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Long Process for Lip implants but Worth It! - Richardson, TX

UPDATED FROM jnnrmn27
3 years post

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jnnrmn27July 4, 2019
WORTH IT$3,000
One thing I’ve noticed since getting lips implants is my smile has changed and with time its gotten a little restricted. It almost looked like I was struggling to smile in photos. When i went to the dentist my mouth no longer opened as wide. Not sure if this is from scar tissue since I had a revision or with time the implant causes the lips to constrict. But I decided to buy a mouth expander like what you use at the dentist when whitening your teeth. I began to wear it 3x a day for 5 minutes to stretch out my lips. I got the smallest size and it definitely hurt, but within the first few days my smile looked more natural and relaxed. I have continued to use the expander and just wanted to update my review for anyone who might be experiencing the same issue.

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Gregory D. Roberts, MD

Gregory D. Roberts, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

Daddysgirl1966
July 15, 2019
My smile changed a lot! I used to have a big, beautiful smile that everyone complimented to a small, very restricted smile and the kicker is that my lips don't look any differently! I'm so disappointed.
Oliver2007
November 5, 2019
That same thing happened to me. I had a beautiful smile and now I try not to. That changes your personality after a time.
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CdOsmond
November 7, 2019
I took my top implant out I did a lip lift so much happier now
Blanana
November 8, 2019
Thank you for your brilliant review and update. On the whole are you still glad you had the implant? I've been thinking about it for almost 10 years but the thought of my smile being restricted is a bit scary
jnnrmn27
November 8, 2019
So I’m torn but no I do not think I’d get the implants if I’d know my smile would be changed so much. Not only is the opening of my mouth smaller but it’s almost like my upper lip is weighed down when I smile and I think this is what looks constricted. I’ve continued to wear the dental mouth expander which has helped and do wonder if I’d really focused on stretching my lips after the time the Dr suggested meaning like everyday even for 1 minute would my mouth have constricted so much? But part of me really does think it was the second surgery that caused the problem. As you can tell I’m still uncertain about the whole thing situation. Now if you saw me you’d never think twice I look fine - it’s such a small thing but I do believe it’s taken majorly away from my smile. If you have extra room above your upper lip I’d just do a lip lift that seems to be the smarter long term option. Hope that helps :)
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UKMale
November 10, 2019
This is so helpful thanks l have had mine for 10 years and still looking like l am wincing when l smile in photos l will try this method
UPDATED FROM jnnrmn27
2 years post

Forgot the picture ;)

jnnrmn27February 28, 2018

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beyondbeauty0
February 28, 2018
Your lips look great.
jnnrmn27
February 28, 2018
Thanks
gloria garza
February 28, 2018
Do they feel fake?. Could a man tell from a kiss they are silicone?
jnnrmn27
February 28, 2018
Thanks!
jnnrmn27
February 28, 2018
If I push on my lips with my finger I can feel the implant but when I press my lips together I cannot - at first they were stiff and uncomfortable but once I changed sizes and they healed that all went away. My husband can't feel them when we kiss. I think time is a big factor because they seemed to have lossened up even more in the last year - hopw that hels!
gloria garza
February 28, 2018
Thanks so much ! I've done the injections and they don't last. I want something permanent!
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CdOsmond
March 1, 2018
Thank you for the long term update i.agree with you mine look natural but sometimes in pictures they look strange
jnnrmn27
March 1, 2018
Yep just a little off - I now take mutiple pictures and choose the best one, but sometimes I miss my old smile.
heather946
March 2, 2018
they look great
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dragonfly88
April 3, 2018
Thank you! This is something I'm debating on doing and your review helped a lot. Thank you for posting 2 years after! Incredibly helpful!
jnnrmn27
April 4, 2018
So glad it helped! I love reading reviews and since my experience had some negatives I thought it was important to share - best of luck!!!
UPDATED FROM jnnrmn27
2 years post

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jnnrmn27February 28, 2018
Just wanted to add a photo of my lips since it's been almost two years since I started the whole journey. Quick update on my thoughts:

Pros - added volume and plumpness, affordable compared to continued injections, with time movement of my lips became more natural

Cons - smile has changed and sometimes I look a little funny in pictures

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perrier4me
April 3, 2018
You look great. Fillers in the lip also distort the smile, so really comparing the two the implant seems the better choice. Did you also research lip lift?
jnnrmn27
April 3, 2018
Thanks - yes I researched a lip lift but wasnt excited about a visible scar and I don't have a lot of philtrum length so I didnt think I was an ideal candidate. I have seen some very impressive lip lifts and think it's a good option especially since it doesnt involve an implant.
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