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25 Years Old, Finally Decided to Have Lip Lift Done! - San Diego, CA

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Hello everyone, just a few days until my lip lift...

Mahaa
$3,900
Hello everyone, just a few days until my lip lift procedure with Dr. Hilinski. I chose him based on the amazing reviews and before/after photos here on RealSelf, and I believe his incision technique is better for my skin type.

I have been wanting a lip lift for a couple of years now, but this procedure is not common in my country and never found a single Dr. who could confidently perform it. I wanted a shorter distance between my nose/lips as I feel my feature are dragging down just because of those few millimeters!! I also wanted some tooth show as I have zero tooth show. I I am so excited and anxious. I will keep you guys updated.

Mahaa's provider

John M. Hilinski, MD

John M. Hilinski, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 87 Reviews
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Replies (11)

August 2, 2016
I am on my third day of post lip lift. So far I think I made the right decision. I almost chose Dr Hilinski but went with Dr Harris. They both use the same technique. Good luck. Post pics.
August 3, 2016
Dr. Harris is a good doctor. I saw your photos, you look beautiful congrats!! I'll post photos once I meet with Dr. Hilinski for pre-op.
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August 2, 2016
hope you will post pictures
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August 4, 2016
Anxiously awaiting your results! :)
August 6, 2016
Wow, you already look beautiful...can't wait to see final result. Best wishes to you :)
August 7, 2016
Aww thank you!!!
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August 10, 2016
Your results are beautiful! Thanks for sharing them.

I have a question about something you wrote about Dr. Hilinski: "I believe his incision technique is better for my skin type."

Can you please say more about that? Is it that you're prone to PIH or scar poorly? I scar really poorly, so would love to know more. Many thanks & best wishes!
UPDATED FROM Mahaa
1 day post

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August 5, 2016
I had lip filler before but got them dissolved just before the lip lift (as Dr. Hilinski recommended) so I would get a realistic outcome. A little bit uneven now.
August 11, 2016
prior you were pretty, now your beautiful. Really great improvement.you made a perfect choice of what to do. I am older and i will get lip implants to take up some space, but you look amazing. really, your young, hot looking watch all the men at your door.
August 17, 2016
You have a beautiful mouth so you are bound to have a good result.
August 22, 2016
You look amazing .
September 5, 2016
Lips look great. Let us know how your scars heal
UPDATED FROM Mahaa
1 day post

It's done!!!

Mahaa
Just a few hours after the lip lift. I'm pretty swollen and in pain!! I didn't imagine it'd be that painful after but let's hope it's worth the pain and the travel from Boston to San diego! My lip got really swollen right after the anesthesia injections. I asked Dr. Hilinski for a big change, he didn't really encourage me for that but at least he listened.

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August 5, 2016
I am so so excited for you!!! Dr Hilinski is the go to guy in Southern California for lip lifts. You made a good choice. He has lots of good information on his website.
August 6, 2016
I really want this procedure. What is the pain level on a scale of 1 to 10?
August 6, 2016
You'll feel nothing with pain killers. I just can't handle taking them that's why I was feeling the pain.
August 6, 2016
I think you are going to love it when swelling decreases. I have a lip lift scheduled with him in a few months. Can you tell me how many mm he removed ?
August 6, 2016
I believe something between 7-8mm. Good luck, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
August 6, 2016
wow! so far I like what I see! please keep us updated:)
August 7, 2016
Sure! Thank you.
August 6, 2016
Wow!! I think this will turn out to be amazing. Probably the one of the best I have seen and I have seen A TON :D Congrats!
August 7, 2016
Aww thank you!! I really hope so.