my red lipstick just pops!
Dr. Westreich went a little conservative the first time I had the procedure (with juvaderm.) I think we used a little over half a vial. The second time (restylane) he used just a bit more but still not the full vial. I'm really enjoying the way my lips look even more now (I love the fuller look.) They look so natural. Unless I tell them that I've had fillers most people don't have a clue which is what you should aim.

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Richard W. Westreich, MD

Richard W. Westreich, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 159 Reviews
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Dr. Westreich is now my doctor. Hand down! I trust him with my face! He's professional, knowledgeable, gentle and has a great bedside manner. I know when I say "Don't make me look crazy!" He won't! I also want to say his staff is fantastic. Debbie and Ossie are the best!

Replies (7)

Omg your lips look great! It looks so natural you can't even tell, I'm very interested in getting filler injections. How was the recovery time? And how much did he charge you?
Recovery time depends on the person really. Everyone is different. For me it was a few days of swelling. I bruised a little the first time but a little red lipstick hid the bruising. 1 vial is $950.

Very pretty! Thank you so much for sharing. Did you have any lumps in your lips after injections?

What are your thoughts on the difference between the 2 products used?
Looks great! Which brand of filler did you use?
How much did you pay? Im in nyc and id like to go to hime. Love your .lips.