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The Good, Bad and Truth of Lip Lift..Pasadena, CA

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I had my surgery on 1/07/2016 is being 3weeks, I...

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MirGarcia
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I had my surgery on 1/07/2016 is being 3weeks, I decided to wait for my review until I was at least 2 weeks I will explain why later,, the good/ bad and truth of lip lift,, GOOD: surgery less that 1.5 hours, no pain, smooth like getting the nails done lol... The BAD: 2-5th day is so swollen I look like a horse on steroids!! My nose got upturned my nostrils were huge! I was a disaster,, the waiting and waiting got me frustrated. After 7 days I just put a bandage to camouflage my horse trendy look lol. The TRUTH: I feel so self consuous stil today at week 3! My face looks short lol, my lip and scar still swollen, I notice my days with drinking lots of water and sleeping with lots of pillows give me a better healing!

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January 30, 2016
So happy for you! Swelling can take up to 4 months to completely resolve and lip to get to a natural state, but you look great now.
January 30, 2016
Your nose swelling is temporary so do not worry:)
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January 30, 2016
Oh I am in love with my new lips lol,, I am not in desperate mode no more:),, I forgot to add, my doctor is very caring and always warn me about the whole process, thanks for the great comments!! ❤️❤️
February 1, 2016
You look great, and it's only 3 weeks!
Congrats !
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February 4, 2016
Yes a little like ducky looking... Can't wait for the 3rd month!! My doctor is the best... Truly appreciate his work
UPDATED FROM MirGarcia
1 month post

7weeks..

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Hope this picture help you guys!! My nose is getting better! Lower the profile, my skin between my nose and lip is 90% heal, stil little swollen,, (( it looks sexy though ))You can see my pores bigger than my scar am I right?

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March 1, 2016
Your scar looks great! Did you use scarguard? Hoping you can post a profile pic.
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March 1, 2016
I didn't use anything, just baseline when first came out of surgery until the 10th day... Now only sunscreen and that's all, the skin will do its work:),, thanks for the positive feedback ❤️
March 6, 2016
You're scar and lip distance look really good. Congrats :)
The only thing I can't figure out from this photo is, if there's any swelling at the base of the nose. I expect the whole nose to be swollen for a bit and then subside, but I'm interested to know if you've noticed any change in the shape of the nostrils. I expect if there is any, other people won't notice it anyway - I don't see this from your photo - but I was wondering if you did.
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April 1, 2016
Looks great :)
May 24, 2016
Hoping all is well. Could you post some updated photos when you have time?
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May 24, 2016
lip looks good you can't even see any scars excellent
UPDATED FROM MirGarcia
9 months post

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MirGarcia
9month after my lip lift and my scar is 95% gone no make up needed... i did t use any scar cream or treatment, time did it for me.. my teeth show when i smile NOW! .. i am extreamely happy with the results! i wish i had done it before!

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October 10, 2016
Your lips are so pretty and full!
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October 11, 2016
thank you!!
October 10, 2016
Wow....you have such balanced lips! Beautiful result! Do people realize you had a procedure done? If you do not mind sharing i would love to know the reactions u get. Thanks
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October 11, 2016
no one notice my lip lift.. my smile show teeth i am happy!! this surgery is sooo worth it!! really took 5years off my face...
October 11, 2016
awesome! I agree you look so much younger. How many mms you had removed and how many were originally there?
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October 10, 2016
Really looks great
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October 11, 2016
thank you..
September 1, 2020
Ive found your review so helpful. I have a consultation with Dr.Taylor next month! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a great day!